White frill dresses with ruffles at the hem, neck or shoulders

Where the frills go, and what that does

A ruffle at the hem moves with every step. Our white midi with lilac flowers has one, plus long sleeves on cuffs and a tie belt. It’s sewn from lightweight viscose, and the length covers the knees, so you can wear it to a christening, a church service or a family lunch.

The polka dot midi works the same way. Small dots, a short sleeve, a keyhole at the collar and a flounce that widens the hem a little. We’d take this one to the office in July.

Frills at the neckline look different. On our short wrap with bright flowers, they trim the V-neck, and the sleeves have ties you can make into bows. Pick plain sandals with it. The print and ruffles already do plenty.

Then there’s the off-shoulder style. It has puff sleeves and ruffles, and the belt gathers the waist so the shape stays neat even on a hot afternoon. Since your neck and collarbones are bare, big earrings look right here.

Want to dance? The rose-print wrap mini has ruffles that swing in a twirl. It’s made of a soft, thin fabric that barely creases, which helps after a long drive.

White frills for a cold October, too

Not every frilly dress here is for summer. We sew a white rib knit mini with flounces and long sleeves that fits close to the figure, and an angora-blend mini with ruffles that goes on instead of a sweater in winter.

Ruffles add volume, so keep your coat straight and simple. Thick tights in nude or milky white let the frill white dress stay light even in November.

All of these come in XS to XL. A wrap adjusts at the waist. The rib knit doesn’t, it hugs you, and that’s why we’d check hips against the chart before picking it. For other shapes with flounces, see all our ruffled styles, or go plainer with the white dress collection. Flower lovers will like white with floral prints.

Frequently asked questions

Which white frill dress covers the knees?

The midis. The lilac-flower one and the dotted one both stop below the knee.

Is a white dress with ruffles okay for a wedding guest?

We’d skip white at someone else’s wedding. These are better for christenings, birthdays and summer parties.

Can I wear the ruffled rib knit to work?

On a casual Friday, yes. Add a long straight blazer and flat boots, and keep the frills as the only playful bit.

Do ruffles make me look wider?

They add some volume at the hem, which balances narrow hips. If you’d rather not, choose a style with frills only at the neckline.