Fashion news and features Editor of Grazia, Natalie Hammond, spotlights our Shadow Leaf Balloon Sleeve Dress in her definitive edit of post-lockdown dresses.
“Far-flung trips might be on ice for now, but the holiday dress doesn’t have to be”, she says. Indeed, although a foreign getaway may still linger distantly on the horizon, introducing elements of the tropical and the odd mojito or three, is a surified mood-booster.

This balloon sleeve dress features a bespoke print designed in our London studio, incorporating vivid flashes of green foliage upon a candy pink backdrop.
Deep elasticated cuffs trimmed with feminine frills allow the sleeves to be ruched up the arm for a casual, “I’m on vacay” feel. Sporty black drawcords at the waist meanwhile, mean you can cinch the shape for a more fitted silhouette that will take this from AM park strolls to PM cocktails. As will the invisible zip neckline that can be worn high or as a low v neck, flattering all bust sizes.
 

As the weather improves and morphs into something slightly more akin to a holiday climate, why not try something that bares a little more skin.
Our Shadow Leaf Halterneck Dress for instance, features the same vibrant print on the shiny side of satin back crepe, as the balloon sleeve piece. Long ties at the halterneck however, can be styled as a pussybow or tied loosely at the back for a statement finish. Our signature dipped hem with voluminous ruffles also works to create the illusion of longer legs, as does a sporty grosgrain side stripe.