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Burnout leaf belted mini dress in Beige
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Burnout leaf belted mini dress in beige

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$39.99

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The burnout leaf pattern is the whole argument here: the fabric is worked so the leaves read as lighter, more open panels against the beige ground, which gives a plain A-line mini something to look at up close. Short sleeves, a V-neck, an empire seam and a button front. The side pockets are real, there is no lining, and the belt comes off if the waist is better left undefined.

Model
Burnout leaf belted mini dress
Colour
Beige
Sizes
S to XL
Category
Mini & Midi Dresses

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

What matters on this one

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Burnout leaves instead of a print

The leaf motif is burnt into the yarn rather than printed on top, so the pattern shows on both faces and the thinner areas sit slightly open. The cloth has some give in it, which keeps the swing skirt moving instead of hanging flat against the leg.

Belted or loose, your call

Two ways to wear it, per the listing: belted at the empire seam for a defined waist, or loose as a swing dress. The button front stays the same either way, so the change takes ten seconds and reads as a different dress in photographs.

Pockets with no lining behind them

Side pockets are cut into the seams and the dress is unlined, so anything heavier than keys will show through the drape. That is the trade for a fabric light enough to wear through a July afternoon without thinking about it.

Fit, honestly

Sizing is stated: S is US 4-6, M is 8-10, L is 12, XL is 14, and the listing says it fits true to size. Note that the top of this run is narrower than on most of the brand's dresses, which carry on to 16-18. The button front is the closure; the belt is optional.

The full size guide →

  • Short sleeves, V-neck, empire waist, mini length.
  • Button front with an optional belt.
  • Side pockets, no lining.
  • S=US 4-6 through XL=US 14, true to size.

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