Long Sleeve Ruched Tiered Ruffle Mini Dress in Black

A little black dress works hardest when it has some texture to it, and this one has plenty. The bodice is ruched, which gathers the fabric and keeps the shape close, and the skirt falls away in tiers so it moves whenever you do. Long sleeves mean it carries through a cool evening without a jacket, and the mini length keeps the whole thing feeling young rather than formal.

The fabric is 60% cotton and 40% polyester, which is a genuinely nice blend to wear. You get the softness and breathability of cotton with enough polyester to help the tiers hold their shape rather than going limp. It is slightly stretchy through the body and the dress is not lined. Sizes run S through 2XL and the chart below lists length, waist, hip and bust for each one, worth a proper look given the ruched bodice sits close.

Black makes the styling almost too easy. Ankle boots and a leather jacket give it an edge for a night out, while sneakers and a denim jacket pull it back down to a coffee and errands kind of day. Add tights and knee boots and it works well past summer, which is the real advantage of the long sleeves. Keep the jewelry simple since the tiers and the ruching already give the eye plenty to look at, so a pair of small hoops or a fine chain is really all it needs.

Why you will love it

• Material composition: 60% cotton, 40% polyester
• Features: Tiered, Ruched
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Body: Not lined
• Long sleeves with a tiered mini skirt
• Sizes S through 2XL in Black

Care

• Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.