Style Description: A tiered ruffle mini dress with wide straps in the reverse Dune fabric. Lined in a lightweight cotton similar to what is used for pockets on other Ace & Jig pieces. The lining is fairly fitted on the bottom half, so the dress isn't too vulnerable to exposure via breezes.
Size/Fit: True to size to a bit large on top. I'm wearing an XS above, and it fit me as I would have expected, though the back was a bit too low for me, perhaps because I'm petite.
Neckline: Square/straight across.
Length: Mini length. Knee length on my frame, but would be above the knee on most!
Closures: None. Slips on over the head.
Pockets: Nope.
Notables: The tiers are attached to the thin cotton lining, as mentioned above, which is fairly atypical for Ace & Jig pieces. This construction makes it feel flimsier than the usual Ace & Jig piece, however.
Overall Thoughts: This is definitely not the usual Ace & Jig style, but worked better for me than expected. I was fully expecting to hate this, especially in a pink textile like Dune, but ended up kind of liking it. If it weren't a bit big for me on top/in the back, I might have considered it. Especially as it is now on sale at Madewell.
Rating: Recommended with Reservations
Where to Buy:
Madewell (exclusive)
Have you tried the Simone Dress in any textiles? What do you think? Be sure to take a look at my other reviews of Ace & Jig pieces and textiles, too!
You look so cute in this! But I hear you on the pockets issue :)
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