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A utility twist on the classic shirt dress, we reached for our signature cotton poplin here so you can style this classic dress for all seasons. Fit & Flare: Relaxed shoulders, straight through the bust, defined waist with a flare skirt. Crew neck with button front. Invisible zip at back waist. Elastic waist detail. Unlined. Model wears size XS. Fit & Flare: Relaxed shoulders, straight through the bust, defined waist with a flare skirt. Long sleeves. Midi length. Measurements (from size S): Petite body length: 48" Regular body length: 50"

A twist on the classic poplin dress, we added a double-drawstring detail to cinch the waist and artfully twisted details to the shoulders. Fit & Flare: Relaxed shoulders, straight through the bust, defined waist with a flare skirt. V-neck. Pull-on design. Side-seam pockets. Model wears size XS. Fit & Flare: Relaxed shoulders, straight through the bust, defined waist with a flare skirt. Sleeveless. Maxi length. Measurements (from size S): Petite body length: 49. 5" Regular body length: 52"

We love a classic shirt dress. Here, we put a spin on the traditional styling with a cut-out detail at back, crafted from premium 100% cotton poplin. Fit & Flare: Fitted bust and waist with a flare skirt. Point collar with concealed button front. Hidden elastic at the waist. Open back detail. Side seam pockets. Unlined. Fit & Flare: Fitted bust and waist with a flare skirt. Short sleeves. Midi length. Model: Size XS, 5'10"

Look closely: this tiered maxi dress is cut from lighter-than-air chiffon with subtle, metallic lurex stripes. Plus, we added a camisole slip lining and tassels at the collar and cuffs. Shift fit: Relaxed shoulders, straight through bust, waist and hip with a straight skirt. Banded collar with tassel tie closure. Camisole slip lining. Shift fit: Relaxed shoulders, straight through bust, waist and hip with a straight skirt. Long sleeves. Maxi length. Measurements (from size S): Petite body length: 52. 5" Regular body length: 56"

We can't decide what we love most about this dress: the empire waist, the tie details at back, or the crisp linen fabric. Perfect for wearing to the beach and just about everywhere else this summer. Discover our limited-edition collection in collaboration with HBO Original Series The White Lotus. A resort-ready capsule featuring vivid prints inspired by our vintage archives and the landscapes of Thailand, in a range of ultra-packable pieces. Fitted: Slim. Sits close to the body with a fit & flare silhouette. Empire waist. Mini length. European Flax™: This guarantee of traceability for premium linen fiber grown in Europe—a natural and sustainable fiber, cultivated without artificial irrigation and GMO-free. Adjustable straps. Hidden elastic at back. Pull-on design. Unlined. Fitted: Slim. Sits close to the body with a fit & flare silhouette. Empire waist. Sleeveless. Mini length. Model: Size S, 5'10"

This cut-out maxi dress is ready to RSVP yes with a sweetheart neckline and full skirt. Crafted in a premium viscose-linen dupioni with distinctive texture. Plus, it has pockets… Fitted: Slim. Sits close to the body with a fit-and-flare silhouette. Sweetheart neckline with cut-out detail. Invisible zip at wearer's left. Side-seam pockets. Unlined. Fitted: Slim. Sits close to the body with a fit-and-flare silhouette. Sleeveless. Maxi length.

Our take on the season's ballet silhouettes, this scoop-neck dress is made from two pieces: a subtly stretchy dress with a flowy, semi-sheer overskirt. Fitted: Slim. Sits close to the body with a flare skirt. Scoop neck and back. Zip back closure. Fitted: Slim. Sits close to the body with a flare skirt. Sleeveless. Midi length.

We can't decide what we love most about this dress: the empire waist, the tie details at back, or the 100% certified-European linen. Perfect for wearing to the beach and just about everywhere else this summer. Shift Fit: Fitted bust and empire waist with a straight skirt. Adjustable straps. Pull-on design. Unlined. Shift Fit: Fitted bust and empire waist with a straight skirt. Sleeveless. Mini length. Model: Size XS, 5'10"

Designed for special occasions, this maxi dress nods to styles from the 1920s with a dropped-waist construction and figure-skimming fit. Here, we cut it from a softly structured fabric we love for its fluid drape and ability to hold crisp pleats. Straight through bust and waist, dropped waist, flared skirt. Wide scoop neckline with adjustable slider straps. Zip closure at side. Black only: Fabric from Italy's Manifattura Emmetex. Fully lined. Straight through bust and waist, dropped waist, flared skirt. Sleeveless. Maxi length. Model: Size 2, 5'10"

Designed with an easy fit that's straight from the shoulders to the hem, this dress has a bandana print paired with a lightweight cotton-silk fabric that's ideal in hot, humid weather. Classic Fit: A straight and Easy fit with an straight silhouette. Maxi length. Halter neck with tie. Invisible zip at back. Fully lined. Classic Fit: A straight and Easy fit with an straight silhouette. Sleeveless. Maxi length.

