Having found that ever-elusive balance between off-duty and office-ready, cheesecloth dresses and separates are working their way to the forefront of summer wardrobes.
While fashion might have been enjoying the benefits of this lightweight fabric for over five decades, cheesecloth clothing is anything but old fashioned. Its properties still speak to 21st-century sartorial penchants, keeping pace with our ever-busier schedules.
With a natural texture and breathable qualities, the fabric is the perfect choice when the mercury rises. Primed for barbecues at home and sun-seeking further afield - from weekend city breaks to tropical beach escapes - cheesecloth styles are the epitome of summer-ready style.
Discover why cheesecloth is the prerequisite to curating a timeless summer wardrobe.
It’s an AM-PM Savior
Cheesecloth has an inherently relaxed texture that means it never needs to be ironed and retains its shape throughout the day. That makes summer dresses crafted from the fabric the perfect solution to busy days followed by impromptu dinner plans.
Think of our black Cheesecloth Shirred Halterneck Maxi Dress as the definitive AM-PM summer dress. In a hue that speaks to styling day and night, it keeps you cool and its uncomplicated cut needs little-to-no additions when you replace daylight with candlelight.
Never turn down an invite to a last-minute dinner or spontaneous drinks again - simply add sculptural gold earrings or layered bangles into the mix and a fresh spritz of perfume when those cocktails call. Pair this cheesecloth maxi dress with pared-back flat sandals during the day and lift the hem a little further off the ground with block-heel sandals for an elevated finish, rounded off with a cropped jacket if there’s any chill come evening.
It has Work-To-Weekend Versatility
We can and, in fact, will wax lyrical over the versatility of cheesecloth dresses and their place in your work-to-weekend wardrobe.
Our navy Cheesecloth Button Front Maxi Shirt Dress + Belt shaped to a flattering, versatile silhouette helps you transition between signing off on a Friday evening and gearing up for the weekend. Ensuring an office-appropriate finish, its V-neck cut is home to a shirt collar that takes cues from classic tailoring. The naturally textured yarn conceals creases while keeping you cool during fast-paced commutes, so that you arrive at your last meeting of the day looking just as freshly pressed as you did when you left the house.
However you choose to spend your precious Saturdays and Sundays when they arrive, this cheesecloth summer dress also lends itself to sun-dappled garden parties with friends or soaking up the rays at a park picnic with your family.
With the same breezy properties accompanied by frill trims, our Cheesecloth Shirred Waist Maxi Dress offers up a multitude of work and weekend-appropriate styling opportunities with feminine finesse. Topped with a half-button placket, its neckline can be altered to accommodate different bust sizes and can switch up your look in seconds to create a relaxed or refined aesthetic. Style it with a tailored jacket when work calls (both at home and in the office) and a leather jacket for your weekend downtime if needed.
It Has Vacation Hero Status
The best vacation staples are the ‘works-every-time’ styles, the ones that can be adjusted and tweaked to suit different settings and act as the foundation for casual and considered looks alike.
Whether you’re swapping your office chair for a beachside sun lounger or turning on your out-of-office to switch off while exploring cobbled streets, art galleries and museums, cheesecloth calls to be part of the picture.
In The City
Keeping your comfort at the forefront in any setting - from the hubbub of a corner table in a little-known restaurant or a seat at a pavement-side cafe to the air-conditioned climes of a famous museum - cheesecloth separates in deep, neutral hues and fresh white shades are appropriate for wherever your day takes you.
Lending itself to lightweight layering, they transition seamlessly between daytime and evening-appropriate outfitting when paired with heels and an embellished clutch. Our cheesecloth tops span barely-there silhouettes like our Cheesecloth Tie Front Top to reimagined iterations of wardrobe classics such as our Cheesecloth Balloon Sleeve Blouse and Shirred Cheesecloth T-shirt that can be styled with soft tailoring and denim alike.
If your styling penchant and curiosity piques at the thought of a two-step solution, turn to our Cheesecloth Skirt Co-ord. Built from two clever forever styles, it combines a tiered skirt with a 2-in-1 crop top with detachable straps that can be secured to crossover at the back, offering three-ways-to-wear versatility.
And By The Sea
The sartorial encapsulation of holiday style, cheesecloth beach dresses have a breezy, lightweight feel. The equivalent of a versatile blank canvas, they complement your out-of-office aesthetic whether you end up styling them with your favorite necklaces or beaded bracelets picked up along the way.
The cornerstone to your packing list (after the suncream and shades): our Bold Paisley Print Cheesecloth Cut-Out Maxi Dress. Outlined with ruffled trims and detailed with a flattering cut out at the back, it can be slipped on over your favorite bikini or one-piece, and styled alongside leather sandals when you’re swapping a spot on the sand for a seat in a beachside restaurant.