Striped Tie Waist Dress with Side Slit

A striped dress cut long and loose, then pulled back in at the middle with a tie waist. That tie is what makes the whole thing work. Left undone the dress falls straight and easy. Cinched, it defines the waist and lets the fabric fall away below in soft folds. One garment, two silhouettes, no effort. A slit down the side keeps it from feeling closed in and gives you room to walk.

It is made from 100% polyester that is slightly stretchy, and the body is not lined. The length is genuinely long: 50.4 inches at S rising to 52.8 inches at XL, so on most people this reaches the ankle. Bust runs 34.6 inches at S up to 40.9 inches at XL across sizes S, M, L and XL. There are six colorways to choose from, which is unusual for a piece like this: black, pink, yellow, royal blue, dark gray and blue.

The long line and the stripe do most of the work, so styling is mostly about what you put on your feet. Flat sandals and a straw bag on holiday. White sneakers if you are just moving through the day. A heeled sandal and a slim gold chain if the evening asks for it. Black and dark gray are the versions that carry into autumn under a denim jacket or a long cardigan. The brighter four are firmly warm weather dresses, and yellow in particular wants sun on it.

Why you will love it

• Tie waist you can cinch for shape or leave loose and easy
• Side slit that keeps the long line moving
• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Slightly stretchy, and the body is not lined
• Six colorways: black, pink, yellow, royal blue, dark gray and blue

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low