It takes an expert hand to cut chiffon on the bias, but we just love the way it drapes. Here, we put our skills to the test to showcase a high-gloss sequin fabric. Sheath Fit: Slim. Sits close to the body with a flare skirt. Maxi length. Crew neck with keyhole-button at back. Camisole slip lining. Sheath Fit: Slim. Sits close to the body with a flare skirt. Long sleeves. Maxi length. Measurements (from size S): Regular body length 53" Tall body length: 56"

Cut from a stretchy matte jersey, this maxi dress feels as effortless as a T-shirt but looks more dressed-up thanks to an off-shoulder neckline and cut-out detail at back. Sheath Fit: Slim. Sits close to the body with a straight skirt. Maxi length. One-shoulder neckline with long sleeves. Cutout at back. Zips at the cuffs. Unlined. Sheath Fit: Slim. Sits close to the body with a straight skirt. Maxi length. Long sleeves. Maxi length. Measurements (from size S): Regular body length 52. 5" Tall body length: 55. 5"

So romantic. We cut this cute mini dress with femme puffed sleeves from a gorgeous stretch-cotton velvet that's luxuriously soft. Trapeze Fit: An easy fit with an A-line silhouette. Square neckline. Invisible zip at back. Fully lined. Trapeze Fit: An easy fit with an A-line silhouette. 3/4 sleeves. Mini length. Measurements (from size S): Regular body length: 34" Tall inseam: 35. 5"

We love taffeta for its festive shine and soft structure so we put it to use here in a flounce-hem silhouette with a beautiful bow tie detail at the back. Did we mention it has pockets? Trapeze Fit: An easy fit with an A-line silhouette. Crew neck with bow-tie keyhole at back. Front pockets. Unlined. Trapeze Fit: An easy fit with an A-line silhouette. 3/4 sleeves. Mini length. Measurements (from size S): Regular body length: 34" Tall body length: 35. 5"

Just what we needed. This maxi dress is anything but basic thanks to ruching at the side, a paneled construction, and extra-long sleeves with zips at the cuff. Crafted in a warm wool-blend jersey so it's t-shirt soft. Sheath Fit: Sits close to the body with a straight skirt. Crew neck. Zip detail at cuffs. Unlined. Sheath Fit: Sits close to the body with a straight skirt. Extra-long sleeves. Maxi length. Model: Size XS, 5'10"

Make an entrance in this maxi dress. There's a lot to love: the stretch satin fabric, the cape-sleeve detail, and the statuesque, column silhouette. Shift fit: Relaxed shoulders, straight through bust, waist and hip with a straight skirt. V-neck with cape detail. Center-back vent. Lined to knee length. Shift fit: Relaxed shoulders, straight through bust, waist and hip with a straight skirt. Elbow sleeves. Maxi length. Model: Size XS, 5'10"

There's so much to love about this dress: the stretch-crepe fabric, the ruched bodice, the flutter sleeves, and the drawstring slit detail (so you can reveal or conceal as you like). No wonder it's one of our favorite dresses this year. Fit & Flare: Fitted bust and waist with a flare skirt. V-neck. Invisible zip at back. Drawstring slit detail with tassel ties. Fit & Flare: Fitted bust and waist with a flare skirt. Elbow-length sleeves. Maxi length. Measurements (from size 6): Petite body length: 54" Regular body length: 57" Tall body length: 60"

Cut from cotton denim with a touch of stretch, we added an asymmetrical hem to emphasize the paneled construction and wrapping seams of this fit-and-flare dress. Fit & Flare: Fitted bust, defined waist with a flare skirt. Scoop neck. Zip at back. Side seam pockets. Unlined. Model wears size 2. Fit & Flare: Fitted bust, defined waist with a flare skirt. Sleeveless. Midi length. Measurements (from size 6): Petite body length: 48" Regular body length: 51"

We love cotton poplin now (and always). Here, a dressed-up maxi dress with drawstring details at the shoulders and a belted waist to create a ruched effect. Fit & Flare: Fitted bust and waist with a flare skirt. V-neck and v-back. Side seam pockets. Unlined. Model wears size XS. Fit & Flare: Fitted bust and waist with a flare skirt. Sleeveless. Maxi length. Measurements (from size S): Petite body length: 47" Regular body length: 50"

A streamlined silhouette to showcase a beautiful fabric. We cut this sequin dress in a soft ponte fabric finished with high-gloss sequins for festive shine and specially lined for comfort. Shift fit: Relaxed shoulders, straight through bust, waist and hip with a straight skirt. Crew neck with invisible zip at back. Fully lined. Shift fit: Relaxed shoulders, straight through bust, waist and hip with a straight skirt. Short sleeves. Mini length. Measurements (from size S): Regular body length: 34" Tall body length: 35. 5"

An easy, A-line take on the classic shirtdress with a removable belt to help define the waist. Crafted in our 100% cotton poplin so it's ideal in all seasons. Shift fit: Relaxed shoulders, straight through bust, waist, and hip with a straight skirt. Point collar with button front. Removable belt at waist. Side seam pockets. Unlined. Model wears size XS. Shift fit: Relaxed shoulders, straight through bust, waist, and hip with a straight skirt. Long sleeves. Midi length. Measurements (from size S): Petite body length: 43" Regular body length: 45. 5"