There’s something powerful about a woman who chooses to be soft, vulnerable and delicate.
When the world told you to be tough, hard, and loud just to survive… you did what you had to.
But now, something inside you is longing to accept that woman inside—the soft, feminine version of yourself you buried to stay safe.
The version that loves to feel beautiful, elegant, and desired in her own skin. The version that doesn’t apologize for being delicate.
So, at Tiana Bay, we created the Ella Wool Mini Dress
This isn’t just another dress. It’s a declaration. A subtle but unmistakable way to say:
“I’m allowed to be soft and strong. I’m allowed to love Jesus, dressing up and being girly and feminine"
Crafted from 100% wool crepe and fully lined with a luxurious silk blend, the Ella Dress is designed for those fall mornings when you want to feel put together, graceful, and confident—without trying too hard.
It’s structured, but not stiff. Feminine, but not flimsy or frumpy
And made in a limited batch of just 50 pieces.
Because you’re not like everyone else.
And you deserve more than the cheap, fast fashion brands that exploit our beauty and our community while giving nothing back.
Why We Made This Dress
Too many brands market to Black women but don’t see us.
They sell us “empowerment” while cutting corners on quality—and profit off the same stereotypes we’re trying to escape.
So, my sister and I started Tiana Bay to change that.
Growing up, we were sick and tired of the negative stereotypes surrounding black women. And as black women, we were sick of it because all these stereotypes removed our womanhood.
So our brand was created to challenge those negative stereotypes and portray us as soft, feminine and delicate.
We hand-select and design our feminine style to help women express themselves as soft, delicate, pretty and vulnerable.
We exist to celebrate your God-given femininity and provide high-quality feminine styles that celebrate you. And the fact that you were created on purpose for a purpose
Tiana Bay, Mood Board for Ella Dress
So why Pre-Order?
Well, as a boutique we have ordered from so many designers and manufacturers. We've spend tens of thousands finding quality styles only to be disappointed.
And it's understandable, it's cheaper to make poor quality styles at higher volume knowing that they won't last long.
Rather than continue with the status quo, buying and selling cheaper styles - we decided to step into pre-ordering. Producing small batches of styles for those who want them.
Unlike all others who focus on mass market that focuses on pushing clothes for the safe of clothes,
But we wanted something better.
Yes, we wanted styles that would last a long long time. But importantly, we want styles that are intentionally made for you. So by preordering, we focus on carefully creating styles in small batches, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and superior fabric quality.
Instead of chasing trends that quickly fade, you secure styles that will last season after season.
Well, we’re only producing 50 pieces of the Ella Dress 😅
So once they’re gone, they’re gone. We may bring different iterations on. the color and style but we can't guarantee it.
So join the waitlist and enjoy an exclusive discount once the waitlist is open.
In addition, you also
Reserve your place in line
Enjoy free 2-day express shipping once the dress is ready to ship
30-day return policy from the time you receive your dress. 100% moneyback guarantee on all pre-orders.
But best of all, you can cancel at any time.
Estimated Shipping begins August 2025. Made with care, for women who care.
What Women Are Saying About Us
Valerie, Co-Founder of Tiana Bay
My sister and I started Tiana Bay with a goal to help women reclaim their femininity with a curated collection of high-quality, classy, and playful styles. Our online women's clothing boutique was created out of frustration to how black women were negatively portrayed in the media and our goal is to challenge the negative stereotypes surrounding black women and celebrate a Christian femininity.
"I’ll admit I was hesitant because I had never heard of this boutique but it had the perfect dress for my daughters christening at a great price! Well I was pleasantly surprised! The communication about the order was top notch customer service and it got here so quickly! Then I opened it up and the quality was there! It has good weight to it and fine detail! Definitely was a good purchase! Highly recommend!.”
Lisa V
At Tiana Bay, we believe that dressing feminine is more than clothes. It's about embracing our God-given femininity, how we feel about ourselves and how we show up in the world. Growing up, my sister and I struggled to find soft feminine clothing that reflected the women we wanted to become. So, we started a feminine clothing brand to help you feel soft, delicate and beautiful while challenging the negative cultural stereotypes. We want to help you celebrate the strength and beauty that lies within a woman who knows she was born for such a time as this.
✨ She wasn’t trying to be seen, yet noticed her anyway.
There’s a kind of woman who doesn’t beg for attention.
She’s composed. She’s quiet. But she carries something that lingers.
A softness. A sense of being whole. A beauty you can’t quite name—but you remember it when she’s gone.
Not loud, but soft-spoken.
Not trendy and fickle, changing with every season.
But firm, serene and at peace with herself.
She’s what happens when a woman embraces all of herself. And unafraid to show up.
This is the kind of dress, Ella would wear.
Introducing Our Wool Mini Dress
This classy mini dress —conservative but captivating.
Tailored from 100% superfine wool crepe, lined with pure mulberry silk that glides like gracefully against your skin.
Made slowly.
With intention.
The way dresses are supposed to be made
Not found in a pile of mass-produced, fast fashion trends. That everyone has.
No, a dress worth waiting for
Because just like Ella, you know good things take time.
And you only deserve the best.
Pre Order Your Ella
Only one color was made— a winter rose, neither hot pink nor beige, but something softer and more dignified.
Because femininity isn’t instant. It's a journey.
This dress wasn’t made to impress the world.
It was made as a testament to the part of you that once felt ashamed of being feminine .
To remind you that God didn’t make a mistake by making you a woman.
And to give you permission to feel beautiful again.
We only made a few.
Only enough for the women who were ready to celebrate themselves
Preorder now
The Ella. Made for the woman who is done apologizing for being pretty.
