Farm Rio
Blue Flowers Deep Pleating Maxi Dress
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CA$99.95CAD
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This is a sleeveless, floor-length maxi dress from Brazilian label Farm Rio, made from 100% cotton with a cotton lining. It features a square neckline, adjustable scalloped straps, deep vertical pleating, a fitted bodice, and side seam pockets, with a fine botanical print in blue tones on an off-white ground. The dress measures 50.75 inches (129 cm) from the top of the bust.
- Color
- Blue
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Gender
- female
- Style
- boho, boho-chic, romantic, maximalist
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
A bohemian-inspired maxi dress with a fine botanical print, guipure lace straps, and pleated flared silhouette.
Ultra comfortable 100% cotton weave, cotton lining, adjustable straps, pleated maxi-length style.
- Color
- Blue · blue
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Style
- boho, boho-chic, romantic, maximalist
- Occasion
- vacation, casual, everyday, party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- airy cotton weave
- fine botanical print of foliage, grape bunches, and cobalt blue flowers
- symmetrical column arrangement of patterns
- denser central design on bust like a coat of arms
- sculptural guipure lace straps
- adjustable straps
- pleated design
- slightly flared maxi-length silhouette
- cotton lining
- bohemian craftsmanship
- ultra comfortable 100% cotton fabric
- highly saturated blue tones
Product Insights
The Blue Flowers Deep Pleating Maxi Dress by Farm Rio offers a bold, heritage-inspired design with guipure lace straps rooted in 19th-century bobbin lace traditions, providing exceptional strength and rigidity. Its core promise is a sculptural silhouette achieved through deep pleating and adjustable straps that maintain alignment, paired with breathable cotton and full lining for modesty and comfort. The main tradeoff is the demanding care regimen: the non-stretch guipure lace and pleats require hand washing, low-heat ironing with a press cloth, and static steaming to avoid permanent heat damage, while the zero-stretch cotton demands precise sizing at bust and waist, and the full-length fit suits heights 5'6–5'8.
Verified claims
- Lace heritage
- Guipure straps have a bobbin lace lineage that includes Genoese, Maltese, and Bedfordshire traditions, all characterized by bold, disconnected motifs.
- Strap durability
- Guipure lace construction with bars, not mesh, makes straps exceptionally strong.
- Lace care
- Hand wash guipure straps; no bleach, low-heat iron with press cloth.
- Pleat care
- Restore and maintain pleats by static pressing with steam and gentle wash.
- Guipure care
- Guipure lace is heavy, with raised motifs; use a press cloth when ironing.
- Pleat alignment
- Maintain pleat alignment by lifting each fold and pressing from the inner surface with a stationary iron rather than dragging, which stretches the fabric and distorts the pleat line.
- Breathability
- The airy cotton weave is lightweight and open enough to circulate air, while the cotton lining prevents sheerness in bright sunlight, providing breathability and daytime modesty.
- Lace properties
- Rigid, non-stretch guipure lace straps have raised motifs and resist tearing or distortion better than mesh-based laces.
- Pressing technique
- Iron with a damp press cloth and static press to protect lace and reset pleats.
- Straps
- Adjustable straps provide stable fit and about 1 inch of shoulder height adjustability.
- Fit
- The 100% cotton weave has no stretch, so size based on the largest measurement through the bust and waist rather than relying on fabric give.
- Length
- Full-length fit for heights 5'6–5'8; drags below 5'4.
- Sheer prevention
- Full cotton lining prevents sheerness in direct sunlight.
- Washing
- Hand wash cold or gentle machine cycle, then hang to dry
- Ironing
- Iron at 350–400°F with steam for the cotton pleats, using a press cloth over the guipure lace; light steaming also works.
- Print background
- The print background appears to be a light off-white or pale blue rather than a true white or light blue.
- Pleat permanence
- The pleats are designed as a permanent feature of the dress, but cotton pleats can relax over time and may need gentle washing, air drying, and light steaming or ironing to maintain their shape.
- Petite fit
- One buyer found the dress gorgeous and light even though lined, but returned it because the sizing was off for her petite frame.
- Lining weight
- A buyer reported the dress feels nice and light even though it is lined.
