Polka dot navy dress with a wrap front and short sleeves

How the wrap and the ruffles sit on you

The front crosses over the bust and makes a V. That crossing draws the eye in, so your waist looks a little narrower than it would in a straight cut. Ruffles give the skirt some swing when you walk. Nothing else is added.

We sew it from satin with a matte, silky finish. It isn’t natural silk. Polyester makes up 98 % of it and elastane the last 2 %, and that small stretchy share is why the wrap moves with you when you sit down or reach across a table. Short sleeves and the knee-length hem are comfortable in warm weather, the season we cut it for.

What should you check at the fitting? Tie the wrap first and shift it until the neckline lies flat on your chest. After that, compare your bust measurement with the chart on the product page, because the bust decides the size in this cut. We make it in XS through XL, and M covers roughly a US 6–8.

Sneakers at noon, low heels after dark

By day this polka dot navy dress leans casual. White sneakers or flat sandals and a straw bag are enough for a walk through town or a birthday lunch on a terrace. Keep the jewelry small. The dots already do the decorating.

For a date in the evening we’d switch to sandals with a low heel and add a white blazer, or a jean jacket if you like it looser. The blazer makes it dinner-ready. Denim keeps things relaxed, and it’s the better pick if you’ll be outside once the air cools.

This style belongs to our summer line, so plan it for warm days. If you’d like dots in another shade or length, the full polka dot range is where to look, and plain dark blues live with the navy blue styles. More crossover fronts are on the wrap dress page.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the safest way to wash the satin?

Cool water on a delicate cycle, and skip the tumble dryer. Smooth it out and let it dry away from direct sun.

Will the neckline gape if I size up?

It can. The wrap ties, so you’ve got some room to adjust, but pick by your bust and not by your hips. If the V still opens when you lean forward, try the size below.

Can I wear it when it’s cooler out?

Yes, with a layer over the short sleeves. It’s still a summer dress, though, so we wouldn’t count on it for late fall.

Is there a polka dot navy dress with long sleeves?

Not in this deep blue. Ours comes as described, short-sleeved and to the knee. Dotted styles with a full sleeve are gathered under long sleeve polka dots.