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The verdict
Fit
This price point in Ted Baker's range usually means a simpler cut. Expect a straightforward midi with minimal shaping; sizing may vary due to quick turnaround inventory.
Quality
Basic construction. Ted Baker still maintains seam quality, but at $89 expect less fabric weight and fewer finishes. Not fragile, but no premium durability.
Is the price fair?
Excellent value if you just want a black midi from a recognizable brand. You're not paying for detail, but the construction is honest for the price.
Best for
Budget-conscious shoppers who want Ted Baker's brand assurance without investing heavily; works as a basic black layer piece.
Care
Machine wash and dry as directed; no special care needed.
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