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Womens Short Summer Dress Mini Sundress Beach Vacation Spring Sleeveless Dresses, Black

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Womens Short Summer Dress Mini Sundress Beach Vacation Spring Sleeveless Dresses

We shaped this warm-weather mini dress with a straight cut that hangs free from the chest down to a short hem. The black knit stays light against warm skin, held by wide shoulder straps above an open square neck. Deep side pockets sit right at the hip line without pulling the fabric out of shape.

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$14.99

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Colour shown
Black
Line
Dresses
How close does it sit
Follows the body
What happens at the neck
Open
How much sleeve
None
Where the hem lands
Above the hip

What we would tell you in the studio

  • Open square neckline. The collar sits wide across the collarbone, cut straight to give the chest room on hot afternoons. Wide shoulder straps sit flat and keep the opening squarely centered as you move.
  • Straight short hem. We finished the bottom with a short hemline that lands well above the knee. The hem is turned and stitched clean so the lightweight fabric hangs straight without curling at the edge.
  • Hidden side pockets. Two inset pockets sit along the side seams, deep enough for small belongings. The pocket bags lie flat against the interior so they do not add bulk to the outer profile.
  • Cool water care. Machine wash this piece on a gentle cycle in cold water, or have it dry cleaned. Lay the knit flat on a dry towel out of direct sunlight so the shape does not stretch out.

Living with this one

Do

  • Wash cold and on the gentle cycle, or by hand if the yarn feels loose.
  • Dry it flat, in shape, away from the radiator.
  • Fold it on the shelf rather than hanging it by the shoulders.
  • Measure a jumper you already like and compare it before you settle on a size.

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  • Bleach and fabric softener, both of them flatten the surface.
  • The hot tumble dryer, which is how knit becomes one size smaller.
  • Hangers with thin shoulders, they leave two points that never come out.
  • Ironing directly on the face of the knit.

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