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Bella Pencil Dress
$275.00
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Sized for easeRuns one size larger. Size down if between sizes.
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Travel friendlyLightweight and easy to pack.
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- Designed for ease, movement, and comfort.
- Style with a belt for a more defined silhouette.
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As seen onLupita Nyong’o · Jodie Turner-Smith · Tamron Hall · Beyoncé · Gabrielle Union
The Bella Pencil Dress. Tailored, confident, unforgettable. The Bella Pencil Dress traces the body in a clean, fitted line — a printed pencil silhouette for the woman who wants her shape and her presence both noticed the moment she walks in.
Cut as a fitted pencil dress and offered in multiple sizes, Bella follows the curves through the waist and hip in a beautiful original print. It was made for cocktail evenings, milestone dinners, date nights and the celebrations where you want to look polished and powerful.
A pencil dress is the most figure-defining piece in a wardrobe, and the Bella wears that confidently. The fitted cut reads strong and feminine at once, while the original print keeps it distinctly Sai Sankoh rather than a basic bodycon. It is the dress for the woman who wants to feel her most assured — a cocktail party, a birthday dinner, an evening that calls for a little power dressing with a print no one else will be wearing.
Because it is sized rather than one-size, the Bella offers a closer, more tailored fit than our draped pieces — so check the Size Guide and order your usual size. Style it to let the silhouette and print do the work: a sleek heel, fine drop earrings, a small clutch and hair off the face. Add a sharp blazer for cooler evenings or a more formal room.
This is a piece that photographs beautifully because the fitted line is so clean — the print becomes the focus and the silhouette frames it. For the woman building a wardrobe of pieces that turn heads at dinner, the Bella is the printed pencil dress that does it without a single sequin.
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How to style the Bella Pencil Dress
Sleek and strong: a heel, fine drop earrings, a small clutch and hair off the face. Add a sharp blazer for a cooler or more formal evening.
Size & fit
This style is available in multiple sizes; please refer to our Size Guide before ordering. See our Size Guide for measurements, or contact our styling team for personalized advice.
Care
To help preserve the beauty of your garment, Sai Sankoh recommends professional dry cleaning for all styles.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pencil dress? A pencil dress is a fitted, figure-tracing dress with a straight, narrow skirt that follows the line of the body for a tailored, polished look.
Is the Bella true to size? It is available in multiple sizes with a fitted cut; check the Size Guide and order your usual size.
What occasions suit it? Cocktail evenings, milestone dinners, date nights and celebrations that call for polished, confident dressing.
Is it a bodycon dress? It is fitted and figure-defining, but the original print keeps it distinctly Sai Sankoh rather than a plain bodycon.
How should I accessorize it? A sleek heel, fine drop earrings and a small clutch let the silhouette and print lead.
Can I wear it to a cocktail party? Yes — its tailored line and original print make it a natural cocktail and evening dress.
How do I care for it? Professional dry cleaning is recommended to protect the print and the fit.
Does it photograph well? Yes — the clean fitted line frames the print beautifully on camera.
Can I dress it down at all? It leans dressy, but flat mules and simpler jewelry can soften it for a smart daytime event.
What shoes work best? A heel lengthens the line; a pointed flat or mule also works for a softer look.
Is it good for a date night? Yes — the figure-defining cut and bold print make it a confident date-night choice.
Can I wear it to a wedding as a guest? Yes — as a cocktail or evening guest, a printed pencil dress is polished and photogenic.
Does it suit a winter event with a blazer? Yes — a sharp blazer over the Bella makes it work for cooler, more formal rooms.
Details & Fabric+
Premium fabric. Made in limited quantities. Please follow the care instructions on your garment.
Shipping & Delivery+
Ships within 24–48 hours. Most U.S. orders arrive in 2–5 business days. Free U.S. shipping on orders over $500. Pickup is available at our Dallas showroom.
Returns & Exchanges+
Eligible returns may be started within 14 days of delivery for online store credit. Final sale merchandise is not eligible unless it arrives flawed or incorrect. Read the full policy.
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