Vintage Reverie Ruffled Hem Ruched Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

There is a lot going on in this dress and somehow it all lands. Ruching pulls the body in and creates texture where you want it, puff sleeves add softness at the shoulder, and the ruffled hem gives the whole thing a bit of swing when you walk. A drawstring lets you tune the fit yourself rather than hoping the cut agrees with you. In white it feels fresh and romantic, in black it turns sharper and more evening ready.

The fabric is 95% polyester and 5% elastane, which gives it a slight stretch and lets the ruching sit smoothly instead of bunching. It is not lined. Sizes run S to L, with a length of 34.3 to 35 in, a waist of 25.2 to 28.3 in and a bust of 35.4 to 38.6 in. The ruched panels and drawstring give you a little room either way, so most people land in their usual size, but it is worth checking the waist number if you want it closer to the body.

White with tan sandals and a small bag is your summer daytime answer, and it takes a straw hat and sunglasses for a holiday without looking like a costume. Black with heels and gold jewelry moves it straight to dinner or a night out. A denim jacket over the top handles the drive home when the temperature drops, and white sneakers make it casual enough for a market morning.

Why you will love it

• Ruched body with a drawstring so you set the fit
• Puff sleeves that soften the shoulder line
• Ruffled hem with movement
• Material composition: 95% polyester, 5% elastane
• Slightly stretchy and not lined
• Two colorways: White and Black

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low