Aura Plunging Cape Jersey Maxi Dress

Name: Aura Plunging Cape Jersey Maxi Dress
Brand: Kate Barton
SKU: sku243151695
Price: 690.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Insights & Style Tips

The Aura Plunging Cape Jersey Maxi Dress from Kate Barton moves with a quiet, runway-informed ease. Lightweight jersey feeds graceful movement, while a removable cape drapes down the back for instant drama. A large silvertone sculptural brooch gathers the waist in front at the base of the plunging neckline, giving the deep V a focal, architectural gleam. Long sleeves frame the line and keep the look refined from event to evening.

Back tie closure keeps the silhouette clean from behind, while the 62 inches length sustains a long, sculptural line. The dress is 95% polyester and 5% spandex, offering gentle stretch for ease as you move. The cape is removable, letting you swap from drama to a sleeker profile as the moment calls. Model measures 5 feet 10 inches tall and wears a US size 4/Small.

Kate Barton channels modern romance with a clean, architectural finish. The Aura Maxi fuses cape drama with a waist-gathering brooch, a pairing that feels both timeless and of the moment in evening wardrobes. Priced at 690.

Materials / Fabrication

Lightweight jersey
Dress fabric: 95 percent polyester, 5 percent spandex
Removable cape
Waist gathered by a large silvertone sculptural brooch at the base of the plunging neckline
Long sleeves
Back tie closure
Length: 62 in
Maxi dress silhouette

Recommended Care

Machine wash cold with like colors on gentle cycle
Use a mild detergent
Avoid bleach
Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry
Cool iron on reverse side if needed, or use a garment steamer; avoid direct contact with the silvertone brooch
Remove cape before washing to protect hardware; wash separately if possible

Fit Notes

The waist is gathered at the front by a sculptural brooch at the base of the plunging neckline, creating a defined waist for the dress.
The fabric is a polyester and spandex jersey with gentle stretch that moves with you.
A back tie closure keeps the silhouette clean from behind, while a removable cape adds drama and the 62 inch length creates a long line.

Styling Tips

Carry a designer evening clutch to keep the waist-gathering brooch and plunging neckline in focus while the cape remains a dramatic, back-draped detail.
Finish with a pair of boots to balance the long, sculptural line and the cape's drama.
The cape is removable, allowing you to swap from drama to a sleeker profile as the moment calls.

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