4.5 ★Earthy OrangeVelvet maxi dress
The catalogue flagship: a short-sleeve V-neck velvet maxi carried in seven colourways.
Fabric: Velvet

$29.99
Check price & buyLace over the whole dress, in a geometric repeat rather than a floral one, which keeps it from looking bridal even in the white colourway. The line is a pencil: close through waist and hip, long sleeves to the wrist, hem stopping just above the ankle. The neckline is a plain crew, left sheer. Three colourways, with navy blue and dark coffee the quieter pair. The review count is low, so this one is early in its life on the site.
In stock at our retail partner at the last catalogue check.
Most of the lace in this catalogue is floral. A geometric repeat reads graphic rather than romantic, and that is what lets the white version turn up at an event where a floral lace would look like it was competing with the bride.
The long sleeves and the neckline are left transparent while the body is not, so coverage is real and the arms stay light. That combination suits spring, autumn and cool summer nights, which is the window the maker names.
The dress follows the body rather than skimming past it, and stops above the ankle rather than on the floor. The maker is upfront that very petite wearers should look elsewhere, since the length assumes average height and up.
Sizes run S to XL, S at 4-6 and XL at 16-18. The maker recommends sizing up for anyone between sizes or with a larger bust, and says the length does not suit very petite wearers. Wash cold by hand or machine, hang to dry, keep bleach away.
4.5 ★Earthy OrangeThe catalogue flagship: a short-sleeve V-neck velvet maxi carried in seven colourways.
Fabric: Velvet
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Fabric: Chiffon
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Fabric: Chiffon
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