Midi Dresses

Midi dresses for women

A midi dress ends below the knee, which is why it is the length most women reach for on a work day. Forcast midi dresses come in ponte, linen, satin and knit, in shapes that run from clean pencil lines to pleated waists and soft drapes. The dress that goes to the office on Tuesday will go to lunch on Saturday with a change of shoes.

Styles in the range

Panel dresses such as the Juno Panel Ponte Dress are seamed to shape the body and hold that shape through a long day. Pleated styles, including the Adele Pleated Midi Dress, give movement below a fitted bodice, while shirt dresses and button-through styles are the most relaxed option here. Wrap and tie-waist dresses define the waist without any tailoring, and knit midis like the Bambi Knit Midi Dress are the pick for cooler months and long days on your feet.

If you want the same shape in a shorter hem, the short dresses range covers it, and the work dresses edit narrows the choice to office outfits.

Fabric and fit

Ponte has weight and stretch, so it skims rather than clings and does not crease on a commute. Linen breathes in summer, satin carries a soft sheen for evening, and knit stretches to fit and layers well under a coat. If you are between sizes, a pleated or draped style is more forgiving than a fitted panel dress; the size guide lists the measurements for each size.

How to wear a midi dress

For work, add a blazer or a fine cardigan and a low heel or a loafer. The hem sits well over knee-high boots in cold weather and sandals in summer, and a slim belt sharpens a straighter shape. Plain colors take a statement earring; a print needs less.

• Office: a blazer over a ponte panel dress
• Cool weather: a knit midi with boots and a coat
• Weekend: a wrap or shirt dress with flats

How to shop it

Storefront sizes are Australian sizes, and the local equivalent is shown beside each size on the product page. Standard shipping to the United States is USD 14.99 and free on orders over USD 150, with delivery in three to nine business days. Duties, import taxes and tax are added at checkout rather than on delivery, and returns are covered on our returns page. For more lengths and occasions, see dresses.