Women's Long-Sleeve Maxi Dress - Ribbed Knit Pleated Winter Skirt

A long-sleeve ribbed knit maxi dress with a silhouette that shifts character mid-body: close-knit fine rib through the bodice, waist, and hip, then releasing into a deeply pleated accordion flare from the thigh to the ankle. The transition is the design — a fitted upper half that reads as bodycon giving way to a voluminous, movement-heavy lower half that swings with each stride. The two sections are cut from the same ribbed knit but the pleating in the skirt creates an entirely different texture and behaviour in the fabric below the hip.

The neckline is a crew neck, clean and close. The sleeves are long and fitted with a slight flare at the cuff — a subtle detail that echoes the pleated skirt without overstating it. No hardware, no closures visible at the front, no embellishment. The dress relies entirely on its construction and proportion, which is enough.

Wear with pointed heeled boots for a winter occasion or event combination — the pleated skirt moves well with a heel. Pair with flat leather ankle boots for a dressed-down version that keeps the length. Layer under a structured wool-look coat that falls above the pleated hem to keep the flare visible and the proportion intact.

Why You'll Love This

• Pleated accordion skirt — deeply pleated from the thigh to the ankle, creating volume and movement that contrasts directly with the fitted upper half
• Fitted ribbed bodice — close-knit fine rib sits close from crew neck through chest, waist, and hip with no hardware or closures
• Silhouette contrast — fitted bodycon upper half releases into a full pleated flare at the thigh; the transition point is the central design decision
• Flared cuffs — long fitted sleeves widen slightly at the wrist, a quiet echo of the pleated skirt proportion
• Crew neckline — sits clean and close at the throat, no interruption to the unbroken ribbed bodice
• Maxi length — falls to the ankle with the pleated hem sweeping with movement, appropriate across occasion and smart-casual wear