Yellow midi dresses with an open back or a ruffled waist

Lemon satin and a back you’ll want to show

We made the satin one for a friend’s summer wedding, a dinner on a terrace or a photo shoot in a garden. It’s fitted at the waist and the skirt flares out from there. Small flutter sleeves sit on top of the shoulders, so the V-neck stays light and airy.

The best part is behind you. Since the back’s open, pin your hair up and skip any bra with a clasp at the back, or nobody sees the cut. Simple as that.

The fabric’s a silk-look satin with a soft shine that picks up daylight. It’s satin, not silk, and that’s fine for a long day of dancing. Lemon sits happily next to white, milky cream and gold, and if the evening turns cool we’d throw a short white jacket over it, because a cropped one leaves the waist in view.

A flower-print yellow midi for hot days

The second dress is the louder sister. Sunny yellow, a floral print, bare arms and a V-neck. What makes it fun is the ruffle along the waistline, which sets the hem swinging every time you turn. On video you’ll see it even more than in photos.

The skirt doesn’t cling, and the open armholes let the air move, which matters at an outdoor party in July. Yellow also stands out next to white, beige and blue denim.

Wear this midi yellow dress when it’s properly hot. It looks bright on tanned skin and from far away on a beach, and by day a denim jacket over your shoulders keeps it casual.

Can’t decide? Go by the plan. A wedding or a dinner out calls for the satin, a picnic or holiday photos call for the print.

We cut both from XS to XL, and bust and waist decide the fit here, so compare those two numbers with the chart before you order. If you’d like more shades, there’s the whole yellow range, and the shorter yellow styles are a good next stop. Every other color in this length lives among our midis.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear my usual bra with the satin one?

Probably not. The open back shows straps and the clasp, so a backless or stick-on bra works much better.

Which of the two suits a wedding?

The lemon sateen. It’s dressier, and the little sleeves look neat in group photos.

I’m quite pale. Will yellow wash me out?

Keep white or cream close to your face, a cardigan or that cropped jacket, and the yellow won’t take over.

When are they back on the site?

Both belong to our summer collection, so look for them again when spring turns warm. Ordering early gives you time for a fitting at home.