LAPOINTE Under $750: Satin, Sequins & Considered Luxury
LAPOINTE is a New York-based label built on a single conviction: that luxury should feel effortless. Founded by designer Kathryn Belton, the brand is rooted in fluid fabrication and a restrained colour palette — think heavyweight satin that moves with the body, fine-gauge merino cut close to the frame, and lurex jacquard that catches light without trying too hard. It is dressing for a woman who knows exactly what she wants, and has no interest in being overdressed to get there.
What makes LAPOINTE particularly compelling is its commitment to wearability across context. These are not pieces designed for a single occasion — they transition from a well-lit lunch to an evening table with the simple addition of a heel or a change of bag. Below, Lola Dré has pulled the standout pieces from the brand's edit under $750: a considered range that spans relaxed separates, sequin eveningwear and tactile knitwear.
The Dark Teal Sleeveless Satin Belted Midi Dress is perhaps the clearest expression of what LAPOINTE does best. Cut from a lightweight satin with a natural drape, it skims rather than clings — the self-tie belt allowing the wearer to define the waist as much or as little as suits the moment. The deep teal is a considered alternative to the season's more expected navy or black, and reads equally well under restaurant lighting as it does in the afternoon. Wear it with a low slingback and minimal gold jewellery, and it requires nothing else.
The Separates Case
LAPOINTE's separates are where the brand's design logic becomes most apparent. Each piece is proportioned to work in combination — the relaxed pleat of the satin trouser balanced by the cropped line of the feather-trim sweater, the high waist of the sequin skirt meeting a tucked cami at exactly the right point. It is a wardrobe built on internal logic, not trend.
The Cream Satin Relaxed Pleated Pant at $248 is a quiet overachiever. The front pleating adds volume through the hip and thigh before tapering to a clean hem — a silhouette that elongates without being severe. In cream satin, it reads as intentional occasion dressing rather than casual suiting; pair it with a fitted knit for daytime or a silk cami for an evening out. The Merino Cream Feather Trim Cropped Sweater offers that pairing in the most refined terms: fine merino knit, cropped to a length that works with high-waisted bottoms, finished at the cuff with a trim of feathers that adds just enough texture to keep it interesting. Together, they form one of the more complete tonal dressing propositions of the season.
Evening in LAPOINTE
For occasions where a dress doesn't feel right, LAPOINTE's sequin and lurex separates offer an alternative that avoids the predictability of a single-piece look. The brand uses sequin embroidery and woven lurex jacquard — techniques that bring genuine texture and dimension — rather than the flat, uniform sequin application that saturates the market each party season.
The Dusty Pink Sequin Cowl Cami Top and matching Sequin Embroidered Midi Skirt work as a co-ord or independently — the cowl neckline of the cami lending a softness that prevents the sequin from reading as costume. In dusty pink, the colour itself does much of the work: warm, directional, and flattering across skin tones. For those who prefer a bolder register, the Fuchsia Lurex Jacquard Mini Skirt at $69 is an unexpected entry point into the brand — the woven lurex structure giving it a rigidity and richness that punches well above its price point. Paired with a simple black body or fine-knit top, it is an evening look with very little effort required.
This is the particular appeal of LAPOINTE at this price range: the design intelligence of a luxury label, applied to pieces that feel considered rather than compromised. Whether you are building a full LAPOINTE wardrobe or adding a single piece to an existing rotation, the brand rewards deliberate dressing.
