Gemma | Eyelet Cotton Midi Dress

Some dresses photograph well. The Gemma lives well. A soft V-neckline, short puff sleeves gathered at the cap, a button-front placket running shoulder to hem, soft ruching through the bodice that nips the waist in cleanly, an A-line skirt finished with a tiered ruffle hem, allover eyelet embroidery cut into the fabric — this is the dress for the Saturday garden party, the long lunch in the courtyard, the warm vacation afternoon when getting dressed should feel like a small celebration.

"The Gemma is the dress I reach for when I want to feel romantic without trying. The eyelet embroidery is the whole story — tiny holes punched into the fabric in floral patterns, casting shadows on the skin. Tan is warm and grown-up. Navy is quiet and timeless. Sage is soft and unexpected. Light Blue is fresh and breezy. Olive is the earthy one. Leather sandals, woven bag, gold studs. Done." — Sarah Mitchell, Founder of Valora New York

✔ Allover Eyelet Embroidery — tiny floral cutwork patterns embroidered across the fabric, cast soft shadows on the skin, and add the kind of hand-finished detail that lifts a midi dress from casual to considered.

✔ V-Neckline with Puff Sleeves — soft V-opening at the collarbone with short sleeves gathered at the shoulder cap into a romantic puff, lengthen the neck and frame the upper arm flatteringly.

✔ Ruched Bodice with Button Front — soft gathers running through the center bodice, draw the eye in at the waist, and turn a simple button-front into a flattering hourglass shape.

✔ A-Line Midi Skirt — falls from the natural waist in a soft sweep to mid-calf, moves with every step, and works with leather sandals, block heels, or ankle boots.

✔ Tiered Ruffle Hem — soft horizontal ruffle at the hem adds gentle volume and movement, lifts the silhouette from flat to floating, and turns flat shoes into the right shoe.

✔ Soft Eyelet Cotton-Blend — breathable, naturally textured, drapes beautifully through warm days, and softens with every wash without losing the structure that makes the eyelet pattern hold its shape.

✔ Five Romantic Colorways — Tan for warm grown-up afternoons. Navy for quiet timeless evenings. Sage for soft unexpected garden parties. Light Blue for fresh breezy mornings. Olive for the earthy one with leather and gold.

Romantic. Embroidered. The midi dress that earns a second look.