Blue and Red Floral V-Neck Midi Dress with Lace Trim

The Freesia is a midi-length dress in a blue and red floral print, defined by its V neckline and lace trim.

The V neckline is edged with lace, which softens the point and adds texture against the print. Thin straps adjust for fit, and an elasticised waistband holds the shape without a fitted closure. A tie at the waist is decorative rather than functional, sitting as a bow on the front. The dress is lined, so the floral layer has a smooth base beneath it.

Midi length and a relaxed waist make this a warm-weather dress for daytime: brunch, a garden lunch, a holiday where the afternoon runs into dinner. Flat sandals or an espadrille wedge suit the mood better than a sharp heel. The print is busy, so keep the bag plain and the jewellery minimal, and let the lace trim show by wearing the hair off the neck. It is a midi dress that does not need planning.