Cowl Back Mini Dress
By Anthropologie
$168.00
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Product Insights & Style Tips
The By Anthropologie Cowl Back Mini Dress moves with a fluid ease that feels effortlessly luxe. Woven from a smooth viscose, the silhouette reads sleek and soft at the same time, with a boat neckline that sits calm and elevated. Long bell sleeves add a touch of drama, while the draped cowl back with a tying detail ups the romance, making this mini feel poised and city-ready.
The fit skims in a way that flatters without clinging, letting the fabric drape gracefully from shoulders to hem. It layers beautifully with a fine knit for transitional days or a structured blazer for evening events, and the tie at the back gives it a subtle focal point from behind. The dress is short enough to show a leg without fighting with movement, and the fluid weave keeps it comfortable through standing hours or dancing at night.
True to By Anthropologie’s penchant for modern femininity, this piece nods to current slip-dress sensibilities while staying tactile and wearable. It pairs well with delicate jewelry for a refined look or with chunky boots and a leather jacket for a more lived-in, night-out vibe.
Materials / Fabrication
- Woven from a smooth viscose
- Boat neckline
- Long bell sleeves
- Draped cowl back with tying detail
- Mini dress silhouette
Recommended Care
- Dry clean or hand wash cold with mild detergent to protect the viscose
- Avoid wringing or twisting; reshape while damp
- Lay flat or hang to dry away from direct heat
- Iron on low heat with a pressing cloth if needed
Fit Notes
- The dress skims the body with a fluid viscose drape and a short silhouette that shows a leg and moves with you.
- The draped cowl back with a tying detail creates a soft, elevated back view while keeping the front clean.
- The boat neckline and long bell sleeves provide balanced proportion and visual movement with the fluid fabric.