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Browse all Faherty dresses →Coastal Poplin Elia Mini Smocked Dress - Black
The verdict
Fit
Poplin holds shape crisply; smocking on this shorter cut provides waist definition. Mini length on tall frames may read differently than on petite; check inseam.
Quality
Poplin's tight weave resists wrinkles better than plain cotton. Smocking detail signals intentional construction; typical of Faherty's mid-range separates.
Is the price fair?
Mid-tier fairly priced. Poplin quality and smocked detail lift this above basic cotton dresses without premium markup.
Best for
Those who like tailored polish in a compact silhouette and don't mind showing leg.
Care
Poplin tolerates machine washing well; skip the dryer to preserve smocking crispness.
What owners report about Faherty dresses
Faherty's cotton-gauze and linen dresses draw strong comfort reviews — testers describe soft, breezy fabric and roomy-but-not-shapeless cuts, and one reviewer called the brand's linen midi shirt dress among the best-fitting she had tried. The recurring theme is generous sizing: multiple styles are reported to run large or boxy, with owners sizing down or having pieces tailored, though at least one style is noted to run slim in the chest instead.
- Strengths
- Soft, breezy natural-fiber fabrics with relaxed cuts that reviewers find genuinely comfortable and easy to care for.
- Watch out for
- Fit skews loose and varies by style — most dresses run large or boxy enough that owners size down or tailor, while a few cut slim in the chest.
- Sizing
- Expect roomy cuts and size down on most styles if between sizes, but check per-style guidance since some run slim in the chest.
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