Umgee Puff Sleeve Plaid Midi Dress in Crimson

Crimson gingham has a way of looking cheerful without looking childish, and this midi dress is proof. The check is classic, the color is rich rather than bright, and the collared neckline gives the whole thing a sophisticated finish that lifts it above a simple summer dress. It is the kind of piece that gets a compliment before you have finished saying hello.

A smocked bodice cinches the waist and does the shaping for you, while voluminous puff sleeves add a touch of drama at the shoulder. The A line silhouette falls into a comfortable and graceful drape, and the fabric is a lightweight and breathable blend of 65% Cotton and 35% Polyester. It is lined and slightly stretchy, so it is easy to wear for hours. Sizes run S to L on a body chart of a 35 to 40 in bust, a 27 to 32 in waist and a 35 to 41 in hip.

Because the design is timeless rather than trend led, it goes almost anywhere. Wear it with white sneakers and a tote for a market morning, flat sandals for lunch outdoors, or heeled mules and simple gold jewelry for a summer wedding or a birthday dinner. In autumn it takes a cropped denim jacket and ankle boots without missing a step. If you want one dress that handles both the casual and the occasion end of your calendar, this is a straightforward answer.

Why you will love it

• Classic crimson gingham pattern in a midi length
• Smocked bodice that cinches the waist
• Voluminous puff sleeves for a touch of drama
• Collared neckline for a more sophisticated finish
• Material composition: 65% Cotton 35% Polyester
• Lightweight and breathable, lined and slightly stretchy

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low