Brocade Floral Print Ruffle Sleeve Dress in Blue

Blue florals fall into two camps: the ones that look like a garden and the ones that look considered. This Brocade dress lands firmly in the second. The ruffle at the sleeve gives the shoulder some softness, lace detailing adds texture where a plain print would leave the eye nowhere to rest, and a zipper keeps the closure clean so nothing interrupts the line of the dress.

It is made from 100% polyester with no stretch, and the body is partially lined. Partial lining is a sensible compromise on a long dress: it gives you coverage where you want it while keeping the whole thing light enough to wear on a warm day. The absence of stretch means the ruffles and the lace hold their shape rather than pulling flat over time. Sizes run from small through 2XL, and the length sits between roughly 53 and 55 inches, so check the table below against your height to see where the hem will fall.

This is a dress that suits an occasion. A heeled sandal takes it to a wedding or a dinner, while a flat sandal and a straw bag keep it relaxed enough for a long lunch. A fine gold chain is all the jewelry it needs, since the lace and the ruffles already give the eye plenty to do. A light knit over the shoulders handles the moment the sun goes down.

Why you will love it

• Blue floral print
• Ruffle sleeves
• Lace detailing
• Zipper closure
• Partially lined
• No stretch, so the ruffles and lace hold their shape
• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Available in sizes S, M, L, XL and 2XL

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low