Effortless chic in this stylish Top and Dress, designed for firm lightweight fabrics, including linen, poplin, cotton shirtings, or even a single knit.

Top and Dress have bust darts, a shaped front neck insert and back neckband, and edge-to-edge closure. Dress features self belt and a side slit skirt, and optional front & back darts (not shown in sketch). Either style can be collarless, or have a narrow Mandarin collar. Choose from puffed cap sleeves or a sleeveless look for your perfect style.

Wear this pretty Top with jeans or tailored shorts, and try the Dress with simple sandals and a great bag.

Shopping List

Sizes 6-8-10 need around 2 1/4 yards of fabric for the dress, and 1 1/4 yards for fabric for the top; sizes 12-14-16-18 need around 2 3/4 yards of fabric for the dress, and 1 1/2 yards for fabric for the top; and sizes 20-22-24-26 need around 3 1/4 yards of fabric for the dress, and 2 yards for fabric for the top. You will also need about 1/2 yard fusible interfacing.

All yardages are for 60” / 150 cm wide fabric.