The Wedding Dress Question I Hear Most: Will I Need a Wrap Over My Arms?
Soft flutter sleeves that cover the tops of your arms, a ruched waist that shapes without clinging, and a high-low hem that moves with you. If you have a celebration coming, this is the dress I'd choose for you.
Julie Scott in the Denise, in Blue.
When an invitation arrives, the same worries come into the shop with it. Will my arms be on show all evening? Will it cling at the middle? Will I be holding my skirt up every time I take a step?
So many women end up buying a wrap to cover a dress they never felt right in.
The Denise is my answer to all three. Here's exactly why.
Flutter sleeves, so you can leave the wrap at home
A sleeveless dress looks lovely on the hanger. Then the photos start, or the reception moves inside, and out comes the shawl.
The Denise has soft flutter sleeves that fall loosely over the tops of your arms. They move when you move, they never cling, and they give you that bit of cover so you can raise a glass or hug the bride without thinking about it.
Worn to a garden party, in Rose.
A ruched waist that shapes, never squeezes
The thing I hear most about formal dresses is: it's beautiful, but not over my tummy.
The Denise has a gently ruched waistband with a surplice V neckline above it. The ruching defines your waist and the soft gathers sit over your middle instead of tight against it, while the V draws the eye up and lengthens the whole silhouette. You can sit through the speeches without tugging at it.
The neckline and ruched waist, in Burgundy.
A high-low hem that moves with every step
A full length gown can be a nuisance the moment you meet a step, a lawn or a dance floor.
The Denise is shorter at the front and longer at the back. The front sits clear of your shoes so you can walk without gathering up your skirt, and the back still falls to a graceful maxi length. The hem floats with every step, which is exactly what you want in the photos.
Worn to an outdoor celebration, in Champagne.
Four colours, one for every celebration
Mother of the bride, a guest at a garden wedding, an evening reception or a winter celebration: each one asks for a different colour.
The Denise comes in Blue, Champagne, Burgundy and Rose. Soft enough for daytime, rich enough for the evening, and every one of them romantic without feeling like a costume.
All four colours: Blue, Champagne, Burgundy and Rose.
Four colours, S through 3XL, one price
Blue, Champagne, Burgundy and Rose. A V back with a smooth zip gives a polished finish from behind too.
Every size from S to 3XL is the same price.
The Denise, against the formal dresses you've been trying on
You can find an occasion dress almost anywhere. Here's the difference, laid out plainly.
| Most occasion dresses | The Denise |
|---|---|
| Sleeveless, so you need a wrap | Flutter sleeves that cover the tops of your arms |
| Tight through the middle | Ruched waist that defines without clinging |
| Full length that catches on steps | High-low hem, shorter at the front |
| One colour that suits one event | Blue, Champagne, Burgundy and Rose |
| Stops at XL, or costs more in larger sizes | S through 3XL, one price |
Flutter sleeves, a ruched waist and a high-low hem. That's the whole reason it's the dress I'd put in your hands first.
Why it's on sale right now
After many years behind the counter, I'm handing Scott & Daughters to my daughters, Emily and Charlotte.
To mark the new chapter we're running the New Chapter Sale across the online collection. The Denise is part of it: $84.95 AUD now, from $209.95 AUD. Combine it with anything else and get up to 25% extra on the whole store.
When a colour sells out in your size, I can't promise it comes back.
Extra discounts apply automatically at checkout. Combine any items and get up to 25% extra on the whole store.
Megan says it better than I can. If you have a celebration coming and you want to feel lovely rather than covered up, the Denise is the dress I'd put in your hands first.
— Julie ♡
The Denise Flutter Sleeve High-Low Maxi Dress
- Flutter sleeves that cover the tops of your arms
- Ruched waist and surplice V neckline, shapes without clinging
- High-low hem that moves with every step
- 4 colours · Sizes S to 3XL
- Free Shipping with Australia Post
I founded Scott & Daughters in Melbourne, and now I'm retiring and handing the boutique to my daughters Emily and Charlotte. I'm sharing the pieces I love as we celebrate this new chapter together.