Wearbella – Horsebit Plaid A-Line Long-Sleeve Dress
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Get Dressed Once. Look Planned All Day.
You walk out the door in one piece of clothing and it reads like an outfit.
That's the whole trick here.
The plaid is soft and low-contrast, so it looks grown-up instead of schoolgirl, and the A-line skims your middle rather than clinging to it.
A single horsebit buckle at the waist does the work a belt usually does — it marks your waist and keeps the shape from going straight up and down.
Pull it on with boots and you're done thinking about clothes.
Hits 33.5 to 35.4 inches depending on size — short enough for boots, long enough for tights.
✓ One piece, one minute, full outfit
No layering to figure out. Pull it on, add boots, and the plaid does the styling for you.
✓ The buckle that gives you a waist
The horsebit detail sits at the waist and defines it, so the A-line reads shaped instead of loose.
✓ Soft knit with real give
The polyester knit stretches as you move — no tugging at your sleeves or hem through a long day.
✓ Skims instead of clings
Cut to fall away from the middle, so you can sit through lunch and still feel comfortable.
✓ Plaid that looks grown-up
Low, quiet contrast in the check. It reads seasonal and polished, never costume-y.
What you get today
- Wearbella plaid horsebit A-line dress
- Long sleeves and a defined waist in one pull-on piece
- Wears with the boots and tights you already own
- Free tracked shipping
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Seasonal production run — once this batch sells out, restock pricing may change.
Get the Wearbella Horsebit Plaid A-Line Dress today and step into fall with an outfit that's already put together.
30-day at-home trial
Try Wearbella at home for 30 days. If it doesn't fit, look right, or wear the way you expected, return it for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Does the buckle detail come off, or is it sewn on?
It's attached as part of the design, so there's nothing to fasten or adjust. You just pull the dress on and it sits in place.
Will the sleeves be warm enough for fall?
They're full-length and made from a knit with a little weight to it. Most women wear this on its own in fall and add a coat or cardigan once it gets cold.
Can I dress this up for dinner?
Yes. The same dress shifts easily with heels and a bolder necklace, which is how a lot of women wear it out in the evening.
Does the plaid print stay sharp after washing?
Wash it cold and hang it to dry and the print holds its color well. Skip the dryer and skip bleach.
Specifications
- Size: Length runs 33.5 to 35.4 inches depending on size
- Material: Soft, smooth polyester knit with a little give
How to wash
- Machine wash cold with similar colors
- Do not bleach
- Hang dry
Use the fit finder next to the size selector for a recommendation in a few seconds, or see the full measurement charts below.
Every product page has a fit finder next to the size selector — three questions, one recommendation, a few seconds. These charts are for anyone who would rather read the numbers.
How to measure
- Bust / chest. Around the fullest part, tape level, arms relaxed at your sides.
- Waist. Around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the navel.
- Hips. Around the fullest part, roughly 8 in below the waist.
- Inseam. From the crotch seam to the floor, in the shoes you'll wear the trousers with.
Measure over the underwear you'd normally wear, not over clothing. Keep the tape snug but not tight.
Women's clothing
| Size | US | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0–2 | 31–32 | 24–25 | 34–35 |
| XS | 2–4 | 33–34 | 26–27 | 36–37 |
| S | 4–6 | 35–36 | 28–29 | 38–39 |
| M | 8–10 | 37–38½ | 30–31½ | 40–41½ |
| L | 12–14 | 39½–41 | 32½–34 | 42½–44 |
| XL | 16–18 | 42–44 | 35–37 | 45–47 |
| XXL | 20–22 | 45–47 | 38–40 | 48–50 |
Men's clothing
| Size | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Neck (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 33–35 | 27–29 | 14–14½ |
| S | 36–38 | 30–32 | 15–15½ |
| M | 39–41 | 33–35 | 15½–16 |
| L | 42–44 | 36–38 | 16½–17 |
| XL | 45–47 | 39–41 | 17½–18 |
| XXL | 48–50 | 42–44 | 18½–19 |
Women's shoes
| US | EU | UK | Foot length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 35 | 2½ | 8⅝ |
| 6 | 36 | 3½ | 8⅞ |
| 7 | 37–38 | 4½ | 9¼ |
| 8 | 38–39 | 5½ | 9½ |
| 9 | 39–40 | 6½ | 9⅞ |
| 10 | 41 | 7½ | 10¼ |
| 11 | 42 | 8½ | 10½ |
Men's shoes
| US | EU | UK | Foot length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 40 | 6 | 9⅝ |
| 8 | 41 | 7 | 9⅞ |
| 9 | 42 | 8 | 10¼ |
| 10 | 43 | 9 | 10⅝ |
| 11 | 44 | 10 | 10⅞ |
| 12 | 45 | 11 | 11¼ |
| 13 | 46 | 12 | 11½ |
How our pieces are cut
- Dresses are cut true to size. If you are between sizes, take the smaller one — most of our dresses have ease through the waist.
- Coats and jackets are cut with room for a knit underneath. Take your usual size; size up only if you layer heavily.
- Knitwear is relaxed by design. Between sizes, take the smaller one unless you want an oversized look.
- Trousers and jeans run true to size. Between sizes, take the larger one.
- Shoes run true to size. If you have a wide foot, take half a size up.
Still not sure?
Write to info@halstead.com with your usual size, your height and the piece you're looking at. We'll tell you what we would pick — usually within a few hours. We would far rather get it right the first time than process a return.
We work in natural fibres — wool, cashmere, cotton, linen and full-grain leather.
Knitwear: cold hand wash or a wool cycle at 30 °C, no softener, dried flat and stored folded.
Coats: dry clean once or twice a season, stored on a broad wooden hanger.
Leather: wipe with a damp cloth, condition twice a year, never dry near heat.
Full guidance is on our Materials & Care page.
Shipping is free on every order to all 50 states, with no minimum.
Processing: 2–4 business days, while your order is picked and checked by hand.
Transit: 3–4 business days.
Total: 6–9 business days, with tracking emailed the moment it leaves Chesapeake.
Returns: 90 days from delivery. We email you a printable label; return shipping is deducted from the refund unless the fault is ours, and your first exchange is always free.