Cablea – Bodycon Mini Dress
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A Sweater Dress That Shows Your Shape
You put it on and you can see your waist again.
The cable knit look has weight to it, so it holds its line instead of clinging to everything underneath.
A ribbed panel through the middle pulls in at the waist, so the dress shapes you instead of just sitting on you. It feels like a sweater. It looks like you planned your whole outfit.
Hits 31 inches on a size S — a true mini that stays put when you sit.
See your waist again, not your layers
✓ See your waist again, not your layers
The ribbed panel through the middle draws the dress in where it counts. You get shape without pulling on a single extra thing.
✓ Cozy and polished in one piece
Thick cable knit look feels like your favorite sweater. It just happens to be a dress, so you're dressed in under a minute.
✓ Stretches with you all evening
The knit gives when you sit, reach, or lean in for a photo. Then it goes right back where it was.
✓ 10 colors to pick from
Every one of them works with the boots and the coat you already own. Pick the one you'd actually reach for on a cold morning.
What you get today
- Cablea mini sweater dress
- Ribbed waist panel that defines your shape
- Stretch knit that moves and recovers
- Ready to wear — pair it with boots and go
- Free tracked shipping
Seasonal knit production run — once this batch sells out, restock pricing may change.
Try Cablea at home for 30 days. If it doesn't fit, look right, or wear the way you expected, return it for a full refund.
Enjoy the confidence of a polished, cozy outfit with Cablea while this limited-time offer is available.
Try Cablea at home for 30 days. If it doesn't fit, look right, or wear the way you expected, return it for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear this to the office?
It's a mini, so it depends on your dress code. Many women wear it with opaque tights and knee-high boots to bring the hemline down visually.
Will the cable knit snag easily?
The knit is tight and textured, so it holds up better than a loose, open weave. Keep it away from velcro and rough handbag hardware.
Does it work with a bra?
Yes. The knit is thick enough that straps don't show through, and the ribbed waist sits below the bra band.
How do I store it between seasons?
Fold it rather than hanging it. Knits stretch at the shoulders when they hang for months.
Specifications
- Size: Length 31 to 32.5 inches, depending on size
- Material: Soft cable-knit polyester with stretch
- Lasts: Holds its shape through repeated wear and washing
How to wash
- Machine wash cold with similar colors. Do not bleach. Reshape and lay flat to dry.
Use the fit finder next to the size selector for a recommendation in a few seconds, or see the full measurement charts below.
Every product page has a fit finder next to the size selector — three questions, one recommendation, a few seconds. These charts are for anyone who would rather read the numbers.
How to measure
- Bust / chest. Around the fullest part, tape level, arms relaxed at your sides.
- Waist. Around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the navel.
- Hips. Around the fullest part, roughly 8 in below the waist.
- Inseam. From the crotch seam to the floor, in the shoes you'll wear the trousers with.
Measure over the underwear you'd normally wear, not over clothing. Keep the tape snug but not tight.
Women's clothing
| Size | US | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0–2 | 31–32 | 24–25 | 34–35 |
| XS | 2–4 | 33–34 | 26–27 | 36–37 |
| S | 4–6 | 35–36 | 28–29 | 38–39 |
| M | 8–10 | 37–38½ | 30–31½ | 40–41½ |
| L | 12–14 | 39½–41 | 32½–34 | 42½–44 |
| XL | 16–18 | 42–44 | 35–37 | 45–47 |
| XXL | 20–22 | 45–47 | 38–40 | 48–50 |
Men's clothing
| Size | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Neck (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 33–35 | 27–29 | 14–14½ |
| S | 36–38 | 30–32 | 15–15½ |
| M | 39–41 | 33–35 | 15½–16 |
| L | 42–44 | 36–38 | 16½–17 |
| XL | 45–47 | 39–41 | 17½–18 |
| XXL | 48–50 | 42–44 | 18½–19 |
Women's shoes
| US | EU | UK | Foot length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 35 | 2½ | 8⅝ |
| 6 | 36 | 3½ | 8⅞ |
| 7 | 37–38 | 4½ | 9¼ |
| 8 | 38–39 | 5½ | 9½ |
| 9 | 39–40 | 6½ | 9⅞ |
| 10 | 41 | 7½ | 10¼ |
| 11 | 42 | 8½ | 10½ |
Men's shoes
| US | EU | UK | Foot length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 40 | 6 | 9⅝ |
| 8 | 41 | 7 | 9⅞ |
| 9 | 42 | 8 | 10¼ |
| 10 | 43 | 9 | 10⅝ |
| 11 | 44 | 10 | 10⅞ |
| 12 | 45 | 11 | 11¼ |
| 13 | 46 | 12 | 11½ |
How our pieces are cut
- Dresses are cut true to size. If you are between sizes, take the smaller one — most of our dresses have ease through the waist.
- Coats and jackets are cut with room for a knit underneath. Take your usual size; size up only if you layer heavily.
- Knitwear is relaxed by design. Between sizes, take the smaller one unless you want an oversized look.
- Trousers and jeans run true to size. Between sizes, take the larger one.
- Shoes run true to size. If you have a wide foot, take half a size up.
Still not sure?
Write to info@halstead.com with your usual size, your height and the piece you're looking at. We'll tell you what we would pick — usually within a few hours. We would far rather get it right the first time than process a return.
We work in natural fibres — wool, cashmere, cotton, linen and full-grain leather.
Knitwear: cold hand wash or a wool cycle at 30 °C, no softener, dried flat and stored folded.
Coats: dry clean once or twice a season, stored on a broad wooden hanger.
Leather: wipe with a damp cloth, condition twice a year, never dry near heat.
Full guidance is on our Materials & Care page.
Shipping is free on every order to all 50 states, with no minimum.
Processing: 2–4 business days, while your order is picked and checked by hand.
Transit: 3–4 business days.
Total: 6–9 business days, with tracking emailed the moment it leaves Chesapeake.
Returns: 90 days from delivery. We email you a printable label; return shipping is deducted from the refund unless the fault is ours, and your first exchange is always free.