Our pull on, linen Ivy Sleeveless Dress is simplicity reimagined. You might recognise this style, modelled on last season's sell-out Pinafore dress. A mid calf length with a scoop neck and voluminous tulip skirt, makes for a very forgiving style. Effortlessly carries you through the day - from the morning beach stroll to dinner with friends. Pair with our Boxy Jacket.
I just wouldn't go anywhere hot without one! I love the way the linen looks when it's not been ironed. So perfect for packing. This is the dress at top of the suitcase - the one that I throw on while I'm waiting for the room to be ready!
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Made to last
Buy well, wear often. Thinks in decades, not seasons.
Sizes 8–20
Graded on real bodies, not scaled from a single sample.
4.7 / 5
216 Trustpilot reviews. "Beautifully made" said most often.
Overall rating: 4.783784 / 5 from 37 reviews.
The Archive The Ivy Sleeveless Dress is praised for its lovely color, high-quality linen fabric, flattering fit, and suitability for warmer weather. It is a versatile piece that can be worn from morning strolls to evening dinners.
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"I already have a white version and the navy one I bought in the sale is an unusual washed navy colour that I really like. It fits perfectly, I’m a 16 size on top, and I can’t wait for summer when I can flaunce about in my lovely linen sleeveless dress, looking and feeling stylish!"
"Absolutely beautiful I love the way it fits and flows as you walk 🧡"
"Beautiful dress, lovely quality material. Just need some sunshine to wear it!"
"I’m very pleased with this dress. It has a lovely shape and looks great on. The material is very heavy but I suppose that’s why the dress hangs so well. I bought the navy but wanted the colblat blue (sold out in the sale). Overall a lovely well made dress AND IT HAS POCKETS…. Hooray!!!!!"
"I wish I had bought two, so I could wear one and have the other in the was. The fit is incredible, the style is flattering and the quality of the fabric is second to none. I will be wearing this all year round. At last someone who understands the female form, and has produced clothes and not just fashion. I am so happy to have found Kates clothes. I have given up buying from companies who seel out the quality of their fabric. I will continue to buy from this wonderful collection"
"Lovely heavy-weight linen which I know would soften beautifully over time but sadly the dress drowns me. It's too long in the body; the waistline's too low and the straps a bit too long. I thought this would be a keeper as I bought the short length, but unfortunately doesn't look good. Really great to see a short length available though and the fabric is lovely."
"Absolutely beautiful in the perfect shade of pink. Even my husband noticed it and said I looked stunning! The XS shorter length is a great fit for me at size 8 and height 5’5”."
"Glad KB are changing their sizing system — I spent ages going back and forth over buying this dress as I fell between sizes. I understand the need to minimise returns but this does need to be matched by confidence in the sizing. Im a 10-12 and bought the 8-10 and it’s fine, albeit more fitted in the bodice. Good quality and can be dressed up or down and layered to extend its wear through Spring and Autumn."
"I love the blue colour and the shape. Perfect. I’ve also had lots of compliments and people asking where it’s from. A winner!"
"I have it in pink. Lovely colour. When I popped into the supermarket when wearing it I was approached by a lady who asked me where it was from. She said she rarely saw such great dress!"