Floral midi dresses with tie waists and moving hems

Blue flowers on black for the office, lilac on white for a christening

Dark grounds are the easy way to wear flowers to work. The black wrap with small blue flowers hides the little creases you get after a long day at a desk, and we’d happily take it on a business trip. Ballet flats or low pumps and a light blazer during the day. Strappy sandals and a blue bag in the color of the flowers once you’re done.

The chocolate wrap with tiny flowers goes from the desk to the waterfront just as well. Gold hoops. A woven crossbody bag on weekends.

Family days ask for something lighter. Our white midi with lilac flowers is cut from lightweight viscose, and its long sleeves close in a cuff, which helps on a chilly June morning outside a church. The waist ties with a belt. A flounce at the bottom swings when you walk up the steps. Bring a lilac bag to match the print, and flat sandals if the party moves out of town.

There are two satin midis with ruffles at the hem too, one pink and one white, with a faint shine and 2 % elastane in the polyester, both with long sleeves and a round neck. Wear nude or beige pumps and pearl earrings and you’re ready for an engagement party or a cool evening in May.

Picnics, beach towns and somebody else’s wedding

Hot day, crowded bus, a long walk after. That’s where the black sundress with tiny flowers earns its keep. The straps tie, so you set the bodice where you like it, and the skirt opens out below the waist and covers your knees. At the beach it goes straight over a swimsuit.

Linen next. Our white floral midi dress with bare shoulders is crinkled on purpose, so a two-hour drive won’t ruin it, and if you do want it smoother, iron it while it’s still a bit damp.

Got a wedding invite for August? A pink floral midi dress in satin, with a round neck and short sleeves, is the safe bet for a guest, and the hem ends around mid-calf. Low heeled sandals. A thin chain.

The yellow one has no sleeves, a V-neck and ruffles right at the waist, and it’s the one to dance in.

Every style here sits in the full floral range as well, alongside longer and shorter prints.

Frequently asked questions

I can’t see them on the site in November. Where’d they go?

They’re summer styles, and they come back to the catalog in the warm months.

How do I choose a size in a wrap print?

Take your bust and waist numbers to the size table. When you try it on, look in the mirror at the neckline. It should cross over flat, with no pulling.

What shoes go with a busy print?

Plain ones, in a single color. With a pink ground, beige sandals or espadrilles. Pick up a shade from the flowers for the bag.

Do you have other midi lengths without flowers?

Sure, see our midi-length dresses, or go straight to wrap styles if the tie waist is what you like.