Zimmermann Pleated Tie Neck Mini Dress

Nautical charm. Pleated movement. Zimmermann coastal signature.

Zimmermann Pleated Tie Neck Mini Dress arrives in the label's Moonlight Sailboats print, a navy and white nautical motif rendered in lightweight, sheer chiffon. The silhouette is defined by a dramatic pleated bib collar that finishes in a self-tie neck, creating a beautifully feminine frame around the face.

Sailboat-engraved gold-tone buttons run down the full front placket, adding a distinctive nautical detail, while the long sleeves gather into pleated, ruffle-trimmed cuffs. A leather waist belt with brass eyelets cinches the bodice before giving way to a fully pleated, tiered mini skirt that creates movement through the silhouette.

The combination of sheer fabrication, intricate pleating and nautical hardware gives the dress a playful yet sophisticated quality, capturing Zimmermann's ability to turn resort dressing into something genuinely distinctive.

Why You'll Love It

The Moonlight Sailboats print gives this dress its unmistakable Zimmermann personality, but it is the detailing that makes it particularly special.

The pleated bib collar and ruffle-trimmed cuffs create softness and volume, while the engraved sailboat buttons introduce a beautiful jewellery-like nautical detail. The leather belt brings structure through the waist, balancing the fluidity of the chiffon and creating definition before the pleated skirt falls into movement.

It is a dress with plenty going on, but the navy and white palette keeps everything feeling sophisticated and incredibly wearable.

Perfect For

• Resort and holiday wardrobes
• Coastal and nautical events
• Garden parties
• Racing carnival dressing
• Summer lunches and daytime events
• Destination holidays
• Zimmermann collectors
• Statement print wardrobes

Product Details

Luxury Kulture Condition Standard

Excellent: Item shows very light signs of wear, if any, and remains in outstanding condition overall. No notable flaws, with only the slightest indication of prior use upon close inspection. Please refer to the product imagery for the most accurate representation of condition.

Provenance

• Zimmermann is an Australian luxury fashion house founded by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, internationally recognised for its distinctive approach to feminine dressing, resortwear and occasionwear.
• Nautical and coastal motifs have appeared throughout Zimmermann's resort collections, reflecting the label's strong connection to Australian summer dressing and travel.
• The Moonlight Sailboats print translates this coastal influence into a playful navy and white motif featuring sailing imagery.
• The dress combines the nautical print with intricate construction, including a pleated bib collar, self-tie neckline, engraved sailboat buttons and pleated cuffs.
• The gold-tone sailboat buttons are particularly distinctive, reinforcing the maritime theme while functioning as decorative hardware down the front of the dress.
• A structured leather waist belt with brass eyelets contrasts against the lightweight chiffon, creating definition through the waist.
• The fully pleated, tiered mini skirt adds movement and volume while maintaining the playful proportions of the silhouette.
• The combination of nautical imagery, intricate pleating and feminine detailing is characteristic of Zimmermann's ability to turn resort-inspired references into highly considered occasionwear.

Collector's Note

The appeal of this Zimmermann lies in the sheer amount of considered detail. The Moonlight Sailboats print establishes the coastal mood, while the engraved buttons, pleated collar, leather belt and tiered pleated skirt take it well beyond a simple printed mini dress.

The navy and white palette makes the piece surprisingly timeless, while the nautical hardware gives it the unmistakable personality that Zimmermann collectors look for.

A particularly charming example of the label's resort aesthetic, this is the sort of piece that works beautifully for summer occasions while retaining enough distinctive detailing to feel genuinely collectible.

Many of our pieces have been gently worn or tailored, so please review the description for specific notes on alterations or fit. If you have any questions about sizing or proportions, our team is happy to provide personalised guidance before you purchase, simply get in touch.