The Tessa Dress is an intricately embellished maxi featuring a timeless A-line silhouette, stunning appliqué and beaded detail, and puff sleeves. A full, structured skirt completes the look. The Tessa Dress is an intricately embellished maxi featuring a timeless A-line silhouette, stunning appliqué and beaded detail, and puff sleeves. A full, structured skirt completes the look. Helsi — a namesake of the founder’s mother, meaning “independent,” “confident,” and “ambitious” — designs hand-crafted, special occasion garments. Focusing on boutique pieces, Helsi’s team of artisans carefully crafts dimensional florals and trims with embroidery, feather, and pearl accents.