From Kylie Jenner To Meghan Fahy, Every Celeb Owns A Dôen Dress – Here’s Why You Should, Too

What is it about this LA-based brand that makes it such a sell-out success?

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by Hannah Banks-Walker |
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As a die-hard dress wearer, and long-time devotee to finding the best spring dresses, I have enjoyed Dôen's unapologetically pretty, nostalgic aesthetic since the brand emerged in 2016. Founded by Los Angeles-based sisters Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, it encapsulates that laid-back, breezy California cool while also managing to feel far more inviting and universal than most other brands described with such alliterative fervour. I have found that 'California cool' usually equates to non-inclusive sizing and clothes made only for a beachside existence. Dôen is not that, thank goodness, as I found out when I tried three of the brand's best-selling dresses.

It's not just me, though. In recent years, many celebrities have discovered the joys of Dôen – particularly its dresses – for themselves. Kylie Jenner, Alexa Chung, Kaia Gerber and Dakota Johnson are just some of the women who have done just that, reiterating the diverse appeal of the brand to very different personal styles (not to mention their suitability to the petite community too - finding the best petite dresses is not for the faint-hearted).

The brand's latest hit? The Mazarin dress widely regarded as the 'perfect' dress, featuring the polka dot motif taking over the fashion world's heart. The buttery charmer features an ever-flattering halter neck plunge design, ruffles and a fitted bodice.

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As a brand, Dôen also feels much more inclusive than some of its contemporaries. While I'm not suggesting every dress it makes will appeal to every body shape, its most successful styles tend to be its most democratic. Take the Ischia, one of the best-sellers; it has a smocked bodice with an adjustable waist tie with a suits-everyone A-line skirt. Available in sizes XXS - XXL (the equivalent of UK 4-18), it can be seen on differently-sized models on Dôen's website (still uncommon for most brands), as well as on a range of body shapes and sizes on the label's Instagram.

I was initially worried that this wouldn't be super-flattering for bigger boobs but, actually, I found that it fitted really well and made me feel great. You can adjust the tie at the bust so it would work for all sizes – it's comfortable, chic and genuinely suits everyone. No wonder it's a best-seller.

I love that this dress has an adjustable waist tie, so not only does it fit all body shapes, you can wear it to be more fitted or really loose if you want to throw it on over swimwear on the beach. The puff sleeves can be worn on the shoulder or off and the length is particularly flattering as it hits right on the ankle (I'm 5"6).

I admire the versatility of a lot of these styles, too. Many (the Ischia in particular) would look as good in a pub garden under a denim jacket as they would with bare feet as you island hop your way around the Med (le sigh). Similarly, many would be perfect for weddings with heels and your best jewellery – and equally appropriate for work (depending on your dress code) if you add flats and an oversized blazer.

Normally, celebrity endorsements are not necessarily the mark of a truly great product. In this case, I have to (reluctantly) say that Kylie Jenner is right. Dôen dresses will be all you want to wear for the last of the summer weather, you'll just need to ensure you buy one before they've all sold out.

Shop: The Best Celebrity Dôen Dresses

Meghan Fahy

The White Lotus star Meghan Fahy is the latest to pledge her allegiance to Dôen, wearing the very warm-weather appropriate Ashlynn dress with a very picturesque vineyard in the back-drop and a glass of wine in hand. The dress is still available in all sizes - but we suspect this won't be the case for very long.

Kaia Gerber

Kaia Gerber recently joined the endless list of celebrities flaunting a dress from the LA-based brand. Gerber opted for Dôen's Quinn Dress, a black poplin dress with a gathered chest, puff sleeve and romantic neckline. In true Gerber fashion, the model teamed it with an elegant, understated black ballet flat and a simple tote, as she strolled around SoHo last summer.

Also available in white and gingham, shop Gerber's Quinn dress here.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is also a repeat-wearer. Her Dôen dresses include the Ischia, a puff-sleeved number made from 100% cotton, which is a consistent best-seller for the label, and the sleeveless Emmaretta.

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While Gomez' exact blue version is available, you can still shop the 'wild floral' colourway below.

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner is another super fan, wearing her smocked dress to pose with windswept hair in front of a countryside backdrop.

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Worn by Selena Gomez, the Ischia dress is a best-seller, presumably due to the fact that its such a democratic style. With its adjustable waist and flattering A-line skirt, it's a dream dress for summer.

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Hannah Banks-Walker is Grazia's head of fashion commerce. She has previously written for the likes of Harper's Bazaar, The Financial Times Glamour, Stylist, The Telegraph, Red, i-D and The Pool on everything from fashion to curly hair (hi!) to the patriarchy. Not necessarily in that order. Find her on Instagram and Twitter. But please don't look for her MySpace profile, which until now was the last time she wrote about herself in the third person.

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