Navy Prelude Midi Dress
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Description
A midi dress cut in a fifties shape: a wide shawl collar, a wrapped waist, three-quarter sleeves and a full skirt with pockets.
The fabric is opaque and firm enough to hold the skirt out, and the dress falls to mid-calf in five colours.
The details
- Fabric Polyester, opaque, no stretch
- Collar Wide shawl collar opening to a V
- Waist Wrapped and gathered
- Sleeves Three-quarter
- Skirt Full, with side pockets
- Length Mid-calf, 116 to 124 cm
- Colours Navy Blue, Burgundy, Beige, Black, Fuchsia
- Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL
Navy Prelude Midi Dress
Size guide
Measurements are of the body, not the garment. If you are between two sizes, take the larger one for tailoring and the smaller one for knitwear.
| Size | UK | EU | US | Bust cm | Waist cm | Hip cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4–6 | 32–34 | 0–2 | 80 | 62 | 88 |
| S | 8 | 36 | 4 | 84 | 66 | 92 |
| M | 10–12 | 38–40 | 6–8 | 88 | 70 | 96 |
| L | 14 | 42 | 10 | 94 | 76 | 102 |
| XL | 16–18 | 44–46 | 12–14 | 100 | 82 | 108 |
How to measure
- Bust — Around the fullest part, tape level under the arms.
- Waist — Around the narrowest part, usually just above the navel.
- Hip — Around the fullest part, roughly 20 cm (8 in) below the waist.
Still unsure? Email us your usual size in a brand you own and we will tell you which one to take.
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We will email you the moment Navy Prelude Midi Dress returns in your size. One email, then we stop.
The piece
A fifties shape, cut for now.
A shawl collar, a wrapped waist and a skirt with somewhere to put your hands.
Some shapes never stopped working. This is the fitted bodice and full skirt of a 1950s day dress: a collar that frames the neckline, a waist that wraps and gathers, and a skirt wide enough to swing when you turn.
The collar
A wide shawl collar that opens into a V and frames the shoulders.
The waist
Wrapped and gathered to one side, so the bodice follows the body.
The pockets
Set into the side seams of the skirt, deep enough to use.
Size and fit
| Size | Bust | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 88 | 116 |
| M | 93 | 118 |
| L | 98 | 120 |
| XL | 103 | 122 |
| XXL | 108 | 124 |
Garment measurements in centimetres. There is no stretch in this fabric, so read the bust as a limit rather than a guide.
Good to know
The fabric
Opaque, so nothing is needed underneath; one buyer notes it arrives creased and needs a press.
Beige
A soft ivory cream, as in the photographs.
Pockets, and somewhere to be. Choose your colour
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How long does delivery take?
Estimated delivery is 10 to 25 working days after your order has been processed and dispatched. Tracking information usually becomes available within 5 to 10 working days of the order being confirmed, and we email the number the moment it does.
Can I return it if it is not right?
Yes. You have 14 days from receiving the goods to tell us you want to cancel and return an eligible purchase. Send the piece back in the condition you received it, with its packaging and labels where possible, and we refund to the original payment method. Some items are excluded where the law allows it.
What if it arrives damaged or faulty?
Write to us with your order number and a photograph of the problem. We arrange a replacement, a repair or a refund, whichever fits the case, at no cost to you. Your statutory rights are not affected.
How do I choose my size?
The size guide above this section lists body measurements, not garment measurements. Between two sizes, take the larger one for tailoring and the smaller one for knitwear — or email us the size you take in a brand you already own and we will tell you which one to order.