Alesa Maxi Dress

The Alesa Maxi Dress is a wedding guest dress that solves the problem most wedding guest dresses create. It is elegant enough for the ceremony, comfortable enough for the reception, and simple enough that nobody will remember you wore it to the last one. A softly falling floor length skirt paired with a fitted upper body gives a shape that reads formal without feeling like a costume.

Cut in a fresh green that photographs well in daylight and works against a wide range of complexions. Sizing runs S through XL across UK 8 to 22, with a generous cut through the hip that sits comfortably for a long day of standing, sitting and dancing. The waist is defined but not restrictive, which matters more than it sounds at hour seven of a reception.

Pair the Alesa with nude heels and gold jewellery for a formal ceremony, or with flat sandals and loose hair for a garden wedding. It travels well and needs very little from you on the day. A dependable spring occasion piece from Marlowe & Rue for the guest list you say yes to every year.

• Floor length maxi with a fitted upper body
• Softly falling skirt with a defined waist
• Available in Green
• Sizes S (8-10) through XL (20-22)
• Generous cut through the hip for all day comfort
• Suited to weddings, ceremonies and garden events