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Essie smocked tiered printed cotton-blend voile midi dress

ULLA JOHNSON's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.

Tagged at $294, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 80/100, and sustainability at 70/100 for discerning shoppers.

Price · $294
Quick take: Essie smocked tiered printed cotton-blend voile midi dress from ULLA JOHNSON delivers 60/100 craftsmanship, 80/100 comfort, and 70/100 sustainability for dresses seekers.
  • Brand · ULLA JOHNSON
  • Category · Dresses
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Verdict: Essie smocked tiered printed cotton-blend voile midi dress by ULLA JOHNSON balances 60/100 build, 80/100 wearability, and 70/100 responsibility—solid for dresses seekers wanting a rounded profile.
60 Quality

Craftsmanship, stitching, and long-term durability.

80 Comfort

Movement, breathability, and day-long wear.

70 Sustainability

Environmental impact and responsible sourcing.

Brand ULLA JOHNSON
Price $294 $490

Attribute deep dive

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Quality Analysis 60/100

This Ulla Johnson midi dress, crafted from a lightweight cotton-blend voile, is designed for a floaty, tiered silhouette rather than rugged wear. The "hand wash" care instruction suggests a delicate fabric, indicating it's not built for high-stress activities.

Comfort Assessment 80/100

This Essie midi dress offers a delightful blend of comfort and style. Its cotton-blend voile fabric ensures a lightweight feel, while the elasticated smocked waist provides a flexible and defined fit, allowing for easy movement.

Sustainability Impact 70/100

This dress is made from a cotton-blend voile, which includes 34% viscose. While cotton is a natural fiber, the viscose content lacks specific sustainability details, and there are no other positive or negative sustainability indicators mentioned.

Measurement breakdown

Measurements across available sizes.

SizeBustWaistLength
US1086 cm78 cm123 cm
US8
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US2
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US14
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US0
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US4
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US12
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US6
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Garment details

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Editors’ Notes: Ulla Johnson's 'Essie' midi dress is made from cotton-blend voile featuring a combination of traditional batik-inspired patterns. It's designed with ties at the neckline and a smocked waist for definition before flaring out at the floaty, tiered skirt.

Editors’ Notes: Ulla Johnson's 'Essie' midi dress is made from cotton-blend voile featuring a combination of traditional batik-inspired patterns. It's designed with ties at the neckline and a smocked waist for definition before flaring out at the floaty, tiered skirt.

Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Intended for a slightly loose fit Elasticated at the waist for a flexible fit Lightweight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 180cm/ 5'11" and is wearing a US 4 Model measurements: Bust: 80cm/31.5" Waist: 70cm/27.5" Hip: 93cm/36.5" View size guide

Details & Care: Multicolored cotton-blend voile Slips on 66% cotton, 34% viscose Hand wash Designer color: Bellflower

Delivery & Returns: Find out more about our delivery options . Try items in the comfort of your own home. If they're not quite right, you've got 28 days to request an exchange or return and send them back to us. We'll collect them from your nearest UPS drop off point. Free returns are offered within 14 days of delivery.

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  • Brand: ULLA JOHNSON
  • Category: Dresses
  • Price: $294
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