I had a random craving for a dress that looked like a salmon sashimi. It was one of those, “I really hope this thing already exists so I don’t have to make it myself,” moments. I searched through a few resale sites, waited for some price drops, and added this Reed Krakoff cocktail dress (or is it daywear? Do these designations mean anything anymore) to my collection.
- Label: Reed Krakoff
- Age: Autumn/Winter 2012 collection
- Material: Silk and cupro
- Source: Poshmark
- Year purchased: 2021
Why it’s Dojo Girl worthy: Firstoff, just look at those colors. They are so bright and bold, kind of reminds me of a koi. The cream lining gives it a certain depth and translucency. And we this much color, we can drain some out of the image and still look good.
The silhouette: Maybe it’s because even wearing jeans feels like a chore now, but I love a dress that feels like wearing nothing. This dress just drops straight from the shoulders to a low waist and a slightly asymmetrical hem. It’s an updated flapper vibe, all very free and easy, not even a zipper. Seriously, the back seam is left empty, only closed by a couple of metal hooks and thread loops. I can’t wait for a party so I can eat and dance in this dress with nothing binding me.
Quality: Cupro jersey, silk chiffon, silk crepe de chine. These are some amazing fabrics, and the simple cut lets them sing. The seams are smooth and unobtrusive. It’s technical in a minimalist way, which is refreshing after all the fussiness of the poofy sleeves and big collars of Zoom shirts.
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