V Neck Shirred Waist Denim Midi Dress in Peacock Blue

Denim in peacock blue rather than the usual indigo, which is the first thing you notice and the reason this dress keeps getting picked. The neckline drops into a clean v, the waist is smocked so it gives where you need it to, and a zipper takes care of the front. The result is a midi that has structure at the top and freedom at the bottom, which is a hard balance for a denim dress to strike.

The fabric is 100% cotton with no stretch. That is genuine denim behaviour: crisp at first, gradually moulding to you, breathable through a long warm day in a way that no blend really matches. The smocking at the waist is doing the flexing here rather than the fibre, so you get a defined middle without anything digging in. Sizes run S through XL and the table below covers bust, length and sleeve length. Length sits between roughly forty six and forty nine inches, squarely midi across the range.

This is a dress that goes almost anywhere. White sneakers and a canvas tote make it a Saturday. A tan leather sandal, a woven belt and a straw bag put it on holiday. In autumn, add an ankle boot and a chunky knit cardigan and it keeps working. Because peacock blue is a touch more saturated than a standard wash, it sits especially well against gold, cream and warm brown leather. Unzip the neckline as far as you like to change the mood entirely.

Why you will love it

• V neckline with a front zipper
• Features: zipper and smocked waist
• Material composition: 100% cotton
• Stretch: no stretch
• Peacock blue denim
• Midi length with a short sleeve
• Sizes S through XL, full measurements below

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low