Crossover Bodice Midi Dress with Short Sleeves

£139.95

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Confident and polished: A woman who always looks smart and comfortable at once.
Quietly admired: The neat crossover detail draws compliments at every gathering.
At ease all day: You feel feminine, comfortable and free to enjoy yourself.

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Smart enough for a celebration, easy enough for every day. This A-line midi dress has a soft V-neck, short sleeves and a crossover bodice gathered into folds that lie neatly over the tummy. Below the waist, the skirt flares out gently to mid-calf, with discreet side pockets. Add sandals or court shoes and you look polished in seconds.

Neckline: V-neck.

Sleeves: short.

Bodice: crossover, gathered folds.

Fit: A-line skirt.

Pockets: side pockets.

Length: midi.

Size	UK	EU	US
S	UK 8	EU 36	US 4
M	UK 10	EU 38	US 6
L	UK 12	EU 40	US 8
XL	UK 14	EU 42	US 10
2XL	UK 16	EU 44	US 12
3XL	UK 18	EU 46	US 14
4XL	UK 20	EU 48	US 16
5XL	UK 22	EU 50	US 18
6XL	UK 24	EU 52	US 20

The UK, EU and US columns are the usual equivalents for each size label. If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one.

Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout, before you pay, so you always know what you are paying for.

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Changed your mind? You have 14 days from delivery to let us know, then another 14 days to send the items back.

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Polished, feminine and sure of yourself

You want a dress that makes you feel good the moment you put it on, without any adjustment in front of the mirror. This one does it. The crossover folds give the bodice a neat, considered finish, the V-neck frames your face and the skirt falls beautifully as you walk. You look smart and feminine, and you feel confident walking into a room, whether it is the office, a restaurant or a party.

Gathered folds that skim the middle

The crossed, gathered folds across the front lie smoothly over the tummy, so you feel comfortable and composed rather than self-conscious. From the waist, the A-line skirt opens out softly and gives your legs easy room to move. Short sleeves cover the tops of your arms, and the pockets give your hands somewhere to rest. Sit through a long lunch or dance at a party, and nothing digs in or rides up.

Celebrations, office days and evenings out

Wear it to a birthday dinner, a christening or a family celebration where you want to look nice without fuss. It is smart enough for the office with a blazer and court shoes, then easy to take on to drinks after work. At the weekend, swap to flat sandals and a crossbody bag for lunch with friends. One dress, many invitations, and it looks just as good each time. Wherever the day leads, it keeps up with you.

Your questions about this piece

Sizes run from S (UK 8) to 6XL (UK 24); the size guide gives the UK, EU and US equivalents for each one. Take your usual UK size; if you are between two, the larger gives more ease across the bust and folds.

The gathered crossover folds sit over the tummy and the A-line skirt flares from the waist, so the dress skims rather than clings, as the photos show.

Your order is prepared within 24 to 48 hours, then delivered in 8 to 15 days; costs and the free-delivery threshold are shown in your basket. You have 14 days from delivery to return it.

Polished, comfortable, in UK sizes

We choose pieces that look polished and feel comfortable from the first wear: boots for wet pavements, knits for chilly mornings, dresses for the days that matter.

Sizes are given in UK measurements, payment is secure, and if something is not quite right, you have 14 days to send it back.

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