Joules Girls' Ellington Navy Blue Long Sleeve Shirred Dress

A whimsical dream arrives in our Joules Girls' Ellington Long Sleeve Shirred Dress. Blending a timeless charm with a beautiful, illustrative scene print, this premium dress is the ultimate choice for a Saturday lunch at a café with family, friends' afternoon birthday parties, or a special day out exploring the city with mum. This enchanting dress offers a feather-light drape that moves with grace. The bodice features a multi-row shirred design that gently hugs the chest for a secure, comfortable fit, before cascading down into a breezy, twin-tiered floating skirt. Matching shirred cuffs create a delicate ruffle at the wrists, while long sleeves provide the perfect amount of coverage for crisp autumn days. Finished with a clean keyhole button fastening at the back, this dress is adorned with an exclusive, vibrant woodland scene that captures the imagination.

Style: Long-Sleeve Tiered Scene Dress
Fabric Type: Luxurious Soft-Touch Viscose Weave
Neckline: Classic Round Neck with Rear Keyhole Button Fastening
Bodice Feature: Fully Elasticated, Flexible Shirred Torso
Fit: Smart Regular Fit with a Floating Tiered Skirt
Sleeve Length: Long Sleeves with Ruffled Shirred Cuffs
Washing/Care: Machine Washable / Iron on Cool Reverse
Design Details: Custom All-Over Character Scene Print, Lightweight Drape, Comfortable Smocked Panel
Signature Branding: Custom Joules Narrative Print
Composition: 100% Viscose
Perfect For: Saturday Family Lunches, Friends' Afternoon Parties, City Exploring with Mum, Special Autumn Occasions
Style With: Opaque Navy Tights, Leather Mary Janes, and a Cosy Corduroy Jacket

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the shirred bodice restrictive, or is it comfortable for all-day wear and parties?
The smocked, shirred bodice is engineered using elastic threads woven directly into the soft viscose fabric. This allows the chest panel to expand and contract completely with your child's movements, providing a secure fit that is incredibly soft and comfortable, whether she's running around at an afternoon party or sitting down for lunch.

Since the dress is made of 100% viscose, is it warm enough for the autumn season?
Our viscose is wonderfully dense yet lightweight, offering a bulk-free silhouette that acts as a perfect base for autumn layering. For crisp, chilly days, it pairs beautifully with cotton tights, knee socks, or leggings underneath, and layers flawlessly beneath a chunky knit cardigan or a tailored duffle coat.

How should I wash this dress to make sure the scene print stays bright and the fabric doesn't shrink?
To keep the colours vibrant and the viscose smooth, machine wash the dress inside out on a cool, gentle cycle with similar colours. Avoid the tumble dryer completely, as high heat can tighten viscose fibres. Instead, shake the dress out, pull the tiers back into alignment while damp, and hang it to air dry. A quick press on the reverse side with a cool iron will instantly restore its silky texture.

Fabric & Care:

• Composition: 100% Livaeco™ Viscose.
• Care Instructions: Machine washable.