Women's Formal Maxi Dress – Lace Bodice Satin Skirt Scallop Neck Long Sleeve

A floor-length formal dress in two distinct fabrics joined at the hip: a sheer floral lace bodice with a scalloped high neckline and long fitted lace sleeves, and a smooth satin-look skirt with a ruched drape panel gathered across the hip where the two sections meet. The lace is semi-sheer and fitted closely through the chest and waist — fitted enough to follow the body without a separate lining visible through the front. The scalloped edge runs along the high neckline, a finish that reads as deliberately delicate against an otherwise structured construction.

The sleeves extend to the wrist with integrated thumbholes, keeping the lace flush against the hand and preventing the sleeve from riding up. At the hip, the lace transitions into the satin-look skirt via a gathered drape panel that sits diagonally across the hip, creating the waist definition that the lace bodice itself doesn't provide. Below the drape, the skirt runs in a smooth column with a slight flare to the floor.

Wear with pointed heeled courts or strappy heeled sandals and minimal jewellery — the scalloped neckline and lace texture carry the upper body. A long satin or structured coat works over the top for outdoor or cooler settings without disrupting the dress below. This is a dress for high-formal occasions: galas, weddings, black tie.

Why You'll Love This

• Scalloped high neckline — lace edge finishes at the throat in a scalloped line, delicate against the structured silhouette
• Sheer floral lace bodice — fitted closely from neckline through chest and waist, semi-sheer with the lace pattern reading clearly against the skin
• Long lace sleeves with thumbholes — fitted to the wrist with integrated thumbholes that keep the sleeve in place through the hand
• Ruched drape panel at the hip — gathered diagonally across the transition point between lace and satin, creating waist definition where the two fabrics meet
• Smooth satin-look column skirt — falls from the draped hip to the floor with a slight flare, lustrous against the matte lace above
• Floor-length — falls to the ankle for high-formal coverage across galas, weddings, and black tie occasions

Shipping

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Processing Time: 2–3 business days (Monday to Friday)

Transit Time: 4–9 business days (Monday to Friday)

Overall Delivery: Approximately 6–12 business days

Order Cut-Off: 6:00 PM AEST

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Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unworn, unwashed, and in original packaging with tags attached. To start a return, contact our team at support@hayridge.com.