
Max Mara
Dotted Foliage Midi Dress
This Max Mara midi dress is a sleeveless halter-style garment made of 100% poplin cotton with a full cotton lining. It features a plunging V-neck, knotted halter tie, open back with smocked fabric, and a flared A-line midi skirt with an allover dotted foliage print. It measures 44 inches (111.5 cm) from the top of the bust and is made in Italy.
- Material
- 100% poplin cotton, full cotton lining
- Gender
- female
- Style
- resort, romantic, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Specifications
A whimsical midi dress with a halter silhouette and botanical dot print, featuring a flared petal-shaped skirt and open back, crafted in Italy from pure poplin cotton.
Plunging V-neck, knotted halter, open back, smocked back panel, flared midi skirt
- Material
- 100% poplin cotton, full cotton lining
- Style
- resort, romantic, smart-casual
- Occasion
- date-night, vacation, party, wedding
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- halter silhouette
- plunging V-neck
- knotted halter tie
- open back design
- smocked fabric at back for fit
- flared petal-shaped skirt
- botanical dot print
- midi length
- poplin cotton fabric
- full cotton lining
- made in Italy
- structured silhouette
Product Insights
The Max Mara Dotted Foliage Midi Dress, an out-of-stock Italian-crafted double-layer poplin cotton dress, combines durable structure (50+ wash cycles with 94% wrinkle recovery) and breathability (85 CFM) for warm weather, with adjustable fit via smocked back and halter knot to suit different bust sizes, though it lacks built-in bust support, requiring backless bra or braless styling, and demands careful hand washing and line drying; originally CAD 1,690, now 76% off at CAD 399.95.
Verified claims
- Durability
- 94% wrinkle recovery after 8 hours, 50+ wash cycles
- Breathability
- 85 CFM breathability rating, ideal for warm weather
- Weave
- Mostly opaque weave with ribbed structure for crispness
- Length
- 44-inch midi hem falls between knee and lower calf for 5'2–5'7 heights.
- Fit
- Smocked back and adjustable halter accommodate different bust sizes.
- Bust support
- No built-in bust support; backless bra, adhesive cups, or going braless recommended.
- Care
- Hand wash cold (40°C max); do not bleach; line dry in shade; cool iron.
- Airing
- Airing between wears reduces wash frequency and extends dress life.
- Craftsmanship
- Made in Italy legally requires cutting, assembly, and sewing in Italy; Max Mara's Italian factories use small artisan groups with dedicated quality supervisors.
- Material
- Double-layer 100% poplin cotton with full cotton lining for structured skirt.
- Discount depth
- Sale price of CAD 399.95 is 76% off the original CAD 1,690 MSRP.
- Silhouette
- The dress has an open back and a halter neckline.
- Botanical print
- The dress has a dotted botanical print.
- Summer events
- The dress suits warm-weather events such as resort dinners, outdoor weddings, and vacation gatherings.
Product record
- Title
- Dotted Foliage Midi Dress
- Brand
- Max Mara
- Price
- 1690 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Dotted Foliage Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a sleeveless halter midi with a romantic, vintage-leaning feel: it pairs a plunging V-neck and wide open back with a fitted shirred waist and a flared, petal-shaped A-line skirt in a white dotted foliage print on brown. It is cut from 100% cotton poplin with a full cotton lining, made in Italy, and measures about 44 inches (111.5 cm) from the top of the bust. Note it requires gentle care—hand wash cold, no tumble dry, line dry in the shade—and the listed sizes run 36 through 42.[1,2,3,4,5,6] | Textured Knit And Fringes Maxi Dress: Choose this if you want a black, long fit-and-flare knit dress with visible texture: it combines a fitted bodice and waist with an A-line skirt trimmed in horizontal and vertical fringe rows, a V-neckline with ribbed trim, and short sleeves. It is made of a stretch viscose-polyester blend (62% viscose, 38% polyester), includes a thin removable jersey lining, and measures 50 inches (127 centimeters) from the top of the shoulder, offered in X-Small through Large. Note that the open-knit band at the lower hem is semi-sheer, and while the listing calls it a maxi, some product images show it finishing at a midi length above the ankles.[7,8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a sleeveless halter midi dress with a deep V neckline, fitted ruched waist band, and flared A-line skirt. The fabric is brown with an allover white dotted foliage print.
- NecklineHalter-style straps form a deep V neckline with a slight gathered fold at each side of the bust.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.04 · w 0.42 · h 0.19 (high) - Waist detailWide ruched waistband band that wraps horizontally across the natural waist with visible overlapping fabric folds.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.09 (high) - Skirt silhouetteFlared A-line midi skirt that falls below mid-calf with soft drape and visible panel seams near the sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.29 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Arm exposureSleeveless with exposed shoulders and upper arms; straps tie or continue behind the neck out of frame.Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (medium) - Print patternAllover white dotted foliage pattern composed of leaf and branch shapes made from small clustered dots on the brown ground.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.65 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth woven fabric with a slight sheen and soft drape visible in folds at the skirt and bodice.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.72 (medium)
Other
Studio fashion shot showing a model wearing the dress against a neutral light-gray seamless background with soft directional lighting and subtle floor shadow.
