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Holiday Dress

$255

Size XS S M L

ColourKhaki

The Holiday Dress can be worn on it's own, over swim. Front button opening, relaxed fit with collar, fine rouleau ties gathering in the sleeve hem and delicate trim detail either side of front buttons, and around lower sleeve. Narrow ruffle around hem.

Small shell buttons on front opening
Delicate trims on front and sleeve
Rouleau tie on sleeve hem
Relaxed fit with narrow ruffle hem
Side pockets
Front length from shoulder at neck edge to hem is 90.5cm for a size Small
Across front chest is 62cm for a size Small
Model is 5'8"/ 172cm tall, has a 81cm bust/32C cup, 89cm Hips and wears a size small

Linen viscose blend fabrics are made of 100% natural linen (made from the fibres of the flax plant) and viscose fibres. By mixing linen and viscose fibres, these fabrics feel softer and are less prone to wrinkling.

Built for longevity

Fit & Feel

Technical Mastery

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Please use the following as a guide to ensure the perfect fit.

Size chart for clothing with measurements in centimeters

Main Fabric : Linen Viscose blend

For Linen blend garments we recommend a gentle cold hand-wash separately with mild detergent. You may hang dry in shade or dry flat on a towel. Warm iron or steam.

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Although we hope you love all your items from Monte & Lou, we have an easy online returns process if you are not 100% happy with your purchase.

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Discover the Monte and Lou difference

Designed by women with decades of experience in design, fit and manufacturing, Monte and Lou resortwear is shaped through continual testing and real customer feedback. Every piece is engineered to flatter, support and style perfectly with your swimwear collection.

From considered shaping and coverage to fabric selection and construction, each detail is intentional, the result is resort wear that feels comfortable, creates confidence and is made to last season after season.

Built for longevity

At Monte and Lou, we design for longevity. Rather than chasing trends, we draw inspiration from real women and real feedback. Every piece is created with intention, from unique silhouettes to thoughtfully developed prints, designed to last season after season and styled with your Monte and Lou swimwear collection.

Fit and Fabrication

At Monte and Lou we are perfectionists when it comes to fabrics and fit. Softness. Weight. Breathability. How it drapes, how it wears over time and how it pairs with your swimwear. Proportions are tested and cuts refined. Each style is designed to flatter, feel good and last season after season.

Technical Mastery

With 30+ years of industry experience, you can be confident our Holiday Dress has been crafted in the highest quality, with the utmost care and skill by industry veterans.

Built on Decades of Design Mastery

Monte & Lou was never about chasing trends. It was built on a simple truth learned through decades in the industry: great resort wear is engineered, not improvised.

Founded in 2018 by industry veterans Kay Howitt and Lynne Tramonte, Monte & Lou is shaped by years of designing and producing for household names in the resort space. This depth of experience informs every decision, from fabric selection and construction to fit, support, and longevity.

Every silhouette is refined through technical precision. Every detail is intentional. Luxurious, eco conscious fabrics are paired with expertly engineered cuts to deliver resort wear that flatters, supports, and feels exceptional on the body.

This is resort wear designed by authorities in the field. Crafted with intention. Worn with confidence. Made to last, season after season.