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Short sleeve chiffon summer floral maxi in Black Red Floral
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Short sleeve chiffon summer floral maxi in black red floral

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$42.99

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Built for heat rather than for October. The chiffon is lightweight, the sleeves are short, and the empire waist is elastic, which leaves the A-line skirt to swing free from just under the bust. Three florals are offered, all of them warm: red and yellow, pink and orange, and black and red. A lining is included. It has accumulated a substantial review history, putting it among the better-established dresses in this catalogue.

Model
Short sleeve chiffon summer floral maxi
Colour
Black Red Floral
Material
Chiffon
Sizes
S to XL
Category
Maxi Dresses

In stock at our retail partner at the last catalogue check.

Reading the short sleeve chiffon summer floral maxi

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The warm-weather entry in the chiffon group

Short sleeves and a light chiffon place this at the summer end of the category, where its long-sleeved relatives cover the autumn. Same V neck, same A-line swing, but nothing on the arms and nothing holding heat.

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Three florals, all high contrast

Red and yellow, pink and orange, black and red. None of these is a muted colourway; the prints are built on strong pairings, which is a deliberate choice for bright light and outdoor photographs.

three

Elastic empire waist above a swing skirt

The waist is elastic and sits high under the bust, with the A-line cut falling away from it. That is the simplest construction in the category and the one with the fewest things to manage across a long day outdoors.

The summer version of a shape this catalogue otherwise sells with sleeves.

Same model, other colours

Black Red Floral · $42.99Red Yellow Floral · $42.99Pink Orange Floral · $42.99

Fit, honestly

Maxi length and lined, with an elastic empire waist doing the sizing. Short sleeves and a V neck are the fixed points; the skirt is full. No zip or button is listed, so the dress pulls on over the head.

The full size guide →

  • V neck, short sleeves, maxi length.
  • Lightweight chiffon with a lined body.
  • Elastic empire waist, pull-on.

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