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.
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.
5
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.
5
Opelia dress
Posted by Heather on Dec 24th 2025
This is a wonderful and beautiful feminine dress, especially the sleeves !
5
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.