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

$53.99
Check price & buyAmong the floral maxis in this catalogue, this is the one that leaves the shoulders bare: a halter neckline above a smocked elastic waist, then a skirt built in ruffled tiers down to the floor. The fabric is 100% polyester, light enough to move in warm weather and described as breathable from spring through autumn. Five listings cover black, green and blue, and the weight of feedback puts the model among the more established dresses here. Simplee aims it at outdoor weddings and beach trips.
| Model | Halter neck tiered floral maxi |
|---|---|
| Colour | Blue |
| Material | Polyester |
| Sizes | S to XL |
| Category | Maxi Dresses |
In stock at our retail partner at the last catalogue check.
The halter carries the weight of the bodice at the back of the neck and leaves the shoulders and upper back open. It is the warmest-weather neckline in this group and the one that most clearly asks for hair up and no jacket over the top.
The skirt is assembled from ruffled tiers rather than one length of cloth, so it swings rather than hanging straight. On a lightweight polyester that is the difference between a flat maxi and one that reads as full in photographs.
Elastic smocking draws the dress in at the narrowest point and takes the place of a zip. It copes with a spread of sizes and it anchors the volume below, so the tiers start from a defined line instead of from the hips.
A pull-on dress: the smocked waist stretches and no zip or buttons appear in the description, so it goes on over the head. Length stays full maxi across the size range. Simplee recommends machine washing in cold water on a gentle cycle.
4.5 ★Earthy OrangeThe catalogue flagship: a short-sleeve V-neck velvet maxi carried in seven colourways.
Fabric: Velvet
4.3 ★Lake BlueLined chiffon with a fully smocked top and flutter sleeves, in lake blue, pink and a navy leaf print.
Fabric: Chiffon
4.2 ★Navy Blue 2Polyester chiffon in a vintage floral, with flutter sleeves and a smocked waist, cut to long midi.
Fabric: Chiffon
4.4 ★Navy FloralNavy, dusty blue or a yellow and dark green print, with a smocked waist, puff sleeves and pockets.