Astilbe dress

A layered lace gown combining two strikingly unusual French laces - Astilbe is an offbeat, bohemian dress with dream-like texture.

Worn over a silk-satin slip, Astilbe’s closely fitted lace top finishes just below the hips, where it shifts from a geometric scallop motif into a frothy, tulle-like lace skirt. The skirt’s lace is covered in abstract lines which flow gently to its undulating scalloped hem.

Plunging V necklines front and back and slightly gathered cap sleeves also feature the lace’s scalloped edge, while a row of satin-finish, pearl buttons beautifully trace the back.

Style with a satin or velvet sash for added shape at the waist.

Astilbe also comes as a shorter top version, to be worn over a silk slip dress.

We’ve paired Astilbe with three different coloured slip dresses to show how the subtle colour variations work together.

Pictures 1-15 below are with a champagne silk-satin slip | Pictures 16-21 with an ivory silk-satin slip| Pictures 22-27 with a bronze silk-satin slip

MATERIALS:

Slip dress: silk-satin outer | Habotai silk lining | French lace outer top - 71% cotton, 29% polyamide | French lace skirt - 51% polyamide, 49% cotton

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Photoshoot Credits

Photography: India Hobson | Hair & make-up: Laura Taff | Florals: Swallows & Damsons | Video: The Relaxed Bride | Shoes: Harriet Wilde

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LEAD TIMES | Our dresses usually take a minimum of six months to be made. If you are on a shorter timeframe we may still be able to help, but please contact us before booking your appointment to confirm availability.

SIZING | We are a size inclusive brand - all of our styles can be made-to-order in any UK dress size. We don’t have every sample gown available in every size - feel free to contact us in advance if there’s a particular style you’d like to try.