A ribbed knit midi that works from office to dinner

Questions and answers

Is the dress true to size?

Banana Republic Factory knit dresses generally run close to standard sizing, and the ribbed knit has some stretch. Shoppers between sizes often size up for a looser fit through the hips.

How should I care for a polyester ribbed knit dress?

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and lay flat to dry to keep the ribbing from stretching. Skip the dryer, which can shrink and pill polyester knits.

Does it come in petite lengths?

Yes. It is offered in regular and petite, so shorter shoppers can get a midi that ends at the right point instead of near the ankle.

What colors are available?

Sailor Navy, Llama Hair and Bahama Bay Blue. Navy is the safest for work; the other two are lighter, more casual tones.

Is $36 a good price for this dress?

At $36 it is priced like a typical Banana Republic Factory clearance knit, well below what a comparable ribbed midi costs at full-price retailers. One store lists it new at that price as of November 6, 2026.

Can I wear it in summer?

The high neck and polyester knit make it better suited to fall, winter and spring. In hot weather it will feel warm and less breathable than a cotton dress.