HIMALAYA ISABEL BLUE dress with pleats organic cotton

Oooooh, that color! 💙💚 The ISABEL by FRISTED/HIMALAYA is one of those dresses that really doesn't need much. No complicated print, no frills – just a great, bright color and a knit that does all the work. Take a closer look: the vertical structure makes it seem as if the dress has fine pleats. But no: that effect is actually in the knit itself. Very beautiful!

The ISABEL is made of 100% organic melange cotton and we have it in two colors: a popping bright blue and a beautiful petrol green. And yes... choosing between them is just difficult.

Why is the ISABEL dress so special?

Mainly because of that texture. At first glance, it looks like the fabric is laid out in vertical pleats or folds, but it is a knitted-in rib structure. This gives an otherwise very simple dress an incredible amount of depth.

And it also works nicely for the silhouette: the vertical lines make the whole look nicely long and calm.

• 100% organic melange cotton
• Soft knitted quality
• Unique vertical rib structure
• Round neck
• Long sleeves
• Two patch pockets on the front
• Available in bright blue and petrol green
• Fits true to size

FRISTED or HIMALAYA – how does that work?

The label of this dress says FRISTED by Charlotte Mansted, while you'll find it under HIMALAYA on our site. Both are correct. FRISTED is the knitwear label within the world of HIMALAYA. For this label, the focus is entirely on knitwear, special colors, and beautiful structures.

And you can see that perfectly with the ISABEL. The melange yarns give the color much more nuance than a completely solid yarn, while the rib structure ensures that the dress looks even more beautiful up close.

How does the HIMALAYA / FRISTED ISABEL dress fit?

The ISABEL fits true to size. So just choose the size you normally wear. The style hangs quite straight along the body and has enough room to move comfortably, without becoming an overly loose dress.

What is Melange Eco Cotton?

The dress is made of 100% Melange Eco Cotton: organic cotton where different color nuances in the yarn together create that typical mottled effect. Just look at the blue or green up close: it's not one flat color, but consists of all kinds of subtle shades. This is precisely why those bright colors become much richer and more vibrant.

How do you style the ISABEL?

We wouldn't make it too complicated. A thick pair of tights or leggings underneath, boots or sneakers on, and you're done. Because the dress itself has such a pronounced color and texture, you really don't need much else.

And on cold days? Throw a long wool cardigan over it, add some cozy wool tights, and you're good to go.

How do you wash an organic cotton knitted dress?

Wash the ISABEL at a low temperature and preferably choose a gentle cycle. Do not tumble dry and preferably do not use fabric softener. Let the dress dry naturally after washing and gently reshape it while doing so. This way, the special knit remains beautiful for as long as possible.

Frequently asked questions about the ISABEL dress

Are these real pleats in the dress?

No! And that's exactly what we love about it. It looks like the fabric has all these vertical pleats or folds, but the structure is knitted in. This gives you the same playful effect without actual pleated fabric.

How does the ISABEL fit?

The dress fits true to size. Choose your usual size.

What material is the dress made of?

From 100% organic melange cotton. A great choice if you love wearing a knitted dress but prefer not to wear wool.

What colors are there?

We have the ISABEL in bright blue and petrol green. Both are nice and bold, yet very rich and wearable in color due to the melange effect.

Why does it say FRISTED on the label?

FRISTED is the knitwear label associated with HIMALAYA. It focuses specifically on knitwear with special structures, beautiful melange yarns, and lots of color. That is why you see FRISTED on the label of this dress, while at the same time recognizing that typical colorful HIMALAYA vibe.

An easy dress, but definitely not a boring one. And that blue! And that green! Good luck choosing. 😏