Brands Like Dôen: 8 Romantic Labels to Know

Dôen has a very particular mood: cotton voile, small florals, smocking and a gentle nod to the past. If that is what you love, you have more choice than you might think. Below are the labels we would put next to it, all available at Coveti. Start with the Dôen collection itself, then compare. For context on the label, read who Dôen is.

What to look for in a Dôen alternative

Three things define Dôen: natural fabrics, especially organic cotton and silk; romantic details such as smocking, puffed sleeves and lace; and prints that feel vintage rather than loud. The brands below share at least two of these.

1. Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson is the closest match in spirit. The New York designer works in prints, embroidery and crochet, with a looser, more bohemian line than Dôen. Choose it if you like Dôen’s florals but want more colour and texture.

2. Zimmermann

Zimmermann is the dressier cousin. The Australian label is known for printed silk and linen dresses with ruffles and lace. It costs more than Dôen and suits weddings and resort trips.

3. Cecilie Bahnsen

Cecilie Bahnsen takes the romance in a sculptural direction: quilted and smocked volumes, often in white. If you love Dôen’s white cotton but want something more architectural, look here. Our piece on brands like Cecilie Bahnsen goes deeper.

4. Alémais

Alémais is a Melbourne label with bold, artful prints on easy dresses and separates. It is brighter than Dôen but shares its relaxed shapes.

5. The Sleeper

The Sleeper began with pyjamas you can wear out. If Dôen’s nightgowns and lace sleep sets appeal, it is worth a look. See our Dôen nightgowns guide as well.

6. Erdem

Erdem is the London designer known for floral prints and historical references, Victorian and Edwardian among them. It is far more formal than Dôen, but if you love the Heirloom line, Erdem is its eveningwear counterpart.

7. Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait is best known for lace and guipure dresses. It is more polished and body-skimming than Dôen, and works well for parties.

8. Sir the Label

Sir the Label from Sydney shares Dôen’s love of linen, cotton and soft tailoring, with a more minimal finish.

How Dôen compares

Where Dôen still wins

None of the labels above makes Dôen’s everyday smocked cotton dress quite as well. Pieces such as the Ischia Dress in Salt and the Quinelle Dress in Black are easy to wear, easy to wash and gentler on the budget than most of the alternatives. Our guide to Dôen dresses has the full rundown.

Shop Dôen dresses

Every piece below is in stock at Coveti now, authenticated and shipped worldwide. See the full Dôen collection for every colourway.

• Dôen Hesperia Dress in Hanbury Garden, 1060 US dollars. The Hesperia Dress is a fitted dress in silk crinkle chiffon, cut with a cowl neckline and flutter sleeves.
• Dôen Silvanie Dress in Camille Dot, 690 US dollars. Twill gives the Silvanie Dress its ease.
• Dôen Armance Dress in Red Snapdragon, 980 US dollars. Silk crinkle chiffon gives the Armance Dress its ease.
• Dôen Odessa Dress in Red Snapdragon, 980 US dollars. The Odessa Dress is a bias-cut dress in silk crinkle chiffon.
• Dôen Ischia Dress in Noir Dot, 650 US dollars. Dôen makes the Ischia Dress in organic cotton voile: an easy dress with a scoop neckline and double-puffed sleeves.
• Dôen Rowan Dress in Noir Dot, 730 US dollars. The Rowan Dress is a bias-cut dress in organic cotton voile, cut with a square neckline and puffed sleeves.
• Dôen Charisse Dress in Shimmering Shell, 1870 US dollars. The Charisse Dress is an A-line dress in silk chiffon.
• Dôen Nereida Dress in Mermaid, 1570 US dollars. The Nereida Dress is a soft dress in silk organza.
• Dôen Hedy Dress in Egret, 1870 US dollars. Cut in silk satin, the Hedy Dress is a bias-cut dress with a cowl neckline.
• Dôen Valline Dress in Sapphire, 980 US dollars. Silk satin gives the Valline Dress its ease.

Frequently asked questions

What brands are similar to Dôen?

Ulla Johnson, Zimmermann, Cecilie Bahnsen, Alémais, Erdem, Self-Portrait, Sir the Label and The Sleeper all share parts of Dôen’s romantic, print-led style.

Is Ulla Johnson like Dôen?

Yes, closely. Both work with prints and natural fabrics. Ulla Johnson is more bohemian and textured, Dôen softer and more vintage.

Is Zimmermann more expensive than Dôen?

Generally, yes. Zimmermann dresses usually cost more than Dôen’s cotton styles, though Dôen’s Heirloom pieces reach similar prices.

What is a cheaper alternative to Dôen?

Within Dôen itself, the cotton day dresses and slips are the most affordable way in. Among the labels above, Sir the Label and Alémais often sit at similar price points.