Cotton Maxi Dress | Tess

Model, Kanchan, is a UK size 6/8 and is wearing a size small. She is 5'8.
Sarah (UK 8) also wears a size small and customers have advised they run on the smaller size, so if you're between sizes, size up.

Dress Sizing:

Size S: Shoulder (across) - 36 cm / 14.2 in; Bust Circumference - 92 cm / 36.2 in; Waist Circumference - 80 cm / 31.5 in; Sleeve Length - 56 cm / 22.0 in; Length to Bottom - 137 cm / 53.9 in

Size M: Shoulder (across) - 37 cm / 14.6 in; Bust Circumference - 96 cm / 37.8 in; Waist Circumference - 84 cm / 33.1 in; Sleeve Length - 58 cm / 22.8 in; Length to Bottom - 137 cm / 53.9 in

Size L: Shoulder (across) - 38 cm / 15.0 in; Bust Circumference - 100 cm / 39.4 in; Waist Circumference - 88 cm / 34.6 in; Sleeve Length - 60 cm / 23.6 in; Length to Bottom - 137 cm / 53.9 in

Caring for Your Bombaby Maxi Dress
Made from 100% Indian cotton voile and printed using azo-free (chemical free) dyes.

Because true beauty is meant to evolve.

Your Bombaby maxi isn’t just a dress—it’s a story written in stitches and sunlight. Hand-printed, hand-sewn, and made with love in Jaipur, it’s soft, swishy, and stitched for joy. But like all things made with care, it needs a little kindness in return.

Here’s how to keep your dress dazzling for years to come:

Wash gently by hand or on a cool, short cycle: Always alone, or with similar colours. This isn’t laundry—it’s a ritual.

Reshape immediately and dry flat or on a hanger in the shade: Let the fabric fall back into its dreamy drape and keep the colours fresh.

Neon, but natural: Our azo-free dyes are kinder to your skin and the planet. Over time, your neon may gently fade - this is part of the beauty, not a flaw.

No bleach, no tumble dryer, no drama: Heat and harsh chemicals will strip the magic - skip them.

Keep perfumes and sprays at a distance: They can affect the dyes. Think of your dress as a free spirit - it doesn’t love artificial interference.

And remember: softened colour is a signature, not a mistake. These dresses are meant to grow with you. With every softened seam and sun-washed stripe, your Tess or Estella becomes more uniquely yours. That’s the slow fashion glow-up.

Handle with care. Wear with defiance. Let her age beautifully - just like you.

Every Bombaby piece is protected by our manufacturing warranty and our repair-for-life promise. For more information, please see our policy here.

Ethical | Bespoke | Handmade

Every Bombaby piece is a labour of love, not mass production. Designed in Rutland and handcrafted in Jaipur, our bespoke block print bedding and quilted accessories take 4–6 weeks to create - from hand-blocking and stitching, to quilting and their voyage from India to the UK.

Each fabric is printed to order by skilled artisans using the centuries-old technique of hand block printing - an intricate process where wooden blocks are hand-carved, dipped in natural dyes, and carefully pressed onto fabric, layer by layer. Because of this, you may notice small smudges, ink splashes, or slight variations in the print - these are not flaws, but the hallmarks of true craftsmanship.

To reduce waste, we also use surplus fabrics for linings, piping, and trims - so colours and patterns may vary slightly from batch to batch. This only adds to the bespoke, one-of-a-kind nature of our designs.

Unlike factory-made textiles, no two pieces are ever identical, making your item truly unique. These handcrafted details are a badge of authenticity, celebrating slow fashion, tradition, and artistry.

We also print to order to minimise waste and plant a tree for every purchase, helping to offset emissions.

Love the story behind your piece? Discover more about our artisans and their time-honoured craft in our full ‘How it’s Made’ section.

Speedy Shipping | Hassle-Free Returns

UK Shipping via Royal Mail Tracked
📦 Standard Delivery (Tracked 48): £3.95 (FREE OVER £100)
⚡ Speedy Standard (Tracked 24): £4.95
🚀 Express (Special Delivery): £10*
*Order by 11am for same-day dispatch. A signature is required.

International Shipping
🌍 Standard shipping under 2kg: £20
(Exact rates calculated at checkout.)
📢 Customs & taxes are the customer’s responsibility.

Easy Returns
🔄 Changed your mind? No problem! Simply head to our online returns portal HERE to purchase your return label - quick, seamless, and hassle-free.
✅ Returns within 14 days in unused condition = full refund.
🛍️ Sale items: within 14 days for a refund.
⚡ Samples & seconds: Credit note only.

Items returned outside of the returns window will not be eligible for a refund.

For full details, read our shipping & returns policy here.