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Lin & Lore Journal · Summer dresses

The white dress that feels special and still keeps things easy

A flowing maxi with a lace V‑neckline and wide batwing sleeves. Loose and airy, so nothing is fitted or fussy. For Christmas lunch in the heat, summer holidays and warm evenings out. S to 3XL.

By the Lin & Lore team
Style notes · 3-minute read
Woman in the white Liora lace maxi dress walking along a seaside terrace at sunset
Liora on a warm evening by the water, on the way to dinner.

Some days ask for something a little special. Christmas lunch in thirty-degree heat. The first dinner of the holiday. A long evening outside when the air is still warm at nine o’clock.

And that is usually when the wardrobe lets you down. The pretty dresses are fitted, short or sleeveless. The comfortable ones feel like something for the beach. And anything white either looks like a nightie or a little too much.

What you want is one dress that feels lovely the moment you put it on, and that you can still forget about once you are out the door.

Woman in the Liora maxi dress on a cruise ship deck
Liora on deck in the late afternoon. Lace at the neckline, lace at the sleeves.
See the Liora dress

Pretty in the details, easy in the shape

Liora is a flowing white maxi with a lace-trimmed V‑neckline and wide batwing sleeves edged in the same lace. The silhouette is relaxed, so the dress falls loosely from the shoulders instead of following every curve, and moves softly when you walk.

There is no waistband to sit right and nothing to tuck. You put it on, add flat sandals, and that is the outfit.

Side view of the Liora maxi dress
A relaxed shape that moves when you walk.
Back view of the Liora maxi dress
Soft gathers and a flowing back.

Special enough for the photos. Easy enough for a hot day.

Why it works

  • The lace details. A lace‑trimmed V‑neckline and lace at the sleeves make it feel special without any effort.
  • Wide batwing sleeves. Floaty and loose, falling past the elbow, with plenty of room to move.
  • A relaxed, fluid drape. It falls away from the body rather than clinging, with no waistband to think about.
  • A full maxi length. Long and flowing, from the shoulders to the ankles.
  • One easy piece. No outfit to plan: add sandals and a straw bag and you are ready.
Close-up of the crochet lace neckline and sleeve of the Liora dress
The lace V‑neckline and the lace edge of the sleeves, up close.

Where you will wear it

  • Christmas lunch in the heat. Pretty enough for the photos, loose enough for the long afternoon at the table.
  • Summer holidays and cruises. For dinners, sunset walks and evenings on deck.
  • Warm evenings out. Dinner by the water, a long lunch or drinks in the garden.
  • Beach days. Over your swimmers or on its own for lunch by the sea.
Woman in the Liora maxi dress on holiday in a seaside village
On holiday: Liora with flat sandals and a straw bag.
Woman in the Liora maxi dress at a summer Christmas lunch
Christmas lunch in the backyard, when it is far too hot for anything fitted.
Choose your size

Before you order

How long is it? I’m not very tall.

Liora is a full maxi. Measured on the dress, the length runs from about 132 cm (S) to 137 cm (3XL). On most of us that reaches the ankle or the top of the foot. If you are under about 160 cm, it may reach the floor, so flat sandals are the easiest pairing. Not sure? Email us your height and we will help.

SizeAU / NZLengthBust (dress)Sleeve
S8-10132 cm110 cm52 cm
M10-12133 cm115 cm53 cm
L12-14134 cm120 cm54 cm
XL14-16135 cm125 cm55 cm
2XL16-18136 cm130 cm56 cm
3XL18-20137 cm135 cm57 cm
Which size should I choose?

Liora has a relaxed fit, so choose your usual AU/NZ size. The measurements above are of the dress itself, which is roomy by design. Between two sizes? Choose the larger one.

Is a white dress see-through?

As with most light summer dresses in white, nude underwear or a simple slip underneath is the easy choice, especially in bright sun.

Is the V‑neckline low?

The V is deep and edged with lace, which keeps it pretty. If you prefer more coverage, a plain cami or singlet underneath works well and doesn’t change the look of the lace.

Can I wear it to a wedding?

As a guest, white is usually best kept for the bride, unless the invitation asks for white. Liora is made for everything else: Christmas, holidays, dinners and warm evenings.

What if it does not fit?

You have 30 days from delivery to try it on at home. If the size is not right, you can return it unworn within those 30 days. Questions first? Email us at info@lin-lore.com.

If your summer wardrobe has dresses that are either too fitted to enjoy or too casual to feel special, Liora sits in between: lace where it counts, room everywhere else, and one easy piece for Christmas, holidays and warm evenings.

See the Liora dress
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  • Lace‑trimmed V‑neckline and lace‑edged sleeves
  • Wide, flowing batwing sleeves
  • Relaxed silhouette with a fluid drape
  • Full maxi length, about 132 to 137 cm
  • White · sizes S to 3XL (AU/NZ 8‑20)

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