Alissa Dress

Alissa Dress | Plum Ribbed Knit Fit-and-Flare Dress | Button Front & Pleated Skirt

The Alissa Dress is the plum ribbed knit dress that makes getting dressed feel genuinely exciting — a body-conscious fitted bodice with a cardigan-style button-front placket and distinctive keyhole notch neckline, flowing into one of the most dramatically beautiful pleated knit skirts in the All About Ava range. Deep, rich plum from neckline to hem. Completely extraordinary from every angle.

The contrast between the two halves of the Alissa is its defining magic. Above the waist seam, the dress is close, structured, and precise — the ribbed knit bodice following the body carefully, three self-covered knit buttons running down the centre front placket in a cardigan-inspired detail that adds a vintage, romantic quality, and a split keyhole notch neckline sitting at the upper chest creating a distinctive opening that is more interesting and more flattering than a standard round or V-neck. Long fitted sleeves complete the upper half — smooth, body-skimming, and polished from shoulder to wrist.

Then the skirt happens. At the waist seam, the fabric transitions into a deeply accordioned, structurally pleated knit skirt that fans and flares into a full, dramatic A-line silhouette sitting above the knee. The pleating is deep and architectural — each pleat holding its shape while the fabric between them flows with extraordinary movement and volume. When the Alissa moves, the skirt moves with it in a way that is genuinely breathtaking — swirling, twirling, and catching light along every pleat edge. It is the kind of skirt that makes wearing the dress feel like an event in itself.

The deep plum colourway is the richest, most occasion-appropriate shade in the All About Ava range — a jewel-toned aubergine that photographs magnificently against dark backgrounds and natural outdoor light, pairs beautifully with black, gold, and camel accessories, and flatters every skin tone with a warmth and richness that lighter colours cannot match.

Style with knee-high black suede boots as shown for the definitive winter event outfit — the Alissa and knee-high boots is one of the most compelling outfit combinations in the entire catalogue. Add a fine gold necklace and small gold earrings. Swap to strappy block heels for a smarter occasion or dinner. Add an oversized camel blazer for a work or smart casual look.

Why the Alissa Dress is the winter wardrobe investment worth making:

• Deep rich plum — jewel-toned aubergine that flatters every skin tone
• Medium-weight stretchy ribbed knit — comfortable, structured, and shape-retaining
• Split keyhole notch neckline — distinctive, flattering, and vintage-inspired
• Three self-covered knit button placket — cardigan-style vintage romance detail
• Body-conscious fitted ribbed bodice — closely following the figure above the waist
• Long fitted ribbed sleeves — smooth and polished from shoulder to wrist
• Dramatic accordion-pleated A-line skirt — deeply structured, full, and extraordinary in movement
• Above-the-knee length — confident, modern, and flattering
• Fit-and-flare silhouette — fitted bodice, full swirling skirt — universally flattering
• Perfect for winter events, dinners, date nights, work, and elevated everyday dressing
• Available in XS/S, S/M, M/L

Model is 173cm and wears a size XS/S. The bodice has a close ribbed fit — size up if between sizes or for a more relaxed feel. Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry to maintain pleated skirt structure.