The back opens completely — adjustable tie straps form a bow above the open back, and the front is a halter neckline with the same tie construction. The Plié Open Back Halter Midi Dress has a full sweeping skirt in 100% cotton botanical dye that moves with enough weight and volume to balance the structured tie construction at the top.

Midi length, sleeveless, natural waist. Model is 5'5" in size XS. The blue-gray botanical cloud pattern is organic and irregular — no two dresses print identically. Available in XS upward; if between sizes, size down for a closer fit at the halter tie. Made in India through Bailey Renée's ethical production practice.

We went looking for this specifically — a halter midi with an open back that isn't strapless and isn't cut so low it requires tape. Bailey Renée delivers that through the adjustable tie construction, which distributes support across the neck and back straps rather than concentrating it in one point.

100% cotton falls straight from the natural waist — no stretch, which means the skirt hangs cleanly rather than conforming. The botanical dye gives the blue-gray a depth and variation that reads different indoors versus outdoors. The cotton doesn't cling in humidity, which matters for a full sweeping midi skirt in warm weather.

For the garden dinner, the summer wedding, the occasion where the back of the dress matters as much as the front. See more in the midi dress collection or explore all dresses for the full edit.

Key Features

• Open back: Full open back with adjustable tie straps forming a bow — the back is the feature
• Halter neckline: Adjustable tie halter — provides support across the neck strap, not just at the back
• Full sweeping skirt: Midi length with volume and movement — the skirt has enough weight to fall cleanly
• Botanical dye: Blue-gray cloud pattern handmade by Bailey Renée — each dress varies slightly
• Fabric: 100% Cotton — no stretch, no cling in humidity, falls straight from waist
• Model Info: Model is 5'5" in size XS

Why This Piece Is Different

Most open back halter dresses are mini or low-back but not fully open. This one commits — the back opens completely and the adjustable tie straps handle the support without requiring hardware or boning. The full sweeping midi skirt provides the length that makes the open back read as considered rather than exposing. We said no to a lot before we said yes to this — the open back cut, the sweeping skirt volume, and the botanical dye process together are what made it worth carrying.

Style It Three Ways

1. Summer wedding guest: Simple block heel sandals in nude or tan, small gold earrings — the dress does everything, the accessories just need to not compete.
2. Garden party: White strappy flat sandals and a simple woven clutch — the blue-gray botanical print pairs with any neutral you choose.
3. Evening dinner: Strappy heeled mules and a thin gold necklace layered at the front — the open back means no necklace at the back, which is exactly right.