Lace Up Back Split Maxi Dress

A lace up back is the rare detail that is both decorative and functional. The ties cross behind you and pull in, so you set how close the bodice sits rather than accepting a fixed fit, and the crossing itself becomes the design. Add a split running up the skirt and a zip closure, and you have a long dress that is more adjustable than most.

It is made from 100% polyester and it is not lined, which keeps the weight down and makes it a genuinely wearable option in heat. The maker specifies no stretch, so the ties at the back are doing the fit work, not the fabric. The waist measures 26.4 inches in a small opening to 31.1 inches in an extra large, with the bust running 33.1 inches through to 37.8 inches. Length sits between 52.4 inches and 53.5 inches, so it falls long.

Six colourways give it real range: red, black, khaki, green, sea blue and pink. The darker tones lean formal and the lighter ones lean toward summer and holiday. Because the back is laced and open, it is worth thinking about what goes underneath and whether you wear your hair up. Flat sandals and a straw bag for daytime, a heeled sandal and simple gold jewellery for the evening. Tighten the ties for a closer fit or leave them looser for something relaxed.

Why you will love it

• Lace up back so you set how close the bodice sits
• Split detail through the skirt
• Crisscross and tie detailing with a zip closure
• Not lined, so it stays light
• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Six colourways, sizes S to XL

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low