Polka Dot Long Sleeve Tiered Dress

Scarlet and polka dots is a combination with a long memory. It pulls straight from a certain kind of vintage glamour, and this dress leans all the way in rather than apologizing for it. Long sleeves keep the arms covered, and a tiered skirt gives the lower half real movement, so the whole thing swings when you walk instead of hanging still.

It is made from 100% polyester that is slightly stretchy, and the body is not lined. The tiers are the defining feature and they are what give the skirt its volume. Sizing runs S, M and L in a single scarlet colorway. Bust measures 35.4 inches at S rising to 38.6 inches at L, waist 24.4 inches at S to 27.6 inches at L, and hip 34.3 inches at S to 37.4 inches at L. The length runs 29.9 inches at S and 30.7 inches at L, so this sits short on most people. Note that the waist measurement is the narrowest point by some margin, so the shape is defined through the middle.

The styling barely needs a plan. Black heels and bare legs, or black tights and ankle boots when it gets cold, and that is the whole outfit. Because the color is doing so much, keep jewelry small and metallic. If you want to dial the drama down for daytime, a chunky cardigan over the top and flat boots turns it into something you could wear to lunch without feeling overdressed.

Why you will love it

• Tiered skirt that gives the dress real movement
• Long sleeves and an allover polka dot print
• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Slightly stretchy, and the body is not lined
• Offered in scarlet in sizes S, M and L

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low