Wrap maxi dresses for the hottest days of summer
A wrap maxi dress does two jobs in the heat. The tie shapes your waist while the long hem keeps the sun off your legs, and ours are summer pieces in thin cotton muslin and lightweight viscose, each with a V-neck and a short sleeve.
Why the white ones are muslin
We chose muslin for its lightness. It’s a thin cotton that breathes, so the dress stays pleasant on the hottest afternoon of your trip. Both white styles are cut from it. Flowers are printed on one and little pink hearts on the other.
Does muslin crease? A little, after washing. That’s normal for this cotton, and a quick steam sorts it out. We’d run it on a delicate cycle, apart from anything bright.
Prints on white already look lively, so keep jewelry small. A thin bracelet is plenty. With the hearts print, a bag or a scarf in the same pink ties the outfit together.
The pink floral one in viscose
Our third wrap maxi dress is a pink floral. We sew it from lightweight viscose, which feels good in hot weather. The wrap builds the waist by itself. Its V draws the eye down the body, which is why this cut sits well on a fuller bust. A short sleeve covers the shoulders.
Take it on vacation, to a summer wedding in a garden, or out for an evening walk by the sea. Flat strappy sandals suit the long line, and so does a low wedge. After sunset a thin cardigan goes over the top.
Walking in a hem this long
Flat shoes are the natural choice. Sandals, espadrilles, white sneakers in town with a denim jacket over your shoulders. The skirt swings as you walk, so these dresses photograph best when you’re moving and not standing still. Bring a wide-brimmed hat.
When you try it on, adjust how deep the wrap crosses, until the neckline stays shut as you move. Then check your bust against the size table, because the bust decides the size and the tie handles the waist. We make them in XS to XL. Shorter front-tie cuts live on our wrap dress page, if a maxi feels like too much fabric.
Frequently asked questions
Is the white muslin dress okay for a wedding?
Not if you’re a guest. Leave white to the bride. Pick the pink floral one, and see more ideas in wrap styles for wedding guests.
Will the tie come loose during the day?
It shouldn’t if you knot it firmly at the waist. You can also retie it tighter or looser after lunch, which is the nice part of a wrap.
When can I order one?
These belong to our summer collection and appear in the catalog when it gets warm. Use the wait to choose a print and measure yourself.
What if I want a long dress without a wrap?
Look through our summer maxi dresses, or go straight to the floral maxis if the print is what caught you.
New summer collection from March
You can still order styles from this edit. In season now: Evening gowns and dresses for nights with a dress code · Velvet dresses in deep winter colors
