White pleated dress in velvet with a midi skirt
There’s one white pleat dress in our catalog, and we sew it from velvet. The skirt is pleated and midi length, the neck is round, and the sleeves stop at three-quarter. It’s a cold-season dress for the days you get to wear white.
Your engagement, a jubilee or photos by the tree
Pleats move. Every step sets the skirt swinging, and that’s why this dress is so nice to dance in. At midi length there’s enough skirt for the folds to open fully when you turn. We’d choose it for an engagement party, a milestone birthday or a holiday dinner.
It’s also a favorite of ours for a winter photo shoot. White velvet stands out against a dark room or a Christmas tree, and the shorter sleeves don’t hide your hands in the frame.
One warning. A pleated white dress belongs at your own celebration, not at someone else’s wedding, where white is the bride’s color.
What white velvet asks of you at the table
Velvet has a deep, soft sheen, and on white it looks especially festive. Plain jewelry is enough next to it. The fabric shows every spot, though. Be careful with red wine and sauces at dinner. That’s the only hard rule this dress has.
The round neck and three-quarter sleeves keep the top covered while your wrists stay free for a bracelet. Pearl earrings suit it, and so do champagne pumps or silver sandals with a small clutch. What about a coat? Keep it light, cream for instance, so a dark layer doesn’t cut the outfit in half.
Never press the pleats with an iron. A steamer on low, held to the wrong side, brings the folds back, and the dress dries on a hanger.
Sizing a white pleat dress with a loose skirt
The skirt is roomy, so your hips don’t decide anything here. Measure your bust and waist. Those two numbers pick the size. Sizes go XS through XL, and the smallest equals a US 2.
Because it’s the only white pleat dress we have, there isn’t a second cut to compare it with. You can still see other whites on the white midi page, or pleats in darker colors under pleated styles.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a summer dress?
No. It’s velvet, so it belongs to fall and winter. For hot weather, look at our white dresses in lighter fabrics.
Will the pleats fall out after washing?
They shouldn’t, as long as you skip the iron. Hang the dress to dry and steam the folds lightly from inside.
What shoes go with white velvet?
Champagne or silver. Black looks heavy against it.
Do you sew pleats in other lengths?
Midi is where most of ours sit. They’re gathered under midi dresses with pleats.