I picked MOONDAL's Grace Robe Dress in Black, which isn't overly structured and drapes fluidly. It has both the neatness unique to a trench and the relaxed attitude of a robe, so it suits occasions like holiday gatherings where you need to maintain dignity without looking overly dressed up. Thanks to the closure of the collar and waist tie, simply throwing it on neatly pulls your outfit together naturally.
In the 1964 film <The Umbrellas of Cherbourg>, Catherine Deneuve, playing the umbrella shop girl, cinched the waist of a lightweight gabardine trench coat with a belt to wear it in an A-line silhouette. The rugged military coat that once blocked wind and rain on the battlefield met her fresh, barely 20-year-old face and a blue scarf, taking on the face of the most lyrical and romantic everyday wear.
Choosing a robe style that keeps the solid impression of a trench coat without constricting the body leaves both body and mind much more comfortable even when sitting for long periods. Would you like to look at clothes with a different vibe to wear comfortably during the holidays?
↳ Comfortable knit dress
I picked three knit dresses that comfortably wrap around the body. One is Centaur's navy dress with subtle floral patterns and lace-up details, and the others are MARGESHERWOOD's metallic stripe knit dress in navy and burgundy, which carry a subtle shimmer. Thanks to the unique stretch of knit fabric, you worry less about wrinkling or tightness even when sitting for a long time.
In the 1960s, Sonia Rykiel couldn't find comfortable clothes to wear during pregnancy, so she started knitting soft ribbed sweaters herself. Called the 'Poor Boy Sweater' because it looked like shrunken children's clothing, her striped knit caused a huge sensation by wrapping around like a 2nd skin without constricting the body, and Audrey Hepburn even bought fourteen of them all at once. The attempt to break free from constricting garments and find everyday freedom through knits has continued all the way to today.
Resembling the comfort of that era, MARGESHERWOOD's striped dress also drapes calmly along the body. Shall we narrow things down toward what appeals to you a bit more? Is there a criterion you'd like to check first among a loose fit, whether it's see-through, or color?
↳ I'd like to see loose fit
Matching the loose fit, I picked two metallic stripe knit dresses from MARGESHERWOOD in navy and burgundy. They are pieces that don't cling to the body and fall into a relaxed, effortless silhouette, blended with subtle metallic yarn. Lately, to keep looser knits from looking sloppy, combinations that add tension by accentuating sparkling textures or grain appear frequently on the list.
Marge Sherwood was borrowed from the name of the character Gwyneth Paltrow played in the movie <The Talented Mr. Ripley>. In the film, Marge tied her shirt hem loosely at the waist and paired it with a bright full skirt, showcasing the relaxed resort look of the 1950s Riviera. Her outfit, where elegance emanates from effortless naturalness, remains a style that constantly inspires the fashion world even now.
This dress is also a loose fit that doesn't squeeze the body, making it great for creating a natural and comfortable attitude when worn. Shall we look for more non-sheer options from here, or narrow down by solid knit dresses or a budget around KRW 100,000?
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