Date Night Dresses for a Rectangle Body Type

For a rectangular body type, the goal for a sexy yet elegant date night look is to create the illusion of curves or highlight your athletic frame. Think strategic draping, defined waistlines, and architectural necklines that add dimension. If you have a specific color preference, budget, or venue in mind, please share those details to refine these suggestions!

Satin Cowl Neck Midi Dress

The draped cowl neckline adds soft volume to the bust area, while the fluid satin fabric gently skims your frame. This creates a highly elegant, liquid-like silhouette that looks effortlessly sexy without being overly tight.

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@ninaleacaine

moco

Longline Satin Cami Dress

$135

$240

moco

Tuckernuck

Chocolate Satin Sinclair Dress

$268

Tuckernuck

Magda Butrym

MAGDA BUTRYM Open-Back Draped Silk-Satin Halterneck Midi Dress

$596

$1,985

Outnet

New

Acne Studios

Lace-trimmed satin slip dress

$1,000

Mytheresa

alice + olivia

Harmony Drapey Slip Asymmetrical Midi Dress

$495

Shopbop

Jacquemus

La Robe Notte satin midi dress

$689

$985

Mytheresa

Tuckernuck

Pacific Barb Mock Neck Sleeveless Maxi Dress

$312

$390

Tuckernuck

Oxblood Burke Draped Midi Dress

$387

$645

Tuckernuck

Chartreuse Satin Sinclair Dress

$268

Tuckernuck

SIMKHAI

Odessa draped gathered satin midi dress

$619

$885

Mytheresa

Altuzarra

Fragolina draped broderie anglaise-trimmed silk-satin midi dress

$1,224

$3,495

Outnet

THE ATTICO

Satin midi dress

$1,014

$1,690

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Halterneck silk satin midi dress

$1,389

$1,985

Mytheresa

Acne Studios

Open-back draped silk-satin midi dress

$650

$1,300

Net-a-Porter

Victoria Beckham

Asymmetric draped floral satin midi dress

$930

$1,550

Mytheresa

Polo Ralph Lauren

Open-back draped satin gown

$210

$700

Net-a-Porter

moco

Longline Satin Cami Dress

$135

$240

moco

Tuckernuck

Chocolate Satin Sinclair Dress

$268

Tuckernuck

Magda Butrym

MAGDA BUTRYM Open-Back Draped Silk-Satin Halterneck Midi Dress

$596

$1,985

Outnet

New

Acne Studios

Lace-trimmed satin slip dress

$1,000

Mytheresa

alice + olivia

Harmony Drapey Slip Asymmetrical Midi Dress

$495

Shopbop

Jacquemus

La Robe Notte satin midi dress

$689

$985

Mytheresa

Tuckernuck

Pacific Barb Mock Neck Sleeveless Maxi Dress

$312

$390

Tuckernuck

Oxblood Burke Draped Midi Dress

$387

$645

Tuckernuck

Chartreuse Satin Sinclair Dress

$268

Tuckernuck

SIMKHAI

Odessa draped gathered satin midi dress

$619

$885

Mytheresa

Altuzarra

Fragolina draped broderie anglaise-trimmed silk-satin midi dress

$1,224

$3,495

Outnet

THE ATTICO

Satin midi dress

$1,014

$1,690

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Halterneck silk satin midi dress

$1,389

$1,985

Mytheresa

Acne Studios

Open-back draped silk-satin midi dress

$650

$1,300

Net-a-Porter

Victoria Beckham

Asymmetric draped floral satin midi dress

$930

$1,550

Mytheresa

Polo Ralph Lauren

Open-back draped satin gown

$210

$700

Net-a-Porter

Satin Cowl Neck Midi Dress

@ninaleacaine

moco

Longline Satin Cami Dress

$135

$240

moco

Tuckernuck

Chocolate Satin Sinclair Dress

$268

Tuckernuck

Magda Butrym

MAGDA BUTRYM Open-Back Draped Silk-Satin Halterneck Midi Dress

$596

$1,985

Outnet

New

Acne Studios

Lace-trimmed satin slip dress

$1,000

Mytheresa

Asymmetric One-Shoulder Dress

An asymmetrical or one-shoulder neckline draws the eye upward and breaks up the straight lines of a rectangular torso. This architectural cut is incredibly chic, modern, and subtly alluring for a date night.

