{"product_id":"sheath-bordeaux-dress","title":"Cabernet sheath dress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/3531\/6269\/files\/DRESS_-_IMAGE_-_MESURE_5.png?v=1790644903\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #1b1c1d; color: white;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRef.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003eM (8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLength (in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShoulder Width (in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChest Flat (in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWaist Flat (in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHips Flat (in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e19.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSleeve Length (in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e3.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eArm Width (in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSleeve Opening (in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #1b1c1d; color: white; font-size: 0.85em; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"3\"\u003e***All measurements were taken flat, in inches. To find the circumference, multiply the displayed measurement by two.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCABERNET, PLEASE!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Soul of the Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLafayette 148 revisits the classic sheath dress in an especially clean midi version. The round neckline, sleeves that slightly extend the shoulder, and tailored waist construct the upper body with precision, while vertical darts follow the silhouette without creating the clingy effect of a bodycon dress. The result is tailored, yet architectural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe stretch wool (95% wool, 5% Lycra®) provides exactly what you look for in this type of cut: enough structure to maintain a sharp line, with the flexibility needed to follow movement. Fully lined and finished with a back slit, it retains the characteristic structure of a sheath dress while remaining designed to be worn for several hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnd then there is the Cabernet. A deep, almost brownish red that possesses the same sophistication as a dark neutral, but gives much more presence to this intentionally minimal silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStyle: MDT36R-3791\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIts Place In Your Wardrobe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA good sheath dress serves a very specific purpose in a wardrobe: to create an immediately polished silhouette with a single piece. Here, the appeal goes beyond simplicity. The structured cut provides enough presence to be worn alone, while the absence of ornamentation and the midi length allow you to easily change its register depending on how you style it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is also what makes it a piece worth investing in. Neither its cut nor its color depends on a highly identifiable trend: the sheath belongs to the permanent vocabulary of the feminine wardrobe, and the Cabernet offers an interesting alternative to black, navy, or gray when you already own those essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt naturally finds its place in a professional wardrobe, but is not limited to it. With a pump and a structured coat, it retains all the precision of tailoring; with a high boot, more minimalist footwear, or less classic accessories, it easily steps out of the corporate register. A single dress, then, but with several levels of formality—and that is exactly what increases its value in a well-built wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork tone-on-tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet lends itself particularly well to oxblood, burgundy, chocolate, and espresso shades. In shoes or accessories, these colors visually extend the silhouette rather than cutting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrighten it with warm neutrals:\u003c\/strong\u003e A camel, cognac, cream, or ecru coat creates a softer contrast than black and brings out the depth of the red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvolve the formality level:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pointed pump reinforces the precise line of the sheath. A high boot worn under the midi length gives it a more current read for autumn, while a mule or a refined slingback lightens the look when the season allows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep accessories precise:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dress already has a strong color and a very clean construction. A sculptural piece of jewelry or some gold accents are enough; multiplying decorative elements would actually detract from its simplicity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SHEATH DRESS: WHEN THE CUT BECOMES THE DESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe sheath dress truly established itself in the female wardrobe in the mid-20th century, at a time when fashion began to explore a narrower silhouette after the highly constructed volumes of the post-war era. Unlike a dress whose identity relies on draping, ruffles, or ornamentation, the sheath draws its character from its construction: a relatively close-to-the-body line, little volume, and the use of darts and seams that allow the fabric to follow the anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis also explains its longevity. From one decade to the next, lengths, necklines, and the degree of fit evolve, but the principle remains remarkably stable. In a version as stripped-back as this one from Lafayette 148, the eye returns exactly to where the sheath has always been most interesting: on the line, the proportions, and the quality of the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION \u0026amp; CARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e95% Wool | 5% Lycra® Spandex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMade in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDry clean only; iron at low temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lafayette 148","offers":[{"title":"M (8)","offer_id":67584943685677,"sku":"DR-LAFAY-64","price":1245.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/3531\/6269\/files\/LAFAYETTE148-CABERNET-SHEATH-MIDI-DRESS_FRONT.png?v=1790646130","url":"https:\/\/prettyinsideout.ca\/products\/sheath-bordeaux-dress","provider":"PrettyInsideOut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}