Cecily is the dress for the occasion that has no dress code. A standing collar closes high at the throat, a ruffled placket runs the length of the front, and the skirt releases from a seam set just above the natural waist into a clean A-line. The plum is saturated rather than dusty — a color that holds its depth under evening light instead of washing out. It needs no jewelry and asks for nothing more than a low heel.
Why You’ll Love It
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Standing Collar: finishes the neckline on its own, so the dress works without a scarf or necklace.
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Ruffle Placket: draws a soft vertical line down the center front that lengthens the whole silhouette.
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Raised Seam: sits above the body’s narrowest point, so the skirt falls clean over the hip rather than gripping it.
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Five Percent Stretch: gives at the elbow and shoulder — the two places a fitted sleeve usually pulls.
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Saturated Plum: photographs true and reads as considered rather than seasonal, which extends the wearing window well past December.
Specifications
- Length: midi
- Sleeve: long
- Neckline: stand collar
- Waist: empire
- Skirt: A-line
- Closure: button front with ruffle trim
- Fabric: 95% polyester, 5% elastane
- Color shown: plum
Fit: true to size with a little give through the sleeve. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colors, do not bleach, tumble dry on low or hang to dry. Cool iron on the reverse if needed.