The striped dress people stop you to ask about.
On the vintage-inspired maxi with flowing wave stripes, a relaxed V-neck, 3/4 sleeves and deep pockets — easy to wear, flattering on every figure, and anything but ordinary.
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 realise 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.
1Stripes that flatter instead of widen
Forget straight horizontal stripes. The Ayla's black and taupe stripes curve and sweep across the body in soft waves, changing direction at the waist and the skirt. The flowing lines draw the eye up and down, creating a flattering effect on every silhouette.
2And yes — deep pockets
Hidden in the side seams are deep pockets, big enough to slip your hands into or carry your phone and keys. Great style shouldn't mean giving up anything practical.
3A relaxed V-neck and 3/4 sleeves
The V-neckline is open and elegant without showing too much, finished with a neat black edge. The sleeves end just below the elbow — cool on a warm day, and easy to layer under a jacket or cardigan when the weather turns.
4Loose, floaty and forgiving
The Ayla has a loose fit and a long maxi length. It skims the body instead of clinging and sways beautifully as you walk — comfortable from the first coffee of the day to dinner in the evening.
5Breathable and effortless
Made from breathable linen, the Ayla stays comfortable all day. Wear it to brunch, the farmers market or on a weekend away — it is the kind of dress you put on in a minute and still feel like the most put-together person in the room.
6It fits the body you have
The Ayla comes in sizes XS all the way to 3XL, with a relaxed, loose cut. It is made to fit the woman — not to make the woman fit the dress.
The Ayla, against the dresses you've been buying
| Typical dress | The Ayla | |
|---|---|---|
| Plain, or stripes that widen | Curved wave stripes that flatter | |
| Fit | Clings, or hangs like a sack | Loose maxi that skims and flows |
| Pockets | None, or too shallow to use | Deep side pockets |
| Sleeves | Bare arms, or a hot cardigan | 3/4 sleeves for every season |
| Choice | One dress, take it or leave it | Part of a collection of light dresses, all $89.95 |
- Plain, or stripes that widen
- Clings, or hangs like a sack
- None, or too shallow to use
- Bare arms, or a hot cardigan
- One dress, take it or leave it
- Curved wave stripes that flatter
- Loose maxi that skims and flows
- Deep side pockets
- 3/4 sleeves for every season
- Part of a collection of light dresses, all $89.95
Why it's half price right now
The Ayla is normally priced at $179.90. Right now the Wrenley Family is offering it at $89.95 — half the regular price.
The same goes for every dress in our Light Dresses collection: the Ayla sits alongside our floral and pastel midi dresses, all at $89.95 instead of $179.90 and all in sizes XS–3XL. The buttons on this page take you straight to the full collection, so you can see them side by side.
And if one isn't enough, the store's bundle offer applies too: buy 2 for an extra 10% off, 3 for 15% or 4 for 20%. Every order is shipped with tracking and comes with a 30-day return window.
The Ayla Dress
- Vintage-inspired wave-stripe print in black and taupe
- Relaxed V-neckline and 3/4 sleeves
- Loose maxi length that moves as you walk
- Deep side pockets
- Breathable linen
- Sizes XS–3XL · 30-day returns
Every dress in the collection · $89.95 (was $179.90)
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 Light Dresses collection — $89.95 →The Wrenley Family · Sizes XS–3XL · Tracked delivery · 30-day returns.