The Verve Maxi – Viscose Lycra Maxi Dress

The Verve Viscose Lycra Maxi Dress was designed to end the dilemma of a trade-off between looking put-together and actually being comfortable. It’s that rare piece in your wardrobe that feels as easy as a favorite old tee but looks intentional enough for the beach, acoastal lunch or a summer wedding.

Effortless Design with a Twist

Most maxi dresses fall into two categories: either too tight or totally shapeless. We wanted something different. The Verve starts with a fitted, sleeveless bodice that gives you a clean, streamlined look. The neckline is a soft, rounded oval, finished with a sturdy T-shirt style binding. This isn’t just for durability; it gives the dress a slightly sporty, modern edge that keeps it from feeling too formal.

The standout feature is the curved front style-line. Instead of a straight waist seam that can sometimes cut the body in half, this curved seam follows a more natural, flattering path. From this line, the skirt begins to flare, creating a gentle “A-line” movement that swishes as you walk. It’s generous enough to be breezy for a day at the beach, yet structured enough to wear with a pair of bold earrings and wedges for a dressed-up afternoon.

Fabric That Breathes With You

South African summers require fabric that can keep up. We use a premium Viscose Lycra for the Verve. Viscose is a plant-derived fiber that’s famous for being incredibly breathable and cool to the touch—it’s essentially the luxury version of cotton. By adding a touch of Lycra, the dress gains a “memory” so it doesn’t bag out at the seat or chest after a few hours of wear. It has a beautiful, heavy drape that feels substantial and high-quality, never flimsy or see-through.  This also means it can travel with you, just hang up and let the wrinkles drop away.

About this Viscose Lycra Maxi Dress

When you’re looking for a Viscose Lycra Maxi Dress, the fit is everything. Our Viscose Lycra Maxi Dress is a labor of love, made-to-order right here in our South African studio. This means when you order this Viscose Lycra Maxi Dress, it’s being cut and sewn specifically for you, rather than pulled off a mass-produced assembly line. This slow-fashion approach allows us to offer a massive range of sizes and colors while keeping our quality standards high.

• Sleeveless fitted bodice that stays in place

• Rounded oval neck with sporty T-shirt style binding

• Unique curved front style-line to flatter your natural shape

• Gently flared skirt that offers plenty of room to move

• High-quality Viscose Lycra blend for breathability and stretch

• Body Positive Inclusive sizing from Small all the way to 6XL

• Twelve color options: Black, Navy, White, Charcoal, Tobacco, Olive Green, Cerise, Wine, Seafoam, Dusty Pink, Teal, Taupe, Light Pink, Royal Blue, Burnt Orange, Mustard, Natural, Red and Slate

• Made-to-order locally in Cape Town, South Africa

• Perfect for the beach, everyday errands, or out to lunch

• Travel-friendly fabric that resists heavy wrinkling

Get Yours Directly from Nucleus

You can find us on Takealot, which is great for a quick fix, but the best way to experience our brand is to buy directly from the Nucleus website. When you buy direct, you get the full choice of all 18 colors and our entire size run from S to 6XL. Plus, it allows us to chat with you directly and ensures you’re getting the very latest from our workroom. Whether you’re feeling a classic Charcoal or a bright pop of Cerise, we can’t wait to make your new favorite dress.

Also see our other Maxi Dresses like our Best Maxi and our Everywhere Maxi Dress, who doesn’t love a Maxi?