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Casual summer dress for women, new arrival tie-dye maxi dress

Straight neckline, thin elasticated straps, invisible zip fastening at back

I do like to change it up and carry different bags with different outfits, so there are always a few options in my closet

The halterneck silhouette and ruched bust give it a considered, put-together feel without trying too hard, while the flared skirt adds a breezy, carefree movement that's perfect for warmer days

Speaking of not being careful, I actually first made this dress in a royal blue crepe (first pictured in Suzannah's teaser post for this series), but I, uh, accidentally sliced out a sizable chunk of fabric from the back of the bodice after the whole thing had been constructed