
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Tie-Waist Poplin Shirtdress
The Tie-Waist Poplin Shirtdress is a women's maxi-length dress made from crisp 100% cotton poplin in a sage green and white vertical stripe pattern. It has a fit-and-flare A-line silhouette, a knot at the waist, an open V shirt collar, elasticized puff sleeves, front button closure, and a hidden side zip. The dress measures 50.0 inches (127 cm) from the top of the shoulder and may be machine washed and tumbled dry low.
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Gender
- female
- Style
- smart-casual, classic, preppy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Crisp cotton poplin fit-and-flare shirtdress with A-line skirt, tie waist, puff sleeves, and maxi length.
Fit-and-flare silhouette, hidden side zip, button front, elasticized puff sleeves.
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Style
- smart-casual, classic, preppy
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Crisp, light 100% cotton poplin fabric
- Fit-and-flare silhouette
- A-line skirt
- Knot at waist
- Open V shirt collar
- Elasticized puff sleeves
- Button front closure
- Hidden side zip closure
- Maxi length
- 50-inch length from shoulder
- Lauren by Ralph Lauren brand
Product Insights
Lauren Ralph Lauren's Tie-Waist Poplin Shirtdress is a 285 CAD, in-stock, single-colorway Patterned Green dress in sizes 6, 10, and 14 only, built from 100% cotton poplin with a cotton lining and no spandex, so the self-tie waist alone sets fit and must match at the waist while the A-line flare and crisp, opaque poplin supply stride room, keep the shirt collar, button placket, and puff sleeves structured, and hang away from the skin for airflow in heat. The open V shirt collar lengthens the torso and adjusts via buttons, balancing puff-sleeve volume; the waist tie cinches at any height, can sit higher as an empire line, holds a flat knot with a locking pass, and can be anchored by a hidden safety pin at the side seam, making it adjustable for between-size gaps and apple or petite frames. The main tradeoffs: cranking the knot tighter distorts the waist without adding hip room; the nonstretch cotton means the waist measurement must match, not the hip; the hidden side zip blocks side-seam alterations, so sizing should be based on chest fit rather than alteration plans, though hidden snaps between buttons can add chest room; and the limited size run 6/10/14 forces an 8 or 12 to size up for room or down to keep the A-line close. Listing imagery compounds this because the dress is photographed on an unsold size 4, so images read slimmer than the smallest buyable size 6, while all three variants are in stock at the same 285 CAD with no larger-size surcharge.
Verified claims
- Knot hold
- The poplin tie holds a flat knot all day and a locking pass keeps it from loosening.
- Knot anchoring
- A hidden safety pin through the side seam keeps the knot from migrating.
- Waist tie
- The self-tie waist can be cinched at the natural waist or raised toward the underbust for a leg-lengthening empire line.
- Knot tension
- Cranking the knot tighter distorts the waist and adds no room through the hips.
- Size adjustability
- The self-tie waist can be raised or lowered to make the 6-10-14 size gaps more forgiving for between-size shoppers.
- Neckline
- Open V shirt collar lengthens the torso, and the button front adjusts the V depth.
- Hot weather
- The poplin skirt hangs off the skin rather than clinging, so air keeps moving in heat.
- Ease
- With no spandex, the A-line flare supplies the stride room; only the waist is fitted.
- Skimming
- The poplin body keeps the A-line crisp and skims off the skin rather than clinging.
- Weave
- Poplin's body holds the shirt collar, button placket, and puff sleeves crisp instead of letting them flop.
- Fabric
- A 100% cotton poplin shell and cotton lining, with no spandex in the weave.
- Opacity
- The densely woven poplin is cotton-lined, so the patterned green needs no slip.
- V depth
- The V opened by the front buttons lengthens a short neck and balances the puff sleeves' shoulder volume.
- Size run
- Sizes run 6, 10 and 14 only, so an 8 or 12 must size up for room or down to keep the A-line close.
- Variant parity
- All three variants are in stock at the same 285 CAD in the single Patterned Green colorway.
- Alteration
- The hidden side zip blocks side-seam alterations, so buy the size whose chest fits instead of planning to alter.
- Alterations
- Hidden snaps between the buttons add chest room; the side zip blocks a side-seam let-out.
- Stretch
- The 100% cotton poplin has no spandex, so the tie waist alone sets the fit.
- Design lineage
- Opens the point collar into an unfastened V and keeps the placket buttons visible.
