Elara – Off-Shoulder Ruched Bodycon Midi Dress
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Dress to impress in a midi that shapes you
You walk past the mirror and stop. The lines are smooth, the waist is defined, and nothing is pulling or bunching.
Elara does the work for you: built-in cups sit under the sweetheart neckline, and soft elastic ruching shapes the middle — so no strapless bra, no adjusting all night.
Just you, standing a little taller, ready for the room.
The waist ruching stretches with you — it skims the middle instead of clinging.
✓ Shapes your curves the moment it's on
The stretch jersey follows your waist and hips, while the gathered ruching softens the middle instead of hugging every line.
✓ No strapless bra. No strap showing.
Built-in cups are sewn under the sweetheart neckline, so you get lift and shape with one piece — nothing to hide, nothing to tug back up.
✓ Soft enough to sit, dance and eat in
Milk silk-look polyester jersey moves with your body. You can sit through dinner and get up without smoothing anything down.
✓ One dress, six ways to wear it
Six colorways, from quiet to bold. Pick the one that fits the night — heels for the wedding, flats for dinner.
What you get today
- Elara off-shoulder sweetheart midi dress
- Built-in cups sewn in for lift and shape
- Soft ruching through the waist for a defined middle
- Six colorways to choose from
- Free tracked shipping
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Seasonal occasion run — once this batch sells out, restock pricing may change.
Try Elara at home for 30 days. If it doesn't fit, look right, or wear the way you expected, return it for a full refund.
Try Elara 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
Do I need to wear a bra with this dress?
No. The cups are sewn into the bodice and sit right under the sweetheart neckline. Most women wear it exactly as it comes.
Will the off-shoulder neckline stay up when I move?
Yes. The bodice is elasticized, so it grips gently around the bust and holds its place while you sit, reach, or dance.
Is the fabric see-through?
No. The milk silk-look polyester jersey is opaque and has a smooth, matte finish, so nothing shows through in daylight or under flash photography.
Can I wear it outside of formal events?
Absolutely. With flats or sandals it works for dinner or a birthday lunch. With heels and earrings it reads as full occasion wear.
Specifications
- Size: See the size chart tab for bust, waist, and hip measurements by size.
- Material: Milk silk-look jersey (polyester), with stretch through the body.
How to wash
- Machine wash cold with similar colors.
- Do not bleach. Hang dry.
- Reshape the bodice while damp so the cups keep their form.
Bring Elara to your closet today — enjoy a polished, confidence-ready look with this limited-time offer.
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.