Plum Floral Shirred Frill Midi Dress

A long sleeve midi dress in a plum floral print, shirred through the bodice and frilled at the neck.

The bodice is shirred, which is what gives the dress its fit: the panel stretches to the body and comes back, so one size covers more than one day. A round ruffle neckline sits at the top, and more ruffle detailing carries the idea through the piece. Long sleeves finish in an elasticised cuff. The back of the neck opens with a button close. The dress is unlined, so the floral print stays light on the frame.

Shirring and ruffles put all the softness at the top, which is why this reads gentle rather than formal. It works for a lunch, a shower, a day at a wedding where you are a guest and not the point. Flat sandals or a low block heel both suit the midi length, and a small bag is all the plum floral dress needs beside it.