Take your usual size. The dress is cut deliberately loose and is meant to hang away from the body, which is where the comfort comes from. If you prefer it closer to your shape, or you are between two sizes, take the smaller one. Check the size guide before ordering.
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Details, fit and what is in the box
| Silhouette | Relaxed A-line maxi, loose through the body |
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| Neckline | Scoop front, deep open scoop back |
| Straps | Thin ties, adjust to any length |
| Back | Open, with tie fastening, no zip |
| Length | Full maxi, floor skimming |
| Fabric | Lightweight crinkle weave, airy and soft |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL |
| Colors | Nine shades |
| Care | Cold machine wash, hang to dry, no ironing needed |
In your package
- ✔1 x Vivian™ Dress in your chosen color and size
- ✔Adjustable tie straps, already attached
The crinkle texture is part of the weave, so a few creases on arrival are normal and drop out on their own.
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I wore this for ten hours in 90 degree heat and forgot I had it on. It skims everything, the back tie means it actually fits, and I went straight from the beach to dinner without changing.
Rebecca T.
- ✔︎Airy crinkle weave that skims instead of clinging.
- ✔︎Thin straps you tie to your own length.
- ✔︎Open low back with an adjustable tie.
- ✔︎Nine shades, sizes XS to XXXL.
As seen in
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Going viral on Pinterest
Ever since the low back styling pins started circulating, this dress has been moving fast. We restock in small batches, so colors sell through quickly.
LIMITED STOCKA closet full of dresses, and nothing you actually want to wear
On the hottest days, most of them work against you.
The fabric clings the moment it warms up, and you spend the day peeling it off your back.
A waistband that digs in after lunch, so you are holding your breath through dinner.
Too casual for evening, too fussy for the beach, so it stays on the hanger.
Vivian was cut to solve all three at once.
It skims you, it does not cling
An airy crinkle weave that hangs away from the body. Air moves through it, so it stays cool when everything else sticks.
A back that adjusts to you
The low back is not fixed. Draw the ties in or let them out, and the same dress fits close or loose, whichever you want that day.
Beach at noon, dinner at eight
Draw the back ties in, swap the flat sandals for heels, and the same dress reads as evening. No second outfit to pack.
One dress, nine ways to wear it
Pick the shade that suits your summer
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Nine shades
From black and olive through to sky blue.
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Cool in heat
Loose cut with air moving right through it.
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Tie to fit
Straps and back adjust to your own shape.
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Packs flat
Folds to almost nothing and needs no iron.
Wear it three ways in one day
One dress, no styling skills required.
1
Set the straps
Slide the thin straps to the length you like and knot them. That one adjustment is what makes it fit you.
2
Tie the back
Leave the low back loose and open for the beach, or draw the ties in for a closer shape in the evening.
3
Change the shoes
Flat sandals and a straw bag by day. Heeled sandals and gold jewelry and it reads as dinner.
Tip: give it a shake as you unpack it. The soft crinkle weave drops out on its own within the hour, no iron needed.
Photos from our customers
Sent in by buyers, shot on their own phones.
What our customers tell us
From follow-up messages sent after delivery.
97%
Say it stayed comfortable through a full hot day, with nothing clinging or digging in.
95%
Found their fit straight away once they had set the strap length to suit them.
93%
Have already worn it for more than one occasion, from the beach through to dinner.
Vivian™ or an ordinary sundress?
Where the difference actually shows up.
| Detail | Vivian™ | Ordinary |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | ✔ Skims, never clings | ✕ Tight at the waist |
| Straps | ✔ Tie to any length | ✕ Fixed, often long |
| Back | ✔ Open, adjustable | ✕ Zip that sticks |
| In heat | ✔ Airy and loose | ✕ Traps the warmth |
| Packing | ✔ Folds to nothing | ✕ Needs an iron |
| Evening | ✔ Swap the shoes | ✕ Reads too casual |
| Colors | ✔ Nine shades | ✕ Two or three |
The honest answers first
We read the bad reviews other summer dresses get. Here is where we stand on each one.
“These always arrive creased”
Ours does too, and that is the weave doing its job. Shake it out, hang it up, and it drops back within the hour. No iron.
“It will be enormous on me”
Loose is the whole silhouette. Take your usual size for that drape, or one size down if you want it closer to the body.
“The straps are always too long”
That is the complaint with fixed straps. These are ties you set to your own length, so your height is not a problem.
