Simple Retro SR_Intellectual pleated dress
Simple Retro SR_Intellectual pleated dress

SR_Intellectual pleated dress

Simple Retro

$202.00

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Product Insights & Style Tips

The SR Intellectual pleated dress from Simple Retro channels a cool, cerebral kind of elegance. Built in a 50/50 lyocell and cotton blend, the fabric feels breathable and soft with a subtle, poised drape that gives the pleats their quiet movement. In ivory tones, the look reads clean and refined, slipping between retro polish and modern minimal with ease.

Pleats hold their shape without stiffness, skimming the body and letting movement breathe. The dress layers effortlessly over a lightweight top or under a cardigan, and it transitions from daytime errands to evening outings with the simplest of styling shifts—think flat sandals for day, a heeled sandal or ankle boot for night. It carries the eye along a streamlined silhouette while offering comfortable room where you want it.

Simple Retro leans into archive-inspired ease, and the Intellectual pleated dress is a wearable expression of that code. The ivory shade options keep styling versatile, inviting tonal accessories or a contrast bag for a clean, editorial finish that feels both timeless and of-the-moment.

Materials / Fabrication

  • Lyocell 50%, cotton 50% blend
  • Color: IVORY_S, IVORY_M
  • Country of Origin: CHINA

Recommended Care

  • Machine wash cold with a mild detergent on gentle cycle.
  • Do not bleach; avoid high heat to protect fiber integrity.
  • Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry to minimize shrinkage.
  • Iron on low heat if needed; test on a small area first.

Fit Notes

  • Fabric is a 50/50 lyocell and cotton blend.
  • Pleated silhouette provides movement and texture in the dress.
  • Color options include Ivory variants, Ivory_S and Ivory_M.
Simple Retro SR_Intellectual pleated dress

Styling Tips

  • Pair it with a pair of wedges to balance the dress's silhouette and let the pleated texture move with each step.
  • Carry a designer evening clutch to keep the silhouette streamlined and let the ivory tone take center stage.
  • Add bracelets as a restrained finishing touch to echo the dress's clean lines without competing with the pleats.

About Simple Retro

Simple Retro is a New York born womenswear label established in 2015 by a diverse group of women who bonded over a love of vintage silhouettes. The brand specializes in everyday retro inspired clothing that blends romantic, feminine details with modern practicality. It offers a full range of womenswear including dresses, tops, bottoms, knitwear, and accessories, all designed to be worn off the rack and styled across occasions. Collections celebrate nostalgic shapes like A-lines, puff sleeves, lace, and polka dots, reimagined with contemporary fabrics and fit. Simple Retro positions itself as emerging yet accessible, appealing to shoppers seeking nostalgic charm without sacrificing wearability or value.

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