Lyocell Ruffle V-Neck Gathered Waist Knit Midi Dress BRIELLE

I am not a dramatic dresser, so I wondered whether the ruffle would be too much. It isn't. The dark green keeps everything calm, and the neckline gives just enough interest under a simple coat.

Honestly? I didn't want to take it off.

The ruffle adds softness without crowding the V opening. I wore small earrings and skipped a necklace, because the collar already gives the upper half enough texture and interest.

The first thing I noticed was how the lower half responds when walking. It opens gently, then settles back into smooth vertical folds instead of staying puffed out. I wore the dress with dark brown boots for an afternoon museum visit and remained comfortable through hours of standing. The long sleeves balance the open neckline, and the pine shade looks sophisticated under both daylight and gallery lighting. This is feminine in a calm, grown-up way rather than a delicate one.

An afternoon concert ran straight into drinks, and I appreciated not needing to change between the two. Pine green looked sophisticated in the theatre and warmer once the lights softened later on. The ruffled V gave the neckline presence, while the long sleeves kept the rest of the look composed. Even after sitting for the performance, the fluid folds fell back into place as soon as I stood. Small gold earrings and brown boots were all it needed.

The parcel arrived with tissue around the ruffled edge, so it wasn't crushed flat. Tracking stayed available the whole way. I hung the dress for a short while and the gathered folds settled on their own.

I actually smiled when I saw the color in daylight.

Soft, swishy, comfortable - yes, yes, yes.

Put it on, added boots, done.

The ruffle is pretty without being precious.

The knit is warm enough for a cool room, the waist gives shape, and the longer hem moves well. I wore it with plain boots and small earrings. Nothing complicated, but I felt properly dressed.

Family dinner, lots of sitting, lots of getting up to talk to people - and I never once tugged at the waist or sleeves. That's a win. The knit moves easily, then falls back into those soft folds when I stand. Pine green looked gorgeous beside candlelight and cream flowers; several people asked about it. I felt dressed up without feeling trapped in an 'occasion dress,' which is exactly the balance I wanted.

With low boots and a narrow belt, this became an easy answer for a presentation followed by dinner. The V opening keeps the fuller shape refined, and the ruffled edge adds character beneath a plain coat. I stayed with L, which gave me comfortable room through the bust and upper arms while preserving the gathered waist. The midi length feels practical on stairs and public transport. Most importantly, the fabric holds warmth without making the silhouette look thick or rigid.

Pine green is beautiful and feels especially right for autumn events. I am giving four stars only because I would order the same dress immediately in midnight navy. The current version already offers a flattering open neckline, warm long sleeves, an easy defined waist, and fluid movement through the midi length. Another deep color would expand its evening possibilities; nothing about the green dress itself needs correcting.

Customer service listened when I explained that I wanted bust ease without losing the gathered waist. Their suggestion to choose XL was sensible. The upper body feels comfortable, and the intended A-line balance remains clear rather than oversized.

I asked if the green leaned bright or deep and got a clear reply. It is definitely the deeper, richer kind I wanted. The website views were accurate too, especially around the ruffle and gathered waist.

The parcel was folded with tissue around the neckline, so the edge kept its soft shape. Delivery updates made the timing easy to plan. After hanging, the gathered folds dropped evenly and the dress was ready for the next evening.

The neckline and flowing lower half already provide detail. Plain boots and small gold hoops let the rich color remain the focus.

This was meant to be my sensible dinner dress, but there was music afterward and I ended up dancing for an hour. The stretchy knit and generous lower shape made that completely comfortable. Nothing twisted, the waist stayed where it belonged, and the long sleeves never felt restrictive. Best of all, the folds moved beautifully without needing any arranging. I came home tired, happy, and very pleased that I'd chosen the green instead of my usual black.