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A-Line Dress for Women — Halter, Maxi | Dress for the Holidays, Holiday Party, Cocktail, Prom, Festive Cocktail & Homecoming Dress

Octavie Maxi Dresses

Halter Maxi Dress

£156.00

Early Black Friday: 2nd piece 50% off

Color Pink Black Sky Blue White Light Yellow Red

Size XS S M L XL 2XL

Size guide

Measured on this dress.

Size	US Size	Bust (in)	Waist (in)	Hips (in)	Length (in)
XS	0-2	31-32	23-24	33-34	56
S	4-6	33-34	25-26	35-36	57
M	8-10	35-36	27-28	37-38	58
L	12-14	37-39	29-31	39-41	59
XL	16-18	40-42	32-34	42-44	60

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Made for quiet sophistication, the Maxi Dress is cut from a polyester fiber fabric with a non-woven weave. A clean, solid finish keeps it versatile and easy to style. Finished with ruched, asymmetrical draping for subtle movement and texture. The fabric holds its shape while staying comfortable to wear through a long day or evening.

A structured bodice with a gathered, ruched bust panel flows into a dropped basque waist and a voluminous lower part of the dress. The halter neckline frames the shoulders and neckline cleanly. It is designed sleeveless, keeping the shoulders bare. The lower part of the maxi dress holds a voluminous, architectural shape in crisp fabric, with asymmetrical gathering and draping on one side.

It is made for cocktail, evening, party and prom occasions and the moments that call for something considered. Style it with heels and a slim clutch to dress it up, or with flats and delicate jewellery for an easier take — the clean lines take direction either way. Choose the shade that fits the moment from Pink, Black, Sky Blue, White, Light Yellow and Red.

Product details

Style Features

Halter neckline
A-Line silhouette
Sleeveless cut
Polyester Fiber fabric
Maxi length
Ruched, Asymmetrical Draping detailing

Specifications

Available Colours: Pink, Black, Sky Blue, White, Light Yellow, Red
Pattern: Solid
Available Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Material: Polyester Fiber
Length: Maxi
Neckline: Halter
Silhouette: A-Line
Sleeves: Sleeveless
Designed For: Cocktail, Evening, Party, Prom
Season: Spring/Autumn

Styling Guide

Cocktail: Style with heeled sandals and statement earrings for cocktail hour.
Evening: Finish with elegant heels and a slim clutch for evening events.
Party: Add statement earrings and a compact clutch for a night out.
Prom: Complete the look with strappy heels and a small clutch.

Why It Works

The silhouette is narrow at the waist and widening from the hip.
It opens on a halter tie that leaves the shoulders bare.
You get a full-length hem — allow for heels so it clears the floor.

Size Guide

Size	US Size	Bust (in)	Waist (in)	Hips (in)	Length (in)
XS	0-2	31-32	23-24	33-34	56
S	4-6	33-34	25-26	35-36	57
M	8-10	35-36	27-28	37-38	58
L	12-14	37-39	29-31	39-41	59
XL	16-18	40-42	32-34	42-44	60

Care Instructions

Hand wash cold, or machine wash cold on a gentle cycle inside a mesh laundry bag.
Do not bleach.
Hang to dry; avoid high-heat tumble drying.
Steam rather than iron; use a low heat on delicate fabrics if needed.
Store on a padded hanger to hold the shape.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping on all US orders. 30-day return policy — items must be unused with original tags attached. See our FAQ page for full details.

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Where the supplier listed it, the size and height of the model are shown under the size selector — use them as your reference point.

Garment measurements, fabric composition and care are in the Specifications section of the description above. Where a lining is used it is a full lining, not a half slip.

Fabric composition and care instructions are listed in the description above.

Where a lining is used it is a full lining, not a half slip.

Usually 2 to 3 weeks: it is cut and sewn once you order, then shipped free with tracking. Each country has a latest delivery date — if we miss it, you can ask for a full refund.

See the date for your country

Yes, within 30 days of delivery, unworn and with its tags. To start it, email help@lauven.shop with your order number. For a change of mind or a size issue the return postage is yours; for a damaged or wrong item it is ours.

Your dress is cut and sewn in our partner workshop once you order it — no overstock, no end-of-season pile, nothing made that nobody wanted.

Free tracked delivery, and 30 days to change your mind. See delivery times for your country

Style it with

The Lauven gift box, closed and tied with the black ribbon

The box

It arrives like this

Folded in printed tissue, sealed, and set in a white magnetic box tied with a ribbon. On top, a card signed by Laura, who founded Lauven in Edinburgh.

White magnetic box, black satin ribbon, printed tissue, signed card.

Made to order, not made to sit

What	Lauven	The usual
The cut	Sewn after you order	Made in bulk, months ahead
The sizes	Measurements published, size by size	One block reused across styles
The stock	Nothing made that nobody ordered	Overstock, then markdowns