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Women's Smocked Knit Maxi A-Line Dress - Universal Thread™

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$22.50 sale price when purchased online
$30.00 list price
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About this item

Fit & style

  • Model wears size XS and is 5'10"
  • Universal Thread smocked knit A-line dress
  • Soft, stretchy jersey fabric
  • Crewneck
  • Pleated waist
  • Maxi length
Create a stunning summer look with this Smocked Knit Maxi A-Line Dress from Universal Thread™. This sleeveless A-line dress tailored in a maxi length boasts a crewneck, smocked upper and pleated waist to add gorgeous movement to your look. The cotton-recycled polyester blend fabric with added spandex ensures all-day comfort, and the pull-on design allows for easy on and off.

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Universal Thread™
women's clothing

Size Bust (in) Waist (in) Hip (in)
XXS 00 32 25 34
XS 0 33 26 35
2 34 27 36
S 4 35 28 37
6 36 29 38
M 8 37 30.5 39.5
10 38.5 32 41
L 12 40 34 42.5
14 41.5 36 44
XL 16 43.5 38 46
XXL 17 45.5 40.5 48.25
1X 18 47.5 43 50.5
2X 20 49.5 45 52.75
22 51.5 47 55
3X 24 53.5 49 57.25
26 55.5 51 59.5
4X 28 57.5 53 61.75
30 59.5 55 64

Universal Thread™
WOMEN'S CLOTHING

Size Bust (cm) Waist (cm) Hip (cm)
XXS 00 81.3 63.5 86.4
XS 0 83.8 66.0 88.9
2 86.4 68.6 91.4
S 4 88.9 71.1 94
6 91.4 73.7 96.5
M 8 94.0 77.5 100.3
10 97.8 81.3 104.1
L 12 101.6 86.4 107.95
14 105.4 91.4 111.76
XL 16 110.5 96.5 116.8
XXL 17 115.6 102.9 122.6
1X 18 120.7 109.2 128.3
2X 20 125.7 114.3 134.0
22 130.8 119.4 139.7
3X 24 135.9 124.5 145.4
26 141.0 129.5 151.1
4X 28 146.1 134.6 156.8
30 151.1 139.7 162.6

how to measure

women’s measuring guide

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How to measure

  • Bust

    Measure across the fullest part of your bust, keeping tape measure level.

  • Waist

    Bend slightly to one side. The crease is where your natural waistline is. Measure a comfortably loose, level line around that point.

Sizing: Womens
Material: 58% Cotton, 39% Recycled Polyester, 3% Spandex
Garment Style: Sleeveless, Pullover
Fabric Name: Jersey
Neckline: Crew
Garment Length: Maxi
Total Garment Length: 52 Inches
Garment Details: No Pocket
Garment back type: Plain
Fabric Weight Type: Lightweight Fabric
Garment sleeve style: Sleeveless
Care and Cleaning: Machine Wash, Tumble Dry
TCIN: 93857107
UPC: 198850271319
Item Number (DPCI): 013-08-1226
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 11 inches length x 8 inches width x 1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds

Return details

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This item must be returned within 365 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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3.3 out of 5 stars with 56 reviews
55% would recommend
34 recommendations

Too tight in the top! Size up if C-cup or bigger!

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jessica L - 2 days ago
I am a large on top and an XL on the bottom and 5’2” tall. The length hit right above my ankles and the skirt portion was nice and loose and comfortable. HOWEVER, the top is super tight! I am a C cup and it was almost stretched out. It was tight around the arm area as well. I would suggest sizing up for the bodice portion alone. If are smaller chested it might be ok.
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The perfect pink

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
LovelikeJesus - 9 days ago, Verified purchaser
Sized up to not use so much of the stretchiness of the top. Other reviews said chest ran small. They were right, so glad I went larger. Could be longer, but at 5'9" that is commonplace. Perfect spring pink
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So comfortable

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
EvaM - 12 days ago, Verified purchaser
Fits great has pockets. I’m tall and it works great.
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Extremely tight chest

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
sarahb - 12 days ago
I almost always wear an XS but would have to wear a LARGE because of the extremely tight chest. I wear a 32/ XS bra so that shouldn’t be the case. Defective design. I was squeezeeeed
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Too tight across the chest.

