Halter Neck Floral Pleated Maxi Dress

This is a dress that photographs as well as it wears. The Belinda maxi pairs a halter neck with a pleated skirt, so the top half stays clean and open across the shoulders while the bottom half moves with every step. Add a floral print and it becomes the piece you pack for a wedding, a garden party or a holiday where you want one dress to cover several occasions.

The fabric is 97% polyester and 3% elastane, which gives it a slight stretch so the halter sits comfortably instead of pulling. The body is not lined, so it stays light on a warm day. There is a tie detail at the neck to adjust the fit, and the pleating does the rest. Sizes run S through XL and the chart below lists length, bust and waist for each, worth checking since the halter cut fits closer through the bust.

Styling barely needs thinking about. A flat sandal and a straw bag keep it easy for daytime, and a heeled sandal with gold jewelry lifts it straight into evening. The open neckline is made for hoops or a short pendant, and a denim jacket or a light wrap handles the moment the sun drops. With Pink, Green, Beige, Military Green, Blue Purple, Yellow and Black to choose from, you can go soft and romantic or pick something deeper that carries into autumn.

Why you will love it

• Material composition: 97% polyester, 3% elastane
• Features: Pleated, Tied
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Body: Not lined
• Halter neckline with a pleated maxi skirt
• Sizes S through XL in seven colors

Care

• Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.