Empire Dress

$650.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

This incredibly flattering empire knit dress is perfect for all body types with front and back pleats for a streamline shape. The classic empire line and comfortable easy to wear cotton has been tried and tested and proves an all out success by many women as a dress for every occasion. The knitted cotton drapes beautifully off the body and does not cling. Easily accessible yet discreet side pockets allow for the ultimate in relaxed everyday wear. Mid-calf length. Gentle scoop neck. Soft against the skin our double weight winter knit will keep you warm and cosy.

100% Organic Cotton
Knitted and hand finished in Peru

Care

Machine wash inside out on a 30-degree cycle
Iron inside out
Do not tumble dry

All of our cotton dresses are knitted from scratch one at the time at our workshop in Peru.

WOMEN'S MEASURING GUIDE

Bust	Measure around the fullest part of your bust
Shoulders	Measure across from the furthest tips of shoulder bone
Waist	Measure around the natural waistline usually 2 inches above the belly button
Hips	Measure around the widest part of your hips
Sleeve Length	Measure from your shoulder point to the sleeve hem

KNITWEAR

Size	XP	P	1	2	3	4
US	2-4	4-6	8-10	12-14	16-20	20+
UK	4-6	6-8	10-12	14-16	18-22	22+
EU	32-34	34-36	38-40	42-44	46-50	50+

DRESSES

Size	XP	P	1	2	3	4
US	4-6	6-8	8-10	10-12	14-16	18-20
UK	6-8	8-10	10-12	12-14	16-18	20-22
EU	34-36	36-38	38-40	40-42	44-46	48-50

TOPS

Size	P	1	2	3	4
US	6-8	8-10	10-12	14-16	18-20
UK	8-10	10-12	12-14	16-18	20-22
EU	36-38	38-40	40-42	44-46	48-50

EMPIRE DRESS

Size	P		1		2		3		4
Size	CM	I N	CM	I N	CM	I N	CM	I N	CM	I N
Bust	102	40	112	44	122	48	137	54	147	58
Waist	92	36	102	40	112	44	127	50	137	54
Hips	97	38	107	42	117	46	132	52	142	56
Sleeve Length	41	16	43	17	26	18	48	19	51	20
Length	94	37	97	38	99	39	102	40	104	41

MEN'S MEASURING GUIDE

Collar	Measure around the base of the neck where a shirt sits just above the collar bone
Chest	Measure the fullest part of the chest across the shoulder blades
Waist	Measure around the natural waistline
Sleeve Length	Measure from shoulder point to cuff

OUR ALPACA YARN

The companies we work with are constantly improving the alpaca fibre through breeding practices and educating small farmers who still own the majority of the Alpacas population throughout the Peruvian Andes. Alpaca is unique in that it’s silky and soft yet incredibly strong and durable, we only use the best quality 100% baby alpaca. This does not come from actual babies but rather the new growth from the adult Alpaca. The added advantage of baby Alpaca is that the fibres are very long and unbroken therefore once woven into yarn the fine hairs remain within that yarn preventing pilling. This adds to the longevity of all our products. Alpacas are shorn in the summer months and Peruvian woman still divide the soft baby Alpaca from the courser Alpaca exposed to elements. Alpaca has its unique thermal property due to adapting to extreme temperatures of living in such high altitude, throughout the year temperatures are freezing at night and very hot during the day. The fibre has evolved with microscopic air pockets within it which, allows it to be breathable on warm days but at the same time yet traps body heat in cold weather. It is also elastic, non flammable and resistant to odour. Part of the process in our workshop is to wash each of our pieces so they come to you in their softest most perfect form.

COTTON Care

Peru is renowned for its outstanding cotton quality. Fibres can be more that double the length of standard cottons, which add to its softness and durability. Many Peruvian plantations still harvest the cotton by hand, hand picking leads to fewer imperfections leading to a softer finish. We only use 100% organic Peruvian cotton, which is environmentally responsible.

ALPACA Care

Hand Wash (recommended)

Gentle hand wash in luke warm water
Rinse well
Wrap in a towel to remove excess water
Dry flat and reshape whilst damp
Do not tumble dry

Machine Wash

Place the item in a pillow case or net delicates bag.
Select a delicate cycle with a temperature up to 30 degrees C.
Use a mild detergent.
Wrap in a towel to remove excess water.
Dry flat and reshape whilst damp.
Do not tumble dry.
Alpaca knitwear may also be dry cleaned.
Iron on a cool setting.

