The short answer

Phaedra Parks wore Sai Sankoh's Issa print coat to the Sai Sankoh grand opening in Dallas, and she has also worn our Edith print dress. Both are bold-print, walk-in-and-turn-heads pieces, and both are available to shop. Below is the look, how to style it yourself, where to wear it, and the pieces to shop.

Who she is

Phaedra Parks is a television personality on Real Housewives of Atlanta, and a familiar face to millions of viewers who follow what she wears as closely as what she says. When a woman with that kind of audience chooses a piece for a real occasion, it tells you the piece can carry a room.

The moment: our Dallas grand opening

Phaedra wore the Issa Coat to the Sai Sankoh grand opening in Dallas. A grand opening is a hard night to dress for. Every eye is already on the door, the cameras are out, and you are meeting people who will remember their first impression of you for a long time. She reached for the Issa Coat, and it was exactly right. A bold print coat does the work of an entrance on its own. You do not need a complicated outfit underneath. You put the coat on, you walk in, and the room turns.

That is the whole case for a statement print at an event like this. It photographs beautifully under event lighting, it reads from across a crowded room, and it gives you a single, confident silhouette instead of a fussy look you have to keep adjusting. See the pieces in person at the Dallas showroom.

The Issa Coat

The Issa Coat is a print coat built to be the whole look. Worn open over a simple base, it frames you and moves as you walk. Belted at the waist, it turns into a defined, dramatic silhouette. Either way, the print carries the eye and the length gives you presence. It is the piece you wear when you want to be the arrival, not part of the crowd.

The Edith Dress

Phaedra has also worn our Edith Dress, a print dress cut to move with you. It skims instead of clinging, so it flatters without a fight, and it takes you from a daytime appearance to a dinner without a change of clothes. It is the easy, high-impact piece for the days you want to look put together in one step.

How to get Phaedra's look

You do not need to be on television to wear a look like this. Here is how to build it.

• Start with the statement piece. Let the Issa Coat or the Edith Dress be the loudest thing you wear. Everything else stays quiet.
• Decide open or belted. Wear the coat open for a relaxed, sweeping line, or belt it at the natural waist for a defined shape. Try both in the mirror; most women keep one of each for different nights.
• Keep the base simple. Under the coat, a slip dress, a fitted top and trousers, or one of our one-size goddess kaftans lets the print lead.
• Shoes that lift, not compete. A clean heeled sandal or a pump keeps the eye on the print and lengthens the leg.
• One strong piece of jewelry. A single bold earring or a cuff. The print is already the statement, so you only need one thing that catches the light.
• Hair off the face for the entrance. It keeps the neckline and the shoulders clean, which is where a coat like this reads best.

Where to wear a look like this

A bold print coat or a print dress earns its place at the moments where being remembered matters. A grand opening or launch party, like Phaedra's night in Dallas. A gallery or museum evening. A milestone birthday dinner. A gala arrival, where the coat makes the entrance and comes off for the seated dinner. A book signing, a speaking engagement, or a work event where you want to look like the person in charge. Anywhere the cameras are out and first impressions count, this is the look.

The print and color story

Print is what gets you remembered. A strong print reads from the back of a room, holds up in photographs, and gives people something to ask you about. That is the quiet engine behind every piece here. Sai Sankoh prints are designed in house, so when someone stops Phaedra, or stops you, to ask where the coat is from, the honest answer is that there is exactly one place to get it. Color does the rest, carrying across a space and pulling the eye before anyone reads a single detail.

Fit and comfort

The Issa Coat layers over almost anything, so it works across sizes and shapes without a fitting. The Edith Dress skims the body rather than gripping it, which is why it flatters so many women. And if you love the print-forward, made-to-be-noticed feeling of Phaedra's look but want the easiest possible version, our goddess kaftans give you the same drama in one piece. They are one size and cut to flatter sizes 0 to 24, so you order the print you love without hunting for your size. Learn more about what is a kaftan and how the goddess kaftan flatters every body.

Shop Phaedra's look

More to shop

Phaedra did not wear these, but women who love her print-forward look reach for them next. All are one size, cut to flatter sizes 0 to 24.

Shop the full Goddess Kaftans collection.

What customers say

"Impeccable quality and style, as usual! Another five star purchase from Sai!" - Jessica J., verified buyer

Explore more

See who else wears the brand on the As Seen On page, including fellow Real Housewives star Cynthia Bailey. Meet the designer about Sai, or book a visit to the Dallas showroom. New to the brand? Start with what is a kaftan.

FAQ

What Sai Sankoh pieces did Phaedra Parks wear?

She wore the Issa print coat to the Sai Sankoh grand opening in Dallas, and she has also worn the Edith print dress. Both are available to shop above.

What did Phaedra Parks wear to the Sai Sankoh grand opening?

The Issa Coat, a bold print statement coat. It reads across a room and works as the whole look, which is exactly what a grand opening calls for.

How do I style the Issa Coat?

Wear it open over a simple base for a sweeping line, or belt it at the waist for a defined shape. Keep the base quiet, add a heeled sandal, and finish with one strong earring.

Can I buy the pieces Phaedra Parks wore?

Yes. The Issa Coat and the Edith Dress are both available now, and you can see them in person at the Dallas showroom.

Are the goddess kaftans one size?

Yes. The goddess kaftans in the shop grid are one size, cut to flatter sizes 0 to 24, so you order the print you love without guessing your size.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes. Free US shipping over $500. Ships within 48 hours from Dallas.