Magnificent hand-guided embroidery on an enchanting form dubbed the Ophelia, a cotton lined dress with hand ruching on the sleeves, pockets and button-on ties for a custom silhouette.
100% Rayon
Genevieve is 5'9" and wearing a size small dress measuring 48"
Styled with the Always Slip in ecru
Machine wash, separately in cold water. Hang to dry.
I ordered the Ophelia dress in ecru, and was very pleased with it. This dress in plum is well fitting also but the fabric was heavier, I thought, and not as becoming. Also, the embroidery at the bodice is very nice, but not as nice as is on the ecru color Ophelia dress. The dress also was overall larger, I think. I returned the dress.
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Ophelia Dress - Plum
Posted by Meridel on Jan 13th 2026
This a beautiful dress. - Well made, nice fabric and embroidery. It fit well except thru the bust where it was too tight. Would be perfect for someone with smaller bustline.
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Comfortable
Posted by Emily on Jan 2nd 2026
Couldn’t decide between this and the purple Brontë dress so I got both. I decided to keep both! This one has a more mature look but is so comfortable and flattering. It’s also a warm, red-based purple vs. the purple Brontë which is a cool, blue based purple. I love having both purples in contrasting styles.
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Opelia dress
Posted by Heather on Dec 24th 2025
This is a wonderful and beautiful feminine dress, especially the sleeves !
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Enchanting!
Posted by Lorelei on Aug 24th 2025
The Ophelia dress is one of my favorite dress styles at April Cornell, I also have it in the cotton muslin versions in white and black. The plum is a rayon fabric so it drapes more, the design of the dress is very comfortable & amazingly flattering! I love the special design of the sleeves, and the feminine floral embroidery on the bodice. I feel absolutely gorgeous whenever I wear my Ophelia dresses, like a princess! I hope that April Cornell makes this dress style in more colors, like red, blue, green, etc.