The Brilliance of Multiwear
> Prepare for takeoff
The Knot Kaftan
Drop dress on with sash knotted at front. You’ll find 4 eyelets for threading the sash (2 above the pockets and 2 at the front). The sash runs through the inside of the dress between these eyelets — this inside section of sash is key! It will run across your front, or across your back to achieve different styles. Alyse (5'6) wears Chai Original Midi.
> Bistro ready
The 0.5 Kaftan
Soft & chic. Drop on dress with sash threaded thru front eyelets, with sash section running across inner front of dress.
Pull sash ends to tie at centre-back in a loose bow. Shift bow to sit above a hip pocket. Place hands in pockets to anchor dress. Add sandal or sneaker.
> Event Ready
The Sheath
Hello Grecian Goddess! With sash running thru front eyelets, crossover at centre-front & knot at centre-back.
A variation of this tie is to crossover sash at centre-back & knot sash at centre-front. Anchor dress by popping hands in pockets. Add metallic heel or knee high boot.
> Black Tie ready
The Cape
Ferociously feminine! Switch position of inner sash section by tugging to lengthen loop; step-over it & stand (so inner sash now runs across your back). If simpler, remove dress, lengthen loop & drop dress on with sash section running across your back.
Knot sash at front or tie with a loose bow. Once tied anchor dress by popping hands in pockets. Experiment with dress front by shifting eyelets along sash, closer to your centre-front or outward to dress sides. Stevie Nicks dance moves recommended.
> Business ready
The Crossover
An everyday classic! Like The Cape, your sash section needs to run across your back for this style (so tug to lengthen & step over sash loop or drop dress on with sash section running across your back).
Crossover sash at front & knot centre-back. Anchor dress by popping hands in pockets. Add sandal or kitten slingback x
> Cocktail ready
The Cinch
Our timeless sundress shape! Remove sash from eyelets & experiment with these variations:
#1. Tie sash at waist in a knot or floppy bow, position knot centre-front or to one side.
#2. As shown crossover sash at centre-front & knot at centre-back. Shift knot fwd & position at centre-front.
#3. Swap sash for a metallic or vintage belts. To correctly position dress pop hands in pockets.
> Weekend Ready
The Soft Cinch & Sleeve Roll
Romantically soft with sash tied at waist or hip, tie in knot or loose bow. Anchor by popping hands in pockets.
Blouse dress over sash. The more you blouse the shorter the dress. Roll-up sleeves 3x & voila!
Shirt Dress Styling
Drop on Duster & GO!
A new world of dressing opens up with your soft Duster Jacket. We love dropping over bathers for a morning swim & then knotting to head straight to brunch. Sharing just some of looks you can create - drop over tshirts & jeans; athleisure wear & cozy thermals; light sweaters & fitted pants; short & long sleeve bodycon dresses. Wear Duster open; partially buttoned or add sash & favourite belts.
How we button Shirt Dress
Switch-up Shirt Dress
Our method to re-button Shirt dress is to flip dress inside out; lay flat & pop buttons into loops. This ensures buttons are concealed. For an alternative look reveal buttons by buttoning-up dress without turning inside out.
> Just add layers
Chic, comfy & cozy
Drop dress over contrast bodysuit or swimsuit; thermal leggings & top. This is our favourite solution when WFH - to lounge in leggings & drop on dress before the Zoom call.
Layering dress ensures you’ll navigate unpredictable weather when travelling.
> EVERYDAY READY
For days on-the-go!
Our all time favourite way of wearing, wether racing to pilates or pounding Parisian streets - drop your dress over favourite activewear & tie any which way.
> WHAT GOES AROUND
Inspiring you, inspires us...
Sharing a firm wearer favourite - to turn dress around & button with keyhole opening at your back.
Cinch dress with sash or add structured belt. Dress down with sneakers & dress up with boots & heels.
> Sash Masterclass
Bows, knots, slipknots...
Extend versatility; tie sash every which way & mix things up - we're teaming our Chai dress with Snow Leopard sash. From classic to floppy bow. Crossover to Wraparound tie. Slipknots & knots. Try them all.
> Belt Masterclass
Structured or skinny...
Swap out sash for your favourite belts! Add a structured belt to The Sheath; metallic belt to The Cinch; And skinny belt or vintage scarf to The Cape.
> NECKTIE MASTERCLASS #1
The Pussycat-Bow
A nod to Coco Chanel. Tie sash in knot or bow at neck. Wear dress as flowy kaftan with heels & boots or cinch dress with leather & metallic belt.
> NeckTie Masterclass #2
The Womenswear Tie
Gucci love a 'Womenswear Necktie' & here's how ebX wearers follow suit! Loosely knot sash at bust & flow dress as kaftan or cinch with belt x
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Your dress is designed to save you time, this includes minimal care - she's machine washable, fast drying & non-iron!
WASH ADVICE: Pop dress in a quality wash bag. Wash with similar colours on a cold, short cycle with gentle liquid. If you experience static add fabric softener to the rinse cycle or spray dress with Anti-static spray.
DRYING & STEAMING: To gain best non-iron result dry flat or on a clothes hanger. Use a cool iron or steamer if preferred.
DRESS CARE: As with all quality garments, wash infrequently & refresh with fresh air when possible.