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Roma Dress in Caramel Satin - Halterneck Maxi Bridesmaid Dress
£149.00
Caramel is the colour that's having its moment — and deservedly so. Warm, rich, and effortlessly sophisticated, it sits in that perfect sweet spot between champagne and copper. It works for every season, every venue, and every wedding aesthetic without ever looking like it's trying too hard.
Available in sizes 8–22, full length approximately 114cm from waist to hem.
The Roma in Caramel works harder than your average bridesmaid dress because:
- Caramel is the ultimate warm neutral. Rich and sophisticated without being loud it works across every skin tone and pairs beautifully with ivory, gold, champagne, sage, and terracotta palettes.
- The halterneck elongates and flatters. An elegant neckline that draws the eye upward and works beautifully across a wide range of body types.
- Those neck ties are not an afterthought. Long crossover ties styled as a bow or knot give each bridesmaid a slightly different look. Intentional variety photographs really well in group shots.
- Bias-cut satin that moves with you. Loosely draped through the skirt for fluid, beautiful movement. Never stiff, never clingy, always elegant.
- Fluid yet structured. The luxe satin has a beautiful weight that photographs with depth and warmth especially in natural and golden light.
- A dress you'll genuinely wear again. City event, black tie dinner, wedding guest — the Roma in Caramel works long after the wedding day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Roma fits true to size. If you have a smaller bust, consider sizing down for a better fit through the bodice. The bias-cut skirt drapes loosely, so the fit is more relaxed from the hip down.
The Roma has a centre back zip and halterneck design, making it well suited to a strapless bra. Stick-on bras and nipple covers also work well. The halterneck provides its own support across the front, so many customers find they don't need additional support at all.
The Roma features long crossover neck ties that can be styled in a bow or a simple knot at the nape of the neck. A bow gives a softer, more romantic feel; a knot is cleaner and more minimal. It's a great way for bridesmaids to put their own stamp on the dress.
The Roma is a full-length maxi dress, approximately 114cm from waist to hem at its longest point. It can be shortened by a seamstress if needed — alteration guidance is available here.
Yes — caramel is one of the most universally flattering warm neutrals for bridesmaids. Its rich, golden-brown quality works beautifully across warm, cool, and neutral skin tones alike. It's particularly stunning on deeper and warm skin tones where the richness really resonates, and pairs beautifully with gold jewellery across the board.
Caramel is a warm golden brown — richer than champagne (which is lighter and more golden-beige) and softer than cinnamon (which is deeper and more bronze). Our Roma Caramel sits in the warm, luminous middle ground that photographs beautifully in any light. Order a swatch to see the exact shade in person. Swatches are free, just pay £1.50 postage.
Yes — and we always recommend it for warm neutral tones, which vary significantly on different screens. Order a Caramel Satin fabric swatch before committing to a full bridal party order. Swatches are free, you just pay £1.50 postage.
The Roma in Caramel is made from a luxe smooth satin — 97% polyester, 3% elastane. It feels fluid yet structured, drapes elegantly without clinging, and photographs beautifully in both natural and warm artificial light.
Yes, the Roma in Caramel is available in sizes 8–22 including UK plus sizes 18, 20, and 22.
Caramel works beautifully for earthy, rustic, autumnal, minimalist, and modern wedding themes. It pairs especially well with ivory and gold for a warm, timeless look, champagne and blush for a soft romantic palette, and sage and greenery for a botanical feel. It also works for spring and summer weddings where the warm tone glows in natural light.
Absolutely. The Roma is designed to mix and match with other Rewritten caramel styles. Pairing the Roma's halterneck silhouette with a strappy style like the Amelia, for example, is a great way to suit different bridesmaids' body types and preferences — and it photographs really well.
Wash at 30 degrees with similar colours, or dry clean. Use a hand steamer to remove creases — do not iron directly on the satin. Please note that slight colour variations can occur between dresses due to the dyeing process, so ordering all dresses for your bridal party at the same time from the same batch is recommended.
DELIVERY AND SHIPPING
- UK Standard Delivery (3-5 working days) £4.00
- UK Next Day Delivery (order before 3pm Monday - Thursday) £6.00
- Free Delivery on UK orders over £75
- Ireland £12.00
- EU Delivery £15.00
- US £18
- Rest of World £20
RETURNS
If you are not totally satisfied with your purchase from our website, please return the item(s) back to us within 28 Days of Receipt.
Please note we do not offer free returns so it is the customers responsibility and cost to return the goods back.
At this time we do not offer exchanges.
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