Bare back, cool knit.

You slide the dress on, tie the cord at the nape, and the open back lays cool against the skin. The fine gauge cotton knit has a soft hollow stitch across the shoulders, the bodice skims the ribs without compression, and the hem falls just above the knee. First glance in the mirror, the back catches the light, the tie holds, no fussing with a clasp behind the neck.

After the first wash, the knit relaxes about half a size and holds there. The cotton breathes through the open stitches on a humid evening, the back vent moves with the spine, and the dress packs flat into a tote without setting a crease. By the second wear you stop thinking about the tie. It just stays.

Made from a fine gauge cotton blend knit with a hollow stitch yoke, a spaghetti shoulder tie, and a slim through the body cut that finishes just above the knee.

Key Benefits

• Hollow Stitch Yoke Small open holes across the shoulders pull air through on a humid night. Reads delicate without being fragile.
• Spaghetti Nape Tie Knots at the base of the neck and stays there. No clasp to fight with behind the head.
• Fine Gauge Cotton Blend Breathes through hot evenings, recovers shape on the towel after hand wash. Soft against the skin.
• Slim Through Body Skims the ribs without compression, skims the hip without pulling. Reads tailored without being tight.
• Just-Above-Knee Hem Lands at a clean length for walking. Sits well on a chair without riding up.

Best for: beach dinners, slow Saturday lunches at the lake, summer terraces with gold hoops, vacation packing for warm-weather trips.

Why It Works

Most backless tie dresses fail at the back tie holding or the knit pulling at the hip. This dress runs a spaghetti nape tie that knots once and stays, paired with a fine gauge cotton blend that skims the body without compression. The hollow stitch yoke adds the breath for humid evenings.

Quick Product Facts: fine gauge cotton blend knit; hollow stitch yoke at shoulders; spaghetti nape tie; slim through the body; just-above-knee hem; Red color, sizes S, M, L.

How It Fits Your Routine

Pair with espadrilles for a beach dinner, leather sandals and a basket bag for the market, gold hoops for an evening on a terrace.

Hand wash cold, dry flat in the shade, do not wring. The knit recovers shape on the towel without tumble dry.

FAQ

How does it fit? True to size with the knit relaxing about half a size after the first wash. Refer to the chart.

Can I wear a bra with it? The front sits high enough for a strapless bra. The back is fully open so traditional bras are not compatible.

Does the tie hold securely? Yes. The spaghetti tie knots at the nape and stays through normal wear. Re-tie if needed after a long dinner.

How do I care for it? Hand wash cold, dry flat in the shade. Avoid wringing and the dryer to preserve the knit shape.