Merino Fit-and-Flare Dress

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Merino Fit-and-Flare Dress

Narrow ribs that fan out below the waist into a full skirt. A 12-gauge midi dress in 80% merino wool and 20% polyamide, with a crew neck, long sleeves and a smooth, even rib.

$145 $210

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Narrow ribs that fan out below the waist into a full skirt. A 12-gauge midi dress in 80% merino wool and 20% polyamide, with a crew neck, long sleeves and a smooth, even rib.

Customer fit: based on 167 reviews

Size guide

Our pieces follow standard US women's sizing. Most styles come in XS to XL, and some also come in XXL. In short, go with the size you normally wear.

Which size to choose

Go with your usual size. That's the right choice for most women in most of our styles.
Between two sizes? Take the larger one for an easier fit, especially if you plan to layer underneath.
On each product page, Find my fit beside the sizes starts from the size you normally wear, and Fit and sizing shows the size worn in the photos where we have it.

Body measurements

The chart below gives body measurements, not garment measurements. Measure yourself in light clothing and compare.

Size	Bust	Waist	Hips
XS	33 to 34.5 in 84 to 88 cm	25.5 to 27 in 65 to 69 cm	35.5 to 37 in 90 to 94 cm
S	34.5 to 36 in 88 to 91 cm	27 to 29 in 69 to 74 cm	37 to 39 in 94 to 99 cm
M	36 to 38 in 91 to 97 cm	29 to 31 in 74 to 79 cm	39 to 41 in 99 to 104 cm
L	38 to 41.5 in 97 to 105 cm	31 to 34.5 in 79 to 88 cm	41 to 44.5 in 104 to 113 cm
XL	41.5 to 45 in 105 to 114 cm	34.5 to 37 in 88 to 94 cm	44.5 to 48 in 113 to 122 cm
XXL	45 to 46 in 114 to 117 cm	37 to 39 in 94 to 99 cm	48 to 50 in 122 to 127 cm

How to measure

Bust: measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape level under your arms.
Waist: measure around your natural waist, the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the navel.
Hips: stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips.

Keep the tape snug but not tight. If one measurement falls in a different size from the others, go by your usual size and the fit you like.

Still unsure?

Email info@noralaine.com with the piece you have in mind and your usual size, and we'll help. You can return a piece within 30 days of delivery, as set out in our refund policy.

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Narrow ribs that fan out below the waist into a full skirt. A 12-gauge midi dress in 80% merino wool and 20% polyamide, with a crew neck, long sleeves and a smooth, even rib.

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Odor resistant

Light & breathable

Fast drying

Temperature regulating

Slim fit, fits close

Fitted through the bust, waist and arms, then flaring from the waist into a full skirt. Sleeves end at the wrist and the hem falls to mid-calf.

Model is 178 cm and wears S

Size guide

80% merino wool, 20% polyamide in a 12-gauge rib knit. The polyamide adds strength, so the cloth keeps its shape season after season.

SoftnessExtrafine, 19.5 µm

Micron is the width of one fibre. Lower is softer.

Composition: 80% merino wool, 20% polyamide
Fibre: Fine merino wool, 19.5 micron
Knit or weave: Rib knit
Gauge or weight: 12 GG
Neckline or collar: Crew neck
Sleeve: Long sleeve
Length: Midi length
Fit: Slim fit

Hand wash cold or machine wash on wool
Dry flat
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry

Narrow ribs that fan out below the waist into a full skirt. A 12-gauge midi dress in 80% merino wool and 20% polyamide, with a crew neck, long sleeves and a smooth, even rib.

Composition: 80% merino wool, 20% polyamide
Fibre: Fine merino wool, 19.5 micron
Knit or weave: Rib knit
Gauge or weight: 12 GG
Neckline or collar: Crew neck
Sleeve: Long sleeve
Length: Midi length
Fit: Slim fit

Fibre finenessExtrafine, 19.5 µm

Micron is the width of one wool fibre. The lower the number, the softer the wool feels on skin.

“Merino made for the road. Light, breathable and fresh day after day.”

