Broderie Anglaise Puff Sleeve Tiered Dress | White | UK Sizes 8–16

A white tiered dress built around broderie anglaise — the traditional whitework embroidery technique that creates a delicate, cutwork lace effect by embroidering patterns of small holes edged with satin stitch into the fabric. Here, the broderie anglaise appears on the puff sleeves, which are the focal point of the dress: voluminous at the shoulder, structured in shape, and distinctly feminine in feel. The tiered skirt construction creates horizontal volume that moves when walking, giving the dress a relaxed, free-spirited quality that suits warm-weather occasions.

The notch neckline is trimmed with ladder lace and a pleat detail — a considered finishing touch that adds delicacy at the neckline without competing with the broderie anglaise sleeves. The overall effect is a dress that reads as elevated casual rather than formal: too refined for a supermarket run, perfectly pitched for a brunch, garden party, outdoor wedding, or summer lunch. Available in white across UK sizes 8–16.

Key Design Features

• Broderie Anglaise Puff Sleeves: The defining feature of the dress. Broderie anglaise is a whitework embroidery technique where small holes are cut or punched into fabric and then edged with satin stitch to create a delicate, openwork pattern. The puff sleeve shape — full at the shoulder, gathered at the cuff — gives the sleeves structure and presence. The combined effect is romantic, vintage-inspired, and immediately recognisable as broderie anglaise rather than generic lace
• Tiered Skirt: Multiple horizontal tiers of fabric create a relaxed, flowing silhouette from the waist down. The tiers add volume and movement without being structured or stiff — the dress moves freely when walking. A tiered construction at this price point typically uses generous fabric quantities, which contributes to the relaxed, full appearance
• Notch Neck with Ladder Lace Trim: The notch neckline (a V-shape with a horizontal cut across the top of the V) is finished with ladder lace — a narrow, ladder-pattern lace trim — and a pleat detail. This keeps the front neckline delicate and in keeping with the broderie anglaise aesthetic of the sleeves without adding bulk
• White Colorway: Classic white — the most appropriate colorway for broderie anglaise, which is traditionally worked in white thread on white or cream fabric. Works for summer occasions across all seasons. Note: as a white dress, it is not appropriate as a wedding guest dress at a white-dress wedding
• UK Sizing: Available in UK 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16. US size equivalents: UK 8 ≈ US 4, UK 10 ≈ US 6, UK 12 ≈ US 8, UK 14 ≈ US 10, UK 16 ≈ US 12

Occasion Guidance

The tiered silhouette and broderie anglaise detail position this as a warm-weather occasion dress — smart enough for a garden party, outdoor wedding (not as white at a white-dress wedding), christening, or summer brunch, while remaining comfortable enough for a full day of wear. The relaxed tiered skirt means it also works for a smart casual summer day out where a bodycon or structured dress would feel too formal.

The puff sleeves provide arm coverage without warmth, which makes this dress well-suited to outdoor summer events where sleeve coverage is preferred but the temperature doesn’t allow for a jacket or cardigan.

Styling Notes

White broderie anglaise reads as complete on its own — the texture of the fabric is the decoration. Keep accessories understated: nude or tan block-heeled sandals or espadrilles, a small wicker or rattan bag, and minimal gold jewellery. The white dress and broderie anglaise detail do the visual work; heavy accessorising competes with the fabric texture.

For a cooler evening: a simple tan or camel linen blazer over the shoulders adds warmth without covering the broderie anglaise sleeves if worn open. Avoid white or cream outerwear which will blend into the dress.

Care Instructions

• Check care label — broderie anglaise and ladder lace trims require gentle handling
• Hand wash cold or machine wash delicate cycle recommended
• Do not tumble dry — hang or lay flat to dry to preserve the embroidery and lace trim
• Cool iron if needed — iron the tiered sections carefully to avoid crushing the broderie anglaise embroidery on the sleeves
• Do not bleach — white fabric, but bleach will damage the embroidery