Amelia Midi Dress | Marcella

Structured. Sculptural. Unapologetically edgy. The Amelia Midi Dress is a minimalist occasion dress with an architectural edge, built from mid-stretch European ponte and finished with asymmetric soft mesh cutout panels that cross from front to back. The result is a fitted sheath silhouette that reads clean from one angle and unexpectedly sheer from another. Her sleek mockneck neckline keeps the silhouette considered, while the diagonal mesh panels introduce a sheer, body-conscious detail that elevates the Amelia from boardroom closing to cocktail hour without a change of clothes. A back hem slit gives ease of movement, and a center back zip makes the on and off effortless. She is the answer to the question of what to wear when the occasion calls for a structured black cocktail dress that doesn't follow anyone else's formula. The European ponte fabric, Punto di Roma (77% Viscose, 18% Polyamide, 5% Elastane), holds its shape across a full day and into the evening without stiffness. The mid-stretch gives a body-loving fit that is fitted without being restrictive. This is the dress that goes from a business cocktail event to a city dinner to an urban wedding reception, requiring nothing more than a change of shoes. Reviewers at 5'10" describe the Amelia as tall-friendly, with a total length of approximately 52 inches (131.5 cm) that lands at the lower leg exactly where it should. At 5'6" and below, tailoring at the hem is an option some customers choose to personalize the fall. Sizes run XS through XXXL, true to size. The edgy minimalist silhouette sits in the same design conversation as Toteme and COS but is handcrafted in Europe under conditions those brands don't publish: a living wage, a 40-hour work week with paid overtime, free health insurance, and 20 days annual paid vacation. Style notes: Worn as a day-to-evening cocktail dress for corporate events, gallery openings, and city wedding receptions. Pairs with a structured heel for evening or a low-profile loafer for an afternoon into dinner transition. [SPLIT] • Model Astrid is 5'9" (175 cm), wearing size XS • Total length approximately 52" (131.5 cm) • Fit: True to size. Mid stretch. Fitted sheath silhouette • Fabric: European Ponte / Punto di Roma: 77% Viscose, 18% Polyamide, 5% Elastane • Mesh panels: 95% Polyester, 5% Elastane • Neckline: Mockneck • Sleeve: Sleeveless • Closure: Center back zip • Detail: Asymmetric mesh cutout panels, back hem slit • Occasion: Cocktail, evening, business formal, city wedding guest • Sizes available: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL • Care: Machine wash delicate or hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry • Designed in NYC. Handcrafted in Europe. • Our production team enjoys a living wage, a 40-hour work week with paid overtime, free health insurance and 20 days annual paid vacation.