{"product_id":"skirt-model-135787-figl","title":"Red Tulip Pleated Midi Dress – Abstract Print Bodice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe dress that pairs a vivid red skirt with an artist's print — and makes the conversation between them effortless.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sleeveless V-neck midi dress from FIGL is one of those rare pieces that combines a strong graphic statement in the bodice with an equally confident colour statement in the skirt — and makes both work together without either overpowering the other. The upper half features a feather or abstract print in cream, grey, and red tones: the kind of pattern that reads as sophisticated rather than busy, the kind that holds up to close inspection while also reading cleanly from a distance. Below, the skirt transitions into a deep red tulip-front pleated midi — the saturated red picking up the red tones already present in the bodice print and grounding the look with a decisive colour choice at the hem. The tulip pleat at the front adds sculptural movement. The V-neckline opens the bodice appropriately and the sleeveless cut keeps the silhouette from being overwhelmed by both the print and the colour simultaneously. The result is a dress with genuine design ambition that still manages to look as natural to wear as your most reliable wardrobe piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor women who find single-colour dresses too safe and mixed-pattern dressing too demanding — this dress makes the decision for you and makes it well. It's for the occasion dresser who wants a piece that arrives at an event fully formed: the print, the colour, the silhouette, and the proportions are all resolved before you've added a single accessory. It's also for the woman who appreciates fashion design that goes somewhere — that makes a choice and commits to it — rather than the kind that hedges every decision into safety. The cream-grey-red palette of the print combined with the saturated red skirt creates a cohesive colour story that is immediately legible as intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCloser look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeveless V-neck construction — open, appropriate for warm-weather occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbstract feather-print bodice in cream, grey, and red tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed tulip-front pleated midi skirt — saturated colour with sculptural pleat detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red tones in the bodice print connect directly to the red skirt for a cohesive palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidi length — elegant hem height that works for formal and smart-casual settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted bodice with a V-neckline that opens without being excessive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with brown, tan, or black ankle-strap heels as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric \u0026amp; feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dress that combines a printed bodice with a colour-blocked pleated skirt in a single piece has demanding construction requirements: the print fabric must be lightweight enough not to overwhelm the bodice structure, the pleated skirt fabric must be substantial enough to hold the tulip form at the front and fall cleanly through the midi length, and the two fabrics must work together at the seam without the join reading as a construction compromise. This FIGL dress manages all three requirements. The bodice sits smoothly with the abstract print reading cleanly at a range of distances. The pleated red midi has enough structure to hold its form through movement — the tulip pleat at the front is pressed and maintained rather than simply draped and hoped for. The V-neckline has a clean, finished edge that sits flat without curling or gaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; silhouette\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V-neckline provides an elongating effect at the décolletage — opening the neckline and drawing the eye downward rather than horizontally. The bodice fits close to the torso through the chest and waist, transitioning at the natural waist into the pleated skirt. The tulip pleat at the front of the skirt creates additional volume at the centre front hem — both a design feature and a practical one, as it allows for a natural walking stride without the skirt pulling or restricting. The midi length falls below the knee; the precise hem point will vary with height but will generally sit at mid-calf for most frames. The sleeveless cut is appropriate for spring and summer events; for cooler contexts, a tailored blazer or structured jacket adds a layer without compromising the silhouette of the dress. Size true for the full bodice fit; the skirt section is accommodating across hip measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe editorial pairing shown — brown ankle-strap heels — is immediately correct. The warm cognac of the leather against the cream-grey-red print and the saturated red skirt adds an earthy warmth that prevents the look from reading as too sharp or too cool. Replicate with any warm-toned leather shoe — tan, cognac, brown — for the same effect. Gold jewellery completes the palette naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more formal evening reading, choose nude or black pointed-toe heeled sandals instead and add a single gold statement earring. The dress reads as elegantly dressed without any further additions — the combination of print and colour is enough visual information to carry the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooler weather, add a structured camel or cream blazer over the sleeveless bodice. The blazer covers the bodice print partially, which shifts the visual focus downward onto the red pleated midi skirt — this creates a strong skirt-led look with the hint of print visible above the blazer opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOccasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress