Spring long dresses with a wrap front and short sleeves

A spring long dress, the way we make it, is a maxi wrap in a thin fabric with short sleeves and a V-neck. We sew three of them, two in white cotton muslin and one in pink viscose. They belong to our warm-weather collection, so think of them for the sunny end of spring.

White muslin maxis, one in flowers and one in hearts

Muslin got the job because it’s light. This thin cotton stays pleasant on the hottest day you’ll get in May or June. Both white dresses wrap at the front, so the neckline forms a V and the waist can be tightened or eased a touch.

The floral print is the calmer of the two. In town it likes a denim jacket and white sneakers. On vacation, swap in flat sandals and add a broad-brimmed hat for the midday sun. The other has small pink hearts on white. Picnic dress. Take it to a photo shoot in a field too, with espadrilles, a straw hat and nothing more than a thin bracelet.

Pink viscose for a garden wedding or an evening by the sea

Our third maxi is pink with a floral print, cut from lightweight viscose that feels good in the heat. The wrap shapes the waist without your help. Its V-neck draws a long line down the front, so the dress sits well on a fuller bust. Short sleeves cover the shoulders, and the maxi hem shades your legs from the sun.

Flat sandals are the natural partner here. Is a floor-skimming hem practical on grass? With flats, yes. We’d save heels for a paved terrace, where the skirt can’t catch under them.

How long is long, and what to check before the season

All three are maxi length. That’s why we suggest measuring yourself early instead of in a rush. Compare your bust and waist with the size chart, XS to XL, and remember the wrap gives you a little room to adjust at the waist.

Early spring is cooler than these fabrics. On a fresh morning you’ll need a jacket over any spring long dress this thin. Prefer something with more coverage? Our spring dresses page has other fabrics and shorter cuts as well.