A B O U T
pock·et·ive
(adj.) pocket + festive
1. Part of the celebration, not just dressed for it.
2. Having pockets, always. Hence the name.
M I S S I O N
Give every celebration a dress worthy of the occasion.
Pocketive makes occasion dresses that are part of the festivities, not just something you wear to them. On theme, tasteful, and with a pocket for whatever the day (or night) hands you.
Designed and made in Denver, Colorado.
Hi, I'm Kris.
Last November I went on a Hallmark Christmas cruise with the matriarchs of my family, and it was my job to find us matching outfits for every day of the trip. There were plenty of ugly sweaters, plaids and novelty tees, and of course the default red dress or green dress. Nothing feminine and flowy that felt festive. Nothing that said Christmas in a tasteful, not costumey way.
So I made it.
Alas, Pocketive was born. One dress, designed and made in Denver in a small run, printed with art from four different artists. Each print is its own kind of Christmas. There are a hundred of each, and when they’re gone they’re gone.
A little about me. I live in Colorado, but grew up in California and spent a few years in Florida. I’m not outdoorsy, which everyone here finds pretty ironic given where I chose to live. I have a French bulldog, I make ice cream and I own a comical number of Christmas decorations.
I’m not a fashion company. I’m one person who loves Christmas and finally made the dress I kept looking for. Christmas is chapter one. It’s not where this ends.
Sunshine & snowflakes, Kris
H O W I T ' S M A D E
Made in the USA of Italian fabric.
Printed and sewn in Denver
The whole dress is made by a small shop near my home. I pick the finished dresses up myself.
Italian knit
A lightweight knit from an Italian mill. Soft, drapes well and packs flat.
A hundred at a time
One hundred dresses per print, no restocks this season. When a size sells out, that's it until next year.
T H E C A S S I D Y
Fitted on top, loose where it counts.
Fitted through the shoulders and bust, flowy everywhere else. The neckline is the whole point: wide, deep, shows your collarbones, never scandalous. The rest of the dress just gets out of your way. Sit, eat, dance, put your phone in your pocket. You'll feel good in it and you'll forget you're wearing it, which is the best thing a dress can do.
- Three quarter sleeves and a tie belt if you want a waist
- Italian knit that travels well and doesn't wrinkle in the bag
- Sizes XS to XL, one price everywhere: $220
- Pockets. Because, obvi.
S E A S O N O N E
Four prints. Four artists. Four Christmases.
There's no one Pocketive look. Each print is a different take on the holiday, so you can pick the one that feels like you. One hundred dresses of each.
Midnight Mistletoe
A moody watercolor floral. For the ones who always reach for the black dress, this is your festive twist.
Snowbird
Tropical meets Christmas. For celebrating somewhere sunny, or bringing the sunshine with you.
Spiced Wine
A deeper take on a classic red Christmas dress. Classic from across the room, a surprise up close.
Christmas Cream
Neutral Christmas magic. A fresh, subtle take on the holiday for those prefer a softer palette.
Come try it on.
I'll be at markets and pop-ups around Denver this season with the dresses in every size. Dates go out to the list first. If you're not local, my fit guide has real women in real sizes with their measurements, and you can always text me with fit questions.