Product record
- Title
- Blue Flowers Deep Pleating Maxi Dress
- Brand
- Farm Rio
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Blue Flowers Deep Pleating Maxi Dress: Choose this if you want a fully cotton maxi sundress—both the weave and lining are 100% cotton—with a fitted empire-waist bodice, square neckline, and a deep-pleated, slightly flared full skirt that reaches the ankles at about 50.75 inches from the top of the bust. It suits shoppers drawn to an intricate blue botanical print of foliage, grape bunches, and cobalt flowers in symmetrical vertical panels, plus bohemian details like scalloped guipure lace adjustable straps and side seam pockets. Note it comes only in the Patterned White colorway and in sizes small through large, so it may not fit if you need other sizes or colorways.[1,2,3] | 3d Flower Single-Strap Maxi Dress: Choose this if you want a statement one-shoulder maxi with a sculptural asymmetrical neckline, a large three-dimensional fabric flower at the strap, long beaded tassel cords, and a printed floral-stem motif on a pale pink body. It's a loose, straight slip-style dress (about 49.25 inches from the shoulder) with a slight side slit at the hem, listed in 100% European linen fully lined in 100% viscose and offered in sizes small through extra-large in Patterned Ecru. Note the retailer's description also calls it denim, which conflicts with the stated linen composition, and the lightweight fabric shows soft creasing and fold lines as shown.[4,5,6] | Exotic Flora Soft Jersey Maxi Dress: Choose this if you want a comfortable, stretchy summer maxi in a bold statement print: it is made of ultra-stretch fine viscose jersey (85% viscose, 15% spandex) with a viscose-spandex lining, a crew neck, half sleeves, a fitted bodice with side ruching and ruffles flowing into a flared skirt, and a hidden back zip. The large tropical floral print comes in a warm brown background under the Patterned Brown colorway, listed in sizes X-Small through X-Large, with a length of 50.75 inches (129.0 cm) from the top of the shoulder. Note that while it is styled as a maxi, image analysis of the dress on a model shows the hem reaching mid-calf, so check the stated length against your height.[7,8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing view of a sleeveless, ankle-length pleated dress with a square neckline, scalloped white shoulder straps, fitted bodice with a defined waistband, vertical floral print panels in navy and light blue, and a visible side seam pocket holding the model's hand.
- Silhouette and viewFront three-quarter view of a long maxi dress with a fitted bodice and a deeply pleated full skirt reaching the model's ankles.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.03 · w 0.78 · h 0.94 (high) - Neckline and strapsSquare neckline with narrow scalloped white shoulder straps that have a looped or scallop trim detail.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Bodice and waistbandFitted straight-across bodice with a horizontal waistband seam that separates the bodice from the pleated skirt; a small floral motif is printed on the center of the bodice.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.15 (high) - PleatingDeep vertical pleats start at the waistband and run down the skirt, creating narrow vertical panels that display alternating floral patterns.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Floral printVertical floral panels printed in dark navy and lighter blue tones; motifs include tall stems with leaves and clustered small flowers repeated in columns.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Side seam pocketRight-side seam pocket is visible with the model's right hand placed inside it.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque lightweight woven fabric with a smooth finish and visible vertical fall created by the pleats.
- Hem and lengthFloor-grazing hem that reaches the model's ankles, showing slight drape and fullness at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.75 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph with a plain light gray background, even lighting, and slight shadow beneath the model; model stands slightly angled to the camera showing the dress front and right side; brown clogs are visible at the feet.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with even studio lighting and a faint shadow under the model.
- Model poseModel posed three-quarter front with right arm bent and hand in the dress pocket; head and lower legs partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 1.00 (high) - Additional visible itemsBrown wooden-soled clogs visible at the hem, partially cropped by the image bottom.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.88 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Image cropTop of the model's head is cropped out of frame and the image includes full dress length down to the shoes.
Colors
off-white· main fabric#CDCAC3dark navy· floral print - dark elementslight blue· floral print - light blue flowersbright white· shoulder straps#FDFEFD- Silhouette and viewFront three-quarter view of a long maxi dress with a fitted bodice and a deeply pleated full skirt reaching the model's ankles.
