Linen Blend Ruched Midi Dress

The Linen Blend Ruched Midi Dress ticked a lot of boxes on the elevated summer dress list. It's cap sleeves provide modesty for shoulders and arms and prevents "pee-a-boo here's my bra" moments. The neckline is unique and incredibly flattering. The shallow V shows just enough to be a little daytime sexy but you can still wear a regular bra. It shows a flattering part of the neck. Also, v-is shallow enough so you can wear both chunky short necklaces and architectural long necklaces. The torso doesn't have any seams. The ruching in the mid-section is just enough to provide interest without overwhelm. I could see it flattering a range of body types and would still look good after dessert or dancing. The length is perfect for day to evening (especially in the black) and allows for a range of shoe options. On me, it doesn't feel quite like a midi, just comfortably below the knee. The opening in the back is a deeper v-, which is nice and makes zipping the dress up easier (you don't have to go all the way to the neck). The dress is machine washable, so it can be a decent travel dress. There are a few design choices that make this a four vs five stars: The only available color at the time of my purchase was the Green Chaparral. On me it is just an okay color. It's unique, but just doesn't really have a point of view of its own. I had an event and it was neutral enough to work. It has a lot of gray in it. I am sure it could serve as a neutral base for more colorful accessories. As this was not really a design issue, I did not deduct any points. The dress did loose points for several reasons. 1) It doesn't have pockets. I get there is a sleekness to pocketless dresses, but designers also omit hidden side pockets to save money. It's summer. I want to my your phone someplace for a moment when at event when you needs your hands free. 2) The dress was so wrinkled after washing and hang drying. I get that linen requires some some ironing, bth the ruching takes tae. longer. This is not a grab-it-out-of-the-closet-and-go summer dress. 4) The fabric blend of linen and viscose drapes nicely and provides structure, but it is not a completely breathable dress Overall, it is a solid summer dress for specific events.

This dress is well-made and has flattering and forgiving lines. I quite like it!

It looks so good on. The model photos do not do it justice.

Great classy drrss

I initially thought the green chaparral color was too drab but it's a pale olive khaki green color that works well with other muted colors for the spring and summer. It does wrinkle but they look fine if you iron the dress before wearing and then let the wrinkles come naturally as the fabric creases as you wear it. Eases to dress up with pumps or down with flats and sandals.

Very nice fitting

Dress is very simple but stunning. The linen material is light great for summer. The midi length was perfect.

Beautiful classy dress. Plan to wear with lace up espadrilles for daughter’s promotion. It is lined and does wrinkle as it has a linen blend but looks so sophisticated. For reference 5’7” and 175 lbs. 36DD and large was perfect

I was blown away at this dress. The fabric is high quality and the fit through the middle is very slimming. The only complaint is because it's a linen blend it has no stretch. The skirt is more form fitting than the image suggests, which I like better anyway. Will be purchasing it in more colors.

Bought this for a wedding this summer and love it. Fit perfectly.

The photo does not do this dress justice. It is very, very chic, and extremely flattering. I purchased the green gray color in the xl, as the L, my usual size was a tad too form fitting. I plan to purchase it in the ivory as well. Perfect for a wedding, cocktail party or even a baby shower!!!

Pretty dress but it runs a little big and it’s meant for someone taller than 5’4”