Shifting Gaia

Short Dress With Smocking Side Detail in Black

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$105.84 $147 In stock

Category: Dress

The Short Dress With Smocking Side Detail in Black is built for the kind of effortless dressing that actually holds up. Cut from a 95% modal, 5% elastane knit, it moves with you through the day, soft against the skin and breathable enough to wear from morning into evening. The smocking detail at the waist cinches and releases with your body rather than against it, giving the silhouette shape without restriction.

  • Modal knit fabric (95% modal, 5% elastane) delivers a lightweight, breathable feel that resists pilling and holds its drape wash after wash.
  • Smocked elasticated waist adapts to your shape for a fit that flatters without needing a belt or adjustment throughout the day.
  • Crew neck and regular fit keep the silhouette clean and versatile, easy to dress up or layer depending on the occasion.
  • Pockets on both sides add genuine practicality to a dress that already earns its place in a considered wardrobe.

At 36 inches in length for a size M, this dress sits at a comfortable short length that works across seasons. If you want a go-to piece that is thoughtfully designed and effortlessly styled, this one earns its keep.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Lucy ★★★★★

The smocked side detail makes it surprisingly forgiving after a long lunch, and the modal fabric stays cool even when it’s warm out. I threw it in the wash and it came out looking exactly the same.

Charlotte H. ★★★★★

I’ve worn this dress all day and the modal knit is genuinely soft against the skin without losing its shape. The smocking side detail gives just enough stretch to make it flattering but comfortable.

Jason E. ★★★★★

The smocking detail on the side makes all the difference—it gives the dress a tailored feel without being tight. I’ve worn it for a full day of errands and still felt put together by evening.