- Drape
- The light cotton poplin swings with the body and hangs away from the skin, not clinging.
- Size pricing
- All three sizes are in stock and carry the same listed price, with no larger-size surcharge.
- Colorway
- Patterned Green is the only colorway — a lined, opaque cotton stripe stocked in every listed size.
- Photographed fit
- Photographed on a size 4 that is not sold, so the size 6 reads fuller than the images.
- Waist fit
- Non-stretch cotton poplin: the waist is the one measurement that must match, not the hip.
- Fit true to size
- Lauren Ralph Lauren fit-and-flare shirtdresses generally run true to size, and this dress's adjustable waist knot makes it forgiving if you're between sizes.
- Care instructions
- The 100% cotton poplin dress is machine washable: wash cold on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry low or hang dry, and iron or steam while slightly damp to restore the crisp poplin finish.
- Wrinkle tendency
- 100% cotton poplin creases readily, so plan to iron or steam the dress regularly to keep the crisp, pressed finish.
- Bust fit
- On closely comparable Lauren Ralph Lauren tie-waist shirtdresses, reviewers report the button placket can pull or gap across a fuller bust, and the dress has little stretch through the chest; fuller-busted wearers should size to their bust measurement or add a discreet pin.
Product record
- Title
- Tie-Waist Poplin Shirtdress
- Brand
- Lauren Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 285 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Tie-Waist Poplin Shirtdress: Choose this if you want a fully cotton, crisp poplin shirtdress with a defined waist — its fit-and-flare cut slims the waist into an A-line hem, with a front waist knot, button-front placket, hidden side zip, open V shirt collar, and elasticized puff sleeves. It comes in a patterned green stripe (sizes 6, 10, and 14) with a matching cotton lining, and the listed length is 50 inches (127 cm) from the top of the shoulder, though on the model shown the hem falls around mid-calf, so where it hits will depend on your height.[1,2,3,4] | Twisted Halter Satiny Dress: Choose this if you want a sleeveless midi dress in lustrous satin with a fluid drape — it is made from a 60% recycled polyester blend with a full chiffon lining, and features a twisted halter neckline that ties at the back with long scarf-like ends, a fitted bodice, and a slightly flared hem. It suits occasions where an exposed-shoulder, open-upper-back look works, and the hidden back zip keeps the front clean. Note that it comes only in orange, in sizes 8, 10, and 12, and the listed length is about 97 cm (38.25 inches) measured from the top of the bust.[5,6,7,8] | Floral Breeze Long Ruffled Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted, sleeveless maxi sundress in a scattered multi-color floral print on a pale creamy yellow ground, with tiered ruffle details down the front, back, and skirt. It's made of ultra-lightweight, flowy sheer chiffon (100% recycled polyester) with a light crepe lining, adjustable spaghetti straps, a scoop neckline, and a hidden side zip, measuring about 57 inches (145 cm) from the top of the shoulder. Note that the outer fabric is sheer by design, and it's only shown in the Ivory/Cream Beige color in sizes 6 through 14.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a collared, button-front midi shirtdress with narrow vertical stripes, a twisted tie detail at the waist, and elbow-length puff sleeves.
- SilhouetteMidi-length shirt dress with a straight skirt falling from a defined waist; hem reaches mid-calf on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.70 (high) - Collar and necklinePointed shirt collar with a V-shaped open neckline created by the unfastened top buttons.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Waist detailFabric twisted into a knot/tie at the front center waist forming a gathered wrap effect across the midsection.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high) - ClosureSingle vertical row of visible buttons runs down the center front from the neckline to the hem.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.22 · w 0.16 · h 0.62 (high) - SleevesElbow-length puff sleeves with gathered shoulder seams and loose elastic or gathered cuffs creating volume.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric patternNarrow vertical stripes running parallel along the body; stripe direction remains vertical across skirt and torso and slightly radiates around the twist at the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.70 (high) - Material appearanceSmooth, lightweight woven fabric with a matte finish consistent with poplin-style cloth.
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x 0.30 · y 0.32 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (medium) - Side seam and slitCenter front shows a narrow front opening along the button line; no prominent side slits visible from this angle.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio fashion shot showing a standing model holding a slouchy brown bag and wearing brown pumps against a neutral paneled wall and floor with soft, even lighting.
