Billabong
Lottie Hall Red-Trim Mesh Dress
CA$80.00CAD
In Stock
This is the Billabong Lottie Hall Red-Trim Mesh Dress, a sleeveless cropped dress made from 100% cotton mesh knit. It features contrasting red trim at the neckline, armholes, and side seams, and is unlined with a semi-sheer open-knit construction. The dress is fitted and cropped, offering a lightweight, breathable option for warm-weather wear.
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, slim-fit, modern, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Off White
Size
SMALLMEDIUM
Specifications
Cropped, fitted mesh dress with contrasting red trim.
Contrasting trim, fitted silhouette, unlined.
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Style
- casual, slim-fit, modern, minimal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- 100% cotton mesh knit
- Unlined
- Contrasting trim
- Cropped, fitted style
Product Insights
The Lottie Hall Red-Trim Mesh Dress is a designer collaboration from Billabong, offering an unlined single-layer cotton mesh that dries quickly and remains ventilated, with a soft, textured feel. Priced at 80 CAD without designer-collab markup, it's designed as a sheer cover-up over swimwear, not a standalone dress. While breathable and quick to dry, it requires cold washing with dye-catching sheets to prevent the red trim from bleeding, and absorbs moisture before feeling wet but dries slowly in humid conditions.
Verified claims
- Designer collaboration
- Designer Lottie Hall collaboration, a year in the making.
- Fabric performance
- Unlined single-layer cotton mesh dries quickly and remains ventilated.
- Care
- Cold wash with dye-catching sheets prevents red trim from bleeding.
- Dye prevention
- First washes need a colorfastness test, immediate removal, and a dye-catching sheet.
- Wet behavior
- Absorbs 20–25% moisture before feeling wet, but dries slowly vs synthetic.
- Breathability
- Breathable knit prevents overheating and feels soft with a slight texture.
- Coverage
- Fully sheer; designed as a cover-up over swimwear, not a standalone dress.
- Intended use
- Designed as a beach cover-up over swimwear, not a standalone dress.
- Material
- 100% cotton mesh with cotton-viscose red trim: sheer, soft, ventilated, moisture-absorbent; requires cold wash and lay flat to preserve color.
- Fabric feel
- 100% cotton mesh is soft against skin with a slightly textured open weave.
- Wet comfort
- Absorbs light moisture without immediate dampness, but stays wet post-swim.
- Drying
- Unlined single-layer mesh dries fast, but cotton stays damp in humidity.
- Collab pricing
- CAD 80 — within $10 of other Lottie Hall capsule pieces — no designer-collab markup.
Product record
- Title
- Lottie Hall Red-Trim Mesh Dress
- Brand
- Billabong
- Price
- 80 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Caring for cotton mesh and contrast trim
- Taking the dress out of the machine the moment the cycle ends prevents the damp red trim from bleeding onto the white mesh while the fabric is folded and sitting in the drum — a scenario where dye transfer can happen gradually and set permanently if allowed to dry.
- Before the first wash, pressing a damp white cloth against a hidden section of the red trim for 30 seconds reveals whether excess dye could transfer to the white mesh — if the cloth picks up color, the trim must be handled as unstable until the first few washes have removed the surface pigment.
- Air drying the dress flat — rather than tumble drying — prevents heat-induced shrinkage and distortion of the cotton fibers, keeping the cropped, fitted cut true and the contrast trim aligned.
- Drying the dress away from direct sunlight protects the red trim from ultraviolet fading, which would otherwise erode the high-impact color contrast that is the focal point of the design.
- Placing the dress inside a mesh laundry bag before washing shields the delicate open-knit cotton from snagging on hardware or agitators, preserving the smooth texture essential to the dress's body-hugging silhouette.
- For the first two to three washes, laundering the dress alone in cold water with a dye-catching sheet captures any loose red dye released from the trim before it can settle into the white cotton mesh, safeguarding the crisp contrast that defines the look.
Cropped fitted silhouette and layering over swimwear
- The cotton mesh knit is inherently ventilated, allowing heat to escape — a functional benefit noted in fashion coverage of mesh cover-ups, which means the dress stays comfortable over a hot day at the beach without clinging or overheating.
