Does the smocked bodice stretch?

Yes. The smocked panel is elasticized and stretches over the bust and waist, so it fits a range of body shapes without a zipper.

Many owners say it runs large, especially through the bodice and sleeves. If you are between sizes, sizing down is the common advice.

Is it available in plus and tall sizes?

Yes. It comes in regular, petite, tall and plus, which is broader than most plaid mini dresses at this level.

It is a mini that falls above the knee. Tall shoppers should check the tall size, and petite shoppers the petite, to keep the hem where they want it.

Machine wash cold and hang or lay flat to dry to protect the smocking and the puff sleeves' shape.

It works with ankle boots or sneakers for day and with heels for warmer evenings. A cropped cardigan suits the square neck.

At oldnavy.gap.com, for $11.97, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings.

3 stores we checked sell it, including oldnavy.gap.com, shopgap.com, Poshmark.

$11.97at oldnavy.gap.comChecked 1 h ago

18% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.