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@allabonya

BAOBAB

Noe Midi Dress

$300

BAOBAB

Deme by Gabriella

Margot

$420

Deme By Gabriella

BAOBAB

Celia Mini Dress

$230

BAOBAB

Staud

PORTIA SILK DRESS | HARBOR

$695

Staud

Anna October

Rina dress

$593

Anna October

Vivienne Westwood

Ginnie jersey minidress

$773

$1,105

Mytheresa

Norma Kamali

Diana Gown

$215

Shopbop

BARDOT

Halsey High Low Drape Dress

$199

Revolve

Elliatt

Cassini Dress

$189

Revolve

Rick Owens

DRKSHDW Fog cotton midi dress

$584

$835

Mytheresa

BAOBAB

Lyn Maxi Dress

$285

BAOBAB

Maticevski

Rigor asymmetric crêpe minidress

$1,313

$1,877

Mytheresa

Alaïa

Asymmetric ruched jersey maxi dress

$3,200

Mytheresa

DL1961

Esme One Shoulder Coated Midi Dress

$71.8

$359

Shopbop

Alaïa

Cutout ruched jersey midi dress

$3,790

Mytheresa

Courrèges

One Shoulder Crepe Jersey Dress

$708

$1,180

FWRD

BAOBAB

Noe Midi Dress

$300

BAOBAB

Deme by Gabriella

Margot

$420

Deme By Gabriella

BAOBAB

Celia Mini Dress

$230

BAOBAB

Staud

PORTIA SILK DRESS | HARBOR

$695

Staud

Anna October

Rina dress

$593

Anna October

Vivienne Westwood

Ginnie jersey minidress

$773

$1,105

Mytheresa

Norma Kamali

Diana Gown

$215

Shopbop

BARDOT

Halsey High Low Drape Dress

$199

Revolve

Elliatt

Cassini Dress

$189

Revolve

Rick Owens

DRKSHDW Fog cotton midi dress

$584

$835

Mytheresa

BAOBAB

Lyn Maxi Dress

$285

BAOBAB

Maticevski

Rigor asymmetric crêpe minidress

$1,313

$1,877

Mytheresa

Alaïa

Asymmetric ruched jersey maxi dress

$3,200

Mytheresa

DL1961

Esme One Shoulder Coated Midi Dress

$71.8

$359

Shopbop

Alaïa

Cutout ruched jersey midi dress

$3,790

Mytheresa

Courrèges

One Shoulder Crepe Jersey Dress

$708

$1,180

FWRD

Asymmetric One-Shoulder Dress

@allabonya

BAOBAB

Noe Midi Dress

$300

BAOBAB

Deme by Gabriella

Margot

$420

Deme By Gabriella

BAOBAB

Celia Mini Dress

$230

BAOBAB

Staud

PORTIA SILK DRESS | HARBOR

$695

Staud

Deep V-Neck Wrap Dress

A classic wrap dress is excellent for creating a defined waist. The adjustable tie cinches the narrowest part of your torso, while the deep V-neckline elongates the neck and adds a sophisticated hint of sexiness.

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@loydicarrion

Never Fully Dressed

Black Sleeveless Vienna Dress

$85

$155

Never Fully Dressed

New

Balmain

Jacquard midi dress

$3,590

Mytheresa

Elie Saab

Lace-trimmed silk-blend midi dress

$1,840

$4,600

Mytheresa

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg Dorothee Printed Lyocell-Wool Jersey Midi Dress

$140

$558

Outnet

Isabel Marant

Courtneya wrap-effect lamé midi dress

$609

$2,030

Net-a-Porter

Cinq à Sept

Bangle Enez Dress

$247.5

$495

Cinq a Sept

Pucci

Layered belted printed tunic

$2,200

Mytheresa

LSPACE

Down The Line Cover Up

$139

Revolve

SIR.

