Collection: Dear José

The Dear José look

Dear José pieces are soft in line and light in decoration. The Noelle Draped Maxi Dress is an asymmetric halter maxi with fluid ruching and applique, the most formal piece in the range. The Heloise V-Neck Mini Dress is an A-line mini with structured pleats, ruching and a ribbon at the bodice. The Briella Pleated Maxi Dress and the Amabel Cuff Sleeve Midi Dress sit between the two, with gentle pleats and sleeves for cooler evenings. The Francine Ruched Midi Dress and the Elgin Halter Midi Dress round out the dress group.

Separates are where Dear José stands out. The Ines Pencil Skirt is a fitted pencil with ribbon and applique, the Marcella Ruffle Skirt adds movement, and the Lavinia Mermaid Skirt flares at the hem. Tops range from the Lurielle Puff Sleeve Top and the Lysandra Draped Top to the Helena Bishop Sleeve Shirt and the Adelaide Collared Top. For resort dressing there are the Solange Applique Shorts, the Nerissa Pleated Shorts, the Wallis Pleated Pants and the Cordelia Straight Pants, and the Zelda Embroidery Jacket covers the shoulders at dinner.

The Honeymoon Collection

Everything MEAN BLVD carries from the brand belongs to the Honeymoon Collection - Dear José, a capsule built around travel, warm weather and dressing up without stiffness. The tops and skirts are designed to mix, so the Lurielle Puff Sleeve Top works with the Valerie Ruched Skirt as easily as with the Cordelia Straight Pants. Compare them with other tops and skirts on the site.

When to wear Dear José

The collection suits honeymoon dinners, resort holidays, brunches and semi-formal gatherings. For a formal evening the Noelle Draped Maxi Dress is the pick; for daytime the Waverly Scoop Neck Mini Dress or the Daphne A-line Mini Dress. In warmer climates the pleated pants and the Zelda Embroidery Jacket give a covered option that still looks relaxed, and the midi dresses with sleeves, such as the Amabel Cuff Sleeve Midi Dress, are easy for family dinners.

How does Dear José fit?

Silhouettes are A-line, draped or straight-cut with concealed zippers, and the fabrics are soft rather than stretchy. Order by bust and waist for dresses and by hip for the pencil and mermaid skirts. Product pages list the silhouette, neckline and length for each style.

How should I style the separates?

Pair one decorated piece with one plain one. The Ines Pencil Skirt with the Elowen Round Neck Top reads as office-ready; the Marcella Ruffle Skirt with the Ariadne Asymmetric Top reads as evening. Flat sandals suit the shorts and pleated pants on holiday.