- 02
Product
Side view of a floor-length, sleeveless maxi dress on a model. The dress has a fitted bodice with thin scalloped straps, an empire seam, deep vertical pleated panels, side seam pocket (model's right hand inserted), and alternating vertical floral print panels in dark navy and light blue on a cream background.
- SilhouetteFloor-length A-line silhouette with a fitted bodice and a full skirt created by deep vertical pleating.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.76 · h 0.90 (high) - Bodice constructionFitted straight-across bodice with an underbust seam creating an empire waist; bodice edge trimmed with a narrow decorative border.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - StrapsThin shoulder straps with a scalloped or looped trim detail sitting on the model's left shoulder.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - PocketRight side seam pocket integrated into the skirt where the model's right hand is inserted.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.37 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Vertical printed panelsAlternating vertical panels printed with floral motifs: narrow panels with light blue floral stems and wider panels with dark navy leafy and floral patterns.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.24 · w 0.24 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, slightly matte finish; visible soft drape and pleating lines in the skirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (medium) - Hem and lengthSkirt extends to the floor and partially covers platform clogs; hem appears straight and unadorned.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.78 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model in side profile against a plain light gray background; model head partially cropped and brown platform clogs visible; even studio lighting with soft shadow under the dress.
- BackgroundUniform light gray studio background filling the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionSide-profile crop including the model from upper chest to shoes; model's face partially out of frame.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.00 · w 0.72 · h 1.00 (high) - Prop shoesBrown platform clogs visible at the hem and used as styling props, not described as part of the dress.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.54 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a faint shadow beneath the skirt near the floor.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
cream· base fabricdark navy· dark printed panelslight blue· light blue floral stems- SilhouetteFloor-length A-line silhouette with a fitted bodice and a full skirt created by deep vertical pleating.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a floor-length pleated dress with narrow adjustable shoulder straps, a straight back bodice band, and alternating vertical printed panels of light blue flowers and dark navy foliage on an off-white ground.
- View and silhouetteBack view showing a long, ankle-to-floor length skirt with deep vertical pleats forming alternating narrow panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.82 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo narrow adjustable shoulder straps in a light off-white or cream color with visible metal slider hardware where each strap meets the back bodice.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - Back bodice bandStraight horizontal back bodice band across the upper back with a narrow repeated navy floral/leaf stripe print on the same off-white ground.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.09 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Vertical printed panelsSkirt composed of alternating vertical panels: panels with vertical light-blue floral stems and panels with dense dark-navy foliage patterns, aligned with pleat lines.
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.74 (high); x 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.74 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.74 (high) - Pleating detailDeep, evenly spaced pleats that create narrow vertical panels and show the printed motifs primarily on the front-facing planes of each pleat.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.16 · w 0.56 · h 0.76 (high) - HemlineStraight hem that reaches the model's shoes, showing the printed pattern continuing to the skirt edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceLight-colored woven fabric with a smooth, slightly textured surface visible in close areas of the bodice and skirt panels.Partial
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.70 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot of a model wearing the dress against a plain light gray background; model's arms and platform shoes are visible as props. Even, diffused lighting with soft shadow under hem.
- Background and stagingPlain uniform light gray background with no visible props other than the model and shoes.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear standing upright with arms relaxed at sides; right hand partially visible and left hand nearly flush with the body.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.48 (high) - Shoes visibleBrown platform shoes visible under the hem of the dress and not part of the product being focused on.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.92 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven, soft studio lighting with a faint soft shadow cast beneath the hem and slightly to the right.
Colors
off-white· dress basesky blue· vertical floral motifdark navy· foliage printcream· shoulder straps- View and silhouetteBack view showing a long, ankle-to-floor length skirt with deep vertical pleats forming alternating narrow panels.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Farm Rio
Off-White Flowers Arch Pleats Maxi Dress
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4705001 | Blue Flowers Deep Pleating Maxi Dress - Patterned White - Small | CA$495.00 | Yes |
| 4705002 | Blue Flowers Deep Pleating Maxi Dress - Patterned White - Medium | CA$495.00 | Yes |
| 4705003 | Blue Flowers Deep Pleating Maxi Dress - Patterned White - Large | CA$495.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Beautiful dress
★★★★★Laura D.
This dress is gorgeous. It is nice and light even though it’s lined. The sizing was off for my petite frame and I’m sorry I had to return it.