is built for special occasions — events where the brief is to look genuinely memorable rather than merely presentable. Wedding guest dressing is the obvious natural home: the print-and-colour combination is formal enough for the ceremony, festive enough for the reception, and interesting enough to invite the compliments that mark a successful occasion outfit. It also works for formal dinners, end-of-season events, summer parties, gallery openings, and any professional occasion where colour confidence is a welcome signal. The midi length and V-neck keep the formality appropriate without tipping into black-tie territory, which makes it a flexible choice across the smart-formal spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean is the recommended care option for a dress with this construction complexity — the print fabric, the pleated skirt, and the seam joining them each benefit from professional handling. If hand washing is necessary, use cool water and a gentle detergent, support the dress carefully when lifting, and never wring or twist. Hang to dry over a wide hanger from the shoulder seams. Do not tumble dry. Press gently at a low-medium heat from the reverse side if needed, taking particular care with the tulip pleat formation at the front of the skirt — press with a pressing cloth and reshape the pleat while the fabric is still very slightly damp for best results. Store hanging to maintain the pleated skirt volume and prevent creasing at the bodice-to-skirt seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWow detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour connection between the bodice print and the skirt is the piece's most sophisticated design decision. Abstract prints that contain multiple tones can pair with solids in any of those tones — and the designer has chosen red, the most visually powerful of the tones in the print, for the pleated skirt. The result is a dress where the print and the colour are not simply placed next to each other but are genuinely in conversation: the print introduces the red and contextualises it within a more complex visual field; the skirt takes that red and amplifies it. This kind of palette logic — where every element of the garment is connected to every other through a consistent colour decision — is the hallmark of genuinely resolved fashion design, and it is the quality that makes this dress memorable rather than merely attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConscious fashion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5% of every WowStore order funds a cause you choose — clean water, education, or healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery WowStore order includes free EU delivery on orders over €69 and a 30-day returns policy. A dress designed for occasions deserves to be tried properly — and if the fit or proportions aren't right when it arrives, returning it is straightforward and handled without any hassle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIGL","offers":[{"title":"red \/ s","offer_id":50374338117960,"sku":"135787_840169","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"red \/ M","offer_id":50374338150728,"sku":"135787_840170","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"red \/ L","offer_id":50374338183496,"sku":"135787_840171","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"red \/ XL","offer_id":50374338216264,"sku":"135787_840172","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"grey \/ s","offer_id":50374338543944,"sku":"135788_840173","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"grey \/ M","offer_id":50374338576712,"sku":"135788_840174","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"grey \/ L","offer_id":50374338609480,"sku":"135788_840175","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"grey \/ XL","offer_id":50374338642248,"sku":"135788_840176","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"brown \/ s","offer_id":50374338707784,"sku":"135789_840177","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"brown \/ M","offer_id":50374338740552,"sku":"135789_840178","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"brown \/ L","offer_id":50374338773320,"sku":"135789_840179","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"brown \/ XL","offer_id":50374338806088,"sku":"135789_840180","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"navy blue \/ s","offer_id":50374338904392,"sku":"135790_840181","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"navy blue \/ M","offer_id":50374338937160,"sku":"135790_840182","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"navy blue \/ L","offer_id":50374338969928,"sku":"135790_840183","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"navy blue \/ XL","offer_id":50374339002696,"sku":"135790_840184","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"multicolor \/ s","offer_id":50374339068232,"sku":"135791_840185","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"multicolor \/ M","offer_id":50374339101000,"sku":"135791_840186","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"multicolor \/ L","offer_id":50374339133768,"sku":"135791_840187","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"multicolor \/ XL","offer_id":50374339166536,"sku":"135791_840188","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"multicolor 2 \/ s","offer_id":50374339428680,"sku":"135792_840189","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"multicolor 2 \/ M","offer_id":50374339461448,"sku":"135792_840190","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"multicolor 2 \/ L","offer_id":50374339494216,"sku":"135792_840191","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"multicolor 2 \/ XL","offer_id":50374339526984,"sku":"135792_840192","price":35.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/9042\/8232\/files\/figl-model-135787-elegant-midi-skirt-chic-professional-fashion-wowstorelivewow-store-1804099.jpg?v=1770410317","url":"https:\/\/wowstore.live\/products\/skirt-model-135787-figl","provider":"Wow Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}