Yellow polka dot dress in lemon with flutter sleeves

Lemon sateen, a fitted bodice and a flared skirt

We sew it from sateen, a smooth fabric with a light sheen. The bodice is fitted and ends in a V-neck. Below the waist the skirt flares out and stops near the knee, so the cut outlines your waist and leaves your hips room to move. The sleeves are short and shaped like small wings, so your shoulders get a little cover and your arms stay free.

It comes from our summer collection. If you’re planning for a warm-weather event, it’s worth sorting out your size well before the season starts.

One fitting note from us. This dress sits snug at the waist and nowhere else. Pick your size by your waist measurement, then, and don’t worry much about the hips. We make it in XS to XL, which is about US 2–12.

Dates, city walks and a sunflower field

For a date, we’d go with white sandals on a low heel and a small bag. Walking around town all afternoon? Ballet flats or white sneakers are kinder to your feet, and a short pale cardigan handles the cool hour after sunset.

Yellow and dots photograph brightly. That’s why a polka dot yellow dress like this one keeps turning up at summer photo shoots, in a garden or out among sunflowers. The color does the work, and you won’t need much jewelry beside it. A small bag and simple shoes in white keep the outfit light.

Shorter for a busy day, longer for a celebration

Here’s something useful. We also sew this design as a midi with an open back. Our rule of thumb is simple. Take the knee-length version for an active day and the longer one for a party. The midi shows more at the back and less at the leg, so it leans toward evening. Either way the print is the same lemon with white dots.

Looking for another shade or another print? You’ll find more under our yellow dresses and across the polka dot collection.

Frequently asked questions

Is the yellow bright or pale?

It’s lemon. Sunny, but softer than a taxi yellow, and the white dots lighten it further.

What goes on top when the evening cools down?

A short, light-colored cardigan. Because it’s cropped, the flared skirt stays in full view.

How should I choose between two sizes?

Go by your waist. The bodice is the only close-fitting part, and the skirt has room to spare.

Do you make other dotted dresses for summer?

We do. Try the white ones with dots or the summer yellows.