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
laniseoh - 15 days ago, Verified purchaser
Cute but ineffective design. I read the other reviews but wanted to give it a try anyway. Unless you are an A or may be a B cup, the top part across the chest is too tight, like flattening tight. I’m a size small and wear a 34 C for reference. I’ll be returning this.
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Size up 2 sizes

4 out of 5 stars
StormySplash - 19 days ago, Verified purchaser
Top is TIGHT. Arm holes cutting into skin. Size up at least two sizes. Otherwise cute dress.
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Love this dress. Love the fit and pockets

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
soziejulcall1121 - 20 days ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the fit of this A-line dress. It has a cinched spandex pattern through the torso It’s comfortable and holds everything in. The cut at the neckline is a little narrow it might be hard finding a bra to fit underneath. The length hit at my ankles and is true to size. I love love love that this has pockets. Every dress should have pockets. The dress is well made and machine washable. Love this so much I received an incentive to write this review.
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Way too tight on top

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
monique1004 - 30 days ago, Verified purchaser
Top part is so tight. You have to be flat chested to wear this dress. I’m 5’4”, 110b, 32D. Purchased XS, my usual size through out brands. The smoked part flatted out when I wore it since it was too small but the bottom part was big. Like the color & fabric but it’s a pass.
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Cute dress

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Granny - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Nice fabric, adorable style, size up as it runs small
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Cute but top is tight! I'm returning for a size up

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lovetarget - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Very cute. Sizing in the top seems tight. My normal size is so snug the rouching goes away over my bust completely- and I’m not large chested. Also i have some unflattering bulge up and out of the arm holes. I’m going to try a size up. (Wearing an XS which is too tight. 5’5, 115)
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Runs so small but perfect if sized up

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
savmartay - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
I originally grabbed a small in this dress but the top was SO extremely tight it was unflattering and uncomfortable. I ended up exchanging for a large (even though I’m usually a small at Target) and it’s perfect now with a growing baby bump! The sizing being wrong bugs me, but it wasn’t the end of the world for me.
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Smocked knit dress

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Pam - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Tried XS & as previous reviews indicate, could barely get over my head (thinking I mixed up arm hole with neck….). Fortunately, found the small fit, but still a struggle to get over my head. Medium would have been easier to get on, but would have been too long. The small did fit my 5’5” 120# frame & after the struggle, looked great!
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NOT made for petite people

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MeadowLark92 - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
NOT made for short people. The torso portion of the dress was down over my butt (I am short, 5’2”), but avoid if you’re petite.
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Top is extremely small

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Reviewer319 - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Echoing what others have said, the top is so tight. I normally wear a XS or S in Universal Thread. I bought a S and could barely get it on (and I have a small chest). I’m going to see if a L will work better because I think the style.
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Cute Dress But Beware of Fit

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Christine - 1 month ago
The dress is a comfortable, casual dress in a nice neutral green. It’s important to note that although most of the dress fits true to size, the top is VERY tight, as in sports bra tight.
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Awkward fit

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
sprklyblakcrayon - 2 months ago
The top is extremely tight so it loses the texture around the largest part of the bust if you have a larger chest.
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Unflattering but comfortable dress

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
sozieks1022 - 2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved how this dress looked on the hanger, but wasn’t a fan of it on my body type. I ordered a size large, which is my typical size. It’s fits true to size and was a good length and comfortable to get on and off. I didn’t find the. Form fitting topped to be very flattering. It didn’t provide any shape and just did not look great on my body type. The fabric was very comfortable, and the skirt was quite comfortable though. I received an incentive to write this review.
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Super tight fit on upper body on this maxi dress

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
sozieshdcruz22 - 2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This maxi dress is size S runs pretty small. The top bodice area was not stretchy enough and was a pretty tight fit. It had a drop waist style so the pleated A line started at almost the hop area. That opened up the top to show any curves and rolls present so it wasn’t super flattering on me with my small bust and tummy rolls. Pair with sneakers for a more casual look. For reference I’m 5’4” and measure at 32-28-38. re casual look. For reference I’m 5’4” and measure at 32-28-38. I received an incentive to write this review.
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Absolutely love this olive midi dress big win

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
soziejessievsqz - 2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this absolutely adorable olive green midi length dress in the size of extra large. It fit me perfectly! I typically wear the size extra large in dress and my measurements are 49–38–49. The quality is great and the price is fair I absolutely love this dress . I don’t like how it looks on the back of me, but I can wear something underneath to hide the excess bulge. I received an incentive to write this review.
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Cute and comfy but not flattering on me

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First, this really isn’t a maxi dress. I’d consider it midi length but I am also 5’10. I am wearing the medium and that is my typical size. It fit true to size. I didn’t really prefer the look on me. It is very lightweight and stretchy. I thought it elongated my torso. It is very comfortable, so maybe it will look better on other body types. It also has pockets which are great for summer dresses. I received an incentive to write this review.
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