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Mbanga sheath dress
The sheath dress that works as hard as you do
Midi sheath dress with a square neckline and waistband, bias-cut panels and a softly flared hem. Ideal for the office.
FCFA 29,800From FCFA 29,800 to FCFA 37,600 depending on the fabric, tailoring included
- Office
- Job interview
- Important meeting
- Conference
- Business dinner
- Sunday service
Design your outfit: one fabric for the body, another for the collar, the sleeves or the pocket. Tap a part of the drawing.
1. Pick the part to dress
- Tailoring
- FCFA 22,000
- Fabric (2.6 m) · Burgundy cotton
- FCFA 7,800
- Total
- FCFA 29,800
About this design
The Mbanga is a midi sheath dress designed for working life. The square neckline stays understated, the waistband defines the waist, and bias-cut panels follow the body before opening into a softly flared hem that makes walking easy. In chocolate or midnight blue gabardine it has the authority of a suit; in burgundy cotton it feels warmer.
A sheath dress is a demanding cut: it must follow your shape without straining or clinging, and still leave enough room to sit through a long meeting. Made to measure is the surest way to strike that balance. Your Douala tailor shapes the bias panels to your measurements, then KOUTIVA checks the seams and the drape before delivery.
Styling tips
- Add a plain jacket for formal meetings.
- Choose a contrasting belt, such as midnight blue gabardine on cream pinstripe suiting.
- Mid-heel pumps will see you through a full day.
- Keep jewellery fine and let the cut speak.
Choosing your fabric
Midnight blue and chocolate gabardine are the most formal, for interviews and meetings; cream pinstripe suiting and burgundy cotton bring a lighter touch to everyday office wear.
Complete the look
Accessories picked by our team to go with this design.
Your hair for the big day
Your outfit is made to measure: get your hair done at home too, in Douala or Yaoundé.
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Measurements needed for this design
Tap a measurement to see how to take it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sit comfortably in a sheath dress?
Yes, as long as it's well cut, which is the whole point of made to measure. Your tailor builds in the right ease at the hips from your measurements, and the softly flared hem makes walking easy.
I don't know how to measure myself. What should I do?
The illustrated guide shows where to place the tape for each measurement. In Douala, you can also ask a KOUTIVA agent to take them.
What does the price cover?
The price shown covers made-to-measure tailoring and the fabric you selected. Our team then calls you to confirm the order, as online payment isn't available yet.
How long does delivery take?
It depends on the design and the workshop's schedule. Our team confirms the timing when they call you to confirm your order.