Shelby is easy. Pull it on, tie it in, and you're done.

The Shelby is a tie waist dress made from 100% viscose, in a watercolour palm print. It has a band collar, a button-through front and full balloon sleeves gathered into an elasticated cuff. The waist is a tunnel with a self-tie belt, so you can pull it in as much as you like. It has pockets and side slits, falls to mid-calf and carries the signature red thread. It's made in Cape Town, South Africa, by a small all-female team, in a limited run.

The balloon sleeves give the Shelby its shape, full through the arm and caught in at the elbow, so they move without getting in the way. The tie belt runs through the tunnel waist, letting you cinch it for shape or leave it loose for a relaxed fit. The side slits add movement when you walk, and the pockets mean you won't need a bag. The print is soft and painterly, with palms, pinks and greens like a garden in the afternoon light.

Wear it with flat sandals and gold bangles for long lunches, or add a wedge for a summer wedding.

FAQ

Does the Shelby run true to size, and which size should I take?
The Shelby has a relaxed fit through the body, and the tunnel waist with its tie belt lets you pull it in as much or as little as you like. The balloon sleeves give room through the arm. 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 Shelby is made from 100% viscose. It's soft, light and breathable, with a fluid drape that moves with you. It feels cool against the skin on hot days and falls beautifully from the tie waist, which makes it an easy choice for long summer afternoons.

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 Shelby will hold its colour and shape season after season, ready whenever you want it.

What can I wear the tie waist dress with?
Wear the tie waist dress with flat sandals and gold bangles for long lunches, or add a wedge for a summer wedding. Pink, green or gold accessories pick up the print without competing with it. A woven basket bag finishes it off.

Where is it made?
The Shelby 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 watercolour palm print is gone, it's gone. Free delivery applies on orders over R1500.