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Browse all Faherty dresses →Coastal Poplin Elia Mini Smocked Dress - White
The verdict
Fit
Smocking at the waist gathers fabric and defines the torso; mini length is unfussy. Poplin drapes crisply without rigidity.
Quality
Cotton poplin is sturdy and breathable. At this price, weight and finish are solid for casual basics.
Is the price fair?
Good value for cotton basics. Accessible pricing with expected lifespan for regular warm-weather rotation.
Best for
Casual daytime wear, travel, or layering—wherever relaxed summer dressing fits the day.
Care
Machine wash warm, tumble dry on low. Light iron to refresh crispness if desired.
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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