Polo Ralph Lauren
Striped Poplin Shirtdress
CA$199.95CA$395.00-49%
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This striped poplin shirtdress by Polo Ralph Lauren is a women's fitted-style dress made of 100% cotton poplin with a light lavender base and fine white vertical stripes. It features a classic pointed collar, full-length button placket, buttoned cuffs, cuffed cap sleeves, a self-tie waist belt, side-seam pockets, and back pleats, with a length of 51.25 inches (130 cm) from the top of the shoulder. Designed for casual or dressy wear, it offers an adjustable waist and a tailored silhouette.
- Color
- pastel
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, preppy, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Mauve
Size
10
Specifications
A classic shirtdress in soft cotton poplin with a delicate striped pattern and adjustable waist tie.
100% cotton poplin, fitted style, full-length button front, buttoned cuffs, cap sleeves, tie belt, side-seam pockets
- Color
- pastel
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Style
- classic, preppy, modern
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- supple 100% cotton poplin fabric
- delicate striped pattern
- adjustable tie belt at waist
- fitted silhouette
- full-length button front closure
- buttoned cuffs
- cuffed cap sleeves
- side-seam pockets
- refined classic style with modern twist
- iconic American design
Product Insights
The Polo Ralph Lauren Striped Poplin Shirtdress (395 CAD, in stock) in Mauve pastel stripe combines a full-length button placket enabling three wearing modes (fully buttoned, partially open, or as a duster) with a self-fabric tie belt that can be swapped for a wide leather belt or removed for a trapeze silhouette, all while its 51.25-inch mid-calf length layers over button-downs or under V-necks and pairs with sandals, boots, or tights for three seasons, the near-neutral tone coordinating with navy, camel, or olive outerwear; however, the 100% cotton poplin shrinks 2–5% on first wash, requiring cold wash and low heat to preserve size.
Verified claims
- Shrinkage
- Shrinks 2-5% on first wash; cold wash/low dry preserves size.
- Brand styling heritage
- Wearing it under V-necks or over button-downs aligns with the brand's layering heritage.
- Wearing modes
- Full-length button placket enables three distinct wearing modes: fully buttoned, partially open, or fully open as a duster.
- Versatility
- The 51.25-inch length pairs with sandals, boots, or tights and layers cleanly for three seasons.
- Waist styling options
- The self-fabric tie belt can be swapped for a wide leather belt or removed for a trapeze silhouette.
- Color performance
- The Mauve pastel stripe functions as a near-neutral, pairing with navy, camel, or olive outerwear without color tension.
- Color neutrality
- Mauve pastel stripe layers neutrally under navy, camel, or olive jackets.
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin with tight weave avoids bulk in layers; shrinks 2–5% on first wash.
- Styling flexibility
- Full-length button placket, mauve pastel near-neutral tone, mid-calf length, and interchangeable belt offer versatile styling.
- Layering
- Slips over a button-down or under a V-neck; mauve stripes coordinate with navy, camel, or olive.
Product record
- Title
- Striped Poplin Shirtdress
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How to style a striped poplin shirtdress
- Polo Ralph Lauren's 1967 founding aesthetic built a vocabulary of layering Oxford shirts under Shetland sweaters and unlined blazers; slipping this shirtdress over a pointed-collar button-down or under a V-neck knit activates that same language, which reads as informed rather than random.
- The self-fabric tie belt can be swapped for a wide leather belt for a more defined waist, or removed entirely for a trapeze silhouette, giving three waist options that shift the dress from brunch softness to office polish.
- At 51.25 inches from the top of the shoulder, the hem lands at mid-calf on most women under 5'10", a proportion that lets the dress work with flat sandals in heat, sheer tights and ankle boots in fall, or bare legs and sneakers, effectively making it a three-season garment without a hem job.
- The full-length button placket gives this dress three distinct wearing modes: fully buttoned as a classic shirtdress, partially open from the hem for stride, or fully open as a lightweight duster over jeans or a slip — the 100% cotton poplin keeps each configuration looking intentional rather than makeshift.
- Poplin's tight weave gives the dress enough body to hold a clean line when a blazer or chunky cardigan sits on top, but the lightweight 100% cotton avoids bulk, so the layered silhouette stays sharp — a balance that heavier twill or limp rayon shirtdresses can't match.
- The mauve pastel stripe functions chromatically as a near-neutral: it layers under a navy blazer, camel coat, or olive utility jacket without building color tension, which makes it an unusually accommodating base for a printed dress.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a sleeved, button-front shirtdress on a model with a wide self-tie waist belt forming a bow; vertical narrow stripes across the fabric and a center-front button placket running to a small hem slit.
