{"product_id":"daydress-model-181289-infinite-you","title":"Infinite You Black \u0026 White Stripe Drawstring Maxi Dress with Side Slit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHorizontal stripes, maxi length, and a drawstring — the relaxed formula that always works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a version of casual dressing that requires no apology: bold stripes, a length that means business, and a drawstring waist that says you decided where the silhouette starts rather than leaving that to the fabric. This black-and-white stripe maxi dress by Infinite You takes those elements and assembles them into a dress that is immediately readable from across a room and genuinely comfortable to wear for a full day. The side slit adds movement and a hint of visual drama that a solid-hem maxi would not offer. Together, these choices produce a dress that is simple to describe and satisfying to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed in horizontal black-and-white stripes running across the full length of the garment, this Infinite You maxi dress features short sleeves, a drawstring or elasticated waist, and a high side slit that opens the skirt from mid-thigh upward. The stripe pattern is consistent across the bodice and skirt, with the horizontal lines creating a strong graphic rhythm from neckline to hem. The drawstring waist allows you to gather the fabric and define the midsection to your preference — pulled tighter for a more defined silhouette, left looser for a relaxed drop. The side slit breaks the full-length hem and allows freedom of movement while adding visual interest at the leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the woman who is drawn to bold graphic pattern but wears it on her own terms. Horizontal stripes at maxi length and in a black-and-white palette are a confident choice — they do not try to be subtle, and she does not want them to be. She wears this to beach days, summer festivals, relaxed outdoor events, weekend social plans, and any occasion where the dress code is casual but she still wants her outfit to say something worth saying. She appreciates the drawstring because it lets her decide how the dress fits rather than letting the manufacturer decide. She wears trainers with this dress — the image says so — and she is right to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCloser look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal black-and-white stripe print running across the full garment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort sleeves with a simple, clean hem at the upper arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawstring or elasticated waist for adjustable fit and silhouette control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh side slit from mid-thigh upward for movement and visual contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaxi length for a sweeping, floor-adjacent hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelaxed overall fit suitable for warm-weather all-day wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric \u0026amp; feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horizontal stripe print on this dress requires careful fabric choice — the stripe pattern must remain consistent in width and spacing across the full length of the garment, and the fabric must be light enough for warm-weather wear without the stripe bleeding or losing definition. The fabrication here maintains stripe clarity from the bodice through the full length of the maxi skirt. The drawstring channel is constructed into the waist seam rather than applied on top, which keeps the waist area clean and flat when the drawstring is untied. The side slit is finished cleanly at its upper point. The hand-feel is comfortable and lightweight for warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; silhouette\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawstring waist is the key fit mechanism — it gathers the fabric at the natural waist and allows you to control how defined the transition between bodice and skirt feels. With the drawstring pulled in and tied, the waist reads as shaped and intentional. Left loose, the dress falls in a relaxed, unstructured column from shoulder to hem. The side slit opens when walking, revealing the leg and creating movement in the otherwise straight maxi silhouette. The short sleeves sit at the upper arm and balance the long skirt proportionally. The horizontal stripe will appear to widen rather than elongate the body, which is a visual characteristic of all horizontal stripe patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling — how to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a casual beach or outdoor day, wear with white leather trainers as shown and a simple woven tote. The black-and-white stripe needs no colour addition — the contrast palette is complete in itself. Keep jewellery minimal: a simple white or black resin bangle at most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smarter summer occasion, swap to strappy flat sandals in black and add a slim black crossbody bag. The maxi length and black-white palette read clean and intentional with controlled accessories in a matching tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a cooler day or evening, add a fitted black blazer over the dress and ankle boots in black. The stripe becomes a backdrop to the blazer rather than the lead element, which transitions the overall look from casual to smart-casual without changing the dress itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOccasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress suits the full range of relaxed warm-weather occasions: beach holidays, summer festivals, weekend brunch plans, outdoor markets, casual social events, and any day when you want to look like you made a real decision without spending time making it. The maxi length means it is appropriate for a broader range of settings than a mini would be, including some smart-casual environments where shorter hemlines would read as underdressed. The side slit adds an evening quality that extends this dress's range past purely daytime occasions. Pair appropriately for the event and this dress handles most of what summer social life demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash on a gentle cycle in cool water. Turn inside out before washing to protect the stripe print and prevent colour transfer from the black sections to the white. Do not mix with other dark garments in the wash. Hang or lay flat to dry — do not tumble dry. The drawstring should be tied loosely before washing to prevent tangling. A cool iron can be used on the bodice and skirt if needed; the maxi length means ironing from the waist down is easiest while the dress is still hanging. Store hanging to maintain the stripe alignment and skirt shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWow detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horizontal stripes on this dress are engineered to align at the side seam — the stripe that ends at the left side seam on the front panel continues at the same height on the back panel when the seam is sewn. This is called stripe matching and it is the construction detail that separates a well-made striped garment from one that was cut without reference to the pattern. When stripes are not matched at the seam, the visual rhythm of the pattern breaks at every join and the dress looks assembled from separate pieces rather than unified. On this Infinite You dress, the stripes flow continuously around the body — the pattern reads as a single surface rather than a front panel and a back panel that happen to be sewn together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConscious fashion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black-and-white stripe maxi dress is as close to a timeless casual garment as dressing gets. It does not belong to a season or a moment — it belongs to the wearer who chooses it. WowStore curates with this kind of durability in mind: pieces that are genuinely good, not temporarily relevant. Infinite You designs with purpose and wearability at the centre, and the result is a dress worth owning for the long term. 5% of every WowStore order funds a cause you choose — clean water, education, or healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe WowStore promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in our collection is reviewed for quality, honest representation, and genuine wearability across real life. We offer free EU delivery on orders over €69 and a 30-day returns window so your decision is always made with confidence. If a piece does not work as expected, we make returning it simple. 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