Defiantly Delicate

Embodying what it means to be defiantly delicate is the heart and soul of Ástríðr. Dresses, embroidery, drapery and the like have often been associated with ideas of feminine frailty. It looks pretty yet breaks easily. Ástríðr exists to resist these ideas. Delicacy, by definition, describes something of fine craftsmanship, quality and structure that can stand the test of time. The goal of Ástríðr is to provide beautiful garments that meet these standards of craft at a price that's affordable everyone.

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5120 York Blvd #C Los Angeles, CA 90042

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Sunday-Thursday: 10am-6pm

Friday-Saturday: 10am-7pm

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The Bo-Peep Dress

The Bo Peep dress was plucked straight from a nursery rhyme! This darling midi sundress comes in light cream cotton be-speckled with an allover pastel floral print in blue, pink, purple, and green. The curved neckline and wide shoulder straps keep you cool while concealing bra straps. The bodice is fully smocked for supreme fit and comfort, and the hidden side zipper makes for easy wearing. The curved basque waistline is adorned with a baby blue ribbon, which ties into a bow at each side. The voluminous skirt is fully lined and features hidden pockets ideal for storing everything you need to find your lost sheep!

The Granita Dress

The Granita dress is the sweet, girl-next-door dress of your 90s music video dreams. This sleek midi sundress is fully-lined, fashioned from a semi-transparent top layer of floaty chiffon fabric in a pale yellow-green that features an allover pale blue and pink oversized watercolor floral print. The fully adjustable spaghetti straps feature a shoulder ruffle that flutters delicately, continuing down the straps and across the v-neckline to a functional tie at the center of the bust. The silhouette is minimal, with a skirt that falls from under the bust to mid-shin, skimming the body. A hidden size zipper keeps the look sleek and easy for summer.

Gwen Cardigan

The Gwen cardigan is exactly what Little Bo Beep would buy at Abercrombie circa 2004. This white cardigan comes in the softest lightweight stretch knit. The v-neck is threaded through with a functional baby blue knit ribbon that can be cinched at the center bust to adjust the neckline. The sleeves and bust feature a looser knit pattern, while the waist is made from a vertical ribbing. A central row of functional, fabricated buttons with hook and eye closures (featuring elastic loops for modern ease) adorn the bodice, which is finished with a knit lace ruffle under the bust.

Our Mission

Ástríðr is an online clothing boutique that seeks to encourage people to reframe and reclaim their perceived delicacy as a source of great strength. Our aesthetic is populated by timeless antique inspired silhouettes, colorful floral embroidery, and plenty of drape and frill. The guiding principle of Ástríðr is that the right dress can help a person unlock the confidence to help them meet the day on their own terms.

We Offer Tailoring / Customizations

We offer a variety of different tailoring options including hemming, taking a piece in or extending a size, sleeve alternations and more! Please inquire via email:

info@shopastrior.com

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Our Tagline...

de·fi·ant·ly/dəˈfīəntlē/adverbin a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience."folding her arms, she stood defiantly"

del·i·cate/ˈdelikət/adjectivevery fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality."a spider's web, strong yet delicate"

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We Exist to Honor Strength and Wisdom.

Mother's Day, 2021 was our opening date, and this day carries particular significance to me, Astrid Angell (owner of Ástríðr), hi! As a little girl, I refused to wear anything but dresses. My mother, sensing the confidence and agency this instilled in me even as a child, encouraged me from then on to wear whatever I wanted, no matter what, so long as it made me feel strong. In May of 2020 she passed away. Ástríðr exists to honor the strength and wisdom that my mother imparted on me, namely, what it means to be defiantly delicate.

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