Tarnwyn - Pleated Midi Dress with Elasticated Waist
Tarnwyn - Pleated Midi Dress with Elasticated Waist
A midi dress with a knife-pleated skirt, an elasticated waist and a plain bodice.
Pleats tend to be filed under occasion wear, which leaves them hanging unused for most of the year. Cut in a matte crepe and paired with a jumper, the same skirt reads as everyday.
Why this pleated dress?
- Set pleats: the pleats are pressed into the fabric rather than stitched down, so they fall open as you move and settle again.
- Elasticated waist: the waistband stretches, which removes the need for a zip and keeps the fit forgiving across the day.
- Matte crepe: the surface has no shine, which lets the dress sit alongside knitwear rather than only with heels.
- Long sleeves: plain sleeves finish at the wrist and keep the bodice simple against the movement of the skirt.
- Layering room: the loose skirt takes a thick pair of tights underneath without pulling.
Ideal for:
Women who like a skirt with movement but wear flat shoes most days. It suits Christmas lunches, birthdays and the kind of evening where jeans would feel wrong and a gown would feel worse.
Do the pleats need ironing?
They are heat-set into the fabric. Hanging the dress after washing is usually enough; a cool iron along the fold restores them if they flatten.
Is there a zip?
No. The waist is elasticated and the dress pulls on over the head.
How long is the skirt?
Mid-calf. It is cut to sit above the ankle so that boots are visible underneath.
| Size | UK | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 6 | 80–84 | 62–66 | 86–90 |
| S | 8-10 | 85–89 | 67–71 | 91–95 |
| M | 12-14 | 90–96 | 72–78 | 96–102 |
| L | 16-18 | 97–103 | 79–85 | 103–109 |
| XL | 20-22 | 104–110 | 86–92 | 110–116 |
Body measurements in centimetres, not garment measurements.
Details
- Material: Polyester crepe
- Gender: Women
- Fit: Fitted bodice, full pleated skirt
- Length: Midi, mid-calf
- Sleeve: Long, plain cuff
- Closure: None — elasticated waist
- Pattern: Plain
- Colour scheme: Ink Navy, Bronze, Charcoal, Dusty Rose
- Care instructions: Machine wash cold inside out, hang to dry, cool iron along the pleat
Pleats taken out of the occasion cupboard and put into the week.