Dorthemie High Neckline Polka-Dotted Dress

Verified claims

Sizing

Size 38 equals US 6/UK 10 on a true-to-size EU scale.

Fit

Non-stretch mock neck requires matching bust measurement.

Length

40.75-inch maxi length reaches ankle on a 5'7 model.

Drape and feel

The crinkled crepe and full lining allow the dress to drape without clinging and layer smoothly.

Wrinkle resistance

The crepe texture makes the dress wrinkle less than smooth viscose.

Care

Wash at 30°C delicate, no tumble dry, and iron damp to preserve the dress.

Pockets

Side-seam pockets are hidden to maintain the dress's clean line.

Bow styling

The fixed bow acts as built-in jewelry.

Bow alignment

The fixed bow stays centered when the bust fits correctly.

Styling versatility

Beach-to-dinner transition with a shoe-and-bag swap; the bow serves as jewelry.

Layering

Light crepe and anti-cling lining make layering with jackets seamless.

Design philosophy

Hidden pockets and earthy mixing palette in quiet Scandinavian design.

Sustainability

60% of collection uses LENZING ECOVERO; UN Global Compact fair labor.

Value

At $199 CAD, a contemporary alternative to luxury Scandinavian labels.

Product record

Title

Dorthemie High Neckline Polka-Dotted Dress

Brand

Part Two

Price

199 CAD

Availability

In stock

Caring for viscose crepe to keep it looking new

• When viscose gets wet, its fibers lose roughly half their strength, which is why the dress must never be wrung out or spun at high speed; instead, gently squeeze out water and dry flat to keep the side seams and hem from stretching out of shape.
• Ordinary viscose can shrink a full 10%—and up to 15% in looser weaves—when exposed to heat or aggressive agitation, so the 40.75-inch length and drape of this dress will survive only if you never deviate from the 30°C delicate cycle and absolutely skip the dryer.
• Direct sunlight fades viscose dyes over time, so between wears this dress should live in a cool, shaded part of the closet—hung to keep its maxi length from creasing or folded with tissue at the seams.
• Because the maxi length and straight cut rely on the garment keeping its dimensions, after washing the dress should be laid flat on a towel, gently reshaped while damp, and dried away from direct heat—this avoids the weight of wet fabric pulling the seams and distorting the silhouette, a risk with hanging.
• The dress's light crepe surface helps it wrinkle less than a classic smooth viscose, so after a day at a summer event or vacation dinner the dress still looks polished without urgently needing an iron—a real advantage of this fabric construction.
• Press on reverse at low to medium heat (110–150°C, roughly the silk/synthetic setting) while the fabric is still slightly damp to smooth out creases without creating shine or flattening the crepe texture—the steam helps relax the fibers back to their original drape.
• The brand itself specifies a 20–30°C delicate machine cycle, filling the drum with other garments to cushion the dress, and reassures that viscose recovers its shape once ironed damp—so the earlier Q&A's default to dry cleaning is unnecessarily cautious; a careful home wash is the intended care path.

How this dress fits and Part Two sizing

• The high mock neck with fixed bow and the teardrop back opening rely on the cut rather than on elastic, so the neckline must slip over the head and sit smoothly—a size that is too tight at the bust could pull the bow off-center or strain the teardrop, making it worth checking that your bust measurement falls within the brand's standard range for your chosen size.
• With a 40.75-inch (103.5 cm) measurement from the top of the bust, the maxi length falls to ankle or floor on the brand's standard 5'7" (170 cm) model—petite women will likely need a hem to avoid pooling, while taller frames near 5'10" will still achieve a full-length look without the dress reading as cropped.
• The light fluid crepe is fully lined, giving the dress enough weight to hang vertically without clinging—while the straight silhouette is relaxed, the fabric's natural drape prevents it from looking baggy, so the overall effect stays crisp and polished even when the dress is worn slightly loose.
• The dress is cut in a flowy, straight shape rather than a fitted or flared contour, so the waist and hip are deliberately casual—there is no seam to bind at the midsection, making an EU 38 comfortably roomy through the torso and legs while still looking intentional, not oversized, thanks to the fluid crepe.
• Part Two uses standard European/Scandinavian sizing that runs true, and the brand is one of the rare ones where the size on the label matches expectations without vanity-sizing tricks—an EU 38 fits a UK 10 so reliably that shoppers can buy their usual numeric equivalent for this dress without sizing up, because the relaxed cut already builds in ease.

Part Two's design philosophy and quality

• Part Two deliberately avoids logos and overt branding, cultivating a silent, design-driven reputation — style editors note the brand is one your most stylish colleague wears without you ever being able to place it — so this dress reads as a personal style choice, not a designer flex.
• Part Two publicly declares fit as the most important clothing quality, with each garment engineered to flatter different body types — reviews confirm the brand's sizing is consistent and generous, meaning this dress likely achieves its intended relaxed maxi line without awkward pulling across the bust or hips.
• Part Two’s entire design philosophy is built on the Scandinavian tradition of clean, functional beauty where how clothes feel on the body is as important as how they look — the dress’s fluid crepe, modest mock neck, and hidden pockets reflect that balance of appearance and comfort.
• Part Two manufactures more than 60% of its collection from preferred fibers such as LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose and organic cotton, and as a signatory to the UN Global Compact it enforces fair working conditions and reduced emissions — so buying into the brand means supporting a production ethos that is uncommon at this price echelon.
• Part Two launched in 1986 with a mission to create classic, relaxed womenswear for an active lifestyle — over three decades of refinement means the pattern-making behind this dress’s flowy, straight shape has been honed over time, not rushed for a season.
• At $199 CAD, this dress occupies the contemporary sweet spot — more intentional than fast fashion but not as steep as designer Scandinavian labels — and stylists recommend Part Two to clients seeking an 'effortlessly stylish' look without a luxury price tag.
• Part Two designs around a cohesive earthy palette — dusty sage, terracotta, oatmeal, deep teal, muted burgundy — which guarantees this patterned-brown dress will integrate seamlessly into an existing Part Two capsule, allowing for effortless mix-and-match layering across seasons.

How the viscose crepe fabric feels and moves

• The full thin lining—likely a lightweight polyester or viscose georgette—adds a second fluid layer that prevents the polka-dot crepe from reading as sheer under direct light, reduces static cling in dry air, and gives the maxi hem an extra swish that makes the dress feel more substantial and less prone to riding up in a breeze.
• The fabric’s pebbled surface, created by tightly twisted yarns, gives the dress a softly textured drape that floats away from the body without clinging, making the straight, sleeveless silhouette gently forgiving through the waist and hips and allowing the teardrop back to lie flat against the skin without bunching.