JW PEI dresses: the Iris, Orchid and Calla Lily capsules, fit and prices

JW PEI added clothing to its site in January 2024 and the dresses have become a collection in their own right: 466 at Luxury Shoes , most of them from the floral capsules the brand names after their flowers, the Iris, the Orchid, the Calla Lily and the Tulip, with corset minis, satin gowns and cape-sleeve maxis around them. They are cut close, priced at $240 to $680, sized US 2 to 10, and, one wool-blend coat aside, as animal-free as the bags. This is Gemma Deeks’ guide to the range, with twelve dresses to see.

Key facts

• 466 JW PEI dresses at Luxury Shoes : 232 maxi, 157 mini, 41 midi and 30 gowns, $240 to $680, median $380.
• Floral capsules: Iris (55 pieces), Orchid (89), Calla Lily (23), Tulip and others, in prints, embroidery and three-dimensional applique.
• Cuts: corset bodices with boning, strapless and one-shoulder lines, cowl necks, cape sleeves, mermaid hems, slits.
• Cloths: polyester and polyester-elastane satins, tulles, lace, sequin and stretch jersey; a few pieces in the brand’s vegan leather. No silk, no wool.
• Sizes US 2 to 10, which Luxury Handbags lists as UK 6 to 14 and which is EU 34 to 42; the brand publishes garment measurements per style.
• Care: most pieces wash in cool water, the embellished ones dry clean; the brand lists the laundry instruction on every product page and Luxury Handbags carries it into the care note.

Twelve JW PEI dresses to know

1. Iris Floral Print Corset Dress in Black, $400

The Iris print on a corset dress: the brand’s signature floral, boned, cut close, in US 2 to 10.

2. Orchid Embroidered Halter Mini Dress in Light Green, $350

An Orchid capsule dress, embroidered and appliqued orchids on satin, the wedding-guest piece.

3. Calla Lily Cami Slit Satin Maxi Dress in Lime Green, $370

The Calla Lily capsule: three-dimensional lilies on a column, the most sculptural of the florals.

4. Emerald Dragonfly Sheer Mesh Gown in Green, $240

One of the gowns, satin cut close with a cowl, for black tie.

5. 3D Floral Appliqué Satin Dress in White, $370

A floral-applique maxi, three-dimensional flowers on a satin column with a slit.

6. Brynlee Purple Sequinned Strapless Mini Dress in Purple, $310

A strapless mini, boned at the bodice, the party dress of the range.

7. Fringe Cape Satin Maxi Dress in Caramel Brown, $380

A cape-sleeve maxi, the brand’s answer to a dress with drama and no jewellery.

8. Evadne Floral Lace Dress in Pink, $240

A lace dress, sheer panels and a corset line.

9. Atticus 3D Floral Sequin Mini Dress in Purple, $270

An embellished piece, crystal and sequin on a mini, for the party season.

10. Satin Mini Dress with Tulle Cross-Halter in Blue, $320

A tulle dress, tiered and light, for a summer wedding.

11. Watercolor Floral Print Strapless Maxi Dress in Blue, $290

A printed maxi, the easiest of the florals to wear in the day.

The floral capsules

The Iris is the signature: a painterly print in blue, purple and green on satin, and an embroidered version, across corset dresses, strapless maxis and gowns. The Orchid is embroidery and applique, sheer hems and halters, the wedding-guest capsule. The Calla Lily is the sculptural one, three-dimensional lilies on columns and fringed maxis. Newer capsules, the Tulip, the Slipper Orchid, the Corn Poppy, follow the same pattern: one flower, one story, several silhouettes. Buy the capsule you like the flower of; the cuts inside each are similar.

Fit and sizing

Close. The corset dresses are boned and non-stretch, so size on your waist; the satins have a little stretch and skim; the gowns fit at the bust with a full skirt cut for a heel. US 2 to 10 is the whole range, UK 6 to 14, and the brand publishes a garment-measurement table for most styles, which the size guide on each Luxury Handbags product page carries. The JW PEI size guide has the conversion and the typical measurements per size.

Weddings, parties and black tie

For a wedding guest: an Orchid midi, a printed Iris maxi, a cape-sleeve satin. For a party: a strapless corset mini, a sequin mini. For black tie: a gown, and the applique maxis with a train. For all three, the bag is a JW PEI: the Abacus in crystal with a plain dress, the Lucia in ivory with a floral, the Holly clutch with a gown. The styling guide pairs them, and the Abacus page covers the evening bags.

Frequently asked questions

Does JW PEI make dresses?

Yes, since January 2024. Luxury Handbags carries 466 JW PEI dresses, $240 to $680, in US sizes 2 to 10.

What is the JW PEI Iris dress?

The Iris is the brand’s signature floral capsule: a painterly iris print, and an embroidered version, across corset dresses, strapless maxis and gowns. It is the most-searched JW PEI dress.

How do JW PEI dresses fit?

Close through the bodice. The corset dresses are boned and non-stretch, the satins have a little stretch, the gowns fit at the bust. Size on the brand’s garment measurements, which each product page carries.

What sizes do JW PEI dresses come in?

US 2 to 10, which is UK 6 to 14 and EU 34 to 42. There is no plus range.

Are JW PEI dresses good for weddings?

Yes; the Orchid midis, the printed Iris maxis and the cape-sleeve satins are the wedding-guest pieces, and the gowns and applique maxis work for black tie.

Are JW PEI dresses vegan?

Yes. The cloths are polyester and polyester-elastane satins, tulle, lace, sequin and jersey, with the brand’s own vegan leather on a few pieces. No silk, no wool.

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