Maxi floral dresses for long summer days

Muslin for the hottest part of July

For the white wrap we went with muslin, a fine cotton that stays light when the thermometer climbs, and the short sleeves leave your arms free. The flowers sit on a white ground. That’s already plenty of color.

Going to the beach? We’d add only a wide-brimmed hat, because the print is doing enough on its own. For a day in the city, swap in white canvas sneakers and let a denim jacket hang off your shoulders. A woven bag looks more at home with muslin than anything shiny.

The long hem swings when you walk, and a maxi floral dress in muslin comes out great in photos taken on the move, on a beach or along a field path at sunset.

A pink viscose wrap for a garden wedding

Our pink maxi floral dress is sewn from lightweight viscose, and on a sticky afternoon you’ll be glad it’s this soft. We’d send it to a summer wedding in a garden, where flat strappy sandals or a low wedge won’t sink into the lawn. If you like a little extra, braid a ribbon in one of the print’s shades into your hair.

Before you decide on the size, try a few different depths of wrap in front of a mirror and take some steps each time. Stop where the V stays closed. If you’ve got a full bust, the V and the tied waist sit nicely. Choose your size from XS to XL by bust, because the tie takes care of your waist.

Sun on your shoulders, sand under your feet

A long hem has one more upside people forget about at the airport, which is that it keeps the sun off your legs during an afternoon walk along the promenade, and the short sleeves still cover the tops of your shoulders. Bring sunscreen for your arms anyway. The pink one has the same short sleeve, so neither leaves your shoulders fully bare.

Espadrilles go well with the white muslin on a seaside promenade.

Thin heels and sand don’t get along, and cobblestones are worse. For both dresses, flats or a low heel are the safer pair to pack.

Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I find them in the catalog right now?

They’re summer styles and come back once it’s warm. Until then, our shorter floral midis are worth a look.

What goes over my shoulders on a cool evening?

A thin cardigan over the pink, or a denim jacket with the white.

Is the viscose fussy to wash?

Not very. A delicate program no warmer than 30 °C and a short spin will do, then dry it smoothed out flat rather than wrung.

Do you have other prints or plain long styles?

Yes. See all of our flower prints or the long dresses page.