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Emilia Wickstead Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung, Multicolour Dresses
The Emilia Wickstead Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung is an authentic Multicolour piece from the Resort 2027 collection, crafted in silk shantung, and part of the maxi dresses edit at Coveti. Emilia Wickstead, the London house founded in 2008, is known for waist defined tailoring and full skirted occasion dresses, and Coveti checks every piece for authenticity before it ships worldwide. Browse more Emilia Wickstead in Wedding Guest Dresses. Read our guide: Emilia Wickstead Resort 2027. Part of Coveti's designer dresses edit. Browse more designer evening gowns.
Red layered florals painted across a chocolate silk shantung ground. The Alphonse has a cape that falls from the shoulders over the arms, a fitted waist and a long skirt to the floor. A dress for weddings, formal dinners and evening celebrations.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Emilia Wickstead (London, England, founded in 2008 by New Zealand-born designer Emilia Wickstead)
- Product: Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung, Dresses
- Collection: Resort 2027
- Colour: Multicolour
- Fabric: silk shantung
- Fit: Fitted through the bodice and waist. Emilia Wickstead cuts to UK sizing, so take your usual UK size. Made in UK 4 to UK 18. A UK 10 is a US 6 and an EU 38.
- Authenticity: 100% authentic, verified by Coveti
- Shipping: Worldwide from our UAE and Australia hubs; duties calculated at checkout
How to Style the Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung by Body Type
- Rectangle: Define your waist with a belt, a wrap silhouette, and bias cuts to introduce shape. The Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung in Multicolour works well layered over a fitted base for added structure.
- Hourglass: Fitted bodices, wrap closures, and waist-defining details flatter natural curves, let the silk shantung skim rather than cling.
- Tall: Maxi lengths, column silhouettes, and tiered hems elongate beautifully. Vertical seaming here enhances height without overpowering proportion.
- Petite: Look for high-waisted cuts, midi lengths, and refined shoulder lines. The structured proportions of the Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung help balance shorter frames.
Perfect Occasions for the Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung
- Winter weddings, christenings and carol services
- Christmas parties, New Year dinners and the festive season
- Polished office days, long lunches and dinner after
- Considered day-to-night dressing, Coveti customers wear Emilia Wickstead in cities including London, Sydney, New York, and Dubai
Explore our Dress Edit and the Coveti styling blog for more inspiration, including what to wear for every occasion in 2026, our partywear dress edit, and Emilia Wickstead.
| Brand | Emilia Wickstead, designed in London, England |
| Collection | Resort 2027 |
| Colour | Multicolour |
| Fabric | silk shantung |
| Fit | Fitted through the bodice and waist. Emilia Wickstead cuts to UK sizing, so take your usual UK size. Made in UK 4 to UK 18. A UK 10 is a US 6 and an EU 38. |
| Details | Add a satin clutch and a bold drop earring for a winter wedding. |
| Care | Silk shantung. Dry clean only. |
About Emilia Wickstead
Emilia Wickstead is a British Occasionwear label based in London, England, founded in 2008 by New Zealand-born designer Emilia Wickstead. The house is known for sharply tailored, waist-defined silhouettes and full-skirted dresses cut with modern-couture precision. Impeccable construction and quietly confident, ladylike glamour run through every piece. Emilia Wickstead is a Coveti editor favourite for weddings, the races, garden parties, and red-carpet occasions, and a recurring choice for women building a wardrobe of investment-grade ready-to-wear that moves easily from city to coast. A favourite for royal and society occasion dressing, the label has been worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales.
“The Emilia Wickstead Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung in Multicolour is exactly the kind of piece we recommend for women building a wardrobe that lasts, quietly confident, beautifully cut, and easy to restyle. The silk shantung elevates it well beyond contemporary.”
Coveti Editorial
How Emilia Wickstead Compares
Shoppers cross-shopping the Emilia Wickstead Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung typically also consider
Erdem,
Alessandra Rich, and
Oscar de la Renta
for comparable contemporary ready-to-wear. Explore the full
Emilia Wickstead collection at Coveti
to compare silhouettes and fabrics across the season.
- Authenticity guaranteed: 100% authentic Emilia Wickstead, verified by Coveti.
- Designed in London, England, shipped from our UAE and Australia hubs.
- Express shipping available worldwide; duties and taxes calculated at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Emilia Wickstead Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung authentic?
Yes. Every Emilia Wickstead piece sold by Coveti is 100% authentic and authenticity-verified before dispatch, including the Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung in Multicolour.
Is the Emilia Wickstead Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung true to size?
Fitted through the bodice and waist. Emilia Wickstead cuts to UK sizing, so take your usual UK size. Made in UK 4 to UK 18. A UK 10 is a US 6 and an EU 38. Tailored cuts generally run true to size. Bias-cut, draped and relaxed silhouettes are designed with a different body line, so refer to the size guide on this page for exact measurements.
What is Emilia Wickstead known for?
Emilia Wickstead (London, England, founded in 2008 by New Zealand-born designer Emilia Wickstead) is known for sharply tailored, waist-defined silhouettes and full-skirted dresses cut with modern-couture precision. Impeccable construction and quietly confident, ladylike glamour run through every piece. The label is especially popular for weddings, the races, garden parties, and red-carpet occasions.
What fabric is the Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung made from?
The Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung is crafted from silk shantung. Emilia Wickstead prioritises considered fabrics, natural fibres and refined blends chosen for drape, longevity, and a quality hand-feel.
How should I care for the Alphonse Dress in Chocolate Layered Florals Silk Shantung?
Silk shantung. Dry clean only. As a general rule for designer ready-to-wear, prefer a cold gentle wash and dry-cleaning, dry flat away from direct sunlight, and store on a padded hanger to preserve the silhouette.
Does Coveti ship Emilia Wickstead internationally?
Yes. Coveti ships Emilia Wickstead worldwide from our UAE and Australia hubs with express options. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout based on destination.
Who wears Emilia Wickstead?
Emilia Wickstead is a favourite for occasion dressing among royalty and public figures, and has been worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales. The London house is known for dressing guests at weddings, royal engagements, and society events.
Where is Emilia Wickstead made?
Emilia Wickstead is designed in London, where the label was founded in 2008. Pieces are produced in specialist ateliers in the UK and Asia, and the country of origin for this piece is listed in the details above.
Is Emilia Wickstead a luxury brand?
Yes. Emilia Wickstead is an independent British luxury house rooted in made-to-order couture, known for precise tailoring and refined occasionwear. Coveti sells authenticity-verified Emilia Wickstead ready-to-wear with worldwide shipping.
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Last updated 08-Nov-26 | Curated & authenticated by Coveti
