Floral Print Patchwork V Neck Dolman Dress in Dusty Blue

A dolman sleeve is a generous thing. It cuts wide through the shoulder and arm and narrows as it goes, which is why a dress built on one feels relaxed without ever looking shapeless. This dusty blue version pairs that easy sleeve with a floral print broken up by contrast patchwork panels, so there is a bit of structure and interest in what is otherwise a very simple dress to put on.

The fabric is 100% viscose and it is slightly stretchy. Viscose is the reason this dress hangs the way it does. It is soft against the skin, it drapes rather than holds, and it moves with a fluidity that a stiffer cloth simply cannot produce. The slight stretch gives you a little ease through the bust and waist without letting the dress cling. The body is not lined, which keeps it cool and light through a warm stretch of weather.

Dusty blue is the quiet workhorse of a summer wardrobe. It is softer than navy and calmer than a bright blue, and it sits happily next to tan leather, white, cream and gold. Flat sandals and a woven bag make this a daytime dress. Swap in a low heel and let the sleeve do the styling for you at dinner. Because the dolman line is already relaxed, a defined shoe or a slim belt at the waist gives the eye something to hold onto if you want more shape.

Why you will love it

• Floral print with contrast patchwork panels
• Dolman sleeves and a V neck
• Features: Basic style
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Body: Not lined
• Material composition: 100% viscose
• Offered in Dusty Blue, sizes S through XL

Care

• Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.