The dress that says you've already booked the trip.
There's a specific feeling that only blue, white, and a striped cotton dress can create — the one where even Tuesday errands feel like a Mediterranean morning. The Sanina is that dress. A straight, relaxed fit in a soft cotton blend with vertical stripes on the body, a clean, face-framing contrasting white V-neckline, and a horizontal striped cuff and hem that makes the whole thing look curated instead of basic. Half sleeves, side pockets, above-the-knee length. The kind of dress you pull on with flat sandals and great earrings and look like you know exactly where you're going.
"The contrast trim on the neckline and hem is the detail that separates it from every other striped shift dress out there — it makes the dress feel designed rather than just printed. The cotton blend breathes well, the fit is relaxed without being shapeless, and the length hits at just the right spot on the knee to work with both flat sandals and wedges. In sky blue, it's the most classic — very Greek island, very natural. In yellow, it's the most cheerful and most summery. In pink, it's the sweetest and most unexpected. We'd wear all three." — The Montelli Family
✔ Contrast V-neck trim — a clean white trim that outlines the V and creates a crisp, graphic frame at the collarbones — the detail that makes this striped dress feel considered rather than simple.
✔ Contrast horizontal trim — the same white trim at the cuffs and hem that echoes the neckline detail and gives the dress a finished, intentional quality from top to bottom.
✔ Vertical striped body — thin, even stripes that run the full length of the dress, elongating the silhouette and keeping the pattern clean and classic instead of busy.
✔ Half sleeves — hit just below the elbow for ideal warm weather coverage — cool enough for summer, substantial enough to carry you into a cool evening without adding a layer.
✔ Straight, relaxed silhouette — straight through the body with a softness that skims without clinging, flattering on every size and comfortable to wear all day without adjusting.
✔ Three colors: sky blue, yellow, pink — sky blue is the most classic and most versatile. Yellow is the boldest and most summery. Pink is the softest and best-photographed in golden hour light.
Stripes. Contrast trim. The shift dress that's already on vacation.
We accept returns within 30 days of receiving your order.
To process your return, the item must be unworn, in perfect condition, and with all original tags still attached.
Delivery in 7–12 business days
Free shipping throughout Italy, with tracking included: you always know where your package is.
30-day guaranteed returns
The law provides for 14. We give you 30, so you can take your time and decide whether to keep it.
▸ Why it doesn't arrive tomorrow
Our garments ship directly from the workshop that has been sewing them for us for twenty years, without passing through a store. That's why they take 7 to 12 days. And for the same reason, you have 30 days to change your mind: if you bought it in a store, you'd have 14.
L’ho indossato a un matrimonio e mi sono sentita elegante tutta la sera. La vestibilità valorizza la silhouette senza stringere.
Il tessuto ha una bella caduta e una mano di qualità, non sembra affatto economico. Si vede la cura nei dettagli.
Ordine arrivato puntuale e ben confezionato. La taglia corrisponde alla guida, non ho dovuto cambiare nulla.
Lo abbino in mille modi, dall’ufficio alla sera. È diventato un capo jolly del mio guardaroba.
L’ho lavato più volte e resta impeccabile, non perde forma né colore. Comodo da indossare tutto il giorno.
Ricevo sempre complimenti quando lo metto. Comodo, versatile e davvero curato nelle finiture.
Excellent 4.7 / 5 ★★★★★
I almost never recommend anything. This, I do. Text: The quality is exceptional, and I say this as someone who usually always finds something to complain about. I recommend it without hesitation, and that's not a phrase I use often: usually when asked about an online purchase I start with a "but".
Silvia H., Bologna
The quality is excellent and noticeable from the first moment. But what really convinced me is how it fits: it suits me just as I hoped, without pulling anywhere and without looking larger than it is. When buying online, this is what you fear most, and it's precisely what worked well here.
Beatrice R.,Milan
Ordered with some doubt, as always when I buy online without trying it on. Instead, it arrived and fit perfectly right away, no adjustments needed. You can feel the fabric; it's not that light stuff that loses its shape after two washes. The stitching is well done; you can see it when you look closely. Even the packaging was neat, which isn't a given these days. I'll be ordering again.
Elena M., Florence
Beautiful fabrics, and you don't need to be an expert to notice: you can feel it with your hands. The finishes are meticulous, even in the details nobody sees. That's where you see the difference between an inexpensive garment and one that simply costs what it's worth.
Valentina D., Naples
A satin top is either the right size or it's nothing: it either pulls where it shouldn't, or it sags. There's no in-between. It's exactly the kind of garment I would never order online sight unseen. I used the size chart on the product page. I measured myself, compared, and ordered that size. It was perfect on the first try, no exchanges or returns needed. If you're hesitating: measure yourself before ordering. That chart helped me a lot and it's right there, free, two centimeters from the button.
Rosanna T., Turin
Ordered on a Monday, arrived on the Friday of the following week. The tracking worked from day one, so I always knew where it was.
Valentina D., Naples
Finally, a brand that delivers on its promises. I am very satisfied.
Chiara F., Rome
Satisfaction or your money back within 30 days
If your dress isn't exactly what you imagined, you can return it within 30 days, no questions asked.
For fifteen years, we've been crafting soft, elegant dresses for other brands, designed for real women. Comfortable, flattering, made to last. The kind you end up wearing every day.
To celebrate our launch, we're offering special conditions for a limited time.
With love,
— The Montelli Family
You can find our size guide on each product page.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: we will be happy to help you find the perfect fit.
We prepare every order with the utmost care. Orders are processed within 1–3 business days.
Once shipped, you will receive an email with the tracking number so you can follow your order at any time.
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