Contessa Mills Helix Form-Fitting Stretch Wool Top
Contessa Mills
$495.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
The Helix Top from Contessa Mills channels corset confidence with soft, sculptural ease. It’s cut in a robust stretch wool woven twill from Italy, a fabric that feels substantial yet pliant against the skin. The 97% wool, 3% Lycra blend holds its shape while moving with you. A handmade spiral flower detail sits at the chest as a quiet focal point, and a back zipper keeps the line clean. Made in NYC.
Its corset-like silhouette translates into daily wearability through a careful balance of hold and give. The back zipper yields easy on-off, while Lycra lends just enough stretch to move through meetings and dinners without fuss. True to size, it skims the waist and ribs before easing to a clean hip line, layering neatly under a blazer or cropped jacket. Paired with high-waisted pants or a sleek pencil skirt, it locks in a modern, sculpted look.
Contessa Mills leans into couture-influenced knits and architectural detail, and the Helix Top reads as a wearable hero in that code. The spiral bloom and the restrained palette keep it at once statement-making and versatile, easy to pair with seasonless layers for city days or after-hours edits.
Materials / Fabrication
- Corset-like fit design
- Soft yet firm twill weave wool
- Handmade spiral flower detail
- Back zipper closure
- Stretch wool woven twill
- Fabric origin: From Italy
- Composition: 97% wool, 3% Lycra
- Made in NYC
Recommended Care
- Dry clean only to preserve fabric and silhouette
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry
- Store folded to maintain corset-like shape and prevent stretching
- Steam gently to remove wrinkles; avoid direct heat
Fit Notes
- Corset-like fit through the torso creates a defined silhouette.
- Stretch wool blend with 97% wool and 3% Lycra offers subtle give.
- Back zipper closure provides a clean finish.
