The Dawn - Fitted Button Up Shirt
- Wrinkle resistant
- Wrinkle resistant
- Quick drying
- 4 Way Stretch
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The Dawn is Ameliora's best-selling button-up for a reason. Cut for a flattering, tailored fit with four-way stretch fabric that moves with you, it's the shirt you'll reach for every morning and never have to iron.
Nylon polyamide | Elastane (Lycra®)
72% Nylon Polyamide / 28% Elastane (Lycra®)
Ameliora's signature shirting is a 72% nylon polyamide, 28% elastane (Lycra®) weave, engineered in partnership with an Italian mill known for performance fabrics rather than fashion fabrics. It's what gives The Dawn its particular hand-feel: smooth and substantial rather than thin or slippery, with a four-way stretch that recovers its shape instead of sagging out by afternoon. The weave is dense enough to stay opaque under office lighting and airy enough to breathe through a full day of wear.
Behind the Fabric
Feel : Smooth, substantial, four-way stretch
Performance : Wrinkle-resistant · Fast-drying · Colorfast
Care : Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry
Made For : Repeat washing, packed suitcases, long days
- 01 Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors.
- 02 Skip the dryer — lay flat or hang to dry in under an hour.
- 03 Wear it. No iron, no steamer, no dry cleaner required.
Fitted silhouette, true to size, with front, back, and side darting for shape through the bust and waist.
Neckline : Point collar
Length : Hip length
Sleeve : Long sleeve, button cuff
Features : Princess seams, curved hem
Questions, Answered
Is it really machine washable?
Yes - wash, hang, and wear. No dry cleaning needed.
Does it run true to size?
Yes, The Dawn fits true to size with a fitted silhouette. Size up if you prefer more room.
Will it wrinkle when packed?
No - the wrinkle-resistant fabric comes out of a suitcase ready to wear.
Size Guide
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS (0-2) | 33 - 34" | 25 - 26" | 35 - 36" |
| S (4-6) | 35 - 36" | 27 - 28" | 37 - 38" |
| M (8-10) | 37 - 38" | 29 - 30" | 39 - 40" |
| L (12-14) | 39 1/2 - 41" | 31 1/2 - 33" | 41 1/2 - 43" |
| XL / 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 33" | 25" | 35" |
| 2 | 34" | 26" | 36" |
| 4 | 35" | 27" | 37" |
| 6 | 36" | 28" | 38" |
| 8 | 37" | 29" | 39" |
| 10 | 38" | 30" | 40" |
| 12 | 39 1/2" | 31 1/2" | 40 1/2" |
| 14 | 41" | 33" | 43" |
| 16 | 42 1/2" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
THE MILL PARTNERSHIP
Behind the Fabric
Every Ameliora shirt starts with the same question: what does a woman actually need her clothing to do? The answer led us to an Italian mill that builds performance fabrics, not fashion fabrics — a 72% nylon polyamide, 28% elastane weave engineered for four-way stretch, wrinkle recovery, and a hand-feel substantial enough for daily wear.
We didn't set out to make luxury clothing. We set out to make clothing that works as hard as you do, and it turned out that's its own kind of luxury.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions We Hear Often
Yes — every piece is designed to be machine washed cold and laid flat to dry. No dry cleaning, no ironing, no special care required.
Yes — every piece is designed to be machine washed cold and laid flat to dry.
Yes — every piece is designed to be machine washed cold and laid flat to dry.