The Lottie Hall x Billabong collaboration and design inspiration
- Lottie Hall's stated vision for the collection was for each style to be 'wearable art,' which means this mesh dress — even sans bold prints — is conceived as part of a gallery-like lineup where every garment carries creative intent beyond basic cover-up function.
- Lottie Hall described the collaboration as 'a year in the making,' signaling a deliberate, deep design partnership rather than a rushed license deal — for the buyer, that translates to a piece that feels considered and fully realized, not an afterthought.
- Lottie Hall is the founder of her own namesake brand out of Byron Bay, Australia — a surf-meets-art creative hub — so this Billabong collaboration carries the authenticity of a designer who lives the coastal lifestyle rather than a distant studio sign-off.
- The collection as a whole is described as loud, fun, and rejecting the 'clean girl aesthetic,' so this solid red-trim mesh dress serves as the understated way to buy into the Lottie Hall collaboration — all the artistic provenance without the graphic maximalism, appealing to someone who wants the designer nod in a more versatile, less trend-committed form.
- Lottie Hall explicitly called out the fusion of 'surf wear vs beach wear identity' as a creative anchor for the collection, so this dress straddles functional surf roots and fashion-forward beach aesthetics, giving it more versatility than a single-purpose cover-up.
- At CAD 80, this dress mirrors the accessible pricing of the wider Billabong x Lottie Hall lineup — the Splasher Knit Tube Top is $79.99, the Woven Tank Top $89.99 — meaning the designer collaboration doesn't carry a premium over regular Billabong product; it's an equal entry point to a capsule that otherwise trades on art-world credibility.
Cotton mesh fabric performance for beach wear
- Cotton fibers can absorb up to 20–25% of their weight in moisture before feeling wet, so the dress quickly captures light spray and splashes without instantly clinging — but the trade-off is that once saturated, cotton releases moisture slowly, meaning it stays damp longer than a synthetic cover-up and may feel cool against the skin in light breezes.
- With no lining to trap water or add weight, the entire dress is one thin cotton mesh layer, so saturated weight after a dip stays low and airflow remains unobstructed — this makes it lighter to carry in a beach bag and quicker to start drying than a lined or double‑layer cover‑up.
- Cotton’s equilibrium moisture regain of 7–8.5% at 65% RH means the mesh never truly feels bone-dry in humid beach air even without active water exposure, so while the open knit accelerates initial drip-off, the dress will dry more slowly than a polyester mesh of the same weight — a fair trade for the superior breathability if you’re lounging rather than constantly swimming.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Sleeveless open-knit mesh dress in a cream color with bright red trim at the neckline, armholes, side seams and hem; garment is semi-sheer revealing a multicolored underlayer on the chest.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, straight-bodied short dress with a relaxed fit that falls to the upper thigh on the seated model.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.66 (high) - Knit constructionOpen wide-net mesh (fishnet style) construction throughout the visible dress body, showing large diamond-shaped holes.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.45 · h 0.60 (high) - Neckline and armhole trimRounded neckline and sleeveless armholes finished with a solid bright red trim band.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Side seam trimVertical bright red stripe running along the dress side seam, visible from underarm to hem and forming a wavy outline at the hem edge.
2 regions
x 0.76 · y 0.28 · w 0.17 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.68 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (medium) - Hem detailLower edge shows a slightly scalloped or wavy finish following the mesh pattern with red trim accent near the hem on the right side.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium) - Sheerness and underlayer visibilityDress is translucent; a multicolored bikini or underlayer with small colorful prints is visible beneath the mesh at the chest.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a seated model against a plain light background; three-quarter front view focused on upper body and thighs with soft even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model poseFemale model seated with one knee raised and one arm resting on the knee, torso turned slightly toward the camera.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.84 · h 0.56 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal hard shadows.
- PropsWhite flat slide sandal visible on the left foot at the bottom edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.86 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high) - Image crop and focusImage is vertically framed and cropped above the knees and above the model's head on the top edge; focus is sharp on the dress and model face.
Colors
cream· mesh bodybright red· neckline and armhole trim#AC643Abright red· side seam trim and hem accent#A55B34multicolor print· visible underlayer#E3A375- SilhouetteSleeveless, straight-bodied short dress with a relaxed fit that falls to the upper thigh on the seated model.
