Strappy Dresses

Strappy summer dresses - easy cotton styles for warm days

When the weather calls for something light, a strappy dress is the piece you reach for first. Simple, breathable and easy to wear, our strappy summer dresses for women are made from soft cotton and hand-printed in Jaipur using the artisan motifs at the heart of our collections. Elasticated backs give each dress a comfortable fit, holding gently against the body while allowing movement and ease through warmer days.

Choose a strappy mini for afternoons in the sun, a midi for garden parties, lunches and summer occasions, or a maxi for holidays, beach days and evenings outdoors. The lightweight cotton feels cool against the skin, packs easily and works beautifully over swimwear or styled with sandals. For longer lengths, explore our cotton maxi dresses, or browse our boho summer dresses for relaxed silhouettes in the same handcrafted prints.

Crafted in Jaipur, made to live in

Every Pink City Prints strappy dress is handcrafted in Jaipur by an artisan community that has spent generations refining block printing, screen printing, and hand embroidery. The cotton is woven and finished locally, then printed in small runs - never on the scale of mass production. Each dress carries the trace of the hand that made it, and the natural fibre softens with every wash, growing more comfortable the longer it is worn.

Strappy styles are made in limited editions, so once a print is gone, it rarely returns. Browse our cotton midi dresses for everyday warm-weather wear, or our linen dresses for relaxed pieces in a different natural fibre.

Strappy Dresses - frequently asked questions

What is a strappy dress?

A strappy dress is a sleeveless dress held up by thin straps - usually spaghetti-thin or slightly wider - leaving the shoulders, arms, and upper back exposed. At Pink City Prints, every strappy dress is cut in soft cotton and handcrafted in Jaipur using block printing, screen printing, and embroidery. We also have a beautiful selection of long sleeve midi dresses and short sleeve maxi dresses.

How do you style a strappy dress?

By day, sandals, a straw bag, and a layered cuff of bracelets. By evening, a wedge heel and a statement earring. For cooler weather, layer a fitted long-sleeve top underneath or a denim jacket over the top - the strap detail still reads beneath.

What occasions are strappy dresses best for?

Strappy dresses are made for the warmest days of the year - beach holidays, garden weddings, festival weekends, long lunches under the sun. The breathable cotton keeps the wearer cool; the artisan prints keep the look unmistakably considered.

Can I wear a regular bra with a strappy dress?

Most of our strappy styles are cut to comfortably cover a standard bra strap, and many customers wear ours with a T-shirt bra. For elasticated-back designs, a multi-way or strapless bra offers more flexibility. Strap width is noted on each individual product page.

How do I care for my Pink City Prints strappy dress?

Handwash gently or use a cold-water delicate cycle inside out, ideally inside a mesh laundry bag to protect strap and underarm seams. Always air dry - never tumble - and avoid direct sunlight. Iron on the reverse only, and never directly over a shirred panel.