Storage

We recommend keeping all of our knitted garments folded in a wardrobe rather than hanging.

Please call us for swatches (max. 3) or guidance on USA: +1 (718) 877 1870 / UK: +44 (0) 208 878 1244 or email us at customer@carinahildebrandt.com

Hamptons Dress

$580.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

The stylishly simple and chic organic cotton dress is made of double weight knit which skims the body and falls just below the knee. With full length sleeves and a gentle slash neck, this elegant staple can be worn casually, at work or dressed up in the evening with delicate jewellery and a strappy heel.

100% Organic Cotton - Knitted and hand finished in Peru

Care

Machine wash inside out on a 30 degree cycle

Iron inside out

Do not tumble dry

All of our cotton dresses are knitted from scratch one at the time at our workshop in Peru.

WOMEN'S MEASURING GUIDE

Bust	Measure around the fullest part of your bust
Shoulders	Measure across from the furthest tips of shoulder bone
Waist	Measure around the natural waistline usually 2 inches above the belly button
Hips	Measure around the widest part of your hips
Sleeve Length	Measure from your shoulder point to the sleeve hem

KNITWEAR

Size	XP	P	1	2	3	4
US	2-4	4-6	8-10	12-14	16-20	20+
UK	4-6	6-8	10-12	14-16	18-22	22+
EU	32-34	34-36	38-40	42-44	46-50	50+

DRESSES

Size	XP	P	1	2	3	4
US	4-6	6-8	8-10	10-12	14-16	18-20
UK	6-8	8-10	10-12	12-14	16-18	20-22
EU	34-36	36-38	38-40	40-42	44-46	48-50

TOPS

Size	P	1	2	3	4
US	6-8	8-10	10-12	14-16	18-20
UK	8-10	10-12	12-14	16-18	20-22
EU	36-38	38-40	40-42	44-46	48-50

EMPIRE DRESS

Size	P		1		2		3		4
Size	CM	I N	CM	I N	CM	I N	CM	I N	CM	I N
Bust	102	40	112	44	122	48	137	54	147	58
Waist	92	36	102	40	112	44	127	50	137	54
Hips	97	38	107	42	117	46	132	52	142	56
Sleeve Length	41	16	43	17	26	18	48	19	51	20
Length	94	37	97	38	99	39	102	40	104	41

MEN'S MEASURING GUIDE

Collar	Measure around the base of the neck where a shirt sits just above the collar bone
Chest	Measure the fullest part of the chest across the shoulder blades
Waist	Measure around the natural waistline
Sleeve Length	Measure from shoulder point to cuff

OUR ALPACA YARN

The companies we work with are constantly improving the alpaca fibre through breeding practices and educating small farmers who still own the majority of the Alpacas population throughout the Peruvian Andes. Alpaca is unique in that it’s silky and soft yet incredibly strong and durable, we only use the best quality 100% baby alpaca. This does not come from actual babies but rather the new growth from the adult Alpaca. The added advantage of baby Alpaca is that the fibres are very long and unbroken therefore once woven into yarn the fine hairs remain within that yarn preventing pilling. This adds to the longevity of all our products. Alpacas are shorn in the summer months and Peruvian woman still divide the soft baby Alpaca from the courser Alpaca exposed to elements. Alpaca has its unique thermal property due to adapting to extreme temperatures of living in such high altitude, throughout the year temperatures are freezing at night and very hot during the day. The fibre has evolved with microscopic air pockets within it which, allows it to be breathable on warm days but at the same time yet traps body heat in cold weather. It is also elastic, non flammable and resistant to odour. Part of the process in our workshop is to wash each of our pieces so they come to you in their softest most perfect form.

COTTON Care

Peru is renowned for its outstanding cotton quality. Fibres can be more that double the length of standard cottons, which add to its softness and durability. Many Peruvian plantations still harvest the cotton by hand, hand picking leads to fewer imperfections leading to a softer finish. We only use 100% organic Peruvian cotton, which is environmentally responsible.