Aje’s Signature Dresses: Violette, Pandorea, Cleo, Gia, Nisha and Alani
Aje’s Signature Dresses: Violette, Pandorea, Cleo, Gia, Nisha and Alani
Aje has a small group of dresses it returns to season after season, cut in new colours and lengths each time. The best known are the Violette bubble hem, the Pandorea layered dress, the Cleo ruffle, the Gia embroidered dress, the Nisha and the Alani. This guide explains what makes each one recognisable and which version to choose.
The Violette Bubble Hem
The Violette is a strapless dress with a fitted, ruched bodice and an asymmetric bubble hem. It comes as a mini, a midi and a full length maxi. The Violette Bubble Hem Maxi Dress in pearl blue is 100% cotton, and Aje notes a small fit, recommending one size up. Read more in our Aje bubble dress guide.
The Pandorea Layered Dress
The Pandorea is a halter neck dress made of layered ruffles from neck to hem, with adjustable straps and back ties. It comes as a mini, a maxi and a top. The Pandorea Layered Mini Dress in ivory sits in Aje’s bridal capsule, so it suits engagement parties and rehearsal dinners.
The Cleo Ruffle
The Cleo has a rouleau cord neckline with hardware, a V cut-out framed by ruffles so you can wear a bra, and layered circular cut ruffles through the skirt. The bodice is lined with internal boning. The Cleo Gown comes in slate, carob, khaki and moss, with a Cleo Mini Dress and a Cleo Maxi Dress in pastel pink.
The Gia Embroidered Dress
The Gia is defined by its embroidery, used across a mini dress, a maxi, a gown and matching separates: a shirt, a mini skirt and a pant. The ivory Gia Embroidered Gown is part of Aje’s bridal offer, while the separates come in ivory, black and duck egg, so the look can be built as a set.
The Nisha
The Nisha is a sweetheart neckline with internal boning and an extended draped hem. It is cut as a mini dress, a gown and a Nisha Bustier top. The mini dress has come in ivory, rosewater, pastel yellow and cloud blue, which is why it is often chosen for bridesmaids.
The Alani
The Alani is a soft, romantic gown and mini dress offered in pastel pink, pale blue, ivory and black. It is a lighter alternative to the structured Cleo and suits daytime weddings and garden parties.
How to choose an Aje signature dress
For the most volume, choose the Pandorea in maxi length. For the most structure, choose the Cleo gown. For a relaxed day look, choose the Violette in cotton. If you want a set you can split, the Gia separates work together and apart. Our Aje dresses guide covers every shape, and the best Aje dresses lists our editors’ picks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous Aje dress?
The Violette Bubble Hem dress is the most recognisable Aje style, alongside the layered Pandorea and the ruffled Cleo.
Does the Aje Violette run small?
Aje describes the Violette Bubble Hem Maxi Dress as a small fit and recommends going up one size.
Can you wear a bra with the Aje Cleo?
Yes. Aje designs the Cleo with a V cut-out framed by ruffles so it can be worn with a bra.
Which Aje dresses come in matching sets?
The Gia Embroidered range includes a shirt, a mini skirt and a pant alongside the dresses, so the pieces can be worn as a set.
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