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Bohemian Puff Sleeve Ruffled Short Dress

VETUCCI • ITALIAN CRAFTMANSHIP

Bohemian Puff Sleeve Ruffled Short Dress

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"Feels like it was made just for me. I get compliments every time I wear it." - Sarah M.

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DESCRIPTION

Vintage charm tailored with a flattering, flexible fit.

This mini dress combines a structured square neckline with romantic puff sleeves to create a silhouette that balances modern ease with classic femininity. A wide smocked waistband defines the figure, transitioning smoothly into a flared skirt that offers playful movement. It is a versatile piece that dresses up easily with heels or stays grounded with white sneakers.

Defined Smocked Waist: A broad panel of elastic shirring cinches the midsection to create an instant hourglass shape that stretches with you.

Square Neckline: The wide, open neckline elegantly frames the collarbones and provides the ideal space for layered necklaces.

Voluminous Puff Sleeves: Short sleeves gathered at the shoulder and cuff add a touch of drama and structure to the upper body.

Ruffled Hem Detail: The skirt finishes with a gathered tier at the bottom, adding swing and bounce to your stride.

SHIPPING INFORMATION

We always offer FREE shipping across the U.S.

Every dress is carefully packaged by us and shipped straight from our studio to your doorstep, with love in every detail.

As soon as your order ships, we’ll send you a tracking number so you can follow it all the way home.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

To preserve the silhouette and vibrant soul of your Vetucci dress, we recommend washing at a maximum of 30°C on a gentle cycle with similar colors.

We advise that you do not bleach or tumble dry your garment; instead, hang or lay it flat to dry to maintain its original shape and print.

If necessary, iron on a low heat setting to restore its elegant finish, ensuring your piece remains as beautiful as the day it arrived from our studio.

Every dress has a memory and the Vetucci family has spent a lifetime filling them with love.

Lucia Vetucci

OUR STORY

A Father. A Daughter. One Promise.

Every dress carries a memory and the Vetucci family has spent a lifetime filling them with love. What began as a father's promise to his daughter has blossomed into a celebration of timeless craftsmanship and effortless elegance.

Alessandro Vetucci

Master Craftsman

Lucia Vetucci

Creative Director

1986

Atelier Founded

40+

Years of Craft

6–8h

Per Dress

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
From the Cliffs of Positano to the Streets of Savannah

In Positano, Alessandro built his cliffside atelier and met Margaret, a Savannah native who arrived with a restless heart and never left. Together, they raised their daughter, Lucia, in a home that smelled of espresso, salt air, and soft bolts of linen.

Margaret loved the artisan craft but always dreamed of bringing the effortless feeling of an Italian summer to the women back home. Before she passed, she asked one thing of her family: a promise to take the dresses to America, where she knew they belonged.

Today, Alessandro and Lucia have crossed the ocean together to fulfill that dream. Alessandro remains the devoted craftsman, while Lucia carries her mother's vision forward. Every Vetucci dress carries the warmth of the Mediterranean, our family legacy, and the quiet beauty of a promise kept.


1986
ATELIER OPENS IN POSITANO
1988
ALESSANDRO MEETS MARGARET
2003
FAMILY MOVES TO THE USA
2019
LUCIA TAKES THE HELM
Positano, 1980

"These dresses were made for American women. We just haven't told them yet."

— Margaret Vetucci

THE CRAFT

How Your Dress Is Made

Every dress passes through Alessandro's hands. Here is how we do it.

01
We Pick the Fabric

We Pick the Fabric

We pick our materials for how it moves in the breeze and not just how it looks in a photo. Only the best fabric makes it into our shop so your dress feels light and easy.

02
We Cut by Hand

We Cut by Hand

Alessandro cuts every piece by hand using skills he has practiced for forty years. He is careful with every line to make sure the fit is just right for you.

03
We Sew with Care

We Sew with Care

Our dresses are sewn by hand by people who learned from their mothers. We don't mass-produce or take shortcuts because we believe good things take time.

04
We Finish with Love

We Finish with Love

Alessandro presses every hem himself before a dress is sent to you. Nothing leaves our shop until he is happy with the work.

STORIES WORN, NOT JUST TOLD

What Our Customers Say

4.9 · 127 verified reviews
Wore it to a rooftop dinner and got four compliments before I even sat down. The way it moves when you walk is just different. You can tell this wasn't made in a factory.
Jennifer L.
Charleston, SC
VERIFIED
I've washed it probably ten times already and it still looks brand new. The colors, the shape, everything. I'm so tired of dresses that fall apart after two wears. This is not that.
Patricia W.
Malibu, CA
VERIFIED
I don't write reviews. Ever. But I'm on my third Vetucci dress now and I feel like I owe them one. These are just really, really well made.
Catherine M.
Nantucket, MA
VERIFIED
I don't spend this much on a dress normally. But I also don't normally get stopped by strangers asking where something is from. So there's that.
Hannah L.
Palm Beach, FL
VERIFIED
My husband never notices what I wear. He noticed this. Asked me if it was new, told me I looked great, the whole thing. That has literally never happened in twelve years of marriage. That says enough.
Olivia T.
Miami, FL
VERIFIED
— THE FAMILY —

Meet the Hands Behind Your Dress

Alessandro

MASTER CRAFTSMAN - SINCE 1986

He brings forty years of practice to the table. He picks each fabric for how it catches the wind, and he makes sure to press every hem himself.

Lucia

CREATIVE DIRECTOR - SINCE 2019

She carries her mother's bright spirit and her father's careful touch. She traveled across the sea to make sure her family's promise was kept.

"Every dress has a story. Our job is to let it speak." - ALESSANDRO

"Every dress has a story. Our job is to let it speak." - Alessandro

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ALESSANDRO'S DAILY START
12,000+
DRESSES CRAFTED
35yrs
OF CRAFTMANSHIP
2
COUNTRIES, ONE HEART
OUR PROMISE TO YOU

The Vetucci Guarantee

Every Vetucci dress is handcrafted with the finest Italian materials and a great deal of love. We believe deeply in the pieces we make and we simply want you to feel that same warmth when you wear them. If you are not completely in love with your dress, you may return it within 30 days with no questions asked.
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