Light blue midi dresses in rib knit and floral satin

Two light blue rib knits for fall and winter

The first is round at the neck, with sleeves that reach the wrist. We sew it to follow the figure, and it keeps you warm on chilly days at a desk. Gray is its best partner. A gray blazer and loafers take it to the office, while a chunky sweater thrown over the shoulders and a pair of sneakers handle Saturday. With black the outfit gets sharper, so decide which mood you’re after before you reach for the coat.

Our second rib knit opens in a slit at the leg. It parts as you walk, which means the hem doesn’t trip you up and looks lighter too. A white puffer and sneakers suit it on weekends. For a party, ankle boots with a heel and a pair of silver earrings are what we’d add.

Why wear such a pale color in January? Because it freshens the face when everything else in the closet is dark.

Floral satin with a ruffled hem for warm evenings

Different story here. This one is cut from silky satin, polyester for 98 % and elastane for the last 2 %, so it isn’t natural silk. Multicolored flowers are printed on a light blue ground. It’s short-sleeved with a round neckline, and the ruffles along its hem sway with every step you take.

It belongs to our summer collection, so plan it for dates, warm nights out or a graduation rather than for right now. By day it’s happy with flat sandals and a rattan bag. After dark, thin-heeled sandals and pearl earrings do the job. Need a cover-up? A cropped denim jacket is the one we’d pick, since it stops above the ruffles and doesn’t hide them.

Which size to take in knit and in satin

Rib knit stretches, so start with your usual size. Like a looser fit over the hips? Then let the hip measurement in the size chart decide. For the satin, go by bust and hips. We make each light blue midi dress in XS to XL, and M is roughly a US 6–8.

From here you can go shorter with light blue minis, look at deeper shades among blue midi styles, or see everything we sew in pale blue.

Frequently asked questions

Is pale blue a different shade from light blue?

No. It’s one color under two names, and all of these dresses are a soft cool blue that’s nowhere near navy.

What colors go with a light blue midi dress?

Gray, white and cream. Silver jewelry suits the knits, and pearls suit the satin.

Can I wear the rib knit to a winter party?

You can. Swap the loafers for ankle boots with a heel, add a thin chain at the round neck, and carry a gray or white bag.

How do I iron rib knit?

Inside out, and no hotter than 110 °C.