Ruffle Hem Square Neck Mini Dress

Most of this dress is quiet. A clean square neckline, wide straps, a simple sleeveless body that skims rather than clings. And then it reaches the hem and changes its mind entirely, breaking into a deep gathered ruffle in a contrasting shade that swings out with every step. That single decision is what makes the dress. Without it you would have a plain slip. With it you have something that turns heads on a warm evening.

The fabric is 100% polyester and it is slightly stretchy, so it gives where you need it to and settles back into shape afterwards. The body is not lined, which keeps it light and cool for hot weather but is worth factoring in when you choose a colour. Ruching gathers the fabric where the ruffle joins the body, which is what gives the hem its volume instead of letting it hang flat. The square neckline is genuinely flattering, sitting straight across the chest and framing the collarbones in a way a round neck never quite manages.

Sizes run S through 2XL. Length measures 32.7 inches at a size S rising to 35.8 inches at a size 2XL, with bust running 35.4 inches to 43.3 inches, waist 28.3 inches to 36.2 inches and hip 37.8 inches to 45.7 inches across that range. Full numbers are in the table below. It comes in black, white, pink, blue and camel. Wear it with flat sandals for a summer lunch, or with heels and a small bag when the occasion calls for it. The neckline leaves plenty of room for a layered necklace, so this is a good dress to wear your jewelry with rather than around.

Why you will love it

• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Square neckline
• Full gathered ruffle at the hem
• Ruched detailing
• Body: Not lined
• Slightly stretchy
• Offered in black, white, pink, blue and camel
• Available in sizes S through 2XL

Care

• Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.