Rixo
Cathy Flower Bouquet Maxi Dress
CA$385.00CAD
In Stock
The Rixo Cathy Flower Bouquet Maxi Dress is a floor-length floral dress made from fluid viscose crepe. It features a deep V-neckline at the front and back, ruffled cap sleeves, a fitted silhouette with princess seams, and a concealed back zipper. The dress measures 54 inches (137 cm) in length from the top of the shoulder and has an all-over flower bouquet print on a muted blue base.
- Material
- fluid viscose crepe
- Gender
- female
- Style
- vintage, romantic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Patterned Blue
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Flowing maxi dress with ruffled cap sleeves and V-neckline, featuring a vintage floral print in fluid viscose crepe.
Ruffled cap sleeves, fitted silhouette, concealed back zipper, cascading floral print.
- Material
- fluid viscose crepe
- Style
- vintage, romantic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- fluid viscose crepe fabric
- ruffled cap sleeves
- fitted silhouette
- V neckline at front and back
- concealed back zipper closure
- maxi length (54 inches)
- floral bouquet print
- vintage-inspired design
- inspired by late summer English countryside
- expression of vintage romance
Product Insights
The Cathy Flower Bouquet Maxi Dress by Rixo is a 100% viscose crepe dress featuring a painterly watercolor Amelia Bouquet Blue print with aligned seams, breathable comfort, and a billowing non-cling drape. Priced at $385 CAD, it fits true to size with minimal stretch but requires sizing up for a larger bust due to the bias cut’s lack of stretch. The 54-inch length reaches the floor on a 5'5 wearer with heels and needs hemming for shorter heights. Care is delicate: dry cleaning is recommended to protect the fit and print, as hand washing risks permanent shrinkage and distortion; lay flat to dry to avoid deforming the silhouette; iron on low heat with a pressing cloth to prevent scorching; store in a dark, breathable cover to prevent print fading. The dress layers well under blazers or cardigans for seasonal versatility.
Verified claims
- Cleaning
- Dry cleaning is recommended; hand washing risks permanent shrinkage and distortion.
- Storage
- Store in a dark, breathable cover away from direct sunlight to prevent print fading.
- Drying
- Lay flat to dry; hanging wet stretches viscose and deforms the silhouette.
- Ironing
- Use low heat or steam with a pressing cloth to avoid scorching and fading the print.
- Length
- 54 length: floor at 5'5 with heels; under 5'4 needs hem.
- Bust sizing
- Size up larger bust; bias cut lacks stretch despite true to size.
- Breathability
- Viscose crepe breathes, making the maxi dress comfortable in summer.
- Drape
- Viscose crepe's weight creates a billowing drape that does not cling.
- Care
- Viscose crepe weakens when wet; dry clean to protect fit and print.
- Print quality
- Matte crepe finish and vivid dye give the print a soft watercolor look.
- Pattern appearance
- Amelia Bouquet Blue: painterly, watercolor-like tone-on-tone pattern from viscose crepe.
- Print fading
- Light exposure fades the Amelia Bouquet Blue pattern.
- Print alignment
- Floral print stays aligned on bodice seams due to fabric's minimal stretch.
- Price positioning
- At 385 CAD, it offers the same value as the midi and sits between Rixo's cotton and silk dresses.
- Material
- 100% viscose crepe delivers a matte finish, breathable comfort, and vivid prints.
- Fit
- Fits true to size with minimal stretch; 54-inch hem reaches floor on a 5'5 wearer with heels.
- Seasonal versatility
- Layers under blazers or cardigans for early fall wear
Product record
- Title
- Cathy Flower Bouquet Maxi Dress
- Brand
- Rixo
- Price
- 385 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care and longevity for the botanical print
- The painterly floral pattern is susceptible to fading under light, so storing the dress in a breathable cotton garment cover inside a dark closet—never in a plastic dry cleaning bag—preserves the depth of the Amelia Bouquet Blue print and prevents trapped moisture from weakening the fibers.
- Viscose loses approximately 50% of its dry strength when wet and can shrink up to 10–15% with agitation, which means a wrong wash cycle would permanently distort the fitted silhouette and cause the Amelia Bouquet Blue print to wrinkle and fade—the primary reason dry cleaning is the first-line recommendation.
- Direct high heat from an iron will scorch the viscose crepe and can cause the blue pigments of the Amelia Bouquet Blue print to fade in patches; smoothing should be done with a cool iron on the reverse or a steamer, using a pressing cloth to shield the fabric.
