{"product_id":"monstera-season-empire-waist-draw-string-hawaiian-aloha-short-tank-dress","title":"Monstera Season empire tie front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonstera Season Empire Tie Front Dress — the one you adjust to your own waist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWomen who don't want to be measured by a dress buy this one. It pulls over your head, the empire drawstring cinches wherever it sits comfortably on you, and that's the fitting done. No zip to reach behind for, no buttons to gap. It's the dress customers grab for a dinner reservation on a warm evening when nothing else in the case is unwrinkled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit\u003c\/strong\u003e — empire waist with an adjustable drawstring tie at the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e — pull-over, no zip or buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e — knee length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeckline\u003c\/strong\u003e — scoop square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully lined on top, vertical bust darts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% rayon, made in Hawaii, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e — RJC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow This Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe empire drawstring is what makes this dress forgiving. The seam sits high, just under the bust, and the skirt falls away from there — so the fit question is really about the bust and shoulders, not the waist or hips. Vertical bust darts give shape through the chest rather than relying on stretch, and the top half is fully lined so the bodice holds its shape instead of clinging. Rayon drapes closer to the body than cotton does; if you want it skimming rather than following your line, leave the drawstring easier. Knee length reads the same on most heights, which is why we like it as a travel dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWear It For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResort dinners, a wedding you're attending rather than in, church on a Sunday morning, and the long humid afternoon between a beach walk and a restaurant. It's also a common choice for women who want something a step dressier than a sundress but don't want to wear a jacket over anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold wash or dry clean, hang to dry, warm iron if needed. Keep rayon out of a hot dryer — heat is what shortens it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop MauiShirts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelling Hawaiian clothing from a Maui showroom since 1998 — 28 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe answer fit questions before you order, not after it arrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight talk on cut and drape, not just a size letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping to anywhere in the USA and its territories — no minimum order. Priority Mail and FedEx available if you need it faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a slip under it?\u003c\/strong\u003e The top is fully lined. The skirt is single layer rayon, so a slip is personal preference depending on how sheer you like a hem in strong sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I loosen it if I'm between sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e That's the point of the drawstring — the empire waist ties to you rather than the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold a press for an evening out?\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm iron takes the fold lines out and rayon hangs well once it settles. Give it an hour on a hanger after unpacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it easy to get on with limited shoulder movement?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it's a pull-over with no fastenings to reach behind your back for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RJC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59771687010590,"sku":"113O-LT","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/8608\/2334\/files\/monstera-season-xs-to-2x-81.jpg?v=1786843329","url":"https:\/\/mauishirts.com\/products\/monstera-season-empire-waist-draw-string-hawaiian-aloha-short-tank-dress","provider":"MauiShirts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}