- 02
Product
Sleeveless open-knit mesh top with wide round neckline and contrasting red fabric trim around the neck, armhole and along a vertical side seam; large open weave reveals a colorful garment underneath.
- Fabric constructionLoose open-weave mesh formed by uniform hexagonal/oval holes creating a see-through net texture across the torso and chest.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.32 · w 0.50 · h 0.54 (high) - Neckline trimRounded crew/boat style neckline finished with a solid red fabric binding that is about the same width as the armhole binding.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.33 · h 0.18 (high) - Armhole trimSleeveless armhole edged with the same solid red binding as the neckline, visible along the front arm opening and shoulder.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Vertical side pipingSolid red vertical strip/piping runs along the side seam from under the arm down the torso, visible through the mesh.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.48 · w 0.08 · h 0.42 (high) - Transparency revealThe large mesh holes reveal a multicolored printed garment worn underneath, with visible concentrated color spots seen through the front chest area.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.42 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high) - Hem and lower bodyLower torso area continues the same open-knit mesh; hem is out of frame and not visible in this close-up.Partial
Other
Close-up studio portrait of a model wearing the mesh garment on a plain light background; soft even lighting with slight shadowing at arm and neck; cropped above the waist on the right and showing the model's head and raised arm.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from upper torso to head in three-quarter profile with her right arm raised behind her head and hair falling around the face.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.76 (high) - BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or set dressing.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the jaw and inside the armhole; highlights on skin and hair are subtle.
- Image cropImage is cropped at the lower torso and near the model's right elbow; left edge includes full upper arm and shoulder.
Colors
cream· mesh bodymedium red· neck and armhole binding; side piping#BB7444- Fabric constructionLoose open-weave mesh formed by uniform hexagonal/oval holes creating a see-through net texture across the torso and chest.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless open-knit mesh cover dress in white with bright red trim along the neckline, armholes and vertical side stripes; straight hem with a small center-back vent. The fabric is a large diamond mesh that is fully sheer, revealing garments worn underneath.
- Mesh fabricLarge open diamond-knit mesh body that is fully sheer and drapes loosely over the model's back and hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.77 (high) - Sleeveless cutTank-style sleeveless armholes with red-bound edges visible at both shoulders.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.62 · h 0.22 (high) - Red trim and side stripesBright red binding along the neckline and armholes and two vertical bright red stripes running down each side seam from underarm to hem on the garment's exterior.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.62 (high) - Hem and center-back ventStraight hemline that falls to the upper thigh with a small vertical center-back vent split at the hem.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.75 · w 0.32 · h 0.17 (medium) - Back neck tagSmall rectangular fabric tag or loop at the back neckline, visible but text or logo illegible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio rear three-quarter portrait of a model wearing the garment against a plain light neutral background with even soft lighting.
- Model pose and viewModel shown from the rear at a slight three-quarter angle toward the right, left arm bent and hand resting at the hip.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Visible undergarment through meshPatterned bikini bottom visible through the sheer mesh; garment beneath is not part of the photographed product but is clearly seen through the fabric.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
off-white mesh· mesh bodybright red· trim and side stripes- Mesh fabricLarge open diamond-knit mesh body that is fully sheer and drapes loosely over the model's back and hips.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Is the mesh sheer enough to require a swimsuit or undergarment underneath, or is it opaque?
- The dress is made from 100% cotton mesh knit and is unlined, so it is sheer and will require a swimsuit or undergarment underneath.
- What is the intended use: is it meant as a beach cover-up over swimwear, or as a standalone cropped dress?
- Given its cropped, fitted style and unlined mesh fabric, this dress is intended as a beach cover-up to be worn over swimwear, not as a standalone dress.
- How does the cotton mesh fabric feel against the skin—is it soft or scratchy?
- Cotton mesh knit is generally soft against the skin, though the open weave may have a slightly textured feel. Most users find it comfortable for beachwear.
- What are the care instructions for this dress (washing, drying, ironing)?
- Care instructions are not provided with the product data. For 100% cotton mesh, we typically recommend machine washing cold with like colors, and tumble drying low or laying flat to dry. Avoid high heat and iron on low if needed.