Mila Dress | European Ponte & Cotton Maxi Dress

Two fabrics, one considered silhouette. The Mila Dress is a modern minimalist maxi dress built from a dual-material construction that earns its structure: a fitted bodice in mid-stretch European ponte (Punto di Roma) holds its shape through a full evening, while an intentional dropped waist gives way to a pleated skirt in 100% European cotton that flows cleanly to the ankle. The off-shoulder neckline with fitted mid-length sleeves frames the shoulders with quiet precision. Two hidden pockets sit flush at the hip. She reads polished at a city wedding, composed at a cocktail dinner, and unhurried on a travel itinerary that calls for one dress to carry the full week. The ponte bodice holds its form without stiffness; the 100% cotton skirt presses back to a crisp pleat. This is the kind of minimalist occasion dress that works harder than it looks. Designed with both tall and petite women in mind. Also available in petite sizes with a proportionally adjusted crop point and skirt length. Designed in NYC. Handcrafted in Europe. The Mila Dress is an ethically made occasion dress produced under verified fair-labor conditions: living wage, a 40-hour work week with paid overtime, free health insurance, and 20 days annual paid vacation for every member of our production team. [SPLIT] • Astrid, in black, is 5'9" (175 cm) tall, wearing size XS. Yada, in black, is 5'9" (175 cm) tall, wearing size XS. Xun, in cobalt, is 5'9" (175 cm) tall, wearing size XS. Bianca, in deep indigo, is 5'8.5" (174 cm) tall, wearing size XS. Carmel, in cream, is 5'9" (175 cm) tall, wearing size XS. • Total length is approximately 51.5" (131 cm). Fit is true to size with intentional mid-stretch and a relaxed dropped waist. • Bodice: European Ponte (Punto di Roma), 77% Viscose, 18% Polyamide, 5% Elastane. Skirt: 100% European Cotton. • Dry clean for best results, or hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry. The cotton skirt can be ironed on a medium setting to restore pleat definition. • A strapless or adhesive bra with smooth cups works best with the off-shoulder neckline. • 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.