Black Ditsy Floral Shirred Midi Dress, Long Sleeve

The Edwina is a midi dress in a black ditsy floral print whose bodice is shirred for stretch and whose neckline and edges carry ruffles.

Shirring runs across the bodice, so the top fits close and gives with the body rather than needing darts. The round neckline is finished with a ruffle, and more ruffle detailing runs through the dress. Long sleeves end in elasticised cuffs that can be pushed up or left at the wrist. A button at the back of the neck closes the opening. The skirt is lined while the top is left unlined, which keeps the shirred section light.

Midi length with a small floral on black makes this a dress that works from autumn through spring: a daytime lunch, a casual wedding, a weekend in the city. An ankle boot and a short jacket are the obvious pairing; a flat sandal and bare legs are the summer one. The print is small enough to take a patterned scarf, but the ruffles mean jewellery should stay minimal. It is a midi dress that suits being worn often.