A dress made for sunshine and good times, Solange is a maxi dress that’s ready for fun. Offering rainbow-but-not-really, it boasts yellow, sky blue, white, pea green, and deep red stripes for a bright, playful print.

Dress: Solange Maxi dress gifted by Hell Bunny
Cardigan: Sage short sleeved cropped cardigan by MAK [Affiliate code yemak-amymay for 40% off]
Bag: Bamboo collapsible bag from eBay
Wedges: Old Martinique wedges by Hotter

Over the past few years as the UK has increasingly seen hotter temperatures, I’ve grown to love a maxi dress. I can certainly appreciate a long, flowy column of fabric that keeps one cool and comfortable, and I appreciate it even more when there’re tiers involved because I love me a tiered skirt! Solange has 3 tiers, as well as a sweetheart neckline gathered in the centre bust around a bamboo ring, a bust style I think flatters both the generously and less generously endowed. The shoulder straps have slides so they’re easily adjustable for your perfect fit. The only thing this dress is missing is pockets, but considering the lightweight fabric and the skirt type I can understand why. 

It’s a maxi so it kind of goes without saying when and where you can wear it, since its only qualification is that the weather be kind of warm. I love that it’s not floor length, though, because even though I’m a little taller than the average at 5ft 7, I must admit I’ve almost tripped more than once on a floor length maxi dress when wearing it about casually. This maxi hits above the ankle for anyone around my height or taller, so I suspect it will be a good option for petite folks who surely must get drowned by the average maxi. Plus, for those of us on the taller side, it’s a great way to show off our cute footwear!

Considering how many colours are in this print, it’s worth noting they’re not actually that bright. They’re all mid-tone versions of their shades, the blue sky, the green more minty than emerald, the red cherry not lipstick. You can easily layer more colour over this dress without overloading it by picking one colour from the print and using a darker shade of it, like I have with my cardigan. Think azure and navy, moss and pine, mustard, ruby, garnet. Alternatively, use my summer-outfit trick and sprinkle with metallics and/or ground with natural sources–bamboo, wood, straw, rope, raffia. With a dress like this it’s easy to have fun in bold ways, but it’s not difficult to dial it down too, choosing understated accessories that lets the dress have fun while your outfit stays casual.

As usual, I asked for this in 2XL, my Hell Bunny standard. The waist lays at 39 inches flat with give to just over 40. The bust is 45.5 inches flat with no give in the fabric. The skirt is 35 inches long, and the dress closes with a back zip topped by a hook and eye. It’s machine washable. The fabric is non-stretch. 

The Solange maxi dress comes in sizes XS-6XL. The Solange print is also available in a jumpsuit and a crop top. Hell Bunny ship worldwide and have stockists all over the globe. 

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Disclaimer: The dress featured in this review was gifted to me by Hell Bunny in exchange for an honest review. The use of my MAK affiliate code will generate me a small commission from your order.  All opinions expressed are truthful and my own, with no input from any of the companies listed or any other individuals.

COVID-19 NOTE: These pictures were taken alone and safely in a secluded outdoors area with no other individuals present, practising responsible social distancing to help limit the spread of Covid-19.