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The verdict
Fit
Ted Baker midi dresses in this price band tend to be structured through the bodice and hips, with emphasis on waist definition. Sizing is fairly true to tag.
Quality
This is Ted Baker's mid-tier midi—clean finish, good seam work, and adequate weight in the fabric. Not laboriously detailed, but well-assembled.
Is the price fair?
At $162.50, you're paying a modest premium over the KUMIKO, likely for details like hemming or sleeve construction. It's justified if the styling speaks to you; otherwise, the KUMIKO might serve as well.
Best for
Shoppers who prefer slightly more tailored, defined silhouettes and want a navy midi that feels complete rather than basic.
Care
Gentle machine wash and air dry; iron on low if needed to maintain clean lines.
What owners report about Ted Baker dresses
Sizing dominates owner discussion of Ted Baker dresses: the brand uses its own numbered sizes rather than standard ones, and most owners find dresses cut generously, though fit swings by style — structured pencil shapes run truer while flowy midis run large, and forum threads disagree outright on whether the brand runs big or small. Owners who land the right size report dresses that fit beautifully and last, but forum posters consider the line overpriced at full retail and commonly advise buying on sale.
- Strengths
- When the size works, owners report well-fitting, long-lasting dresses they are consistently happy with.
- Watch out for
- Non-standard numbered sizing plus style-to-style inconsistency makes ordering unseen risky, and posters judge full retail prices poor value — sale buying is the standard advice.
- Sizing
- Ted Baker's numbered sizing runs generous (a 3 maps roughly to a UK 12/14); flowy midi styles run larger than structured cuts, so check each item's measurements.
About Ted Baker's dresses line as a whole. Sources: Ted Baker clothes sizing explained — Honestly Helen · Ted Baker Sizing Guide: Does It Run Big? — Tellar · Ted Baker sizing? — Mumsnet · Ted Baker: Is it good quality clothing worth the price tag? — Styleforum