Bel Été Summer Handmade Hortense Strap Dress

Woven in a fresh and summery blue, white and soft yellow cotton check, this strap dress distills the very essence of a French summer into every detail. Wide shoulder straps frame a high-waisted silhouette, the gathered skirt falling below in full, generous folds that move beautifully in warm afternoon air. The bust is the true heart of the dress, fashioned in crisp white cotton and transformed by a charming hand-embroidered scene of extraordinary delicacy. A vintage straw hat, its ribbon caught mid-flutter in a gentle breeze, is stitched with artistic precision. Above it, in flowing calligraphy script, the words Bel Été (Beautiful Summer) are embroidered in soft blue, a declaration as simple and as true as the season itself. Self-covered buttons fasten the back. A dress that carries the warmth of a perfect summer day sewn into every stitch. A little word from our designer : Every perfect French summer begins with a hat : a simple straw brim, tied with ribbon and absentmindedly set aside at dawn along a sun-warmed garden wall. By midday, it is rescued from the embrace of climbing roses; by afternoon, it sits askew, worn with effortless charm and a hint of mischief. It drifts through the day as though carried by the breeze : from orchard paths heavy with cherries to picnics laid upon the grass, to croquet games played in dappled shade. And when evening falls, it comes to rest at the foot of the bed, its ribbon still holding the last light of the sun. This dress belongs to the child whose summers unfold like a Provençal dream, soft, golden, and fleetingly beautiful. Discover all our summer dresses Pair this dress with Rondini French made sandals Composition : 100% cotton Additional information All our baby and girl dress collections are handmade within our own atelier. Fully lined, this dress has a cotton skirt underlayer. This ensures a perfect twirl factor. We create very limited editions with one of each size per design only to make each child feel special and unique (except our iconics). If you cannot find your size or if you have a special request, please send an email to info@charlottesydimby.com All our collections are available in our girls' dress shop in Paris, L’Île aux Fées, 66 rue Notre Dame des Champs 75006. We ship worldwide including to the US. Ref : R-HOR-CHAPEAUEETE-3-7-BRE-SC-K179