The floral maxi dress for a long autumn brunch

A long sleeve maxi dress in a vintage floral print, with a square neck, smocked chest and back, a high waist and two side pockets. The listing describes it as flowy and tiered, made of 100% polyester, and offered in four sizes, L, XL, XXL and XXXL.

The fabric is 100% polyester, which the listing describes as soft and lightweight and suitable for spring, fall and winter. It does not say how thick, stretchy or lined the dress is, and it gives no length in inches, so how long the maxi skirt runs is not stated. Polyester is a synthetic fiber, and the only care instruction given is machine wash, with no temperature or drying guidance.

The shape is a high waist A line with a flowy swing and a tiered hemline. The chest and back are smocked, meaning gathered with elastic stitching so the bodice can stretch to sit close. The neckline is square, the sleeves are long, and the listing says it can also be worn off the shoulder. The print is called a vintage floral, though the listing also says solid color, so look at the photos to see which colorway you are getting. Whether a boho tiered skirt suits you is a matter of taste.

Two side pockets are listed for small essentials. Sizes run L for US 10 to 12, XL for US 14 to 16, XXL for US 16 to 18 and XXXL for US 18 to 20. XL and XXL both include 16, so anyone between sizes may want to check the seller’s size chart. It is imported.