Almara Wrap Halter Dress

$320

$540

SIR.

Dodo Bar Or

Joelle sequined gathered midi dress

$367

$734

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz

Printed open-back linen midi dress

$1,066

Mytheresa

Hunter Bell

Lisanne Dress

$625

Hunter Bell

Never Fully Dressed

Black Sleeveless Vienna Dress

$85

$155

Never Fully Dressed

New

Balmain

Jacquard midi dress

$3,590

Mytheresa

Elie Saab

Lace-trimmed silk-blend midi dress

$1,840

$4,600

Mytheresa

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg Dorothee Printed Lyocell-Wool Jersey Midi Dress

$140

$558

Outnet

Isabel Marant

Courtneya wrap-effect lamé midi dress

$609

$2,030

Net-a-Porter

Cinq à Sept

Bangle Enez Dress

$247.5

$495

Cinq a Sept

Pucci

Layered belted printed tunic

$2,200

Mytheresa

LSPACE

Down The Line Cover Up

$139

Revolve

SIR.

Almara Wrap Halter Dress

$320

$540

SIR.

Dodo Bar Or

Joelle sequined gathered midi dress

$367

$734

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz

Printed open-back linen midi dress

$1,066

Mytheresa

Hunter Bell

Lisanne Dress

$625

Hunter Bell

Deep V-Neck Wrap Dress

@loydicarrion

Never Fully Dressed

Black Sleeveless Vienna Dress

$85

$155

Never Fully Dressed

New

Balmain

Jacquard midi dress

$3,590

Mytheresa

Elie Saab

Lace-trimmed silk-blend midi dress

$1,840

$4,600

Mytheresa

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg Dorothee Printed Lyocell-Wool Jersey Midi Dress

$140

$558

Outnet

Long-Sleeve Dress with Side Cutouts

Cutout and sculptural dresses are highly trendy. Strategic side cutouts at the waist physically curve inward, instantly creating the optical illusion of an hourglass shape while keeping the rest of the look elegant with long sleeves.

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@lemonychicken

Oscar de la Renta

Cutout wool-blend cocktail dress

$2,652

$4,420

Mytheresa

Christopher Esber

Orbit jersey midi dress

$560

$800

Mytheresa

LE BOP

Ashley Ponte Dress

$75.2

$188

Shopbop

CHRISTOPHER KANE

Cutout embellished midi dress

$547

$1,824

Mytheresa

Versace

Tulle-insert ruched jersey midi dress

$1,849

$3,083

Mytheresa

Patou

Cutout jersey midi dress

$600

$1,200

Mytheresa

Isabel Marant

Jadessi cutout jersey midi dress

$640

$1,280

Mytheresa

THE ATTICO

Greta off-shoulder halterneck dress

$600

$1,200

Mytheresa

Victoria Beckham

Cutout jersey midi dress

$692

$1,385

Mytheresa

THE ATTICO

Zip-embellished stretch-crepe midi dress

$546

$1,820

Net-a-Porter

Dries Van Noten

Cutout satin midi dress

$644

$920

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Cutout ribbed-knit midi dress

