Gilded Evening Navy and Yellow Smocked Dress

There is a particular magic that arrives when light turns golden and the world is transformed. Gilded Evening captures that luminous moment, that sense of foliage caught in the sun's own fold, where everything becomes precious and stories wait to be told. Navy supple fabric holds a botanical print depicting leaves and blooms in golden yellow and cream, as if frozen in that perfect hour of transformation. The stand-up frilled collar frames the neckline with classic elegance. Puffed sleeves are piped creating an echo the sophistication of the dress's overall design. The centerpiece is the extensive hand smocking on the navy chest adorned with golden yellow embroidery that creates the impression of beads, pearls, or captured light itself, depending on how illumination plays across it. This embroidery is rendered in rows of fine detail work, building texture and visual richness through repetition and careful color choice. The smocking creates a luminous quality that speaks to the golden hour itself, making the dress seem lit from within. The skirt falls from the smocked waist in generous gathers of the botanical print fabric, allowing full movement. A butterfly-shaped bow in coordinating navy ties at the back. Self-covered buttons provide closure. From the designer's heart, where poetry meets craft : Oh, to discover the marvels of the golden hour, In navy holding leaves caught in the sunset’s own fold, Foliage transformed by light, bright and bold, Holding magic waiting to unfold, And stories to be told. Composition : Soft flowy wrinkle free fabric blend. The dress is fully lined in cotton. Additional information All our collections are handmade within our own atelier. Fully lined, this dress has a cotton skirt underlayer. This ensures a perfect twirl factor. We create very limited editions with one of each size per design only to make each child feel special and unique (except our iconics). If you cannot find your size or if you have a special request, please send an email to info@charlottesydimby.com All our collections are available in our girls' dress store in Paris, L’Île aux Fées, 66 rue Notre Dame des Champs 75006. We ship worldwide including to the US. Ref : R-HYB-STELLA-7-MBB-CJ-P625