- Model and poseFemale model standing facing forward with weight slightly shifted, left arm relaxed down and right arm holding a bag at hip level.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.96 (high) - Prop bagSoft, slouchy tote or pouch-style bag in a warm brown suede-like material held in the model's right hand; bag is a prop not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - ShoesPointed-toe brown leather pumps with a medium-height heel visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.82 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and stagingNeutral, vertically paneled wall and smooth floor in beige-gray tones forming a minimal studio background.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows under the model and faint shadowing on the panels; no harsh reflections.
Colors
pale sage green· stripe base#E3E3D4white· stripe lines#F2F2EC- SilhouetteMidi-length shirt dress with a straight skirt falling from a defined waist; hem reaches mid-calf on the model.
- 02

Product
Close-up view of a collared, vertical-striped shirtdress with a front waist knot, visible button placket, and gathered elbow-length puff sleeves.
- Collar and necklinePointed shirt collar with an open V-shaped neckline revealing the upper chest; the collar lies flat against the fabric with the vertical stripe pattern continuing across it.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.65 · h 0.18 (high) - Waist knotFabric tie twisted into a visible knot at the front waist that gathers the vertical-striped fabric into a horizontal wrap appearance around the midsection.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.52 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Button placketSingle-breasted vertical button placket with small round light-colored buttons; at least three buttons are visible extending from the chest down past the waist knot.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.44 (high) - Left sleeve constructionElbow-length puff sleeve on the viewer-left side with gathering at the shoulder seam and a slightly elastic or gathered cuff creating a rounded, voluminous silhouette.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.45 · h 0.36 (high) - Right sleeve constructionMatching elbow-length puff sleeve on the viewer-right side with shoulder gathers and a softly rounded cuff; sleeve shows the same vertical stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.34 · w 0.43 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric pattern and textureFine vertical white stripes on a muted green background across the visible garment panels; fabric appears smooth and matte consistent with a poplin weave.
- Visible seam detailShoulder seams and gathers at the sleeve head are visible where the sleeve meets the bodice, producing subtle fold lines in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.28 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from head to upper thighs against a neutral backdrop with soft, even lighting; small hoop earrings are visible as accessories.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter portrait crop centered on the torso and head of a model wearing the garment; model's left arm is bent and tucked behind the waist area which slightly occludes the garment on that side.
- Background and lightingNeutral, slightly textured beige backdrop with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model accessory - left earringSmall thin hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Model accessory - right earringSmall thin hoop earring visible on the model's right ear.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Face and hairModel's face and short dark hair are visible at the top of the frame; head is slightly tilted and expression is neutral.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.25 (high)
Colors
sage green· main fabric background#E2E3D4white· stripe#F2F2EB- Collar and necklinePointed shirt collar with an open V-shaped neckline revealing the upper chest; the collar lies flat against the fabric with the vertical stripe pattern continuing across it.
- 03

Product
Side view of a calf-length, short-sleeve, tie-waist shirtdress with narrow diagonal stripes; shown on a model, the dress has a collared bodice, gathered short sleeves, and a flared skirt.
- SilhouetteCalf-length A-line skirt with a fitted waist and fuller hem, creating a flared silhouette when viewed from the side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.70 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort, puffed sleeves that gather at the hem producing a slight volume above the elbow.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Collar and bodiceClassic shirt collar with a smooth bodice and a horizontal back yoke visible across the upper back.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Waist detailWaist is cinched with a tied element visible at the side seam area, creating gentle gathers at the waist.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric patternNarrow diagonal stripes running consistently across bodice and skirt at a roughly 45-degree angle relative to the vertical.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.70 (high) - Hem and drapeSkirt hem falls straight with soft folds and visible drape lines suggesting lightweight woven fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.48 · h 0.26 (high) - Visible accessories attached to modelSmall portion of a suede-like bag is partially visible behind the dress at the hip area and is not part of the dress itself.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.55 · w 0.06 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio side-profile shot of a model wearing the dress, neutral wall background, soft diffuse lighting, and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFull-body side-profile of a standing model centered slightly left of frame, showing the dress from shoulder to hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundMatte neutral beige wall with vertical seam lines, minimal texture.
- LightingEven, soft studio lighting with gentle shadows on the floor and a faint shadow behind the model.
- Props and footwearModel wears brown low-heel slingback shoes; a small tan suede-like bag is partly visible and held behind the dress.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.80 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
pale mint green· stripe - pale green#EBEBE4white· stripe - white#F2F2EC- SilhouetteCalf-length A-line skirt with a fitted waist and fuller hem, creating a flared silhouette when viewed from the side.