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Embellished Appliqué Midi Dress

Embellished Appliqué Midi Dress

Regular price £275
Regular price Sale price £275
Dress codeBlack tie New Year’s, Cocktail
Colour | Black
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Customers say this style is true to size.
“Because a dress like this is never worn once. It is worn again, and again.”
Aimee Smale, Founder & Creative Director

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1 The Details

The Embellished Appliqué Midi Dress is a timeless expression of understated elegance. Crafted in classic black, it’s framed by a refined square neckline and short sleeves.

Our signature waist cinch creates a beautifully defined silhouette, while intricate sequin embellishments adorn the upper bodice and trace the hem, adding a delicate touch of shine against the rich black hue. Finished with a subtle back split and discreet zipper, it’s an elegant occasion piece designed to be treasured season after season.

Design notes
  • Square neckline
  • Short sleeves
  • Sequin embellishments
  • Discreet back zipper
  • Subtle back split

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2 The Fit
FitTailored
StretchModerate Stretch
SizingTrue to size
Customers say this style is true to size.
Our models
Zaara is 175cm/5’7 and wears a size XXS
Bust81cm/32in
Waist58cm/23in
Hips91cm/36in

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3 The Fabric
Composition51% Polyester, 41% Cotton , 8% Spandex
Care
  • Dry Clean Only

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4 Shipping & Returns

Shipping

We dispatch Monday to Friday, excluding weekends and bank holidays. For Next Day Delivery, order before 4pm Monday to Friday with DPD, or before 8pm with Royal Mail. Orders placed after the cut-off or over the weekend are dispatched the next working day.

Standard delivery takes 3–5 working days. Complimentary delivery on orders over £150. During sale periods, please allow an extra 24–48 hours for dispatch.

More detail in our shipping FAQs.

Returns

Register your return within 14 days of delivery through our returns portal. Pieces should be unworn and unwashed, with their tags attached. Exchanges are available.

Read our full returns policy.

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About this fabric

Appliqué

Appliqué swatch

Details worth noticing. Hand-placed embellishment brings texture and dimension to new silhouettes, adding considered detail to the season's designs. A timeless craft, finished for the modern Muse. Because some details deserve a little extra attention.

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She took her time

The idea
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The idea

Our most intricate piece to date began with an idea.

It started on paper, in our own studio, with a simple question: how much detail can a dress carry and still feel effortless? Early sketches explored where the embellishment should sit, how it would catch the light, and how it could frame the bodice and trace the hem.

The aim was never more for the sake of it. Every motif had to earn its place, adding texture and dimension while letting the silhouette stay clean and timeless.

The placement
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The placement

Every shape. Every placement. Every detail considered.

Every appliqué on this midi is placed by hand. The embellishments are arranged across the upper bodice and along the hem, each one positioned so the pattern reads as a whole rather than a scattering of detail. It's a timeless craft, and it can't be rushed.

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The handwork

Hand-finished, with every detail considered.

Each embellishment is finished by hand so it sits flat and secure against the dress, with every edge neat and every bead in place. It's slow, careful work, because on a piece this detailed, anything less would show.

What you see on the finished dress is the result of that patience: detail that looks effortless because of the care behind it.

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The creation

Bringing the beaded artwork to life.

The embellishment sits on a structured base, cut with a refined square neckline, short sleeves and our signature waist cinch. The base has to carry the weight of the detail without pulling or puckering, so the fit and the finish are considered together from the first sample. It closes with a discreet back zip and a subtle back split, keeping the front of the dress uninterrupted.

The reveal
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The reveal

She took her time. The Appliqué Midi.

The result is a dress with a great deal of work in it. Every piece carries the time and hands behind it, finished for the occasions that call for something special.

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  • Caroline B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Bust True to Size
    Height 5' 4"
    What is your usual clothing size? M
    Size Purchased M
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    21 seconds ago
    Stunning dress

    This is a truly stunning dress that you’ll wear for years to come. The fabric is extremely heavy. It’s firm and gives a great shape. I found the top and sleeves a little restrictive - don’t think I’d be throwing my arms in the air dancing, but other than that a really perfect dress. Also, a really nice length for a party dress

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