Esme High Split Maxi: The Ultimate After-Dark Statement

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Runaway The Label excels at occasion-driven silhouettes that fuse sensuality with refined polish, and the Esme High Split Maxi Dress captures that signature confidence perfectly. Priced at $159, this body-skimming maxi is cut from fluid polyester that drapes like liquid satin, creating a sleek, second-skin fit that moves with every step. A daring high split reveals just enough leg while the fully lined construction ensures effortless wear from dusk until dawn. Whether you’re heading to a rooftop soirée or a destination wedding after-party, the Esme delivers unapologetic glamour without sacrificing comfort. Its elongated silhouette feels fresh against the current maxi revival, offering the kind of quiet luxury that turns heads yet still feels wearable. Style it with barely-there sandals and a single sculptural cuff for an instant evening transformation that embodies the brand’s bold, figure-focused DNA.

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Brand: Runaway The Label
Matched Pieces: 3
Price Range: $159
Retailers: Revolve
Categories: Dresses, Dresses: Maxi
Published: April 18, 2026

Color Notes

Petal Buttermilk Sky Blue

Style Keywords

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Style Signals

Overall Style

vibrant psychedelic prints with satin elegance, mini and maxi dresses, summery feminine

Mood

playful, colorful, flirty, fun outlet promo

Primary Focus

Spaghetti strap mini dress with vibrant multicolored abstract wavy print in pinks, purples, greens, and blues, flared skirt, hanging on pink hanger

Instagram Context

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About Runaway The Label

Runaway The Label: Founded in Australia in 2015, Runaway The Label is known for occasion-driven silhouettes that balance sensuality with polish—think body-skimming maxi dresses, strategic cutouts, sheer mesh, and high-impact sequins. Designed for nights out and destination moments, the brand’s aesthetic DNA is glamorous, figure-focused, after-dark, and confident, delivering elevated statement pieces that feel unapologetically bold yet deliberately wearable.

Look Breakdown

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Esme High Split Maxi Dress

$159

This petal-pink gown uses a heavyweight, high-sheen satin that holds its structure through the bodice before falling into a weighted, fluid skirt. The square neckline and side-ruched waist create a sharp geometry that balances the soft, almost confectionery tone of the fabric. It leans into the Y2K-revival aesthetic, relying on a high thigh slit to break up the dense, opaque polyester weave. Material Safety Rating: 1. This garment is constructed primarily from polyester and spandex, both of which are petroleum-based synthetics that lack breathability and carry a higher environmental footprint.

Color Petal

Category Dresses / Dresses: Maxi

Retailer Revolve

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Esme High Split Maxi Dress

$159

This dress is cut from a heavy-weight, buttermilk-toned satin that catches light with a dense, liquid sheen. The bodice features a sharp, squared neckline and thick straps, while the side-ruched waist draws the fabric across the torso to create a clean, intentional tension that flows into a deep thigh-high slit. It leans heavily into the minimalist slip-dress silhouettes of the late 90s, functioning best as a structural foundation that relies on the weight of the fabric to maintain its shape. Material Safety Rating: 1. This garment is constructed entirely from polyester and spandex, which are petroleum-based synthetic fibers that are non-biodegradable and often treated with chemical finishes.

Color Buttermilk

Category Dresses / Dresses: Maxi

Retailer Revolve

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Esme High Split Maxi Dress

$159

This gown is cut from a substantial, high-sheen polyester satin that holds its shape through the bodice before falling into a fluid, floor-length skirt. The square neckline and side-slit construction lean into a 90s minimalism, while the subtle waist draping breaks up the otherwise linear silhouette. It is a dense, structured garment that relies on the weight of the fabric to create its drape rather than a traditional bias cut. Material Safety Rating: 1. This garment is constructed entirely from synthetic polyester and spandex, which are petroleum-based plastics that lack breathability and release microplastics into the water system during laundering.

Color Sky Blue

Category Dresses / Dresses: Maxi

Retailer Revolve

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