Lakerta Ribbed Knit Midi Dress with Long Sleeves and Lace-Up Back
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Description
A ribbed knit midi dress with long sleeves and a laced back
This ribbed knit midi dress from Lakerta is plain from the front: a round neck, long sleeves and a fitted pencil shape. The surprise is at the back, where corset lacing crosses the waist and ties in a bow.
The knit is 65% cotton, 30% polyester and 5% spandex. On the model the hem falls at mid-calf, and a slit at the side opens over the leg. You can order it in black and in beige, in sizes S, M and L.
At a glance
| Maker | Lakerta, models 202922 and 203017 |
|---|---|
| Colours | Black, beige |
| Material | 65% cotton, 30% polyester, 5% spandex |
| Sizes | S, M, L |
| Chest | 82 cm (S), 86 cm (M), 91 cm (L) |
| Waist | 72-80 cm (S) to 84-90 cm (L) |
| Length | Midi, according to the maker; no measurement given |
| Care | Follow the sewn-in label (the maker's data has no care text) |
The piece: a knit pencil dress
Lakerta describes a knit pencil dress in a ribbed fabric for everyday wear, with a fitted cut, midi length, long sleeves and a classic round neckline. The maker adds corset lacing at the back, which decorates the dress and lets you pull it a little closer to your figure.
So this is a long-sleeved, fitted dress in a cotton blend.
Black and beige are the colours the supplier still carries.
Who it's for
For you if you like a knit dress that follows the body and want one detail that sets it apart. From the front it is calm enough for work. From the back it is not shy.
The size range is S to L, with a chest of 82 to 91 cm. That is on the small side. The rib stretches, but if you are at the top of a range, take the next size.
Closer look: what the photos and the maker's data show
- Knit pencil dress in ribbed fabric, fitted cut (maker's data)
- Long sleeves and a round neckline (maker's data)
- Midi length (maker's data); hem at mid-calf on the model (photos)
- Corset lacing at the back, adjustable (maker's data)
- The lacing ties in a bow with long ends (photos)
- Slit at the side that opens to above the knee (photos)
- 65% cotton, 30% polyester, 5% spandex (maker's data)
Fabric and feel: a cotton-rich rib
The maker gives 65% cotton, 30% polyester and 5% spandex and calls the blend soft. Cotton is the largest part, which is less common in fitted knit dresses than you might think.
A rib knit stretches across the body and springs back, so the dress stays close without feeling tight. In the photos the rib is fine and the surface looks smooth.
Fit and silhouette: close, with a waist you can adjust
The maker's table gives a chest of 82 cm in S, 86 cm in M and 91 cm in L. The waist is a range: 72 to 80 cm in S, 78 to 86 cm in M and 84 to 90 cm in L.
There is no length in the table. The maker calls it midi, and on the model the hem sits at mid-calf. Pull the lacing tighter for a more defined waist or leave it loose.
Size chart (cm)
| Size | Chest | Waist |
|---|---|---|
| S | 82 | 72-80 |
| M | 86 | 78-86 |
| L | 91 | 84-90 |
Source: the maker's size table. It gives no length. The waist is a range because the rib stretches and the lacing adjusts.
Styling: boots change everything
The photos show three directions. With pointed pumps the dress is sleek. With cowboy boots it is relaxed. With chunky lace-up boots in cream, the beige version turns into a daytime winter outfit.
A short jacket lets the lacing show. A long coat hides it until you take the coat off, which has its own charm.
Occasions
The maker suggests everyday wear. It works at the office, at a dinner and on a date. With long sleeves and a calf-length hem it is a dress for autumn and winter.
Care: follow the label
The maker's data has no care instructions, so follow the label sewn into the dress.
Tie the lacing loosely or put the dress in a laundry bag before washing, so the long ends do not wrap around other clothes.
The wow detail: the lacing at the back
A cord criss-crosses the small of the back, like the lacing of a corset, and ends in a bow. It is decoration, and it also works: pull it and the waist tightens. Few knit dresses give you that kind of control over the fit.
Fashion that gives back
5% of each sale goes to a cause you choose. The causes are matched to 11 of the 17 SDGs, the global goals set by the United Nations, and you decide where your share goes.
Our promise
Ships from the maker's wholesale partner in Poland, inside the EU, with tracking. The wholesaler lists up to 3 days to prepare an order; within the EU delivery usually takes 2–7 business days after dispatch. Delivery is free within the EU on orders from €69; below that it costs €4.95 in the Netherlands and €6.95 elsewhere in the EU.
You have 14 days after delivery to ask for a return, as long as the dress is unworn and still has its tags. Our promise is plain: if what arrives does not match what this page says, send it back within 14 days and we refund you.
More dresses of this length are in our midi dresses collection.
Questions & answers
Delivery: we dispatch within 1–3 business days. European partner items then take 2–7 business days within the EU; international partner items 5–16 business days in total. The range for this item is shown under the buy button. Free EU delivery over €69 · 14-day returns.
14-day returns. Custom-made items excepted.
Free EU delivery on orders over €69. 14 days to return; the delivery estimate is shown above.
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