Soma Shirt Dress

Product Details

The Soma Shirt Dress is a midi length collarless dress, crafted from a slightly sheer ECOVERO and viscose blend. Considered details such as a concealed button placket, batwing sleeve, and soft wide sleeve cuffs elevate the classic silhouette. The lightweight ECOVERO blend is chosen for its textural hand feel, and sophisticated drape - as well as its standing as an ELK environmentally preferred fibre. This season, the Soma Dress is offered in the seasonal Rem Print. As a yardage print, the placement of the print is unique to each garment.

• ECOVERO blend is soft and breathable for your warm-weather wardrobe.
• Batwing sleeves are designed to offer comfort and coverage.
• Manufactured at a factory sourcing up to 50% of its electricity from rooftop solar.

Material

70% ECOVERO™ Viscose 30% Viscose Rayon

This ELK preferred fabric features a subtle crinkle texture and a lightweight semi-sheer finish that makes it perfect for warmer weather. LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose is a man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF), derived from wood pulp. It has a silk-like feel, fluid drape and comfortable breathability.

 LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres are recognised by CanopyStyle and EU Ecolabel certification as meeting high standards for environmental practice. This includes a low risk of sourcing raw materials from ancient or endangered forests, and the recycling of water and chemicals in the processing stages. In addition to closed loop practices, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ aim to minimise the risk of pollution, through the cleaning of water before it is returned to nature, and engagement with ZDHC guidelines for safe chemical use. According to Higg's life cycle impact assessment data, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibres generate up to 50% lower emissions and water impact compared to generic viscose.

Through our work with not-for-profit organisation Canopy, we are sourcing more than 95% of our MMCF fibres from producers that have a green shirt rating according to the most current CanopyStyle Hot Button Report. This rating is a reflection of Canopy's assessment of the producers' engagement with CanopyStyle audits, their contribution to conservation, innovation initiatives, sourcing policies, transparency and chemical management.

Maker

Manufacturer: Jimmy Fashions

We have been working with Jimmy Fashions since 2010. They are a smaller, independent supplier with a focus on design and quality, and this is one of our longest standing supplier relationships. With owner Jimmy Shen and his team working closely with our Design and Production departments, this family-owned business has grown with ELK and now supplies much of our woven apparel. In early 2024, the Jimmy had solar panels installed on the rooftop of the factory, to help provide renewable energy for their operations. 

The factory also undergoes annual SMETA social compliance audits, which are conducted by a third party and provide transparency into worker wellbeing and wages. We have been sourcing our linen fabric from Tongling Worldbest for many years. This fabric mill is certified under the OEKO-TEX 100 Standard, ensuring the fabric is free from harmful substances. 

Size and Fit

The Soma Dress is a midi length dress with a relaxed-oversized fit. This style is intended to be worn relaxed - reminiscent of a kaftan.

Key measurements to check are 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

Approximate sleeve length measurement:
XS/S: 11.5cm
S/M: 11.5cm
M/L: 11.5cm
L/XL: 11.5cm
XL/XXL: 11.5 cm

Model Measurements

Our model Marlo wears the Soma Shirt Dress in a size S/M measures:
Height: 181cm
Bust 81cm
Waist 60cm
Hips 88cm

Care Instructions

• Hand wash
  
• Do not bleach
  
• Do not tumble dry
  
• Warm iron
  
• Dry cleanable
  
• Green dry cleaning preferred.
  
• Cold hand wash using eco-friendly detergent.
  
• Do not machine wash (even on delicate cycle).
  
• Do not soak, rub, wring or spin dry.
  
• Drip dry in shade.
  
• Warm iron on reverse.
  1cm to 3cm shrinkage in length will occur on the first
  wash.
  
• Once ironed the fabric will relax and return
  to original hand feel and appearance.