An elegant dress with a flirty cutout: Heidi Merrick Como Dress

The Heidi Merrick Como Dress balances elegance and ease. Its silk-hemp material, demure midi-length, and unfussy fit are offset by unexpected details — including a restrained peekaboo cutout at the midriff and a prominent back zipper — that add sophistication and just a hint of edge. Styled with sandals, an oversize blazer, and a clutch, this LBD is destined for a beach wedding, a garden party, or a leisurely meal al fresco.

This dress is sexy yet tasteful, with a peekaboo cutout. The Como Dress has slim straps, a pleated sweetheart neckline, and a pencil shape through the skirt that’s slender, not tight, with a mid-calf hemline punctuated by long, airy slits on both sides.

Most notably, this dress has a 6-by-2-inch triangular cutout beneath the bra line; it’s flirty, but in a low-key way. (Remarked one midriff-averse tester: “I was positive that cutout was gonna be a nonstarter for me, but I found it shockingly wearable and — dare I say? — dignified.”)

An exposed gold-tone zipper runs along the back of the bodice, adding a little more visual edge.

The silk-and-hemp fabric is gorgeous. With its breezy feel and lovely organic character, the material of this dress could be mistaken for linen. But its silk-and-hemp blend is more polished — ideally suited to the Como Dress’s structured pleating — with a subtle sheen and unwrinkled texture. It’s also smoother, with no nubbiness.

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