Product Details
The Soma Shirt Dress is a classic Elk piece with a relaxed, versatile edge that can be styled numerous ways throughout the year. The silhouette has a kaftan-like shape, with wide cuffs that can button up, a lightweight crinkle finish fabric and a slight batwing sleeve to add to the laidback fit. Wear it as a dress with a slip, as a shirt open over pants or jeans, or tied in at the waist with a belt for a neater look. The print is a yardage print so will vary slightly from garment to garment making each one unique.
Material
70% ECOVERO™ Viscose 30% Viscose Rayon
Lightweight and breathable, this fabric features fine crinkle texture while remaining soft to the touch and is well suited to trans-seasonal wear. It is a great fabric with a lovely hand feel and nice, fluid movement.
Viscose has a beautiful drape, a smooth feel and a breathability that is perfect in summer or worn under layers in winter.
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose fibres are derived from sustainable wood and pulp, coming from certified and controlled sources. LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres have been certified with the EU Ecolabel for textile products (license no. AT/016/001) as meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.
The manufacturing of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibres generates up to 50% lower emissions and water impact compared to generic viscose. According to Higg MSI™ tools, CO2 emissions and fossil resource use are approximately half that of the industry average. A special manufacturing system enables LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibres to be identified in the final product, even after long textile processing and conversion steps through the value chain.
We are working with not-for-profit organisation Canopy to ensure that all our forest-based fabrics are responsibly sourced from sustainable forestry and preference those with a green shirt ranking according to the most current CanopyStyle Hot Button Report. Our partnership with Canopy includes a commitment to ensure all of our viscose products have not been sourced from ancient and endangered forests. Our traceability systems confirm the viscose fibres in this garment are from green shirt rated producers.
The fibres used in this blend are renewable and biodegradable.
LENZING™ and ECOVERO™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.
Maker
This garment was designed in Melbourne by the ELK team and made by Tongxiang Jimmy Fashions in China. Jimmy has worked with us since 2010 making both woven and knitted apparel. Jimmy is actively working with us to make workplace improvements to ensure the factory is safe and compliant.
The factory is signed up to Sedex, and undertakes regular SMETA social compliance audits.
Size and Fit
This shirt dress has been designed for more of a relaxed, kaftan-style fit. We recommend taking your usual size in keeping with the look. If you prefer a neater fit you can choose to go down a size, but be sure to check the key fit points in the arm, hip and length.
All garments are measured flat (not on body) and then doubled (except the length) to calculate the total circumference. To work out what size will suit you best, flat measure an item that fits you well and use this as a guide. Please contact us if you have any questions or need more information.
Approximate bust measurements (measured flat):
XS/S: 63cm
S/M: 65.5 cm
M/L: 68cm
L/XL: 70.5cm
XL/XXL: 73cm
Approximate waist measurement:
XS/S: 63cm
S/M: 65.5 cm
M/L: 68cm
L/XL: 70.5cm
XL/XXL: 73cm
Approximate hip measurement:
XS/S: 63 cm
S/M: 65.5 cm
M/L: 68 cm
L/XL: 70.5 cm
XL/XXL: 73 cm
Approximate length measurement:
XS/S: 118 cm
S/M: 119 cm
M/L: 120 cm
L/XL: 121 cm
XL/XXL: 122 cm
Approximate sleeve opening measurement:
XS/S: 18.5cm
S/M: 19.5cm
M/L: 20.5cm
L/XL: 21.5cm
XL/XXL: 22.5 cm
Model Measurements
Our model Anastasia wears the Soma Shirt Dress in the Bluebell Coral Alskar Print in a size S/M with our in Lime measures:
Height: 175.5 cm
Bust: 83 cm
Waist: 64 cm
Hips: 91 cm
Our model Noil wears the Soma Shirt Dress in the Olive Virla Print with our in Olive in a size L/XL measures:
Height: 178cm
Bust: 96 cm
Waist: 78 cm
Hips: 114 cm
Our model Jasmine wears the the Soma Shirt Dress in the Bluebell Coral Alskar Print in a size S/M over bathers with our measures:
Height: 170cm
Bust: 91cm
Waist: 68cm
Hips: 93cm
Care Instructions
- Hand wash
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Cool iron
- Dry cleanable
- Green dry cleaning preferred
- Cold hand wash using eco-friendly detergents
- Do not soak, rub, wring or spin dry
- Drip dry in shade
- Cool iron on reverse
- The fabric used for this garment is viscose, made from the natural and renewable cellulose fibres of wood pulp. It has a delicate feel, it is softer than cotton and more springy than silk. Viscose is durable, it breathes well and is lovely to wear. The construction of all viscose fabrics result in unique properties that perform differently to other fabrics and require specific care.
- We recommend cold hand washing in a mild detergent. Only wash when required to reduce water consumption.
- Gently pull the garment back into shape and air dry, either flat or hanging, in the shade. After washing, viscose will appear to have shrunk and will have a coarse hand feel. Don’t worry! Once it is dry, use a warm steam iron on the reverse. The fabric will iron out easily and regain its shape, hand feel and fluidity.
- On the first wash, there may be a small variance in length measurements from 1 to 3cm which our production team take into account in the design.
