Floral Satin Sleeveless Maxi Dress

Satin does something to a floral print that cotton cannot: it catches light along the folds, so the pattern shifts as you move. This one is floor-length and sleeveless, cut close enough through the bodice to feel deliberate and loose enough below to walk a hotel lobby in. The ground colour is a warm beige, which keeps the florals looking painted rather than printed.

It is a warm-weather dress in construction as much as in intent. The satin is a lightweight weave, so it drapes instead of holding a shape, and the sleeveless cut leaves the shoulders and upper arms free on an evening when the heat has not entirely let go. The skirt falls straight from the waist with enough width to move in, reaching the floor with a low heel and brushing it with a flat sandal.

Sizes run XS through XL in the beige floral. Strappy heels, a clutch and one good earring make it a dinner dress; flat sandals and bare jewellery take it to lunch. Wash cold, air dry out of direct sun, and press on low from the reverse if packing creases show. Measurements can vary two to three centimetres between pieces, so read the size chart before choosing.

• Floor-length maxi cut with a straight-falling skirt
• Sleeveless bodice with a clean shoulder line
• Lightweight satin with a soft sheen and fluid drape
• All-over floral print on a warm beige ground
• Sizes XS to XL
• Wash cold, air dry out of direct sun, low iron on the reverse
• Allow a 2-3cm variance in measurements between pieces

SIZE CHART

Note: Sizes may vary 2-3cm due to hand measurement. Please consult size chart carefully before ordering. Care: Wash cold, air dry, iron on low heat when necessary.

When in doubt, size up for extra comfort and a perfect fit.