Last week, I ran into an outfit conundrum. It’s the middle of the day, and I’m still in my gym clothes, when my phone rings. And 30-seconds later, I am rushing to find an outfit that is meeting appropriate, while spraying dry shampoo into my hair and rushing out the door.
So what outfit do I reach for in hectic times when you need a great dress in a hurry? This one.
Karen Kane’s Cascade Faux Wrap Dress is a fault-free dress. The shape is incredible flattering, but still professional. It looks good fresh from the dry cleaner or from the bottom of a suitcase. And it’s comfortable, so you never feel constrained. The dress also comes in plus-size.
I’ve talked about this dress before, but it has saved me so many times. When I don’t know what else to wear, this Karen Kane dress and the MM LaFleur Emily dress are my go-tos. And, in the post-pandemic world, there aren’t a lot of work clothes being produced, so they are getting a lot of wear.
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You did not mention it but this Karen Kane dress is made in the USA!
What a great-looking dress! A faux-wrap is on my to-sew list — I can’t wear actual wrap dresses here because it’s too windy, LOL.
I have this dress in several colors and I absolutely support Abra’s assessment of it. Pre-covid, I took it with me to conferences because it’s incredibly comfortable, packs beautifully, and can be dressed for day or night, as well as up or down. I wish it came in more colors/patterns – they offer them from time to time, but they usually sell out and don’t get re-stocked.
They do have a red one on the Nordstrom and Karen Kane website:
https://www.karenkane.com/products/cascade-wrap-dress-l13915
Amazon sometimes has other colors.
I also have a medical condition that can make stiffer clothing uncomfortable, and this dress is one I can always wear.
Those are some great deals on the MML Emily dress. I bought the claret color at their last big sale. What necklaces would work with the unique neckline? For that matter, would you wear a long necklace with this KK dress?
I would wear a shorter necklace, pendant style.
Also, I don’t usually wear a necklace with my Emily dresses, I think the square neck on its own.
Absolutely love this dress, have it 2 colors and they are wardrobe workhorses.
I just got lark and ro classic wrap dress, which is much less and has a similar flattering waist/hip tie. I’m pear shaped and small busted, and it flatters my hips and does not gape (much) at the chest.