Fall and Winter As temperatures drop, your smart casual wardrobe needs to be invested more to keep you warm
However, unlike our silk slip dress pick, the LAgence Seridie, these dresses are not lined, and their construction isnt as robust
I want you to know that I ordered two other long cardigans, but they were scratchy, so even though I loved their color, they went back
Fabric selection rules I follow I pick fabrics that gather without looking cracked I avoid fabrics that hold hard crease lines at tier seams I confirm shrinkage before bulk cutting, especially in viscose Good vs risky fabric list Safer: viscose challis, cotton voile, light crepe, chiffon with lining Medium risk: poplin (must be light), linen blends (wrinkle story) Higher risk: heavy satin, thick twill, heavy denim, stiff taffeta Lining decisions that change quality No lining: only if fabric is not sheer and seams feel soft Partial lining: bodice lined, skirt unlined for airflow Full lining: for light colors, but it adds cost and reduces movement What are the biggest production and QC risks for tiered A-line dresses
3. Closure: zipper, lace up back or open back. 4. Length: Tea length, floor length, knee length
