Honest answer: it depends entirely on the back tie, which is why the tie exists. Left fully loose, the trapeze reads as pure tent. Drawn in at the centre back it creates a defined line behind you while the front still falls clear of the stomach — the effect is long and columnar, not rounded. Tighten it, add a flat sandal, and the vertical drape does the rest. If it isn't doing that on your frame, return it inside 30 days.

No — and we shot it in full midday sun against a dark background specifically so you could check. The weave is dense enough to stay opaque in direct light. For total peace of mind in hard backlight, nude underwear removes any doubt, which is true of every white garment ever made.

Not a conventional one, and it isn't designed for one. The straps sit wide and the neckline gathers generously, so adhesive cups work cleanly, as does nothing at all. Most customers wear it with nothing and report the gathered front gives more coverage than the photographs suggest.

Cut to graze the floor on a 170 cm frame in flat sandals. Under 165 cm, expect it to pool slightly — a low wedge solves it and looks better anyway. Above 178 cm it reads as a clean ankle-skimmer. Because the hem is cut on-grain it stays level all the way round rather than dipping at the back.

Better than structured cotton. It packs to almost nothing, and because the volume is unstructured, creases hang out on the body within about fifteen minutes of wear. No iron, no steamer, no tissue paper.

Orders are processed within 24 hours on business days and every parcel ships with tracking you receive by email. If you are ordering against a departure date, order at least two weeks out and reply to your confirmation email — departure-dated orders get prioritised.

Send it back within 30 days in original condition. No essay required, no restocking charge, no interrogation about why. A dress you feel wrong in is worth nothing to either of us.