Arlette Floral Mesh Midi Dress

The Arlette floral mesh midi dress is sheer and unlined everywhere: bodice, back, sleeves and skirt. Wear it over a nude slip, a seamless bodysuit or a slip dress.

The ground is a fine open net in brown, mottled and washed like watercolor, with dark chocolate branch-and-blossom motifs printed over it in a raised matte pile. A wide boat neckline sits just under the collarbone and repeats in the same shallow shape at the back. Curved panel seams shape the bodice through the bust and waist, then the skirt releases into a full flared A-line that falls to just below mid-calf. Long sleeves stay close to mid-forearm and open into bell cuffs that reach over the back of the hand. Styled with knee-high boots and a shoulder bag, it works as a going-out and daytime occasion dress rather than formal evening wear.

Key features

• Sheer and unlined throughout — bodice, back, sleeves and skirt are all a single layer, so a bra will show through front and back, band and closure included. A nude slip, a seamless bodysuit or a full-length slip dress underneath solves it.
• Flared bell cuffs — the sleeves fit close to mid-forearm, then open out below a joining seam and fall over the back of the hand.
• Raw unfinished edges — neckline, cuffs and hem are left as cut edges that curl slightly, a deliberate part of how this sheer long sleeve midi dress is finished.
• Pull-on, no zip — the mesh stretches, so it goes on over the head. There is nothing to fasten at the back, side or front, and the back stays plain and unbroken.
• Fitted bodice, flared skirt — it skims the bust, waist and hip by stretch, then flares from the upper thigh into a wide swinging hem. No pockets, no slit.

Specifications

• Color: Brown
• Pattern: Floral. Printed on, not woven in. Mid to large scale, placed as trailing branches, and high contrast rather than subtle.
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Fit: Fitted bodice, flared skirt. Close and body-skimming through bust, waist and hip by stretch, full A-line from the upper thigh down.
• Fastening: Pull-on, no fastening.
• Size guide: Sizes run S to XL. The chart figures are flat, unstretched measurements and the mesh stretches well past them, so take your usual size. Total length runs 120 cm on S to 126 cm on XL: below about 165 cm tall the hem sits nearer the ankle than mid-calf.

FAQ

Is this dress see-through?
Yes. It is sheer and unlined everywhere: bodice, back, sleeves and skirt. Layering is part of wearing it, not an afterthought.

What do I wear underneath?
A nude slip, a seamless bodysuit or a full-length slip dress. A regular bra is visible through both the front and the back, straps, band and closure alike, so most people layer instead.

How does it fasten?
It pulls on over the head. There is no zip, no buttons and no hook at the back or side; the stretch of the mesh does the work.

Are the raw edges meant to be like that?
Yes. The neckline, cuffs and hem are cut edges left unfinished, and the hem curls into a soft lettuce edge. It is a design detail, not damage.

Free tracked shipping on every order. Orders are processed within 1–3 business days and delivered within 6–9 business days to the US, UK, Canada and Australia — 7–12 days in total. You'll receive a tracking link by email as soon as your order ships.

Not quite right? You have 30 days from delivery to return unworn items in their original condition for a refund or exchange. Email support@arvellis.co with your order number and we'll walk you through it. Refunds are issued to your original payment method within 14 days of receiving your return.