- Hanging the dress while wet will stretch the viscose fibers and pull the fitted silhouette out of shape, potentially distorting the painterly floral; laying the dress flat on a towel and reshaping while damp preserves the intended 54-inch length and the print's alignment.
- For a dress at this price point with a collectible Rixo print, occasional professional dry cleaning isn't just about cleanliness—solvent-based cleaning avoids the swelling that water causes in viscose, keeping the fitted silhouette and the painterly wash of the Amelia Bouquet Blue pattern intact for years of wear.
- If dry cleaning isn't possible, the dress can be hand-washed in cold water with a mild detergent and minimal agitation, then reshaped and laid flat to dry away from direct heat—this approach avoids the mechanical stress that triggers viscose's wet instability and keeps the floral print from bleeding or warping.
How the Cathy dress runs in real-world sizing
- At 54 inches from the top of the shoulder, the hem reaches the floor on someone 5'5" wearing a 2-inch heel, making it a true floor-length maxi; petite buyers should plan for tailoring unless they are wearing very high heels.
- Rixo's own fit note says 'Take your normal size,' but because the viscose crepe has zero elastane and the bias cut provides only minimal give, shoppers with a larger bust relative to their frame should round up to avoid tension across the V-neckline and underarm.
How the Cathy maxi stands among Rixo floral dresses
- The Cathy Maxi (Simons, 385 CAD) and the Cathy Midi (Selfridges, £235) are priced at nearly the same tier, so the maxi length does not command a premium—buyers choosing the maxi for its extra coverage and dramatic silhouette are not paying a higher price compared to the midi iteration.
- With the Adele silk dress (£315) and Meera woven maxi (£525) occupying the premium tier, and the cotton Kendall dress (£185) as a casual alternative, Cathy's 100% viscose crepe fabric offers a middle ground that balances dressier drape with everyday affordability, making it the best-value route to Rixo's signature romantic silhouette.
How viscose crepe wears in a summer maxi dress
- The crepe texture scatters light rather than reflecting it, producing a non-shiny surface that makes the blue floral print read as soft and watercolor-like — a look that reinforces the dress’s vintage, romantic character and distinguishes it from high-sheen satin occasionwear.
- Dress-weight viscose crepe typically falls between 140 and 160 grams per square meter, a range that gives a floor-length skirt just enough heft to catch momentum and billow with movement rather than flattening against the legs.
- Because viscose crepe stays fluid rather than stiff, it layers smoothly under a jacket or chunky cardigan, extending this summer maxi into early fall when styled with boots and a wrap — a versatility not all lightweight dresses offer.
- Viscose fibers accept and hold dye more uniformly than many synthetics, so the Amelia Bouquet pattern appears with true-to-design color depth and crisp edge definition — critical for a painterly floral that would lose its impact if the print looked washed-out or blurry.
- The viscose fiber structure allows air to flow through the fabric, keeping the full-length maxi dress comfortable in heat — a practical perk for outdoor late-summer events where a floor-length silhouette in a less breathable material would feel oppressive.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a floor-length, sleeveless-style maxi dress with a V-neckline and flutter cap sleeves, rendered in a desaturated blue base with an all-over clustered floral print in white, cream and dark accents.
- Silhouette and lengthStraight-fitting maxi dress reaching to the ankles with a slightly flared hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.78 (high) - NecklineDeep V-neck at the front with the V point centered on the chest.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort flutter cap sleeves that drape slightly away from the shoulder with a soft gathered detail at the shoulder seam.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over clustered floral print with medium-to-large white or cream flower clusters and darker small branch or leaf accents scattered across the blue ground.
3 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.42 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Seams and constructionVisible princess or vertical shaping seams on the bodice creating a fitted torso; no visible closures on the front.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (medium) - Hem detailSlight flared hem with a gentle drape and slight curved edge at the front bottom.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Front view occlusionRight-side of the skirt is partially occluded by a handheld bag held by the model, covering a narrow vertical portion near the hip.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.52 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio front-on product photo on a neutral light background showing a model cropped at mid-face, holding a bag and wearing shoes; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFull-length frontal studio shot centered on the model with even vertical framing that shows the garment from shoulders to ankles.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible texture or props besides the model.
- Model croppingModel's head is cropped just above the mouth; full body from shoulders to feet is visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.98 (medium) - PropsModel holds a pale bag in the right hand and wears pale slip-on shoes; these items are separate props not described as part of the garment.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting with faint shadowing under the hem and shoes consistent with studio floor lighting.
Colors
muted slate blue· main fabric#85A3C2soft cream white· flower petalspale buttery yellow· flower centers and small petalsdeep navy· floral stems and small accents- Silhouette and lengthStraight-fitting maxi dress reaching to the ankles with a slightly flared hem.
