Short sleeve maxi dresses for beach towns and garden weddings

Two white muslin wraps and a pink one in lightweight viscose

Muslin is a thin cotton that stays airy on the hottest day, and that’s why we chose it for both white maxis. One carries a floral print, the other small pink hearts. In each, the wrap makes a V and lets you set the waist a little tighter or looser. Pack one for a beach town. Flat sandals keep it easy, and a straw hat with a wide brim guards your face at noon. For a walk in the city, white sneakers and a denim jacket thrown over the shoulders do the job.

The long hem swings when you walk. It photographs well in motion, so a field or a beach at sunset is a good backdrop.

After a wash muslin comes out slightly crumpled. That’s normal. Run a steamer over it and it’s back.

The pink floral maxi is cut from lightweight viscose. It also wraps, and the V-neck draws the eye up, which helps if your bust is full. We’d send you to a summer wedding in a garden in it, with a ribbon in your hair that picks up the print. Try it on and adjust how deep the wrap crosses. You want a V that stays closed when you reach for a glass.

A navy velvet gown for the colder months

The fourth style is nothing like a sundress. It’s dark navy velvet to the floor, with an off-shoulder line. Draping pulls the velvet into soft folds. In warm light that deep blue looks almost inky. It’s a cold-season dress, made for a New Year’s party or a winter shoot.

Wear heels or platforms so the hem clears the floor, and try it on with those exact shoes before the event. Skip the necklace. Long earrings and hair up show off the shoulders better.

The summer three return with the warm season. Meanwhile you can look through more long dresses we sew, the white maxis or loose flowing styles.

Frequently asked questions

Which measurement decides my size in a wrap maxi?

Your bust. The wrap takes care of the waist, and we make all three from XS to XL.

I’m petite. Is a maxi too long for me?

Message the manager your height before ordering. We’ll check the length against it and tell you straight whether it’ll work.

It gets chilly by the sea at night. What goes over it?

A thin milky cardigan. It’s light enough to carry in a beach bag all day.

Can the navy velvet go to a summer party?

We wouldn’t send it. It’s velvet made for the cold season, and one of the muslin wraps suits a warm night much better.