Pleated Column Sheer Midi Dress • Esthe

Why it's worth it

The batik dye and the pleats move in opposite directions — one bleeds, one holds its line.

The Edit

Sheer mesh pleated into a fine vertical grain across a column silhouette — the pleating compresses the batik wash into bands of shifting teal that deepen and lighten with every angle. The mock neck finishes with a delicate rolled edge, keeping the high collar feeling precise rather than stiff on an otherwise unlined, skin-baring construction. Worn without a slip, the dress reads as pure light and shadow; styled over something solid beneath, the pleats take on an entirely different weight.