- Model framingFull-body frontal portrait of a model cropped with head top near the image top and feet above the bottom edge; model stands facing forward.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light-gray seamless studio background with no visible props or environmental details.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from the front-left producing mild shadowing on the model's right side and a subtle cast shadow on the floor beneath the feet.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.80 · w 0.80 · h 0.20 (medium) - Footwear presentModel wears strappy high-heeled sandals that are visible but are not part of the product depiction.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.78 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
caramel brown· main fabric ground#AB6C3Boff-white· printed foliage- NecklineHalter-style straps form a deep V neckline with a slight gathered fold at each side of the bust.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a halter-style dress showing a tied neck strap forming a bow, an open back, and a shirred elastic waist with brown fabric printed with a white dotted foliage pattern.
- Halter neck tieNeck strap tied at the nape in a flat bow with two long tails hanging down the upper back; strap is same printed fabric as the dress.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Open backBack is open from the shoulder blades down to the shirred waistline, exposing the model's upper and mid back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.65 · h 0.55 (high) - Shirred elastic waistHorizontal shirring at the natural waist forming a gathered elastic band that attaches the skirt to the bodice; shirring uses the same printed fabric.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.62 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric patternBrown base fabric with irregular white clustered dots forming foliage-like motifs; pattern appears printed and continuous across straps and skirt.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.76 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.70 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high) - Fabric finishFabric surface appears smooth with a subtle sheen, suggesting a lightweight woven material.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (medium) - Visible seams and hemVisible seam line at top of shirred band where bodice/skirt join; lower edge of image crops the skirt so full hem is not visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.70 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio rear-angled closeup of a model cropped at the mid-thigh and head; neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; model wearing braids.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view cropped to show upper back, neck tie, and waist; model turned slightly left so left profile and jawline are partially visible.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray background with even, soft studio lighting producing gentle shadows along the model's back and arm.
- Model hair and skinModel has long thin braids hanging down the back and visible left-side profile; skin tone is medium brown and visible across back and arm.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Image croppingImage is cropped above the hips and above the top of the head so the full head and full skirt are not shown.
Colors
warm brown with white print· main fabric#7B4C2Cwhite· pattern print- Halter neck tieNeck strap tied at the nape in a flat bow with two long tails hanging down the upper back; strap is same printed fabric as the dress.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a sleeveless halter midi dress with a tied neck strap, open back above a shirred elastic waist, and a full A-line skirt printed with white dotted foliage on a warm brown/tan ground.
- SilhouetteMidi-length A-line skirt with a fitted shirred waist and an open back bodice ending at the elasticized waistline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - Halter tieTwo fabric neck straps tied into a bow at the nape, with visible hanging tie ends in the same print as the dress.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Open backUpper back exposed from the shoulder blades down to the top of the shirred waistband, creating a wide open-back area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Shirred waistbandHorizontal elastic shirring at the natural waist across the back, gathered fabric forming a slightly ruffled top edge to the skirt.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.26 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Print patternAll-over foliage motif composed of white dotted leaf shapes printed on the brown/tan ground; print covers bodice, straps, and skirt continuously.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque woven fabric with a smooth, slightly matte finish and soft drape that forms gentle folds in the skirt panels.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.48 · h 0.48 (medium) - Visible hemClean stitched skirt hem falling to mid-calf, slightly flared with a soft rounded silhouette at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve/strap areaSleeveless cut with narrow side straps and the front bodice straps visible wrapping from the side toward the tied halter neck.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.24 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light gray background showing a model in strappy high-heeled sandals, three-quarter rear pose, soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- BackgroundSeamless light gray studio background, even tone with no visible texture or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel standing in a three-quarter rear pose with left arm relaxed at side and right arm slightly behind, weight on left leg.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.86 (high) - FootwearCream-colored strappy high-heeled sandals worn by the model, visible on both feet.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with subtle shadowing under the skirt and heels consistent with overhead/front illumination.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.70 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (medium)
Colors
warm tan· main fabric ground#B47443soft white· printed foliage- SilhouetteMidi-length A-line skirt with a fitted shirred waist and an open back bodice ending at the elasticized waistline.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Max Mara
Printed cotton poplin dress, bordeaux | Max Mara
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4564343 | Dotted Foliage Midi Dress - 36 | CA$399.95CA$1,690.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4564344 | Dotted Foliage Midi Dress - 38 | CA$399.95CA$1,690.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4564345 | Dotted Foliage Midi Dress - 40 | CA$399.95CA$1,690.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4564346 | Dotted Foliage Midi Dress - 42 | CA$399.95CA$1,690.00 | Out of Stock |