Fashion, Style Guides

KNWLS Dresses: Skinn, Elisir, Ace and Sable

Fashion, Style Guides

KNWLS Dresses: Skinn, Elisir, Ace and Sable

KNWLS dresses are cut close and short, with one long exception: bandeau Skinn minis in printed jersey, a bias-cut cupro slip, washed jersey long sleeves, a hooded stretch mini and the Sable corset maxi. Start with the Elisir Slip Dress in Black, then shop all KNWLS and our designer mini dresses.

KNWLS dresses are easiest to understand next to the rest of the wardrobe, so pair this guide with who is KNWLS and our KNWLS jackets guide for what goes over them.

  • The Skinn is a sleeveless bandeau bodycon mini in printed stretch jersey, made in Portugal.
  • The Elisir is a bias-cut cupro slip with a plunging V neck and lacing at the waist, made in the United Kingdom.
  • The Ace is a washed cotton jersey dress with a wide neck and flared dolman sleeves.
  • The CU Hooded Dress is a black stretch mini with a hood and ruching drawstrings.
  • The Sable Corset Maxi Dress is a padded corset with a detachable sheer printed maxi skirt.

Which KNWLS dress should you choose?

Dress Shape Fabric Best for
Elisir Slip Dress Bias-cut slip, V neck 100% cupro Evening
Skinn Dress Bandeau bodycon mini 85% polyester, 15% elastane Nights out, layering
Ace Long Sleeve Dress Close mini, dolman sleeves 100% cotton jersey Day
CU Hooded Dress Hooded stretch mini 83% polyamide, 17% elastane Day to night
Sable Corset Maxi Dress Corset with detachable maxi skirt Viscose and cotton Events

The Elisir Slip Dress

The Elisir Slip Dress in Black is the most elegant dress in the edit. It is cupro cut on the bias, so it falls close without clinging, with a plunging V neck, pleated cups and a raw edge under the bust. The body is panelled, and lacing at the waist ties in a bow at the back. It is made in the United Kingdom and matches the Elisir Skirt. Browse more slip dresses.

The Skinn Dress

The Skinn is a KNWLS staple: a sleeveless bandeau mini in printed stretch jersey, cut close and finished with coverstitching. Kendall Jenner has been photographed in a Skinn top dress, and it is one of the pieces the label is known for. This season it comes in the navy and lilac Scarf Print and the sage and pink Wallpaper Floral, each matching a pair of Halcyon leggings. Worn over the leggings it becomes a printed set.

The Ace Long Sleeve Dress

The Ace is the easiest dress here. It is washed cotton jersey, close on the body, with a wide open neckline and slouchy dolman sleeves that flare at the cuff. The Ace Long Sleeve Dress in Ash is a washed grey with a printed logo at the neck. The Ace Long Sleeve Dress in Washed Blue is hand washed, so each piece comes out slightly different.

The CU Hooded Dress

The CU Hooded Dress in Black is a stretch mini with a hood, long sleeves with flared cuffs, and drawstrings at the neck and sides that ruche it to your shape. It is made in the United Kingdom and works with a long boot through winter.

The Sable Corset Maxi Dress

The Sable Corset Maxi Dress in Scarf Print is the one long dress. It is a padded black corset with boning, a sweetheart neckline and a built-in bra, with a semi-sheer navy scarf print maxi skirt that buttons on and has a high slit. Take the skirt off and the corset stands alone. More on that in our KNWLS corsets guide, and more long styles in our maxi dresses.

Is the Miss Sixty x KNWLS dress still available?

Yes. From the Miss Sixty collaboration, the Miss Sixty x KNWLS Bandage Dress is still in stock at Coveti.

How do KNWLS dresses fit?

Close. Jersey dresses are sized XS to XL, where XS is a UK 6 and M a UK 10. The Elisir and Sable are sized UK 6 to 12. The Skinn and CU are designed to fit like a second skin, so take your usual size. The Ace is slightly more relaxed through the sleeves. See the KNWLS size guide.

How do you style a KNWLS dress?

Add one strong layer and stop. A Skinn mini with a Claw Jacket and a knee boot is classic KNWLS. The Elisir with sheer tights and a cropped leather jacket is the evening version. The Ace works with trainers, especially the Nike Air Max Muse Trainers. For a full season of looks, see our KNWLS autumn winter 2026 edit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the KNWLS Skinn dress?

It is a sleeveless bandeau bodycon mini in printed stretch jersey with coverstitch finishing, made in Portugal. It matches the Halcyon leggings.

What is the KNWLS Elisir dress made of?

The Elisir is 100% cupro, cut on the bias, and made in the United Kingdom.

Do KNWLS dresses run small?

They are cut close to the body. Take your usual size for the intended fit, and the next size up for more ease.

Is the Ace dress colour the same on every piece?

No two are identical. The Washed Blue Ace is hand treated, so the colour varies slightly from piece to piece.

Can the Sable maxi dress be worn short?

Yes. The maxi skirt buttons off, leaving the padded corset to wear on its own.

Where can I buy KNWLS dresses?

Coveti stocks the Elisir, Skinn, Ace, CU and Sable dresses, with worldwide express shipping and authenticity guaranteed.