Women's Cape Overlay Pleated Formal Maxi Dress
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Women's Cape Overlay Pleated Formal Maxi Dress is your go-to choice for weddings, galas, and elegant evening occasions. This floor-length dress features a draped cape overlay on top and a flowing accordion-pleated skirt, creating a refined silhouette that flatters a wide range of body types.
Why You'll Love It
- Cape Overlay Detail: The batwing-style cape drapes gracefully over the shoulders, adding movement and a sophisticated layered look without extra bulk.
- Accordion-Pleated Skirt: Fine vertical pleats from waist to hem create a soft, fluid silhouette that moves beautifully with every step.
- Modest yet Elegant Coverage: Long sleeves and a high crew neckline offer full coverage while maintaining a polished, evening-ready appearance.
Perfect For
Wear it to a wedding as a chic guest or to a formal gala for a show-stopping entrance. It also works beautifully for evening dinners, milestone celebrations, and upscale cocktail parties. Pair with strappy heeled sandals, a small clutch, and minimal gold jewelry to complete the look.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold or machine wash on a delicate cycle.
- Do not bleach.
- Hang or lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight.
- Cool iron on reverse if needed to preserve pleats.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this dress?
The dress is floor-length, ranging from 44.9 inches in size S to 46.5 inches in size 2XL, making it a true full-length maxi style.
What sizes are available?
This dress is available in S, M, L, XL, and 2XL. Please refer to the size chart for exact bust, waist, and length measurements in inches.
Is the cape a separate piece or attached to the dress?
Based on the design, the cape overlay is integrated into the dress as one piece, draping naturally from the shoulders over the bodice.
What occasions is this dress best suited for?
It is designed for formal and semi-formal events such as weddings, galas, evening dinners, and milestone celebrations.
Size Chart (in)
| Size | Length (in) | Bust (in) | Shoulder (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 50.8 | 32.3 | 13.0 |
| S | 51.2 | 33.9 | 13.4 |
| M | 51.6 | 35.4 | 13.8 |
| L | 52.0 | 37.0 | 14.2 |
| XL | 52.4 | 38.6 | 14.6 |
| 2XL | 52.8 | 40.2 | 15.0 |
If you're unsure between sizes, always go one size up. This ensures maximum comfort while maintaining a great fit.
Brand: Azur Mode
Material: Chiffon
Composition: 100% polyester
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.