$1,428

$2,380

Mytheresa

Nensi Dojaka

Cutout knitted virgin wool midi dress

$458

$1,145

Mytheresa

Nensi Dojaka

Cutout midi dress

$662

$1,656

Mytheresa

Isabel Marant

Jinelima jersey midi dress

$833

$1,190

Mytheresa

Jacquemus

La Robe Sierra midi dress

$493

$705

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta

Cutout wool-blend cocktail dress

$2,652

$4,420

Mytheresa

Christopher Esber

Orbit jersey midi dress

$560

$800

Mytheresa

LE BOP

Ashley Ponte Dress

$75.2

$188

Shopbop

CHRISTOPHER KANE

Cutout embellished midi dress

$547

$1,824

Mytheresa

Versace

Tulle-insert ruched jersey midi dress

$1,849

$3,083

Mytheresa

Patou

Cutout jersey midi dress

$600

$1,200

Mytheresa

Isabel Marant

Jadessi cutout jersey midi dress

$640

$1,280

Mytheresa

THE ATTICO

Greta off-shoulder halterneck dress

$600

$1,200

Mytheresa

Victoria Beckham

Cutout jersey midi dress

$692

$1,385

Mytheresa

THE ATTICO

Zip-embellished stretch-crepe midi dress

$546

$1,820

Net-a-Porter

Dries Van Noten

Cutout satin midi dress

$644

$920

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Cutout ribbed-knit midi dress

$1,428

$2,380

Mytheresa

Nensi Dojaka

Cutout knitted virgin wool midi dress

$458

$1,145

Mytheresa

Nensi Dojaka

Cutout midi dress

$662

$1,656

Mytheresa

Isabel Marant

Jinelima jersey midi dress

$833

$1,190

Mytheresa

Jacquemus

La Robe Sierra midi dress

$493

$705

Mytheresa

Long-Sleeve Dress with Side Cutouts

@lemonychicken

Oscar de la Renta

Cutout wool-blend cocktail dress

$2,652

$4,420

Mytheresa

Christopher Esber

Orbit jersey midi dress

$560

$800

Mytheresa

LE BOP

Ashley Ponte Dress

$75.2

$188

Shopbop

CHRISTOPHER KANE

Cutout embellished midi dress

$547

$1,824

Mytheresa

Ruching and Draped Midi Dress

Draped and ruched dresses are majorly trending. Allover or side-ruching adds texture and dimension, mimicking curves along the hips and waist on a rectangular frame for a very flattering, romantic date night look.

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@rem0nia

Magda Butrym

Sweetheart bustier dress

$1,778

$2,540

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana

Ruched jersey midi dress

$974

$3,245

Net-a-Porter

THE ATTICO

Tulle bustier dress

$1,077

$1,795

Mytheresa

Jacquemus

The Piazza asymmetric gathered stretch-jersey turtleneck dress

$345

$1,150

Net-a-Porter

L'AGENCE

Caprice Strapless Midi Dress

$450

Shopbop

Alex Perry

Draped jersey bustier dress

$1,260

$2,100

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Ruched jersey midi dress

$1,572

$1,965

Mytheresa

Sportmax

Bilma strapless jersey midi dress

$455

$650

Mytheresa

Rick Owens

Lilies Amira draped jersey midi dress

$437

$625

Mytheresa

Elliatt

X REVOLVE Pippa Dress

$219

Revolve

Magda Butrym

Floral-appliqué draped ruched gown

$1,980

$2,475

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Floral-appliqué jersey midi dress

$1,029

$1,470

Mytheresa

Norma Kamali

Norma Kamali Diana Strapless Ruched Stretch-Jersey Dress

$93

$205

Outnet

Tuckernuck

Black Dylin Dress

$695

Tuckernuck

Magda Butrym

Floral-appliqué ruched caped midi dress

$2,076

$2,595

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Ruched midi dress

$1,540

$1,925

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Sweetheart bustier dress

$1,778

$2,540

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana

Ruched jersey midi dress

$974

$3,245

Net-a-Porter

THE ATTICO

Tulle bustier dress

$1,077

$1,795

Mytheresa

Jacquemus

The Piazza asymmetric gathered stretch-jersey turtleneck dress

$345

$1,150

Net-a-Porter

L'AGENCE

Caprice Strapless Midi Dress

$450

Shopbop

Alex Perry

Draped jersey bustier dress

$1,260

$2,100

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Ruched jersey midi dress

$1,572

$1,965

Mytheresa

Sportmax

Bilma strapless jersey midi dress

$455

$650

Mytheresa

Rick Owens

Lilies Amira draped jersey midi dress

$437

$625

Mytheresa

Elliatt

X REVOLVE Pippa Dress

$219

Revolve

Magda Butrym

Floral-appliqué draped ruched gown

$1,980

$2,475

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Floral-appliqué jersey midi dress