“Can I wear anything under it?”
The back is cut low, so a normal bra will show. Most wear adhesive cups, or nothing at all.
30 days to decide, or your money back
Try it on at home, wear it in your own mirror, in your own light. If it is not right you have 30 days to tell us and you get your money back. You take no risk here, we do.
Your questions, answered
The eight things women ask us most before ordering
What size should I take?
What size should I take?
Is it see-through?
Is it see-through?
The mid and deep shades, so black, olive green, coffee brown, red and purple, are opaque in normal daylight. The lighter shades, white, beige, pink and sky blue, are lighter in strong direct sun, and we would wear seamless nude underwear with those.
What do I wear under an open back?
What do I wear under an open back?
A normal bra will show, because the back is cut low on purpose. Most customers wear adhesive cups, a stick-on bra, or nothing at all. The loose cut through the body means you are not relying on the dress for shape.
Will it arrive creased?
Will it arrive creased?
Probably, and that is normal. It is a soft crinkle weave, so it is folded small for shipping. Shake it out and hang it up, and it drops back within the hour. You do not need to iron it, and we would rather tell you that up front than have you unpack it and worry.
Are the straps adjustable?
Are the straps adjustable?
Yes, and this is the part people miss. They are not fixed straps with a slider. They are thin ties that you set to whatever length suits your height and then knot. It is the reason the fit works across very different frames.
How long is it?
How long is it?
It is cut as a full length maxi, designed to skim the floor. Exact length changes with the size, so check the size guide if you are petite. Many shorter customers simply wear it with a low heeled sandal.
How do I wash it?
How do I wash it?
Cold machine wash on a gentle cycle and hang it to dry. Do not tumble dry it. There is no ironing step, the crinkle is meant to be there, and pressing it flat would take out the texture the dress is built around.
Shipping, returns and guarantee?
Shipping, returns and guarantee?
Shipping is free, insured and tracked within the USA and Canada. You have 30 days to change your mind under our money-back guarantee. Our support team answers at contact@nestilia.com.
They bought one, then came back for a second color
Verified customer reviews
Danielle P.
Verified Buyer
Wore it all day in Crete and never once felt sticky. It moves with the air instead of sitting on your skin.
Megan R.
Verified Buyer
I am 5 foot 2 and assumed it would swamp me. Tied the straps shorter and it sits perfectly. That detail sold me.
Carla M.
Bought the olive green, went back a week later for the black. It hides everything I wanted hidden without looking like a tent.
Simone A.
Verified Buyer
Arrived quite creased as the page warns. Hung it up overnight and it was fine. Would have liked it a touch shorter on me.
Priya N.
Verified Buyer
The open back is the whole point. Wore it over a swimsuit at lunch and to dinner the same evening.
Hannah W.
Packs down to nothing in a carry-on and came out of the case ready to wear. That alone is worth it.
Louise D.
Verified Buyer
Pregnant and nothing else fits comfortably. This one skims right over the bump and still looks put together.
Toni B.
Verified Buyer
Lovely dress and true to the photos. The white is a little light in bright sun, so I wear nude underwear with it.
Erin S.
Got compliments all evening and it cost less than the cocktails. Very happy with it.
Jodie F.
Verified Buyer
Ordered the beige for a wedding abroad. Cool the whole day and no waistband cutting into me at the table.
Nadia K.
Verified Buyer
Third summer dress I have bought online and the first that actually looked like the picture.
Beth O.
Simple, comfortable, and it washes well. Cold wash and hang it up, no fuss at all.
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Trustpilot reviews
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★★★★★
1 day ago
Ordered on the Monday and it turned up beautifully packed. The color is exactly as shown on screen.
Amelia Grant
★★★★★
2 days ago
Tracking came through straight after I ordered so I could follow it the whole way. No guessing.
Rosie Fielding
★★★★★
3 days ago
I asked about sizing before ordering and got a proper answer within the hour. Took the smaller size and it is spot on.
Claire S.
★★★★★
5 days ago
Very happy with the whole thing, I will be ordering from this shop again before the holiday.
Sophie V.
★★★★★
6 days ago
Good quality for the price and the support team reply quickly when you ask them something.
Theresa S.
★★★★★
7 days ago
My first order came with the wrong size and Nestilia sorted a replacement without any argument. That is why I came back.
Laura Bennett