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.

• Order cut-off: orders placed before 5:00 pm AEST, Monday to Saturday, usually start processing the same day
• Processing: 1–3 business days
• Delivery after dispatch: 4–7 business days
• Total estimated delivery: 5–10 business days from the day you order
• Tracking: we email your tracking link as soon as your order is on its way
• Where we deliver: all Australian states and territories, from Perth to the Gold Coast

Regional and remote addresses can take a day or two longer. If your order hasn't arrived within 10 business days, let us know and we'll look into it for you.

Read our Shipping Policy.

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 the date of delivery
• Condition: unworn, unwashed and with the tags still attached
• How to start: email us your order number and we'll send you the return address and instructions
• Return postage: paid by you, unless the item arrived faulty, damaged or wasn't what you ordered
• Exchanges: welcome, for a different size or colour
• Restocking fee: none
• Refunds: back to your original payment method within 7 business days of us receiving your return

Read our Return & Refund Policy.

Questions about sizing, your order or a return? A real person reads every message.

• Email: hello@maeandcase.com
• Reply time: within 24 hours, Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm AEST

We're happy to help with:

• Sizing advice (tell us your usual size and we'll give you a straight answer)
• Tracking and delivery questions
• Returns and exchanges
• Payments
• Anything else you're unsure about

Get in touch through our contact page.