Chainmail without the weight. The Metallic Chain Maxi Dress is a sleeveless floor-length dress built on a polyester base with an interwoven metallic chain-link finish running the full length of the body. The chain is a metal-look plastic rather than the real thing, which is the whole reason the dress is wearable — it throws light like armor and hangs like a gown.

The construction is open by design, so most people wear it over a slip, a bodysuit or a fitted dress. Nothing is included underneath, so plan that layer when you order. Sizes run XS through XL, and the chart below lists bust, waist and hip in US inches. Between two sizes, take the larger one — the chain structure has less give than woven fabric.

It reads as a costume and as evening wear at the same time, which is unusual at this length. It suits a warrior queen, a sorceress, a sci-fi royal, a goddess or an ice queen, and it works just as well as a straight black-tie dress once Halloween is past. Wear it for parties and costume contests, fantasy and sci-fi conventions, stage work, and photo shoots. Heels lengthen it; heavy boots make it a different character entirely.

What's Included

• 1 x Metallic chain maxi dress — a single garment
• Not included: slip, bodysuit or any underlayer, footwear, jewelry and accessories that might be shown in the photos

Size & Fit

All measurements are body measurements listed in US inches. If you fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

Details

• Material: Polyester with a metal-look plastic chain-link finish (not real metal)
• Style: Sleeveless floor-length maxi dress, open chain-link construction
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Layering: The construction is open — a slip, bodysuit or fitted dress underneath is recommended and is not included
• Care: Hand wash only, cold or lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Spot clean soiled areas gently by hand — no machine washing and no hard scrubbing
• Drying: Lay flat to dry, away from direct heat and sunlight
• Handling: Put the dress on and take it off slowly, and keep it away from sharp objects and rough surfaces that could catch the chain links
• Safety: Costume material is not flame resistant — keep away from open flame, candles and lit pumpkins. The dress is floor-length, so take care on stairs
• Note: Footwear, jewelry and accessories that might be shown in the photos are not included