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4M W5448 Dress - Black Sleeveless Oversized Embossed Stretch Fleece High Neck Women's LA HAINE INSIDE US
Volume as a Statement. Texture as a Language.
The W5448 is a sleeveless oversized dress that redefines what comfort looks like at the highest level. Cut from an embossed stretch fleece — 60% polyester, 38% cotton, 2% elastane — it carries the weight of a considered garment without the restriction. A high neck frames the face with quiet authority. Deep pockets sit flush with the silhouette. A drawstring at the center back hem allows the wearer to sculpt the volume or release it entirely. Made in Italy by LA HAINE INSIDE US.
Why This Dress Is Different
- Embossed stretch fleece: A textured surface that catches light differently from every angle — unlike flat jersey, it has dimension
- Oversized cut: Where fitted dresses restrict movement, this one moves with you — volume is the design
- High neck: Frames the face and elevates the silhouette without added hardware or structure
- Sleeveless construction: Exposes the arms while the body remains enveloped — a deliberate tension
- Deep functional pockets: Integrated into the oversized silhouette without disrupting the line
- Drawstring at center back hem: Cinch for a gathered, sculptural finish or release for a clean, flowing hem
- Stretch composition: 2% elastane ensures the fabric recovers and moves without distortion
- Italian construction: Precision finishing on every seam — the kind that holds its shape season after season
Specifications
- Style: Sleeveless oversized dress, high neck, drawstring center back hem, pockets
- Color: Black
- Material: 60% Polyester, 38% Cotton, 2% Elastane
- Fit: Oversized — size worn XS on model (height 180cm, bust 85cm, shoulders 41cm, waist 64cm, hip 90cm)
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
- Season: Autumn / Winter / Resort
- Gender: Women's
Women's Size Chart
| Size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 92–96 | 72–76 | 98–102 |
| S | 96–100 | 76–80 | 102–106 |
| M | 100–104 | 80–84 | 106–110 |
| L | 104–108 | 84–88 | 110–114 |
| XL | 108–114 | 88–94 | 114–120 |
The Moment You Put It On
The fleece settles around you before you've finished dressing — soft, substantial, already present. The high neck rises to meet your jaw. You reach into the pockets and find them deep enough to matter. The drawstring at the back waits for your decision: gathered and sculptural, or released and flowing.
This is a dress that occupies space intentionally. The oversized cut is not a concession to comfort — it is the point. LA HAINE INSIDE US builds volume the way architects build walls: with purpose, with precision, with an understanding that what surrounds you shapes how you feel.
The Art of Embossed Stretch Fleece
Embossed fleece is fleece that has been pressed under heat and texture to create a raised, three-dimensional surface pattern. Unlike standard fleece, which reads as casual and flat, embossed fleece has a visual complexity that elevates it into fashion territory. The stretch component — 2% elastane — allows the fabric to move without losing its embossed texture, a technical achievement that most fleece garments cannot claim. The cotton content (38%) keeps the hand feel natural and breathable, preventing the synthetic heaviness that polyester-dominant fabrics can carry.
The Art of the Drawstring Hem
The drawstring at the center back hem is a design tool, not a utility feature. Pulled tight, it gathers the back of the dress into a sculptural volume — a silhouette that reads as intentional and architectural. Released, the hem falls clean and straight, and the dress becomes something else entirely: a column of texture and volume with no interruption. Two silhouettes, one garment, one decision.
How to Wear It
- Gathered hem, evening: Drawstring cinched, minimal ankle boot, no jewelry — the volume speaks for itself
- Released hem, daytime: Drawstring loose, flat leather sandal, oversized tote — effortless and considered
- Layered, autumn: Long-sleeve fitted turtleneck underneath, the sleeveless cut becomes a vest-dress — avant-garde layering
- Travel-ready: Polyester-cotton blend resists creasing; pack it, wear it, no iron needed
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (30°C max) — preserve the embossed texture with gentle cycle
- Do not tumble dry — lay flat or hang to maintain the embossed surface
- Do not iron directly on the embossed surface — steam only if needed, from a distance
- Wash dark colors separately for the first few washes
- Store folded or hanging — avoid compression that could flatten the embossed texture over time
