Nora Knit Dress

This midweight knit dress hugs the torso in a smooth, dense gauge before breaking into an open-work crochet pattern at the hem. The blush petal hue and delicate spaghetti straps lean into a 90s slip dress silhouette, while the circular cut-outs at the bottom add a structural tension that softens as you move. It functions as a lightweight layer for coastal weather, relying on the contrast between the solid bodice and the sheer, ventilated skirt.

Safety Rating: Lowest

Analysis: The blend relies on 50% acrylic, a petroleum-based synthetic fiber known for poor breathability and microplastic shedding. The inclusion of 50% modal—a chemically processed semi-synthetic—further complicates the skin-health profile due to the intensive solvent-based manufacturing required to turn wood pulp into fiber.