The elegant dress I wear when I want to feel truly beautiful.
On the flowing chiffon dress with a delicate sheer neckline, a softly ruched bodice and a skirt that floats with every step — made for weddings, dinners and the evenings worth dressing up for.
I am 59 years old, and somewhere along the way getting dressed stopped being a pleasure. The comfortable things in my closet were shapeless and dull; the pretty things pinched, clung, or showed more arm than I wanted to show. So most mornings I settled for “fine.”
I didn't realize how much that wore on me until a friend from my book club turned up to lunch looking relaxed and elegant at the same time. When I asked where her dress was from, she smiled and told me to read the Wrenley family's letter before I bought anything.
The Wrenley Family runs a small boutique, family-owned since 1996. Their letter walks through the handful of things they refused to compromise on. I am going to let their words carry it, because they say it better than I could.
1A neckline that feels special
The top of the Lauren is made from sheer chiffon with fine pleated lines fanning out from a neat round neckline. It's elegant and a little romantic — it lets a hint of skin through while still feeling covered and refined.
2Short sleeves that cover the tops of the arms
Soft chiffon cap sleeves sit over the shoulders and cover the tops of the arms. You get a light, airy look for a warm evening — without needing a shawl or a bolero on top.
3A softly ruched, flattering bodice
Below the sheer yoke, the bodice is gently ruched through the waist and hips. The soft gathers shape the silhouette and smooth over the middle, giving you a graceful, put-together line from every angle.
4A skirt that floats with every step
From the hips, layers of chiffon fall into a long, flowing skirt that sways as you walk and drapes beautifully when you sit. It's the kind of movement that makes an evening feel a little more magical.
5Made for the moments worth dressing up for
A wedding, an anniversary dinner, a garden party or a celebration with the people you love — the Lauren helps you look polished and elegant without overthinking your outfit. Add a pair of sandals and a simple bracelet, and you're ready.
6Four colors, sizes XS to 3XL
Choose classic Navy Blue, soft Pink, elegant Green or rich Purple. The Lauren comes in sizes XS all the way to 3XL — made to fit the woman, not to make the woman fit the dress.
The Lauren, against the occasion dresses you've been buying
| Typical occasion dress | The Lauren | |
|---|---|---|
| Neckline | Too low, or plain and dull | Sheer chiffon with pleated detail |
| Arms | Bare, or a shawl on top | Short sleeves that cover |
| Shape | Tight, or shapeless | Softly ruched, flattering bodice |
| Movement | Stiff and lifeless | A long chiffon skirt that floats |
| Choice | One color, take it or leave it | Navy, Pink, Green or Purple |
- Too low, or plain and dull
- Bare, or a shawl on top
- Tight, or shapeless
- Stiff and lifeless
- One color, take it or leave it
- Sheer chiffon with pleated detail
- Short sleeves that cover
- Softly ruched, flattering bodice
- A long chiffon skirt that floats
- Navy, Pink, Green or Purple
Why it's half price right now
This year the Wrenley Family celebrates its 30th anniversary — family-owned since 1996. To thank the women who have shopped with them over the years, they are holding an anniversary sale: the Lauren is normally priced at $119.90, and for the anniversary it is $59.95 — half the regular price.
And if you'd like more than one, the store's bundle offer applies too: buy 2 for an extra 10% off, 3 for 15% or 4 for 20%.
Every order is handled with care, shipped with tracking, and comes with a 30-day return window — so you can try it on at home and decide for yourself.
The Lauren Dress
- Delicate sheer chiffon neckline with fine pleated detail
- Short sleeves that cover the tops of the arms
- Softly ruched, flattering bodice
- Long, flowing chiffon skirt
- Navy Blue, Pink, Green or Purple
- Sizes XS–3XL · 30-day returns
The Lauren · $59.95 (was $119.90)
Bundle offer: buy 2 for an extra 10% off, buy 3 for 15%, buy 4 for 20%.
I do not usually write things like this. But I spent too many years settling for clothes that were merely fine — and this one dress quietly gave me back the pleasure of getting dressed. If that sounds like you, I hope you find your size before it's gone.
— Julie Henderson
Shop the Lauren — $59.95 →This is a personal account from a Wrenley Family customer. Julie was not paid to write it. · The Wrenley Family · Sizes XS–3XL · Tracked delivery · 30-day returns.