smocked strapless maxi dress Frankies Bikinis - Empress crafted from a blue cotton Coral Strapless Smocked Tiered Summer

The material hangs so effortlessly, making it the perfect twirling dress

It was wildly popular in Southern California in the 1970s, and still is to this day

A-line knee-length dress in pure wool tartan Fitted set-in short sleeves Waist darts Crew neck Concealed zip fastening at rear Designed by The House of Bruar Available in a range of vibrant traditional and modern tartans, this superb dress will look great at a dinner or drinks party, but is also effortlessly office-appropriate

By turns opaque or transparent, matte or shiny, the play of light across the surface of the textile can reveal or conceal design details