lace and floral dress Cream Flower Maxi – self-portrait-US Strapless neckline Rachel Allan RB8151 Floral Pattern

After creating a leather satchel for my girlfriend, a wallet for my brother, and plenty of belts, I soon decided to begin accepting orders from the wider (and paying!) public

This collared minidress is a new favorite way to wear it with a tie at the waist, buttons up the front, puffed sleeves and cute, swingy minilength

Because the empire waist already creates a strong focal point at the bust, the neckline should frame it gracefully without competing

The more plain your fit is, the better

Thin spaghetti straps on the shoulders meet a straight neckline with a subtle, wrapped effect, adding to the soft feel of this showstopping dress

A recut of our Margaret Apron Dress from the Nantucket Collection, this version is made in our improved Relaxed Cotton: light, soft and custom woven in nostalgic summer plaids and stripes