The Summer Dress I'd Put in Your Hands First.
If you love colour but every summer dress you try is too fitted, too short or sleeveless, I'd make it this one. It skims your tummy, covers your arms and falls long, and I'll tell you exactly why.
Julie Scott in the Luna, in Blue.
Last week a customer was browsing the rails in the shop, and she stopped to tell me something. “In most boutiques it's always just not quite right. No sleeves, or tight over the tummy, or too short once you sit down. You have so many pieces that get all of that right.”
After 26 years behind the counter, that's one of the compliments I get a lot. Because it's exactly what I look for when I choose a dress for my shop.
The Luna is a good example of that. Here are the five reasons, in the order I'd show you if you were standing in front of me.
A loose cut that skims your tummy
The thing women tell me most is, “I love it, but not over my middle.” The Luna has a soft V neckline and a loose A-line shape that drapes over the tummy instead of sitting on it. It skims, it doesn't cling, so you can sit through a long lunch and stand up again without tugging at anything.
Margaret: Worn to lunch on a café terrace, in Green.
I feel so lovely in this dress!
"I absolutely love this green dress from Scott & Daughters! The relaxed fit is so flattering, and the gorgeous pattern makes it feel really special. It's comfortable, feminine and perfect for a lunch out with the girls. I've already received so many lovely compliments. Definitely one of my new favourites!"Sleeves that cover your upper arms
So many summer dresses are sleeveless, and that's the moment the cardigan comes out. The Luna has relaxed lantern sleeves that finish around the elbow, gathered into a little frill at the cuff. They cover the tops of your arms and stand away from them a little, so they never feel tight or hot.
Helen: The lantern sleeves and tassel ties, in Purple, over a morning coffee.
Such a beautiful dress!
"I'm absolutely thrilled with this purple dress! The colour is gorgeous, and I just love how effortlessly it falls. It's light, comfortable and makes me feel so feminine. Perfect, I feel confident and stylish every time I wear it!"A long length you can walk in
Too short is the other thing I hear. The Luna falls long, past the calf, so your knees stay covered when you sit down and when you climb into the car. The skirt is tiered and flares out from the A-line, so it moves when you walk and never pulls on a step.
Rebecca: Worn to a garden party, in Light Blue.
A little confidence boost!
"I'd been searching for something special to wear to a family gathering when I spotted this blue floral dress. The soft colours caught my eye straight away! I especially like the flowy skirt and delicate sleeves. It's one of those dresses you can just throw on with sandals and feel beautifully put together. Couldn't be happier with my choice!"Colour, without feeling like a costume
Somewhere along the way, a lot of us decided bright colours were for someone else. The Luna comes in geometric prints in Blue, Green and Purple, a warm Red pattern, and soft florals in Light Blue and White. Each one has plenty of white or cream in it, so it feels bright without feeling loud.
Me in the boutique with two of the six: Red and Blue.
Six colours, S through 3XL, one price
Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Light Blue and White. Every print has soft white tones, so it goes with tan sandals, gold earrings and nearly any bag you already own. Every size from S to 3XL is the same price.
The Luna, against the dresses you've been buying
You can find a summer dress almost anywhere. Here's the difference, laid out plainly.
| Most summer dresses | The Luna |
|---|---|
| Fitted through the middle | A loose A-line cut that skims the tummy |
| Sleeveless, so out comes the cardigan | Lantern sleeves that cover the upper arms |
| Too short once you sit down | A long tiered skirt that covers the knees |
| Navy, black or beige again | Six colours, from soft florals to bold prints |
| Stops at XL, or costs more in larger sizes | S through 3XL, one price |
A loose cut over the tummy, sleeves over the arms and a length you can sit in. That's the whole reason it's the one I'd hand you first.
Why it's part of the New Chapter Sale
After 26 years behind the counter, I'm handing Scott & Daughters to my daughters, Emily and Charlotte. It's a big moment for our family and our boutique.
To mark the new chapter we're running the New Chapter Sale across the online collection. The Luna is part of it, and you can 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.
If you've been putting dresses back on the rack because of your tummy or your arms, the Luna is the one I'd put in your hands first.
— Julie ♡
The Luna Boho Dress
- Loose A-line cut that skims the tummy
- Lantern sleeves that cover the upper arms
- Long tiered skirt that moves when you walk
- 6 colours · Sizes S to 3XL
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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.