Tropical Print Tiered Maxi Dress

A maxi dress in a tropical print, held at the neck by a halter tie above a straight neckline.

The halter neck ties closed, so how high the straight neckline sits is set by hand. Short ruffle sleeves sit at the top of the arm, and below the waist the skirt drops through tiers rather than falling in one piece, which gives the length its movement. An invisible zip closes the back with a hook and eye. The dress is lined.

A tropical print at full length is a holiday dress in the best sense: it belongs where the light is strong and the event is outdoors. A beach town lunch, a summer party, a wedding on a warm afternoon. Flat sandals suit the tiers better than a heel, a straw bag sits naturally beside the print, and the tropical maxi dress needs no jewellery beyond a pair of earrings.