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Hydra Midi Slip Dress

$270

Size XS S M L

ColourHydra

The Hydra Midi Slip Dress is a classic slip shape in viscose crepe featuring low back, narrow adjustable straps and internal shelf bra.

Mid-calf length
Adjustable straps
Internal shelf Bra
Slip on style
Slip length is 114cm from strap join at neck edge to hem

Built for longevity

Fit & Feel

Technical Mastery

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Designed for a slim straight fit

Our studio model Stas is 178 cm /5'9in, Bust size 81cm / 32 in, 92cm Hip and wears a size Small.

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

Size chart for clothing with measurements in centimeters

100% Viscose

We recommend hand-washing in cold water. Do not wring, Do not tumble dry, hang light items to air dry in shade or lay it in it's natural shape on a flat surface, drying rack or clean towel. Cool Iron inside out or steam

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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 Resort wear 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 Hydra Midi Slip 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.