- 02
Product
Upper half of a sleeveless-looking maxi dress showing a deep V neckline, short flutter sleeves with gathered/smocked shoulder detail, and an allover floral print on a muted medium blue ground. The dress is partially occluded by a hand-held pale yellow clutch at the lower right.
- NecklineDeep V-shaped neckline formed by an overlapping wrap-style front that creates a diagonal seam across the bust from left shoulder toward right underbust.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.14 · w 0.58 · h 0.28 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort flutter sleeves with a gathered/smocked band at the shoulder seam; sleeve fabric falls loose and ruffled over the upper arm.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Bust seam / wrap detailVisible diagonal seam where fabric panels overlap at the bust, creating the wrap effect and a slight V-front shape.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Floral printScattered medium-sized floral clusters in cream and pale pink tones with small dark navy branches; flowers repeat across the visible torso and sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (medium) - Hand occlusionRight hand holds and partially occludes the dress hem area while holding a pale yellow soft clutch; the clutch covers part of the dress lower right front.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.67 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio-shot close-up of a model torso against a plain light background; even studio lighting with soft shadows; model's head partially visible; a pale yellow clutch is used as a prop at lower right.
- Shot compositionTight mid-frame crop showing model from upper chest to upper thighs with head partially included; product centered and filling most of the frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with even studio lighting and soft, minimal shadows on the model and dress.
- Model and propFemale model wearing the dress and holding a pale yellow soft clutch at the lower right; forearm and hand of model visible on both sides.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Colors
muted cornflower blue· main fabric#7591ADcream· flower petalspale butter yellow· flower centersdark navy· stems and small accents- NecklineDeep V-shaped neckline formed by an overlapping wrap-style front that creates a diagonal seam across the bust from left shoulder toward right underbust.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a full-length floral maxi dress with a deep V-back, short sleeves, fitted waist seam, and drapey hem in a muted blue ground with scattered cream floral clusters.
- View and silhouetteBack-facing full-length dress worn by a model, showing a straight-fitting torso that follows the natural waist and falls to a maxi hem with a slight flare at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.86 (high) - Back necklineDeep V-shaped back neckline with the V apex near the mid-back; V panels meet at a seam across the upper back.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - SleevesShort, slightly capped sleeves that sit just over the shoulder and continue the floral pattern.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Waist seamHorizontal seam line across the back at the lower bust/upper waist creating a subtle paneling effect.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (medium) - Fabric drape and finishLightweight, smooth fabric with soft drape and minimal surface texture; fabric hangs with gentle folds toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Print patternAll-over scattered floral clusters consisting of cream and off-white flowers with darker centers and small dark stems or buds on a muted blue background.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.66 (high) - HemlineMaxi-length hem that falls near the model's ankles with a slight outward curve and soft movement.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Back center seamLong vertical seam down the back center of the skirt portion, visible as a faint line through the print.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.22 · w 0.04 · h 0.58 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain white background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; model wearing pale beige slip-on shoes.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical studio crop showing the model from head to feet with ample white space on both sides.
- BackgroundUniform light gray to white seamless background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even lighting with faint shadowing under the hem and shoes, minimal specular highlights.
- Model stylingModel is barefooted inside pale beige gathered slip-on shoes that are visible at the hem.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.88 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
muted sky blue· main fabric#8A9EBCcream white· floral print petalsdark navy· floral centers and stemspale beige· shoes#E4CBAB- View and silhouetteBack-facing full-length dress worn by a model, showing a straight-fitting torso that follows the natural waist and falls to a maxi hem with a slight flare at the bottom.
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Q&A
4 answered- Does the Cathy Flower Bouquet Maxi Dress have romantic design elements like ruffles, tiers, or a surplice neckline?
- Yes, the dress features romantic design elements including ruffled cap sleeves and a V-neckline at both the front and back.
- What are the exact colors and floral pattern design of the Cathy Flower Bouquet Maxi Dress?
- The dress is blue with a floral pattern called 'Amelia Bouquet Blue' [1][2]. The print is a painterly blue floral design on a blue background.
- How does the fitted silhouette accommodate different body types? Is there any stretch in the fabric?
- The fitted silhouette drapes fluidly without clinging, thanks to the viscose crepe fabric [2]. It fits true to size with minimal stretch, so it accommodates various body types by following the body's lines rather than squeezing.
- What are the recommended care instructions for this dress? Can it be machine washed or does it require dry cleaning?
- The dress should be dry cleaned only to preserve the drape and color of the fabric [1][2]. Machine washing is not recommended.