Black Polka Dot Claudia Maxi Dress

Introducing the Black Polka Dot Claudia Maxi Dress, a 40s Film Noir loungewear inspired dress in a gorgeous monochrome spotted georgette. This semi-sheer polka dot version is brand new for Spring/Summer 2020 and availability will be limited. Designed exclusively for us, as part of the Alexandra King for Deadly is the Female Collection.

The Black Polka Dot Claudia Maxi Dress is a draped semi-sheer georgette dress with sash tie waist. This new polka dotted Claudia dress is effortlessly romantic. The soft fabric floats and moves beautifully. As it is semi-sheer, this version also comes with a plain black slip to wear underneath (if you so wish!).

The dress features a V neck which can be either modest or more daring, depending on how you tweak the gathers which run through the body of the dress. The full Bishop sleeves add all the drama you could want! Cut to the floor and slightly longer at the back for maximum elegance and drama, minimal trip risk! The split in the front means you can flash just a hint of leg as you walk! You’ll also find hidden pockets – our all-time favourite finishing touch!

The Claudia Dress perfectly combines our desire to look glamorous but still be comfortable! Cleverly designed, the dress is one size fits most, up to a 42″ bust. This is because the dress is cut with lots of fabric through the body, which drapes beautifully. The sash belt gathers everything in for an elegant hourglass shape when you tie it at the waist. You can choose how and where you tie the sash for a fit tailored to you.  This ingenious design means you can pretty much always grab this dress and throw it on! We love the dress styled with a red sash belt too – this item is sold separately.

What makes this dress special?

The transformation from unflattering smock shape to luxuriously draped dress has to be seen to be believed! Take a peek through the photos to see what the dress looks like before the sash is tied. Tying the sash is easy – simply wrap it around your body once or twice (it’s up to you!) and knot it. Just try to ensure the sash isn’t twisted and that it is lying flat. For more info on tying the sash, you can see our handy video by clicking here!

Inspiration

Inspired by a dress worn by Barbara Stanwyck in the 1944 Film Noir drama Double Indemnity and lots of classic loungewear from the era. We gave our version the Deadly treatment to vamp it up even more!

The Alexandra King for Deadly is the Female Collection.

This dress is a signature piece for the Alexandra King for Deadly is the Female Collection. Alexandra and Claudia worked together to find Deadly’s core aesthetic and create a collection which captures “Deadly Style”. Film Noir Femme Fatales have inspired this collection, blended with our desire to balance sassy style with comfort and wearability. Alexandra hand makes each piece here in Somerset, and with a background in bespoke Bridal dresses, you can be sure that the quality and finish are excellent.

You can see the full Alexandra King for Deadly is the Female Collection here.

Non Stretch
Unlined semi-sheer georgette with a separate slip in black
Fabrics: crepe georgette – 100% polyester
Care: machine wash at 30 – hang to dry – do not iron

This dress has free UK shipping.

Please note – this dress is for pre-order. We expect these to start shipping towards the end of April. Any items ordered at the same time will be held and shipped all together.