Itanna Ruffle Cape Dress

Pink, lilac and violet flowers, printed on soft white net and gathered into ruffles from neck to hem.

This fabric was deadstock, the end of a roll. Every ruffle catches the light and moves as you walk.

Helen cut and sewed every one by hand in Lagos, so no two are exactly the same. The cape falls from the shoulders, with a high neck that ties at the back.

It comes with a pink stretch slip. Wear it with the slip to a wedding, a Christmas cocktail party or a night at the theatre. Or leave the slip off and wear it over jeans.

Before You Order

What size should I go for?

It's one size. The cape is loose, so the fit comes from the slip underneath.

What if the slip doesn't fit me?

Wear the cape over your own slip. A simple one from somewhere like Marks & Spencer works well.

How long is it?

The cape is about 50" long and falls mid-calf on most people. The slip is 46" long, so it sits a little shorter. Each cape is cut by hand, so yours may be a few centimetres longer or shorter.

Is it see-through?

The net is sheer. The ruffles and the slip underneath cover you.

Can I wear it without the slip?

Yes. Wear it over jeans and a simple top, or over your own slip or dress.

Is it delicate?

Yes. The net is fine and can catch on rings, bracelets, long nails and bag chains. Put your jewellery on after the cape, and never iron it directly. Full care is in the What It's Made Of tab.

What shoes should I wear with it?

Heels for a party or a wedding. With jeans, flat shoes or trainers work too.

Fit

• One size
• The cape is loose and flows from the shoulders. The fit comes from the stretch slip underneath
• Bigger than the slip's stretched measurements? Wear the cape over your own slip

Measurements

• Cape length: about 50"
• Slip length: 46"
• Slip chest: 44", stretches to 48"
• Slip hips: 44", stretches to 46"

Slip chest and hips are measured all the way round. Each cape is cut by hand, so its length can vary by a few centimetres.

On our model

• Sophia is 5'9" tall, with a 30" bust, 24" waist and 35½" hips. She wears one size.

• Pink, lilac and violet flowers printed on soft white net
• Ruffles from neck to hem that move as you walk
• A cape that falls from the shoulders, with a high neck tied at the back
• Comes with a pink stretch slip
• Deadstock fabric
• Cut and sewn by hand by Helen in Lagos

Composition

Cape: 100% polyester printed net. Slip: 100% polyester stretch fabric.

Care

• Hand wash only, in cold water with a mild detergent
• Do not rub or wring. Press the water through softly
• Lay flat to dry, away from direct sun and heat
• Wash the slip separately
• Do not iron the net. Use a steamer held a little away, or hang it in a steamy bathroom
• Do not tumble dry
• Do not dry clean
• Put jewellery on after the cape, and mind long nails and bag chains, as the net can catch
• Store on a padded hanger in a breathable garment bag