Antonia Green Maxi Dress

Green Printed A-Line Maxi Dress — Versailles-Inspired, Handmade Floral Straps Some prints whisper. This one tells a story. The Antonia is a full-length A-line maxi dress in an original Sandhya Garg print inspired by the private chambers of Marie Antoinette at the Palace of Versailles — ornamental scrollwork, floral sun motifs, and botanical details arranged in vertical panels of green, teal, mint, pink, and sky blue. The handmade floral tassel details on each adjustable shoulder strap are the finishing touch that sets this apart from anything mass-produced: each flower is crafted individually, not stamped by a machine. Designed by Sandhya Garg, a Project Runway alumna who develops every print from original artwork in her own studio, the Antonia is produced in limited quantities on exclusive fabric. What Makes This Dress Different The Antonia's print did not come from a fabric library. Sandhya researched the interior ornamentation of Versailles — the gilded scrollwork, the floral ceiling medallions, the botanical motifs that surround Marie Antoinette's private rooms — and reinterpreted those elements as a textile print through hand sketching, painting, and digital refinement. The result is a print that carries the opulence of 18th-century French decoration in contemporary color: vivid teal, soft mint, blush pink, and sky blue arranged in vertical panels that elongate the silhouette and create visual movement as you walk. Then there are the straps. Each shoulder strap features a handmade floral detail with tassel accents in coordinating mint green — not an afterthought trim, but a deliberate artisan touch that echoes the floral motifs in the print itself. The straps are adjustable, so you control the neckline depth and fit through the bust. The V-neckline is flattering without being revealing, and the A-line skirt falls from a defined waist to full maxi length, skimming rather than clinging. Perfect For The Antonia was designed for the woman who gets dressed and thinks "I want to be the most interesting person in this room." She is not looking for safe. She is looking for unforgettable. Think: wedding guest dressing at a spring or summer ceremony where the bold color and print photograph beautifully against greenery and natural light. Garden weddings and destination beach celebrations where the flowing A-line moves with you through grass, sand, and dance floors. Cocktail receptions and evening parties where you want a statement that does not require sequins. Resort dinners and vacation evenings at venues where the dress code says "dress to impress" and you take it as a personal challenge. Baby showers and bridal showers where the mood is celebratory and the palette is joyful. Date nights at restaurants where the lighting is good and you want the dress to be remembered. How to Style This Dress The Antonia carries serious visual weight on its own, so your accessories should complement, not compete. For a wedding or formal event, gold strappy heeled sandals are the natural pairing — the warm metallic connects with the gold-toned scrollwork in the print. Add simple gold hoop earrings or a single delicate pendant (nothing layered — the V-neckline and print provide all the detail you need). A woven or structured clutch in natural straw, nude, or gold finishes the look without adding visual noise. For outdoor events, embellished flat sandals in gold or neutral tones keep you grounded and comfortable through long receptions. For a resort evening, swap the clutch for a crossbody bag and let the dress speak entirely for itself. The vertical color panels create an elongating effect, so flat shoes work without shortening the silhouette. Hair suggestion: loose waves or a low side braid that echoes the bohemian-meets-regal energy of the Versailles-inspired print. Product Details Fabric: Luxury Viscose Print: Exclusive Sandhya Garg "Antonia" — original Versailles-inspired design featuring ornamental scrollwork, floral sun motifs, and botanical details in vertical panels of green, teal, mint, pink, and sky blue Silhouette: A-line maxi dress — fitted through the bust and waist, flowing from the waist to full maxi length Neckline: V-neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps Strap Detail: Handmade floral tassel accents on each shoulder strap in coordinating mint green — individually crafted, not machine-made Length: Full maxi (floor-length) Fit: True to size. Sizes: XS (00-0), S (2-4), M (6-8), L (10-12), XL (14-16), XXL (18-20), XXXL (22-24) — See Size Chart Care: Hand wash only Production: Limited-quantity. Exclusive print designed and printed at Sandhya Garg's own facility. Handmade floral strap details. Designer: Sandhya Garg — Project Runway alumna, featured in Elegant Magazine and 7 Hues Fashion Magazine Price: $285 Shipping: Free USPS/UPS shipping on US orders over $250 About the Designer Sandhya Garg is a Project Runway alumna and the founder of her namesake label, headquartered in Los Angeles. She designs every print from original artwork — hand sketching, painting, and developing through CAD before printing at her own facility. Her collections are produced in small batches in studios in the USA and India, supporting heritage craftspeople whose embroidery and textile skills have been perfected over generations. The handmade floral details on the Antonia's straps are a direct expression of that artisan commitment — each one crafted by hand, not stamped by a machine. Featured in Elegant Magazine and 7 Hues Fashion Magazine. Is this green maxi dress appropriate for a wedding? Absolutely. The A-line maxi silhouette and V-neckline give this dress a formal, event-ready presence that works for semi-formal, cocktail-attire, and garden weddings. Green is one of the most universally wedding-appropriate colors — it never competes with the bride and photographs beautifully in both indoor and outdoor settings. The Versailles-inspired print and handmade floral strap details elevate this well beyond a basic maxi, so it reads as occasion wear, not a casual sundress. What are the handmade floral details on the straps? Each shoulder strap features a handmade floral embellishment with tassel accents in coordinating mint green. These are individually crafted by artisans — not machine-sewn or glued. The floral details echo the botanical motifs in the Versailles-inspired print, tying the entire design together. The straps themselves are adjustable, so you can set the neckline depth and bust fit to your preference. What does "inspired by Versailles" mean for this print? Sandhya Garg researched the ornamental interiors of Marie Antoinette's private chambers at the Palace of Versailles — the gilded scrollwork, floral ceiling medallions, and botanical motifs that define those rooms. She reinterpreted those decorative elements as a textile print through hand sketching and digital refinement. The result is a print that carries the opulence of 18th-century French design in a contemporary color palette of green, teal, mint, pink, and sky blue arranged in vertical panels. What body types does an A-line maxi dress flatter? The A-line silhouette is one of the most universally flattering dress shapes. It fits at the narrowest point of the waist and gradually widens toward the hem, creating a balanced, elongated proportion that works for every body type. The vertical color panels on the Antonia add an additional slimming effect. Women with broader hips find the A-line skims without clinging, while women with narrower hips appreciate the shape it adds. Available in sizes XS through XXXL. What shoes should I wear with a green printed maxi dress? Gold strappy heeled sandals are the strongest pairing — the warm metallic connects with the gold-toned scrollwork in the print. For outdoor events on grass or sand, embellished gold or neutral flat sandals keep you comfortable. Block heels in nude or tan also work beautifully. Avoid silver or cool-toned metallics, which clash with the warm green-teal palette. The vertical panels and full maxi length create an elongating effect, so flat shoes work without shortening the silhouette. Are the shoulder straps adjustable? Yes. Both straps are fully adjustable, so you can set the V-neckline depth and bust fit to your preference. The handmade floral tassel details stay positioned at the shoulder regardless of the strap length. Is this print exclusive to Sandhya Garg? Yes. The Antonia print is an original Sandhya Garg design — developed from scratch through research into Versailles interiors, followed by hand sketching, painting, and digital refinement. It is printed on exclusive fabric at her own facility and produced in limited quantities. You will not find this print replicated by another brand. For general questions about shipping, returns and exchanges, sizing, custom orders, and garment care by fabric type, visit our dedicated information pages.