Back Cutout Active Mini Dress with Shorts Women UK
The Active Mini Dress That Makes a Daring Back Cutout and Built-In Shorts Feel Like Confident Summer Dressing
Confident, sculpting and designed for active summer dressing — the Back Cutout Active Mini Dress with Shorts is a bold wardrobe essential that combines sporty practicality with alluring design. An 88% polyamide, 12% elastane blend creates a smooth, high-stretch, sculpting fabric with a premium second-skin quality, while a daring back cutout adds an alluringly bold detail and built-in shorts provide practical, confident coverage for active and casual wearing. Available in UK sizes S–XL.
Why You'll Love It
- Daring back cutout — a bold, alluring open-back design detail that creates an immediately confident, striking impression
- Built-in shorts — practical, comfortable built-in shorts for active and confident casual wearing without additional layering
- 88% polyamide, 12% elastane — a smooth, high-stretch sculpting fabric with a premium second-skin quality
- High stretch — comfortable and flexible for active and casual wearing
- Mini length — a confident, leg-showing mini silhouette
- Active design — sculpting fabric and built-in shorts make this ideal for active and gym-adjacent settings
- UK sizes S–XL — standard UK sizing across the full size range
Fabric & Care
- 88% polyamide, 12% elastane — smooth, high stretch, sculpting
- Hand wash cold or machine wash cold on delicate cycle; lay flat or hang to dry
- Do not bleach or tumble dry; do not iron directly over the fabric
- Sculpting slim fit — true to size; size up for a slightly more relaxed result
- Available in UK sizes S–XL | Yellow Cream
How to Style
A back cutout active mini dress with built-in shorts is one of the most confidently active and alluringly bold summer casual styling choices — Vogue UK recommends an active cutout mini dress as a key confident, sculptingly bold summer wardrobe piece, while Cosmopolitan UK highlights a back cutout with built-in shorts as one of the most practically confident and boldly summer styling choices. Find more in our mini dresses and women's dresses.
- Wear with trainers + a baseball cap for a sporty, active casual summer look
- Style with strappy sandals + simple jewellery for a confident, bold summer casual outfit
- Layer with an oversized linen shirt for a more relaxed, casual beach-adjacent look
Frequently Asked Questions
How revealing is the back cutout?
The back cutout is a bold, open-back design — it exposes a significant portion of the back for a daring, confident impression. Refer to product images for the exact cutout size and placement.
Do the built-in shorts provide good coverage?
Yes — the built-in shorts sit securely at thigh level, providing practical coverage for active and casual wearing. No additional shorts or cycling shorts are needed.
Is this suitable for gym or active use?
The high-stretch polyamide-elastane blend is suitable for low-to-medium intensity active wear — the built-in shorts and sculpting fabric create a practical, confident fit for gym-adjacent settings.
What occasions is this dress suited for?
The Back Cutout Active Mini Dress is ideal for casual summer days, beach outings, festivals, casual going-out occasions and any active or semi-active setting where you want to look boldly confident.
Size Guide — Body Measurements
Sculpting slim fit with high stretch — true to size. Measure your body (not your clothes) for the best fit.
| Size | UK | Bust (inch) | Waist (inch) | Hips (inch) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 8–10 | 33–34 | 25–27 | 35–36 |
| M | 10–12 | 34–36 | 27–29 | 36–38 |
| L | 12–16 | 36–40 | 29–33 | 38–42 |
| XL | 16–22 | 40–44 | 33–37 | 42–47 |
| Size | UK | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 8–10 | 84–86 | 64–69 | 89–91 |
| M | 10–12 | 86–91 | 69–74 | 91–97 |
| L | 12–16 | 91–102 | 74–84 | 97–107 |
| XL | 16–22 | 102–112 | 84–94 | 107–119 |
- Material: 88%Polyamide+12%Elastane
- Hand wash cold or machine wash cold on delicate cycle. Do not bleach or tumble dry. Lay flat or hang to dry.
- Model wears UK size 8 · Height 170 cm
UK standard delivery 5–7 working days. Free delivery on all orders over £75. Easy 30-day free returns on all UK orders.
Back Cutout Active Mini Dress with Shorts Women UK
Back cutout active mini dress with built-in shorts — daring open-back design, sculpting 88/12 polyamide-elastane. High stretch for active wear.
How to style it
Wear with trainers + cap for sporty active casual, or strappy sandals + simple jewellery for a confident bold summer look.
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