A wrap dress is consisted of a front closure that formed by folding one side over the other and a knot that secures two side pieces. It was inspired by a designer’s divorce and being most popularized in late 1970s. Thus, the design is also regarded as a symbol of women liberation. It also went through some adaptions for Dutch market. Nowadays, there are no ties or button around the waist. We always slip it on over the head.

The wrap dresses own a delicate V-neckline to hug women’s curves. They are generally made by traditional materials such as cotton and linen. But there’re also some wrap dresses that cut in luxurious fabrics like silk and embroidery brocade.

Compared with other gorgeous and expensive dresses like evening dresses and cocktail dresses, wrap dresses has a wider access to most women. They are relatively cheap and being an essential part to women’s wardrobe now. When match with different outfit, they could make different styles from formal appearance to daily casual look.