Smocked Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress with Open Back
Color
BrownstoneFit
Size
- The dress we'll have on repeat, this cotton poplin maxi dress has rows of smocking and a double-drawstring at the waist for a custom fit. Plus, we added pockets at the front and a zip t the neckline for a little utility flair.
- Fit & Flare: Relaxed shoulders, straight through the bust, defined waist with a flare skirt.
- Crew neck with zip front details. Open back.
- Front pockets.
- Elastic smocking with drawstring closure at the sides.
- Unlined.
- Product #873131
- Model wears size XS.
- Fit & Flare: Straight through the bust, defined waist with a flare skirt.
- Sleeveless.
- Maxi length.
- Measurements (from size S):
- Petite body length: 50"
- Regular body length: 52.5"
- 100% cotton.
- Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, warm iron, or dry clean.
- Imported.
Reviews
I ordered the green and red, and returned the red. The red is pretty and vibrant, but very bright—close to neon. I prefer more muted, darker red tones. It would be nice if there were other options besides the green. It fits well, and looks good on, but the chain link/fence pattern isn't the best....
Was really looking forward to getting this dress and was so confused when it arrived. There is an "invisible zipper" with a very visible zipper pull and hook and eye closure at the front of the dress right at the neck. I've never seen something this weird before. It feels like a mistake. I have to r...
This dress is SO cute and fun!! It will probably be my favorite dress this summer!! The brown color is a perfect dark chocolate. I love all the unique details that make it different – the double-drawstrings, the open back, the pockets, and the zip front. Just wish I could have gotten the petite size, but it sold out. It will look amazing with flat sandals, heels and sneakers. I need this dress to come in more colors!!
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Love the bright pop of coral red. Ended up exchanging Regular Small for Petite Small to get the fit right for me (5'4" & 140lbs). The ruching, pockets, ties & front zipper are all fun details. I did find the silver hook & eye at top of zipper distracting, but it was easy to remove. I took off 1 star for the crisp poplin fabric which requires ironing & wrinkles easily. I wish BR would start making dresses like this in a softer summer fabric like cotton gauze.
This dress is almost effortless and can almost be worn with a regular bra, except the armholes cut quite low (can be seen some of the model photos, as well as the attached 00P photo for reference). Despite this, I love the brown color and overall asthetics of the dress, and the cut of the dress is forgiving enough to take in the bust to fix the armhole problem for me.
Got the dress in the brown because the red is super bright and the yellow/green pattern is distracting with the smocking. It's beautiful deep chocolate but I wish they'd offer it in other solid colors. Very comfortable and can be dressed up or down.
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This design of this sweater is unique. It has a lot going on but somehow works. Unfortunately, I returned as the brown was a little too dark for me.
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Well made. Nice fabric.
I originally ordered the cream/green in small but returned it for an extra small (5'4" 120 lbs). The ruched part on the lower back fits much better (it's also adjustable with the ties), and although the top is still a bit large I love the way it makes the upper back slightly looser and it looks flattering and more comfortable with the cut. It's a nice flowy but thicker material and I feel pretty wearing it.
I ordered the green and red, and returned the red. The red is pretty and vibrant, but very bright—close to neon. I prefer more muted, darker red tones. It would be nice if there were other options besides the green. It fits well, and looks good on, but the chain link/fence pattern isn't the best. The brown is the best of the three, though it could be a little warmer. It's a dark, cool shade of brown. Overall, the material and are excellent. No issues with fit. I typically take a tall size on BR, butt the regular was fine. It's just not maxi length for me @ 5'10".
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I think that this will be my go to summer dress from casual to a little dressy!
This had potential, and BR finally figured out how to do a bra-friendly cutout in the back. However, the pockets at the smocking were unflattering. The smocking is also just a hair too tight