Women's Cross Strap Open Back Pleated Empire Waist Maxi Wedding Guest Dress

Pleated maxi wedding guest dress with cross straps and a soft open back.

A pleated maxi wedding guest dress that skims the body from an empire seam sitting just below the bust. Thin shoulder straps cross at the front neckline and continue over the shoulders to cross again at the back, leaving an open back beneath. The sleeveless upper keeps the arms free, while the long skirt falls in vertical pleats from the waist seam down to a maxi hem. The floaty, column-like shape moves easily and the raised waist adds a gentle lift through the middle.

Why you'll love it

• Neckline: Thin cross straps meet at the front for a soft, defined neckline.
• Back: Open back sits below crossed straps for a light, uncovered finish.
• Waist: Empire seam below the bust for a raised, flattering waistline.
• Skirt: Maxi-length skirt with vertical pleating throughout.
• Sleeves: Sleeveless upper leaves the arms and shoulders free.

How to wear

Wear it to a wedding, the races or a garden party with block heels and a small clutch. Add flat sandals for a long lunch in the heat.

Every order ships free, Australia-wide. No minimum spend and nothing extra to pay at checkout or on delivery.

• Cut-off time: place your order before 5:00 pm AEST on a business day and we will generally begin processing it the same day
• Processing time: allow 1–3 business days for your order to be packed and handed to the carrier
• Transit time: 4–7 business days once your parcel leaves us
• Overall delivery window: most customers receive their order within 5–10 business days of purchase
• Where we deliver: Australia only, to all states and territories
• Tracking: you will receive tracking details as soon as your order is dispatched

Regional and remote addresses can take a day or two longer. If your order has not arrived within 10 business days of dispatch, let us know and we will chase the carrier ourselves.

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Not quite the right fit? You have 30 days from delivery to send it back for a full refund or an exchange.

• Return window: 30 days from your delivery date
• Return eligibility: unworn, unwashed and with the tags still attached
• How to start a return: email us your order number and we will send the return address and instructions
• Return postage: yours to cover for a change of mind, ours if the item arrived faulty, damaged or was not what you ordered
• Restocking fee: none
• Exchanges: welcome, for a different size or colour, subject to availability
• Refunds: back to your original payment method within 7 business days of us receiving your return

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• Phone: +61 468 027 394
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• Sizing advice (tell us your usual size and we will give you a straight answer)
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