Dakota Sculpted Cape Midi Dress

Name: Dakota Sculpted Cape Midi Dress
Brand: Khaite
SKU: sku243730527
Price: 3800.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Insights & Style Tips

Khaite's Dakota Sculpted Cape Midi Dress feels like architecture in motion. In lustrous satin, its rounded cape drapes over the shoulders with waist pleats that sculpt the torso, while a round neckline and short split sleeves keep the line clean. The sheath skirt falls below the knee and moves with a quiet, confident glide, finished by a center-back slit. Made in Italy, the fabric catches light with restrained opulence.

Beyond the drama, the dress reads as day-to-night ready. The satin drape flatters the shape, and the waist pleats anchor the silhouette without restricting movement. An invisible back zip keeps the seam smooth, while the center-back slit expands stride. It layers easily under a sharp blazer for formal evenings or worn solo with sleek sandals and a clutch for refined events.

Dakota nods to Khaite's modern-luxe code: elevated materials, clean lines, and Italian craft that reads timeless and now. Pair with minimal jewelry to let the satin cape do the talking, or add a tailored coat and heeled sandals to carry the look through seasons.

Materials / Fabrication

Crafted of lustrous satin
Fabric composition: acetate / viscose
Cape with waist pleats
Round neckline
Short split sleeves
Sheath silhouette
Hem falls below the knee
Center-back slit hem
Invisible back zip
Made in Italy

Recommended Care

Dry clean only to preserve satin finish and silhouette
Avoid direct heat and prolonged sunlight
If steaming, hold at a distance and use a pressing cloth; do not iron directly
Store on a padded hanger or garment rack to maintain shape

Fit Notes

The sheath silhouette with waist pleats defines the waist and creates a streamlined look through the torso.
A structured rounded cape at the bodice adds definition to the shoulder line, paired with a round neckline.
An invisible back zip provides a clean back silhouette, while the hem with a center-back slit allows ease of movement.

The Khaite Moodboard

Khaite Resort 2027 Gives American Sportswear a Khaite Edge

Khaite Resort 2027 brings Catherine Holstein back to the pieces that built the New York label, leather outerwear, lace slips, cashmere knits, Lotus bags, and boots with real presence. As Khaite reaches its 10 year milestone, the season feels less like a reset and more like a clean pull from the brand’s own wardrobe vocabulary. The clothes are direct, tactile, and very clear about what the Khaite woman wants to wear now.

Khaite Fall 2026 Brings Cinematic Runway Drama

Khaite presented its Fall 2026 runway collection at New York Fashion Week inside the Park Avenue Armory. A massive curved LED wall stretched across the venue and projected the words “Now you are here. Here you are now” as guests entered the room. The installation rose nearly sixty feet high and formed the visual backdrop for Catherine Holstein’s latest show. Designed with architectural designer Griffin Frazen, the set created a reflective atmosphere before the first model stepped onto the runway. The show continued Holstein’s vision of the Khaite woman through precise tailoring, dramatic eveningwear, and details that shifted the mood of familiar silhouettes. Lace, velvet, and sharp outerwear appeared throughout the lineup, creating contrast between romantic dressing and structured pieces. The show builds on the direction Holstein established in previous seasons, which you can see across earlier Khaite runway coverage on The Cool Hour.

Khaite Pre-Fall 2026 Rewrites Fit Through A Sharper Sensual Mood

Khaite opens Pre-Fall 2026 with a kind of charged hush that feels familiar if you follow Catherine Holstein. The collection turns its focus toward silhouettes that tilt, curve, or fall slightly off center. Jackets close with buttons that sit a touch higher on one side, skirts drift along the hip with a natural sway, and sheer layers create small ripples that catch the eye before fading back into the look. The effect gives the clothes a human pulse, as if they were shaped by the rhythm of someone already living in them. It feels personal and a little unruly in a way that suits the brand’s grounded attitude.

About Khaite

Khaite is a New York City based contemporary women’s fashion label that offers an array of ready-to-wear pieces. Launched in 2016, designer Catherine Holstein has been creating elevated classics that can be worn forever. Timeless pieces are designed to transcend trends. Clean lines, modern silhouettes, and wearable staples embody Khaite collection. Shop the latest collection from Khaite, ranging in slip dresses to cozy sweaters, fitted jeans, pants, knitwear and shirts.