A leopard print bodice, a mock neck and a black ruffle hem that swings above the knee with every step.

The bodice and the upper sleeves are printed with a tan and brown leopard pattern, and the neck rises into a half high mock collar. The slim cut follows the bust and waist, then a black ruffle hem starts at the hip and flares out, and each long sleeve ends in a black bell cuff that falls over the hand.

The maker lists the fabric as 90 to 95% polyester. The dress is a mini length, between 85 and 89 cm long from size S to XXL, and comes in one print in sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL, with the maker's chart giving bust, waist, sleeve and length.

Key Benefits

• Leopard print bodice A tan, brown and black leopard pattern runs across the bodice and the upper sleeves.
• Black ruffle hem A solid black ruffle starts at the hip and flares into a short skirt.
• Bell cuffs Each long sleeve ends in a flared black bell cuff, in the same fabric as the hem.
• Mock neck A half high collar rises close to the neck, with no buttons or ties.
• Slim fit shape The bodice follows the bust and the waist before the hem opens out.
• Mini length The hem sits above the knee, 85 to 89 cm from the top, depending on the size.

Best for: Women who want a long sleeve leopard print mini dress that works with tall boots in the cooler months.

Why It Works

A print dress works best when one part of it stays quiet. Here the leopard sits on the bodice and the sleeves, and the black ruffle hem and the black cuffs frame it, so the print has an edge and the eye goes to the shape of the hem.

Quick Product Facts: Fabric: 90 to 95% polyester; Neckline: mock neck, half high collar; Sleeves: long, with black bell cuffs; Waist: mid waist, slim fit; Hem: black ruffle, mini length; Length: 85 to 89 cm; Print: leopard on the bodice and sleeves; Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL; Packing list: one dress.

How It Fits Your Routine

Daytime: wear it with tall black boots and a small bag, as in the photos, for a walk or a lunch.

Evening: add tights and a short jacket over the shoulders, and let the ruffle hem and the bell cuffs do the rest.

Care: check the size chart before you order, because the maker notes that hand measuring can differ by about an inch.

FAQ

Is the dress long or short? It is a mini dress. The maker's chart gives a length of 85 cm in size S to 89 cm in size XXL, and the photos show the hem above the knee.

Is it patchwork? No. It is a leopard print bodice joined to a plain black ruffle hem and plain black cuffs, a colour block design.

How do I choose my size? Use the maker's chart: S has a bust of 83 cm and a waist of 73 cm, M 87 and 77 cm, L 93 and 83 cm, XL 99 and 89 cm, and XXL 105 and 95 cm. The maker notes about an inch of difference from hand measuring.

What colour is the print? A tan and brown leopard pattern with black spots, with a black hem and black cuffs. The maker notes that screens can show the colours a little differently.