Short white sleeveless dress with a blue floral print

A bandeau top with blue flowers on white

There aren’t any straps. The bandeau stays up by gripping your bust, which leaves your shoulders and collarbones completely bare. That’s a lot of open skin, and it’s the reason the dress feels cool on a hot evening. Hair up or down? Either works, but pinned up you’ll show off the neckline better.

The fabric sits softly against your body. Up close you’ll see a faint gleam, nothing shiny. The print is blue on a white ground, so the dress looks summery from across the street.

Where would we wear it? A boardwalk at sunset. Dinner on a restaurant terrace. A few days by the sea, when you want one outfit that goes from a beach café to a night out without a change. Flat sandals keep it easy for walking, and silver earrings pick up the cool tone of the blue. A woven bag finishes it off for daytime.

Evenings can turn cool in May, and a white blazer thrown over your shoulders is our answer to that. It covers the bare skin and still lets the print show at the front.

Getting the bandeau fit right

This is the one measurement that matters. The top has to hug your bust firmly, because nothing else is holding it in place, so choose your size from that number alone. We sew it in XS to XL.

You’ll want a strapless bra under it. Try the dress on with that bra, then raise your arms and bend down as if you’re picking up a bag. If the edge slips, the size is too big. Then sit on a chair in front of a mirror. It’s a short hem, and you’ll want to know where it lands before your café date.

Love the idea but need more cover? Browse white minis with sleeves and straps or our wider sleeveless lineup in other colors.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work in early spring?

On a warm spring day, yes, with that blazer or a light cardigan nearby. It’s really a dress for heat, though, and we designed it for spring and summer.

Is the fabric silk?

Silk-look only. What we use is a matte satin, and there’s no natural silk in it.

Can I wear a short white sleeveless dress to a beach wedding?

Not as a guest, since white belongs to the bride. Save it for a vacation night out or a birthday on a terrace.

How should I wash it?

Wash it by hand, or use the delicate machine setting with cold water. Afterward, straighten it and hang it somewhere shady to dry.