Women's Strapless Floral Maxi Dress With Empire Waist

Floor-length strapless maxi dress with an empire waist and a large-scale retro floral print

Cut with a straight bandeau neckline across the bust and a gathered seam that sits high, directly under the bust, releasing the skirt into a full sweep. The skirt is built from shaped panels, which is what gives the hem its width and its movement rather than any underskirt or hoop. It falls to the floor and pools slightly at the back. The bodice is elasticated across the back so it stays put without straps.

Features

• Neckline: Straight strapless bandeau.

• Waist: Empire seam sitting directly beneath the bust.

• Skirt: Panelled and gathered, with a wide, sweeping hem.

• Print: Oversized retro floral, printed edge to edge across the panels.

• Length: Maxi, reaching the floor.

• Back: Elasticated for a secure strapless hold.

Texture & Finish

The cloth is fine and airy, with a matte surface and almost no weight to it. It lifts in the breeze and settles slowly, and the print reads as a dense, blown-up garden of dahlias and poppies laid across the panels so the flowers change scale down the skirt.

Fit & Sizing

Close across the bust, then loose and unstructured from the empire seam down, so it skims the waist and hip entirely. Sizes XS to XL. Because the length is fixed and the skirt is long, taller wearers will find it sits at the ankle rather than on the floor. Consult the size chart before choosing.

Styling & Occasion

Built for summer weddings, garden parties and evening events abroad. A small structured clutch and gold jewellery are enough alongside a print this loud. Heeled sandals give the hem the clearance it needs; flat sandals work for a daytime terrace or a holiday dinner.

Care

• Hand wash cold, or dry clean.
• Do not bleach or wring.
• Hang to dry away from direct sun.
• Cool iron on the reverse to release creases.