Material Composition
100% cotton. A single-fiber construction means this dress has no synthetic content - cotton breathes, wicks light moisture, and performs in warm weather without the heat retention of polyester or nylon blends. Cotton also holds the smocked gathers well over time, maintaining the fitted shape through repeated wear and washing. The fabric feels natural against the skin and softens with each wash cycle.
Construction Details
V-neckline (image-inferred) with ruffled cap sleeves that create a dramatic flutter at the shoulder (image-inferred). The bodice is smocked - gathered into a structured elastic-like pattern that creates a fitted effect through the bust and adjusts to the body without a zipper, button, or tie closure. The skirt falls in a full, relaxed A-line silhouette to a maxi length, finishing with a ruffled hem tier (image-inferred). Pullover entry. Not lined - the 100% cotton provides full opacity.
Fabric Behavior
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low. Cold washing preserves the smocking elasticity and prevents the cotton from shrinking - following these instructions will keep the bodice fitting as expected and the ruffle details holding their shape over time.