Lin & Lore Journal · Summer occasions
The easy maxi dress for every invitation this summer
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See Roxanne in 4 coloursSizes S to 2XL · Free tracked shipping · 30 days to return
A high, softly gathered neckline, a wide ruched waistband and a full, flowing maxi skirt. Four colours, sizes S to 2XL. Add a light wrap for the ceremony and slip it off for the afternoon.
By the Lin & Lore teamStyle notes · 3-minute read
Summer brings a full calendar: a garden wedding, a big birthday, Christmas lunch, a long dinner on a warm evening. Each one deserves something a little special.
But a new outfit for every event adds up, and plenty of occasion dresses are either stiff and formal, too short, or fitted in all the wrong places for a hot afternoon.
What makes life easier is one good dress that works for all of them: special enough for the photos, relaxed enough for a long afternoon, and simple to dress up or down.
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One dress, dressed up or down
Roxanne has a softly gathered bodice with a high round neckline, a wide ruched waistband and a full maxi skirt that falls away from the body and moves when you walk.
Wear it with a small heel and a clutch for a wedding, or with flat sandals for a long lunch. For the ceremony or a cooler evening, add a light wrap over your shoulders.
Shop this colour
Shop this colourSpecial enough for the photos. Easy enough for a long summer afternoon.
Why it works
- A high round neckline. Softly gathered, so the chest stays covered.
- A wide ruched waistband. It marks the waist, then the skirt falls away from the body.
- A full maxi skirt. Floaty, and it moves when you walk.
- Four colours. Navy Blue for a classic look; Yellow, Pink or Green for summer.
- Made to wear again. Dressed up with a heel, or relaxed with flat sandals.
Shop this colourWhere you’ll wear it
- Garden weddings. Add a light wrap for the ceremony.
- Birthdays and long lunches. With flat sandals and a straw bag.
- Christmas lunch. A full skirt with room to sit back and enjoy the meal.
- Anniversary dinners. With a small heel and a clutch.
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Before you order
How long is it? I’m not very tall.
Roxanne is a full maxi. Our supplier lists the dress length as about 130 cm in S up to 134 cm in 2XL. On the tall model in our photos it reaches the ankle. If you’re around 155 to 160 cm, it will sit lower, close to the floor in flat shoes, so a small heel or wedge is the easy pairing. Not sure? Email us your height and we’ll help.
| Size | AU / NZ | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 8-10 | 130 cm |
| M | 10-12 | 131 cm |
| L | 12-14 | 132 cm |
| XL | 14-16 | 133 cm |
| 2XL | 16-18 | 134 cm |
Which size should I choose?
Roxanne comes in S to 2XL, roughly AU/NZ 8 to 18. The bodice and waistband sit close, so compare your bust and waist with the size guide on the product page. Between two sizes? Choose the larger one.
What about my upper arms?
Roxanne is sleeveless, with a high round neckline. On a warm afternoon it’s lovely just as it is. For the ceremony or a cooler evening, add a light wrap, shawl or cardi over your shoulders.
Will my bra straps show?
The armholes are cut in towards the neck, so a regular bra may show at the sides. A racer-back or strapless bra is the safest choice.
Is the chiffon see‑through?
As with most light summer dresses, nude underwear is the easy choice with the lighter colours, Yellow and Green, especially in bright sun.
When will it arrive?
Delivery to Australia and New Zealand is free and tracked, usually within 7–10 days. If your event is close, email us before you order and we’ll tell you honestly whether it will make it.
What if it doesn’t fit?
You have 30 days from delivery to try it on at home. If the size isn’t right, you can return it unworn within those 30 days. Questions first? Email us at info@lin-lore.com.
If your summer calendar is filling up, Roxanne keeps it simple: a high neckline, a ruched waist and a skirt that moves, in one dress you can wear to the wedding, the birthday and Christmas lunch.
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Roxanne | Ruched-Waist Sleeveless Maxi Dress
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- High, softly gathered round neckline
- Wide ruched waistband
- Full, flowing maxi skirt
- Navy Blue, Yellow, Pink and Green
- Sizes S to 2XL (AU/NZ 8‑18)
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- Free tracked shipping · 7–10 days
- 30 days to try it at home
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