Ruched Tie Shoulder Midi Dress in Black

Black, ruched, and cut to follow the body. This is the dress you keep for the nights that matter. Ruching gathers the fabric in soft vertical folds down the body, which does two useful things at once: it adds texture where a plain black dress would go flat, and it lets the fabric move with you rather than pull. At the shoulders, ties let you set the strap length yourself.

It is made from 100% polyester that is slightly stretchy, and the body is not lined. Length runs 36.6 inches at S to 38.2 inches at L, putting it at midi on most people. Bust and hip both measure 28.3 to 33.9 inches at S, 29.9 to 35.4 inches at M and 31.5 to 37 inches at L, and the waist runs 23.6 inches at S to 26.8 inches at L. Those bust and hip figures are given as ranges because the fabric gives, so the dress reads as a close column rather than a fixed shape.

The tie shoulders are the part worth playing with. Tied short, the straps sit high and the neckline stays neat. Left longer, the whole thing loosens and turns more relaxed. Black heels and a small clutch is the obvious evening answer. For something less formal, flat sandals and a denim jacket pull it down to earth without losing the shape. Gold jewelry lifts black better than silver does here.

Why you will love it

• Ruched detailing that adds texture and moves with you
• Tie shoulder straps you can set to your own length
• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Slightly stretchy, and the body is not lined
• Offered in black in sizes S, M and L

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low