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Smocked chiffon maxi dress in Navy Leaf 2
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Smocked chiffon maxi dress in navy leaf 2

★★★★★ 4.3 · 1,083 ratings on the listing

$49.99

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Smocking runs the whole top of this dress rather than sitting in a band at the waist, which is the thing that separates it from the other chiffon maxis here. Under the chiffon is a soft lining, so the skirt keeps its drape without going translucent outdoors. Short flutter sleeves, a high waist, three colourways: lake blue, pink, and a navy leaf print. It carries by far the longest review history of anything in this group.

ModelSmocked chiffon maxi dress
ColourNavy Leaf 2
MaterialChiffon
SizesS to XL
CategoryMaxi Dresses

In stock at our retail partner at the last catalogue check.

The short version

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Smocking across the whole top

The shirred panel covers the entire bodice rather than a waistband alone. It stretches over bust and ribs together, which is why the dress closes with nothing at all and why one size spans a wider band of measurements than the chart suggests.

Flutter sleeve, high waist

The sleeve covers the shoulder cap and stops there; the waist seam sits well above the natural line. Together they shorten the bodice visually and hand the rest of the dress to the skirt, which is where the chiffon volume lives.

Lining under the chiffon skirt

Chiffon alone turns translucent with light behind it. Simplee runs a soft lining through the body of this one, which is what lets it be worn at a daytime ceremony without a slip bought separately.

Same model, other colours

Navy Leaf 2 · $49.99Lake Blue · $45.99Pink · $49.99

Fit, honestly

Simplee lists S at US 4-6, M at 8-10, L at 12 and XL at 14, so the top of the range is narrower than most of the shelf. The smocked bodice stretches and there is no zip to fasten. Machine wash in a laundry bag, avoid bleach, hang or lay flat to dry.

The full size guide →

  • Fully smocked stretch top, no closures.
  • Chiffon with a soft lining.
  • Short flutter sleeves, high waist.
  • Sizes run S to XL, with L at US 12.

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