Wrap summer dress in muslin, satin and viscose

A wrap summer dress settles the fit question before you’ve even tried it on, because you tie it to your own waist. Every one of ours crosses over into a V-neck, and the lengths go from mini and knee to midi and maxi. We sew them for the warm months, so this is the page to plan from before the heat arrives.

Muslin, satin or viscose for hot days

Start with the fabric. Cotton muslin is what we picked for the hottest days, since this thin cotton breathes and feels light on the skin. Our pink muslin mini uses a double layer of muslin, and that stops it from being see-through. The muslin midi has a full short sleeve, a belt and a flounce at the hem, and you can have it in pink or light blue.

Satin is the dressier route. Ours is a matte, silk-look polyester satin, smooth and slightly shiny, and some of the wraps include a bit of elastane. A white satin wrap with long sleeves suits a graduation or a cocktail evening.

Viscose sits between the two. Our pink floral mini is cut from lightweight viscose that’s soft and easy in city heat.

Where each length of wrap goes

Minis are the biggest group here. The yellow floral one comes with a ruffled collar and a skirt that flares, and its short sleeves fasten with ties you can adjust. Take it on vacation with white sandals and a basket bag. A white mini with yellow flowers is our picnic pick.

What about covered arms? There’s a white floral mini with sleeves to the wrist. Early in the day they’re welcome warmth, and by noon they’re your sun cover.

The midi can go to an office with a summer dress code. Maxi wraps are for vacation days in flat sandals and a wide-brimmed hat, and the long hem stretches the silhouette. Both of our white muslin maxis have short sleeves. One is printed with flowers, the other with small pink hearts.

Tying it and choosing your size

You won’t need to be exact. The ties give you room at the waist, so your bust measurement sets the size and the belt handles the rest. We make every wrap summer dress in XS to XL, and XL matches a US 12.

Colors run from white, pink and light blue to black, mint, emerald and chocolate brown. Choose a print next. Wraps with flowers are a good place to begin, and all our wrap styles show the cold-season fabrics too.

Frequently asked questions

Does a wrap suit a fuller bust?

Yes. The V-neck and the adjustable waist are why this cut sits well on very different figures. Go by your bust measurement.

Will pale muslin show through?

Our pink mini is double-layered so it doesn’t. Under any pale dress, nude seamless underwear is the safe habit.

Does muslin crease after washing?

A little, and that’s normal for this cotton. A quick steam sorts it out.

Can I plan a wrap summer dress before the season?

That’s what we’d suggest. Summer styles come and go with the weather, so use the cooler months to compare cuts in the summer collection and check the size chart. Like it long? See the wraps in maxi length.