This is one of our most popular dresses, especially for warmer weather, though I enjoy it in winter with long sleeves. It is best described as a shirt-dress with a raised waist, a modified shirt collar and buttons down the bodice. Short sleeves are above elbow length and the skirt is cut less full than most of our simple dresses, giving it a contemporary look. If you've ordered this dress before and like it as you've had it in the past, order the "classic gathered skirt" in order to get the same look. Both long and short sleeves are straight with a few gathers at the shoulder. It depends on how the fabric lays and stretches. Larger sizes tend to have more gathers to allow a bit more ease. The shoulders are a little wider than most of our other dresses and the fit is quite comfortable. You can choose from several options for back ties but we especially like the removable button back ties on this style. It's especially helpful to have your bust and waist measurement when making this dress as the sizing is a bit different from our other patterns. If you would consider yourself to be long waisted, you may find the bodice on this dress to be a bit short. In the alteration section, add $5 and request a bodice 2-3 inches longer. The whole look is a little different from our other dresses and a very nice style. Approximate finished length from top of shoulder to hem is 50".
Please use the size chart below to figure out the best size for ordering and give us your bust measurement. This dress is available in sizes up through 22 which will fit a bust measurement of 48.
Ladies Size Chart
Size
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
XS
S
M
L
L/XL
XL
Bust Measurement
30-32
32-33
33-35
34-37
36-39
38-42
42-44
44-46
Waist Measurement
22-26
24-28
25-30
27-31
28-34
29-35
34-38
35-40
Hip Measurement
32-35
35-38
37-40
40-43
43-47
45-49
Back Neck Length
15.5
15.75
16.25
16.5
16.75
17
17.25
Finished Length
50