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Alaïa Long Sleeve Wool Body-Con Dress

Name: Alaïa Long Sleeve Wool Body-Con Dress
Brand: Alaïa
SKU: B1322627
Price: 4100.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Insights & Style Tips

Alaia Long Sleeve Wool Body-Con Dress channels the brand's couture knit legacy. The mixed-gauge wool creates a rich, tactile surface, while the figure-hugging silhouette pays homage to the 'King of Cling', Azzedine Alaia. Slips on over head, it features a jewel neckline and long sleeves, and is cut in 100% wool. Made in Italy, this piece reads as designer clothing with quiet command.

Its body-skimming line sits close without feeling restrictive, letting the knit drape and move with the body. The slip-on construction keeps the line clean, letting it transition from day to evening with a simple swap of shoes or accessories. Layer under a tailored coat when temperatures dip, or wear on its own for a sculptural, no-fuss look.

As a signature for Alaia, this dress fuses heritage with modern ease. It anchors a wardrobe with a statement knit that can ground both pared-down city looks and more dramatic evening silhouettes. Priced at 4100.

Materials / Fabrication

Mixed-gauge wool fabric
Jewel neckline
Long sleeves
Body-skimming silhouette
Slip-on over head construction
Fabric content: 100 percent wool
Made in Italy

Recommended Care

Dry clean only for best fabric recovery.
If hand washing is necessary, use cold water and a gentle wool detergent.
Do not wring; reshape while damp and lay flat to dry.
Avoid direct heat; steam lightly if needed and iron on low with a pressing cloth.

Fit Notes

Figure-hugging silhouette through the body shapes the torso for a streamlined fit.
Jewel neckline and long sleeves create a clean, uninterrupted line from shoulder to hem.
Made from 100% wool for natural structure and drape through the dress.
Slips on over head with no visible fastenings noted in the data.

Styling Tips

Pair it with mules to maintain the sleek, body-skimming line and let the wool texture speak.
Carry a crescent designer bag to complement the sculpted silhouette and keep the focus on the dress.
Layer it with knitwear to add warmth without competing with the jewel neckline.

Style Check

Aesthetics: 9/10

An unmistakable Alaia silhouette commands the frame with a head turning cling and a refined jewel neck. The long sleeves and figure hugging cut celebrate the brand's obsession with sculptural drape, while the mixed gauge wool adds depth and texture. It reads editorial, confident, and couture driven rather than everyday minimal.

Craftsmanship: 8/10

Made in Italy, the piece exudes artisanal lineage through precise knit tension and clean finishing. The body-con fit relies on strategic seaming and silhouette shaping that reinforces luxury craft over fast fashion. While not showy in embellishment, the construction reads as deliberate, durable, and aligned with Alaia's revered tailoring ethos.

Affordability: $$$

The price sits at the high end, though the value feels justified by heritage, Italian craftsmanship, and the brand's sculptural lineage. The cost aligns with its design presence and the longevity expected from a wool body-con dress; it signals an investment piece that transitions from runway mood to timeless, versatile styling.

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