Nourish your inner author! A textured cotton dress fashioned with a ravishing ruffle, flattering gathers on the bodice and fabric ties for a custom silhouette.
100% Cotton
Lightweight cotton drill slub
Slip included
Side seam pockets
Phoebe is 5'9" and wearing a size small dress measuring 50"
Inspired by Elizabeth Bennet in "Pride and Prejudice."
This dress is my first-ever purchase from April Cornell. Everything about it is perfect -- the style, the fabric, the color, the construction, and the soft, feminine details. At first I thought the slip (which is needed, as the outer dress is very lightweight) was too tight in the hips. I finally thought to adjust the straps. The slip is fitted, and once I tightened the straps everything "fell" into the right place. I mention this just to help anyone who might run into the same issue. For the record, I am 5" 3" and 128 pounds and a size small fits me perfectly.
5
Stunning in every way!
Posted by Christy on Feb 24th 2026
Such a nice, light dress for the warmer months, and the color is precisely as pictured. I am 5'8" / 155 lbs and the small fits me perfectly. This dress came with it's own matching full slip that was fully detached, what a nice bonus!! I am so impressed. The Jane Austen style of dress is so classic, and the cotton fabric so comfortable. Please keep on making these in different colors and prints. I will purchase every one!