$1,029

$1,470

Mytheresa

Norma Kamali

Norma Kamali Diana Strapless Ruched Stretch-Jersey Dress

$93

$205

Outnet

Tuckernuck

Black Dylin Dress

$695

Tuckernuck

Magda Butrym

Floral-appliqué ruched caped midi dress

$2,076

$2,595

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Ruched midi dress

$1,540

$1,925

Mytheresa

Ruching and Draped Midi Dress

@rem0nia

Magda Butrym

Sweetheart bustier dress

$1,778

$2,540

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana

Ruched jersey midi dress

$974

$3,245

Net-a-Porter

THE ATTICO

Tulle bustier dress

$1,077

$1,795

Mytheresa

Jacquemus

The Piazza asymmetric gathered stretch-jersey turtleneck dress

$345

$1,150

Net-a-Porter

Belted Fit-and-Flare Dress

A dress that flares out slightly at the skirt paired with a structured belt physically carves out a waist. This structured silhouette adds volume to the lower half, creating a classic, feminine, and elegant shape.

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@thebstinger

DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Lucy Wrap-Effect Crepe Midi Shirt Dress

$138

$550

Outnet

Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$752

$1,075

Mytheresa

Cinq à Sept

White Denim Cambree Dress

$247.5

$495

Shopbop

McQueen

McQueen Belted Wool and Cotton-Blend Twill Midi Dress

$1,596

$3,990

Outnet

Tuckernuck

Black Chloe Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Carolina Herrera

Cotton-blend sateen midi dress

$2,135

$3,050

Mytheresa

Altuzarra

Rosa midi dress

$740

$1,480

Mytheresa

New

Saint Laurent

Belted midi dress

$3,100

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Belted cotton-blend midi dress

$1,169

$1,670

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Denim midi dress

$845

$1,690

Mytheresa

Brunello Cucinelli

Monili cotton-blend midi dress

$2,320

$2,900

Mytheresa

New

Saint Laurent

Belted midi dress

$3,200

Mytheresa

NICHOLAS

NICHOLAS Printed Cotton-Blend Twill Halterneck Midi Dress

$198

$395

Outnet

New

Max Mara

Belted linen and silk midi dress

$1,590

Mytheresa

Veronica Beard

Veronica Beard Tabby Stretch-Cotton Poplin Midi Shirt Dress

$270

$598

Outnet

Tuckernuck

Black Artichoke Dress with Belt

$380

$950

Tuckernuck

DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Lucy Wrap-Effect Crepe Midi Shirt Dress

$138

$550

Outnet

Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$752

$1,075

Mytheresa

Cinq à Sept

White Denim Cambree Dress

$247.5

$495

Shopbop

McQueen

McQueen Belted Wool and Cotton-Blend Twill Midi Dress

$1,596

$3,990

Outnet

Tuckernuck

Black Chloe Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Carolina Herrera

Cotton-blend sateen midi dress

$2,135

$3,050

Mytheresa

Altuzarra

Rosa midi dress

$740

$1,480

Mytheresa

New

Saint Laurent

Belted midi dress

$3,100

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Belted cotton-blend midi dress

$1,169

$1,670

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Denim midi dress

$845

$1,690

Mytheresa

Brunello Cucinelli

Monili cotton-blend midi dress

$2,320

$2,900

Mytheresa

New

Saint Laurent

Belted midi dress

$3,200

Mytheresa

NICHOLAS

NICHOLAS Printed Cotton-Blend Twill Halterneck Midi Dress

$198

$395

Outnet

New

Max Mara

Belted linen and silk midi dress

$1,590

Mytheresa

Veronica Beard

Veronica Beard Tabby Stretch-Cotton Poplin Midi Shirt Dress

$270

$598

Outnet

Tuckernuck

Black Artichoke Dress with Belt

$380

$950

Tuckernuck

Belted Fit-and-Flare Dress

@thebstinger

DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Lucy Wrap-Effect Crepe Midi Shirt Dress

