Cashmere Modest Dress
MADE TO FIT YOU:
Leave your sizing notes at checkout — we’ll confirm your perfect fit before it ships.
Secure checkout
100% pure cashmere · Truffle, Jet, Bone, Oyster
There is a particular feel to cashmere from the collar to the hem. The Cashmere Modest Dress is knitted in 100% pure cashmere and falls from the shoulder to a midi length, with long raglan sleeves, a short ribbed mock neck, and rib at the cuffs and the hem. Wear it on its own with a flat shoe, or with a long coat over it.
Fabric
100% pure cashmere, knitted, imported
- Ribbed knit at the neck, the cuffs and the hem
- Plain knit through the body and the sleeves
Design
- Short ribbed mock neck
- Long raglan sleeves, finished in ribbed cuffs
- Midi-length body, finished in a ribbed hem
Colour
Truffle: a deep, greyed brown · Jet: black · Bone: a pale beige · Oyster: a lighter, greyed taupe. (Screen and lighting may vary.)
Size & fit (inches)
Measurements of the dress itself, taken by hand on one colour; allow about 0.8 in either way.
| Size | Length | Bust | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 40.2″ | 41.3″ | 24.8″ |
| L | 40.9″ | 43.3″ | 25.2″ |
| XL | 41.7″ | 45.3″ | 25.6″ |
The bust is the dress’s own measurement around. Measure a knit you like flat across the chest, double it and choose the nearest size.
Care
Hand wash or dry clean.
Jet with a penny loafer, Bone with a Garnet Mary Jane: the dress to reach for on the first cold morning.
Materials & Care
Every Aelse piece begins with the material. We work in leather tanned to soften with wear, suede, cashmere, wool and alpaca chosen for the hand, silk, linen and ramie that breathe, and slow beauty made from botanicals. Natural where it can be, considered where it can't — chosen to last and to be kept.
Made to Order Policy
Made-to-order work is created with care, intention, and mutual trust.
If a return is requested, the item must be returned and received in its original condition before a refund is issued. Refunds cannot be processed while an item remains with the client.
To protect the integrity of our custom process, future commissions are offered at our discretion.
Size & Fit Info
Want the perfect fit?
Before checkout, add size info in the cart and enter your bust, waist, hips, height, and weight. We’ll personally review your measurements before shipping to ensure every piece fits beautifully—because when it fits, it flatters. And when it flatters, it lasts.
Choose options
100% pure cashmere · Truffle, Jet, Bone, Oyster There is a particular feel to cashmere from the collar to the hem.
What women keep telling us
Worn, and not let go of
“Warm as a blanket, looks like the runway. Highly recommend.”
“Threw a blazer on at JFK, walked into a client meeting. No wrinkles. New travel uniform.”
“The quality and cut is out of this world. I'm always getting compliments.”
Small batches. Scarce fabrics.
The Aelse Difference
Every Aelse piece is created in small batches — shaped by careful hands, scarce fabrics, and techniques that honor where they come from. Clothing that stays with you through shifting seasons, restless cities, and the many versions of you.
Longevity before novelty
Aelse is not priced for impulse. It is priced for women who choose with intention.
Pieces that learn you
Leather that softens, knits that settle, fabrics that remember your touch. A piece becomes yours because it stays long enough to hold your story.
Minimal waste, meaningful production
Some pieces are crafted on demand. This lowers excess, avoids landfill cycles, and protects the integrity of our makers.
For women who move — through cities, seasons, and selves. Who repair what they love, and understand that longevity is its own kind of luxury.
A considered timeline
Because our pieces are made slowly, some orders take a little longer. A few weeks now means years of wear later.
Small-batch quality
We work with ateliers, cultural partners, and independent makers who specialize in long-lasting craft.
A fit made for you
Share your measurements at checkout — we tailor our recommendations to reduce returns and ensure a piece you'll keep.
Scarcity with honesty
When fabrics and materials run out, we don't replace them. Some pieces won't return.
Questions, answered
How do you wear a cashmere sweater dress?
On its own with a flat shoe, a penny loafer or a Mary Jane, or under a long coat when the day turns cold. This one falls from the shoulder to a midi length, with long raglan sleeves and a short ribbed mock neck.
What do you wear over a cashmere dress?
A long coat when the day turns cold, or a leather jacket worn open. Keep the layer plain and let the long sleeves and the ribbed mock neck show.
How do you wash a cashmere dress?
Hand wash or dry clean, the same care as our other pure cashmere pieces.
What size cashmere dress should I get?
Choose by bust: M measures 41.3 in around, L 43.3 in and XL 45.3 in, with lengths of 40.2, 40.9 and 41.7 in. Measure a knit you like flat across the chest, double it and choose the nearest size; the chart was measured by hand on one colour, so allow about 0.8 in either way.
Where can I buy a modest cashmere dress?
At Aelse. This one is 100% pure cashmere, midi length, with long raglan sleeves and a ribbed mock neck, in Truffle, Jet, Bone or Oyster, sizes M, L and XL.
Need help?
Frequently Asked Questions
Order
Made slowly, handled with care.
At Aelse, every piece is crafted to stay — chosen with intention, meant to be worn deeply and loved for years. But if something isn’t quite right, we promise to make it right. You can access our return policy here.
You may reach us at hello@aelse.shop.
We ship almost everywhere.
Our small-batch pieces and artisan finds travel safely across continents — from our hands to your home. If your country isn’t listed at checkout, please reach out via chat or our contact form and we’ll make it happen.
Good things take time.
In-stock pieces typically arrive within 5–10 business days. Made-to-order garments and artisan items may take longer — up to 21 days — and each piece’s timeline is listed on its product page.
Because our work comes from different makers around the world, your order may arrive in separate packages, each dispatched as soon as it’s ready.
If timing matters, message us anytime. We’ll always be transparent and help guide you.
Thoughtful fit is part of thoughtful service.
To help ensure your piece fits beautifully, add your bust, waist, hips, height, weight, and any notes (like “prefer oversized” or “one size up on the bomber”) in the cart drawer or cart page before checkout.
Our team reviews every detail before shipment — because confidence should never need adjustment.