Delaney Dress

This Heartloom dress leans into the structure of a vintage bustier, using vertical princess seams to contour the bodice before dropping into a relaxed, A-line skirt. The midweight lyocell-cotton blend creates a softer drape than traditional rigid denim, allowing the skirt to move away from the body rather than standing stiff. It’s a functional take on 90s minimalism, grounded by utilitarian side seam pockets and a full button placket.

Safety Rating: Fair: Closed-Loop Semi-Synthetics & Blends

Analysis: The blend of lyocell—a fiber produced via a closed-loop solvent process—and cotton offers good breathability and skin moisture management. While the inclusion of synthetic components in the blend keeps it from being fully natural, it avoids the high toxicological risks associated with petroleum-based synthetics or chemically intensive rayon production.