A merino sheep standing on green grass in a misty open field in the early morning.

Nora LaineAustralian Merino Wool^®

Our Australian merino has fine 17.5 micron fibers that feel soft against bare skin. The Woolmark^® label vouches for its fiber content, color fastness and shape retention.
With NATIVA^™, every bale is traceable to its farm of origin, and every farm is mulesing-free.
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) sets clear requirements for how the sheep are cared for and how their grazing land is managed.
Each piece carries the OEKO-TEX^® STANDARD 100 label: every thread, button and trim is tested for harmful substances.

Good to know.

Quick answers before you order.

Ask us anything else

This piece has a slim fit. Go with your usual size, and if you sit between two, take the larger one for an easier fit.

Yes. Tap Find my fit beside the sizes. It asks a few quick questions, starting with the size you normally wear, then suggests a size for this piece.

Where we have it, Fit and sizing above lists the size worn in the photos, so you can compare it with your own frame.

Not if it is cared for well. Wool shrinks from heat and the tumble dryer, so wash it cool, by hand or on a wool cycle, and dry it flat.

Return it within 30 days and the return is free. Then order the size you need.

80% merino wool, 20% polyamide, made in a 12-gauge rib knit. You will find every detail under Fabric and details above.

Coarse fibers are what cause itch. Merino is far finer than ordinary wool, so it feels soft against bare skin. This piece measures 19.5 microns.

Every natural knit can pill a little where it rubs, under the arms or along the sides, mostly in the first few weeks. A sweater comb takes it off in a minute.

Less often than you would think: merino resists odor, so airing it between wears is usually enough. When it does need a wash, keep it cool, by hand or on a wool cycle, then dry it flat in the shade. Skip bleach and the tumble dryer.

Fold it instead of hanging it, so the shoulders hold their shape. Keep it clean in a drawer or a breathable bag, with a little cedar if moths worry you.

Nothing within the USA. Every order in the US ships free.

No. One piece ships free within the USA, just like a larger order.

Once your order ships, we email you a tracking link. It shows where your parcel is and when the carrier plans to deliver it.

Yes, we ship to many countries. Free shipping is for US orders. Elsewhere, checkout shows the delivery cost before you pay.

Yes, as long as it has not shipped yet. Write to us with your order number and the new address, and we change it before it leaves.

Try it on at home and decide from there. If it is not right, return it within 30 days and the return is free.

Write to us and include your order number. We reply with all you need to send it back, free of charge.

Yes. Return the piece within 30 days, free, and order the size or color you prefer.

As soon as your return reaches us, we refund the payment method you used, and you get an email once it is done.

Yes. Every order comes with free US shipping and free 30-day returns, sale prices included.

Mix any knit styles. Two knit pieces take 10% off, and three take 15%. It is applied at checkout automatically, no code needed.

Every price is in US dollars. Any sales tax is worked out at checkout, before you pay.

Yes. Checkout is fully encrypted, and your full card details are never seen or stored by us. It shows the payment options open to you.

Write to us with your order number as soon as you can. If it has not shipped yet, we will change or cancel it for you.

Yes. A confirmation email arrives straight after you order, and a second one with your tracking link follows when it ships.

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What customers are saying

4.8

Based on 167 reviews

5 star 144
4 star 18
3 star 3
2 star 1
1 star 1

How was the fit?

Runs smallTrue to sizeRuns big

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Cheryl S.

8/16/26

True to size

Went with my usual size and it fits well. Cheaper than the last dress I bought.

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F

Frances G.

8/15/26

Not itchy

Roomy through the bust and hips and not itchy at all. One of my favorite things I own.

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G

Gail Hill

8/13/26

5 Stars

Very happy with it.

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Sylvia

8/13/26

5 Stars

The ribbing has stretch so it moves with my bust and hips. Shipping took a week which was slow, but it was packed well. M is a good size for me. Love it.

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J

J. Jenkins

8/12/26

5 Stars

Very comfortable all the day. I washed it one time and it is good, only little bit of fuzz after. The brown is nice and I wear it often.