$138

$550

Outnet

Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$752

$1,075

Mytheresa

Cinq à Sept

White Denim Cambree Dress

$247.5

$495

Shopbop

McQueen

McQueen Belted Wool and Cotton-Blend Twill Midi Dress

$1,596

$3,990

Outnet

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Vivienne Westwood

Panther draped midi dress

$1,275

$2,125

Mytheresa

Jacquemus

Peplo draped jersey maxi dress

$833

$1,190

Mytheresa

Vivienne Westwood

Panther draped midi dress

$1,275

$2,125

Mytheresa

Show Me Your Mumu

Brynn Mini Dress

$178

Shopbop

Rebecca Vallance

Isla scarf-detail midi dress

$610

Mytheresa

Alex Perry

Halterneck open-back satin crêpe gown

$2,800

Mytheresa

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham Gathered Jersey Gown

$648

$1,850

Outnet

Jacquemus

La Robe Saudade voile maxi dress

$644

$920

Mytheresa

Isabel Marant

Sabrina silk-blend midi dress

$975

$1,950

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Isla draped scarf-detail midi dress

$680

Mytheresa

Victoria Beckham

Cutout draped crêpe satin midi dress

$1,165

$1,665

Mytheresa

Deme by Gabriella

Miren

$390

Deme By Gabriella

VIOLANTE NESSI

Edgar open-back gathered satin gown

$460

$1,150

Net-a-Porter

Meshki

Oria Chiffon Mini Dress - Green

$70

$139

Meshki

Bec + Bridge

CELIA KEYHOLE MAXI DRESS - SHERBET

$380

Bec + Bridge

NBD

x Blake Evin Asha Mini Dress

$200

Revolve

New

Maticevski

Lash draped asymmetric midi dress

$1,880

Mytheresa

Bec + Bridge

MYAH MINI DRESS - GEO VINE FLORAL CHOC/CREAM

$340

Bec + Bridge

Rick Owens

Sunpeel cutout gathered minidress

$535

$765

Mytheresa

Victoria Beckham

Asymmetric draped gown

$843

$1,205

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Annibelis Satin Gown

$895

SIMKHAI

SIR.

Astrid Open Back Mini Dress

$420

SIR.

SAU LEE

Isola Dress

$330

$550

Revolve

SIMKHAI

Nyla Draped Jersey Mini Dress

$298

$595

SIMKHAI

New

A.L.C.

Nadia Gown

$695

FWRD

Casona

La Sabia

$462

$795

Revolve

Missoni

Zigzag lamé maxi dress

$1,400

Mytheresa

Mugler

Asymmetric gathered minidress

$934

$1,557

Mytheresa

GIUSEPPE DI MORABITO

Hooded jersey minidress

$380

$951

Mytheresa

Mugler

Paneled midi dress

$816

$1,360

Mytheresa

Blumarine

Ruched jersey midi dress

$559

$1,119

Mytheresa

Esse Studios

Esse Studios Bonachi Draped Jersey Mini Dress

$162

$645

Outnet

Petar Petrov

Asymmetric minidress

$885

$1,771

Mytheresa

Versace

Wrap-effect leather-trimmed stretch-jersey dress

$1,077

$3,590

Net-a-Porter

THE ATTICO

Cutout ruched minidress

$980

$1,400

Mytheresa

Rodarte

Asymmetrical bias slip dress

$901

$1,803

Mytheresa

Nensi Dojaka

Mesh and jersey minidress

$442

$1,106

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Minerva lace-trimmed velvet bustier gown

$378

$945

Mytheresa

David Koma

Asymmetric crystal-embellished gown

$637

$2,125

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Elora balloon-sleeve midi dress

$731

$1,045

Mytheresa

Date Night Dresses for a Rectangle Body Type