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Browse all Ted Baker dresses →SHORT SLEEVE JERSEY MAXI DRESS | BLACK
The verdict
Fit
Jersey maxi with short sleeves; jersey typically allows moderate stretch and comfort. Ted Baker's cuts run fitted, so confirm whether this skims or hugs at the hips.
Quality
Jersey construction is durable and easy-care at this price point. Expect a reliable knit with standard seaming—good for regular wear.
Is the price fair?
177 USD for a jersey dress offers reasonable value; jersey pieces generally cost less than woven equivalents and are lower-maintenance.
Best for
Someone seeking a casual-to-dressy black maxi that can tolerate repeat wears without frequent fussing.
Care
Jersey stretches easily; hang to dry or lay flat, and avoid high heat to maintain shape.
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