Flowy Embroidered Floral Dress with Balloon Sleeves

A soft ivory dress with delicate floral embroidery and the dreamiest silhouette. Feels like spring wrapped in fabric.

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🌸 Full Review
A Dress That Feels Like a Soft Spring Morning

If you know me, you know I’m weak for anything that feels like it belongs in a field of wildflowers. This embroidered floral dress caught my eye late at night during one of those “just browsing” spirals on AliExpress. I didn't need it. At all. But something about the soft cream color, the scattered flowers, and those loose sleeves just made me click add to cart faster than I care to admit.

A week or two later, it arrived in a crinkled gray parcel, and when I pulled it out — I’ll be honest — I held my breath. You never really know what you’re going to get. But oh wow... this one turned out kind of perfect.

🌼 First Impressions
Right out of the package, the fabric felt surprisingly soft — not too sheer, not too stiff. It has a gentle drape and moves beautifully when you walk. The floral embroidery looks even prettier in real life — it’s not just printed on but actually stitched in with real thread in soft lilac, coral, blush, and tiny pops of orange. The stitching is neat and doesn’t look like it’s about to unravel any time soon (which, let’s be honest, is always a bit of a concern).

There’s a thin lining underneath, so I didn’t need to add a slip. Major win.

🌿 Fit and Feel
I’m about 165 cm tall, and the dress hits me right above the ankle. The fit is flowy and loose with an elastic waistband that gently cinches the waist without squeezing — it gives some shape without ruining the soft, romantic silhouette.

The V-neck is modest enough that I don’t feel exposed, but still feminine. The sleeves are so fun — slightly puffed and gathered at the cuffs, with a bit of pleated detail near the shoulder that makes them look more designed than just “oversized.”

Overall, it feels light, breathable, and floaty — like something I want to wear barefoot in the grass (or realistically: with sandals to the café down the street).

🌸 How I Styled It
The first time I wore it, I threw on a pair of simple strappy sandals and a woven tote bag. That’s it. The dress honestly does all the work for you. I’ve also tried it with a light cropped cardigan and some white sneakers for a more casual look, and it totally worked.

I imagine it would be lovely for a picnic, weekend brunch, or just to make errands feel a bit prettier.

🧺 Washing & Care
It came with a little tag saying “hand wash recommended,” but I’ve put it through a delicate machine wash in a laundry bag and it survived just fine. I wouldn’t tumble dry it though — it dries quickly on a hanger and keeps its shape well.

The embroidery stayed intact, no color bleed, and no weird shrinking. So far, so good.

💭 Final Thoughts (a.k.a. Would I Buy It Again?)
Honestly? I didn’t expect to love this one this much. I thought I’d wear it once or twice, maybe for a photo or a warm spring day. But it’s quickly becoming one of those pieces I just reach for. It feels like me. Soft, easy, slightly romantic, and not trying too hard.

If you're looking for something feminine and comfortable that instantly makes you feel like you’re starring in your own cozy spring movie — this dress might be it.

No drama. Just a lovely, wearable surprise.

Let me know if you’ve seen anything similar or if you’ve tried this one too — I always love hearing how the same piece feels on different people 💌

— Willa 🌸