Contrast Stripe Wide Strap Smocked Tiered Dress | Stripe / S 100100171587467

How to measure

Use these steps to compare your measurements with the dress or to measure the garment laid flat — both help ensure the best fit for this smocked, tiered style.

Measuring your body

• Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest while wearing a bra you’ll wear with the dress. Keep the tape parallel to the floor.
• Waist: Measure around the smallest part of your natural waist. For high-waisted or empire styles, measure at the point where the dress sits on your torso.
• Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks with feet together.
• Shoulder to hem (length preference): Measure from the top of your shoulder down to where you want the hem to fall (helps compare to garment length).

Measuring the garment (laid flat)

• Flat bust (chest width): Lay the dress flat and measure straight across the smocked bodice at the fullest point; double this number to get the circumference. Note smocking provides stretch — check unstretched and stretched measurements when possible.
• Flat waist: Measure across the narrowest part of the bodice/skirt seam and double for circumference.
• Flat hip: Measure across the fullest part of the skirt (about 8–12" / 20–30 cm below waist depending on the design) and double for circumference.
• Center back length: Measure from the highest point at the back of the shoulder (base of the strap) straight down to the hem.
• Strap width / strap length: Measure strap width and the drop (from shoulder top to the top of the bodice seam).

Materials & construction

This Contrast Stripe Wide Strap Smocked Tiered Dress features a woven contrast-stripe fabric with an elastic smocked bodice and a tiered skirt for soft fullness. Typical construction details include:

• Main fabric: Lightweight woven stripe — commonly cotton, viscose (rayon) or a cotton-blend for breathability and drape.
• Smocking: Elastic thread (smocking) across the bodice gives stretch and comfortable shaping.
• Lining: Many versions include a lightweight lining in the skirt for opacity (often polyester or a cotton blend).
• Trims & finishes: Overlocked seams, topstitching at tiers, fixed wide straps, and clean-finished hem.

Note: Exact fiber content (percentages) and lining details vary by production batch—always confirm the product label or specification sheet for precise material composition.

Model details

• Model height: 5'9" (175 cm)
• Wearing size: Small (S)
• Model measurements (example): Bust 32" • Waist 24" • Hips 35"
• Fit note: The smocked bodice stretches to accommodate several bust sizes; select your usual size for a balanced fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed bodice and more room across the hips.

Care guide (to keep it lovely longer)

• Turn the dress inside out before washing to protect stripes and smocking.
• Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle or hand wash with mild detergent; avoid bleach.
• Gently reshape while damp and hang or lay flat to dry — avoid high heat tumble drying to preserve smocking elasticity and the fabric’s drape.
• If ironing is needed, press on the reverse at low temperature; avoid ironing directly on smocked areas. Use steam to relax wrinkles.
• Store on a hanger for tiered pieces to maintain shape; if folding, avoid overstretching the smocked bodice.
• For persistent stains or delicate trims, follow label guidance or consult a professional cleaner.

Style tips

• Casual daytime: Pair with white canvas sneakers or flat sandals and a straw tote for an easy, beach-ready look.
• Elevated daytime or brunch: Add wedge espadrilles, a wicker bag and layered gold necklaces to dress it up slightly.
• Date night: Slip into heeled sandals, a clutch and statement earrings — the smocked bodice flatters the waistline.
• Layering: Throw on a cropped denim jacket, linen blazer or a lightweight cardigan for cooler evenings — or belt the waist to define your silhouette.
• Transitional styling: Wear with ankle boots and a leather jacket for autumn; add tights and a long cardigan the next season.