Does the Sydney dress stay up without straps?

The smocked bodice provides the hold, so it stays up for most shoppers. Those with a smaller bust or smoother fabric underneath may need fashion tape or a strapless bra.

How does the dipped waist fit?

The waist seam sits slightly below the natural waist, which lengthens the torso and skims the midsection. Size to your bust, since the smocking stretches.

Is it available in petite, plus and tall?

Yes. Abercrombie & Fitch lists the Sydney in regular, petite/short, plus and tall size types, so you can match the midi length to your height.

What occasions is a strapless floral midi good for?

Wedding guest, garden party, vacation dinner and summer date nights. The midi length and floral stripe keep it dressy without being formal.

How should I care for the smocked fabric?

Follow the care label; smocked styles generally do best hand-washed or on a gentle cycle and hung to dry to keep the stretch intact.

How does the Sydney compare with a boned strapless dress?

The Sydney relies on smocking for hold rather than boning or a built-in bra, so it is softer and more forgiving but offers less structure and lift. Boned styles stay put more reliably on smaller busts.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Sydney Smocked Strapless Dipped-Waist Midi Dress

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Smocked strapless midi made for summer weddings

Name: Abercrombie & Fitch Sydney Smocked Strapless Dipped-Waist Midi Dress
Brand: Abercrombie & Fitch
Availability: InStock

Abercrombie & Fitch Sydney Smocked Strapless Dipped-Waist Midi Dress

Abercrombie & Fitch's Sydney smocked strapless midi with a dipped waist — a flattering pick for warm-weather occasions.

Deal score 7.4 · Great deal

$39.97$120.00 Abercrombie & Fitch's regular price

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Specs

Pattern: Floral
Neckline: Strapless
Length: Midi
Color: Light Purple Stripe
Size Type: Regular, Petite / Short, Plus, Tall

About the Abercrombie & Fitch Sydney Smocked Strapless Dipped-Waist Midi Dress

The Sydney is a strapless midi dress from Abercrombie & Fitch with a smocked bodice and a dipped waist that sits slightly below the natural waistline. It comes in a light purple floral stripe and is offered in regular, petite, plus and tall lengths, which is unusual for a strapless style. The smocked back gives it stretch and hold without a zipper. Shoppers rate it 4.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings.

Best forWedding guests and summer eventsStrapless-friendly shoppers who want stretch, not boningPetite, tall and plus shoppers who need length optionsWarm-weather vacation and garden-party dressing

Pros

Smocked bodice stretches and holds without a zipper
Dipped waist flatters the midsection
Midi length works for daytime and dressy occasions
Available in regular, petite, plus and tall
Floral stripe print is easy to accessorize

Cons

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