Midi Dresses

Midi dresses for work and weekends

A midi dress ends below the knee, which is why it is the length most women reach for on a work day. Forcast midi dresses come in ponte, linen, satin and knit, in shapes from clean pencil lines to pleated waists and soft drapes, in sizes 4 to 18. The dress that goes to the office on Tuesday will go to lunch on Saturday with a change of shoes.

Styles in the range

Panel dresses such as the Juno Panel Ponte Dress are seamed to shape the body and hold that shape all day. Pleated styles, including the Adele Pleated Midi Dress, give movement below a fitted bodice. Shirt dresses and button-through styles are the most relaxed option. Wrap and tie-waist dresses define the waist without any tailoring. Knit midis, like the Bambi Knit Midi Dress, are the pick for cooler months and long days on your feet.

Fabric and fit

Ponte has weight and stretch, so it skims rather than clings and does not crease on a commute. Linen breathes in summer. Satin has a soft sheen for evenings. Knit dresses stretch to fit and layer well under a coat. If you are between sizes, a pleated or drape style is more forgiving than a fitted panel dress; the size guide lists the measurements for each size.

How to wear a midi dress

For work, add a blazer or a fine cardigan and a low heel or a loafer. The hem sits well over knee-high boots in winter and sandals in summer. A slim belt turns a straight style into a waisted one. Keep jewellery simple in the office and larger for evenings.

Shop midi dresses

Looking for a specific colour? Go straight to black dresses or navy dresses. Standard delivery is free on Australian orders over $100, express delivery is $12.99, and returns and exchanges are accepted within 30 days, online or in any Forcast store across New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.