Gillian - Sheer Lace Maxi Dress

A dress for the evenings you want to remember

Gillian was made for warm evenings and occasions that call for something a little special. Soft lace, a gathered waist and a long, flowing skirt come together in a dress that feels romantic without feeling fussy.

Lace that does the work

Delicate lace runs through the sleeves, along the hem and in bands across the skirt. It is the kind of detail that reads beautifully from across a room, and it is the reason this dress needs very little else with it.

A waist that holds its shape

The shirred bodice gathers gently at the waist and gives a little as you move. It defines your shape without pinching, so you can sit through a long dinner and still feel comfortable.

Please note: this dress is sheer

The sleeves and the lower half of the skirt are made from a sheer fabric, and the button front opens as you walk. We recommend wearing a slip or a fitted underdress beneath it. Please look closely at the photographs before you order, so there are no surprises when your parcel arrives.

How it fits

This dress is made to British sizing, which runs smaller than American sizing. We have relabeled the sizes so they read closer to what you are used to, but the measurements are what matter. Please check the size chart against your own bust and waist rather than ordering your usual size.

Easy to dress up or down

Wear it with flat sandals on a warm afternoon, or with a heel and simple jewelry for an evening out. In black it carries from summer right through to the holidays.

Gillian is a quiet kind of elegant. The lace, the length and the soft drape do all the talking, which is exactly what you want from a dress you plan to wear more than once.