Hollis is the dress you pack first and wear the most. A classic shirt style dress, cut long and easy.

The Hollis is a striped shirt dress with a classic shirt style look, made from 100% viscose in a blue and green stripe. It has a collar, a button-through front and dropped shoulders with wide, cuffed short sleeves. The placket, cuffs and wide self-tie sash run the stripe the other way. It has pockets and side slits, falls to a midi length and carries the signature red thread. It's made in Cape Town, South Africa, by a small all-female team, in a limited run.

It's a classic shirt style dress through and through: a collar, a button-through front and cuffed sleeves, all falling to a relaxed midi. The stripe runs one way down the body and the other way across the placket, cuffs and sash, so the details catch your eye without any extra fuss. The sash wraps the waist and ties in a soft bow. Pull it tight for shape, or leave it loose and let the dress fall straight. The side slits let it move, and the pockets mean you won't need a bag.

Wear it belted with flat sandals for long lunches, or loose over a swimsuit on the way to the beach.

FAQ

Does the Hollis run true to size, and which size should I take?
The Hollis has a relaxed shape with dropped shoulders and a wide self-tie sash, so it's forgiving through sizing. Tie it in as much or as little as you like. Our model is 1.70m and wears a size 32. Take your usual Signature by Des size.

What fabric is it made from and how does it wear?
The Hollis is made from 100% viscose. It has a soft, fluid drape that moves with you and feels cool against the skin on hot days. The weight is light enough for summer, with enough body to hold the collar and the bow of the sash.

How do I wash and care for it?
Hand wash only, and wash dark colours separately. We suggest washing by hand to ensure the longevity of your garment, because a lot of care went into making it. Treated gently, the Hollis will hold its colour and shape season after season, ready whenever you want it.

What can I wear the striped shirt dress with?
Its classic shirt style means it dresses up or down without trying. Wear it belted with flat sandals for long lunches, or untied and loose over a swimsuit on the beach. Teal or tan accessories pick up the stripe without competing with it.

Where is it made?
The Hollis is made in Cape Town, South Africa, by a small all-female team. Like every Signature by Des style, it's produced in a limited run, so once the Hollis is gone, it's gone. Free delivery applies on orders over R1500.