sailor dress Japanese Black Dress, Sailor Collar

sailor dress Japanese Black Dress, Sailor CollarThe black dress that borrows a schoolgirl's collar The sailor collar is the whole tell. This long black dress drops a crisp white sailor collar over a fitted bodice and a gathered, full length skirt, with a gold button at the throat and white stripe trims at the cuffs the Japanese school uniform reference pulled into something you'd wear well past the classroom. The body is a soft black knit feel fabric with enough weight to hang straight and full

The black dress that borrows a schoolgirl's collar

The sailor collar is the whole tell. This long black dress drops a crisp white sailor collar over a fitted bodice and a gathered, full-length skirt, with a gold button at the throat and white stripe trims at the cuffs — the Japanese school-uniform reference pulled into something you'd wear well past the classroom.

The body is a soft black knit-feel fabric with enough weight to hang straight and full from the gathered waist, the white collar and cuff stripes giving it the graphic, navy-and-white contrast the sailor look runs on. Long sleeves and a midi-to-maxi length keep it covered and easy to wear year-round.

It works because the collar does the talking and the rest stays plain — no print, no fuss, just one strong reference cleanly executed. The black keeps it versatile enough for everyday, the collar keeps it from reading as a plain black dress.

Wear it with loafers or white sneakers and the schoolgirl nod stays playful; add tights and boots and it turns into a winter staple. It's the piece for anyone who likes the seifuku look without the costume.

For the woman who wants the sailor collar done as real clothing. Available S to XL — we recommend choosing one size up from your usual size.

• Type: Long sailor-collar dress
• Material: Soft black knit-feel fabric with a full drape
• Pattern: Solid black with white sailor collar and cuff stripes
• Details: White sailor collar, gold throat button, gathered waist
• Sleeves: Long sleeves
• Closure: Pull-on with gathered waist
• Sizing: Available S to XL — we recommend choosing one size up from your usual size; see the size guide
• Colour: Black with white trim
• Wear it with: With loafers or white sneakers, or tights and boots in winter