- Overall silhouetteA midi-length A-line shirtdress worn by a model, fitted at the waist by a wide fabric belt and flaring through the skirt to a full hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.90 (high) - Collar and necklineClassic pointed shirt collar with a visible top button and neckline opening centered above the placket.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort dolman-style sleeves with a loose, slightly dropped shoulder seam and wide hem opening.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.09 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.09 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Center front button placketA vertical button placket runs from the collar to the hem with evenly spaced small round buttons; placket is stitched and visible as a vertical seam.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.75 (high) - Waist self-tie belt and bowWide fabric belt tied in a flat bow at front center, the bow tails extending over the waist into the skirt area.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Side skirt pleat openings / pocketsVertical pleat-like openings along each hip that create in-seam pocket or drape detail, visible as narrow folded panels running down the skirt.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.14 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.40 · w 0.14 · h 0.44 (high) - Hem center slitSmall center-front slit at the hem where the bottom-most button area opens slightly above the feet.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.76 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric patternFine vertical narrow stripes across the entire visible dress surface, appearing as alternating lighter and slightly darker stripes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.82 (high) - Button appearanceSmall round buttons with a light pearlescent or glossy finish repeating down the placket.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible stitching and seamsVisible vertical seams along the bodice and stitched hemline at the skirt edge.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.80 (high) - Occlusion and cropModel's head is partially cropped at the top of the image; hands are placed behind the waist and are not fully visible.
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the dress against a neutral light gray background with soft shadowing on the floor; even studio lighting with a slight shadow cast to the right of the model.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray seamless studio background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel stands facing forward with feet together and hands positioned behind the waist, showing the front of the dress.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.92 (high) - Footwear visibleBeige pointed slingback flats are visible at the bottom of the frame and rest on the studio floor, casting subtle shadows.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.83 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with a faint shadow of the model cast to the lower right.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.78 · w 0.45 · h 0.20 (medium)
Colors
light lavender· main fabric#BBADCBwhite (narrow stripes)· stripe detail- Overall silhouetteA midi-length A-line shirtdress worn by a model, fitted at the waist by a wide fabric belt and flaring through the skirt to a full hem.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the front and left side of a sleeved, button-front shirtdress showing spread collar, vertical pinstripes, stitched vertical bodice seams, waist tie bow, and a side seam pocket with the model's hand inserted.
- Collar and necklineClassic spread shirt collar with a visible top button and a partially open neckline; collar lies flat and follows the same pinstriped fabric as the rest of the dress.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.03 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve styleShort capped sleeves with a loose, folded hem creating a slight drop shoulder on the left side visible in the image.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.14 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Button placketCentral vertical button placket with round pearlescent buttons spaced down the front; stitching visible along placket edges.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.74 (high) - Bodice seamsVertical stitched seam lines running from shoulder toward the waist on both sides of the placket, creating fitted shaping on the front bodice.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high) - Waist tie and bowWide self-fabric waist tie wrapped and tied into a flat bow at the front right side; bow loops and trailing ends are visible and made from same pinstriped fabric.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.55 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - Side seam pocketInset side seam pocket on the left hip area with the model's left hand placed inside; pocket opening aligns with skirt panel seam.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high) - Skirt detailLower front skirt shows a vertical pleat or slit beginning near the waist seam and continuing downward, in the same pinstriped fabric.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.72 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (medium) - Fabric patternFine vertical white pinstripes on a pale lavender background across the entire visible garment surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Buttons close-up textural appearanceButtons appear slightly glossy and off-white with subtle pearl sheen.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.60 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio three-quarter crop on a neutral light gray background showing the model from chin to mid-thigh; soft directional lighting creates gentle shadows and minimal specular highlights.
- Shot compositionCropped three-quarter frontal view focusing on the torso and left arm; model's head is partially visible from the chin down and the left hand is in the pocket.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform neutral light gray background with soft studio lighting producing even illumination and soft shadows on the garment and model.
- Model skin and poseModel's left arm is visible with natural skin tone and small freckles; arm is relaxed with hand in the dress pocket.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.36 · w 0.27 · h 0.54 (high)
Colors
pale lavender with white pinstripes· main fabric#AC9CBBpearl off-white· buttons#F3F0FE- Collar and necklineClassic spread shirt collar with a visible top button and a partially open neckline; collar lies flat and follows the same pinstriped fabric as the rest of the dress.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a calf- to ankle-length striped shirtdress on a model, showing a shirt-style back with short cuffed sleeves, a wide waist belt, inset side pockets with model's hands, and a full flared skirt with back pleats.
- Overall rear silhouetteCalf- to ankle-length dress viewed from the rear with a fitted waist and a full, flared skirt falling to the lower calf; model stands facing away with weight evenly distributed.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (high) - Collar and upper back yokeShirt-style collar and horizontal back yoke across the upper back; collar lies flat and the yoke seam is visible.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.04 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort, wide cuffed sleeves with a loose, slightly dropped shoulder fit; sleeve hems fold to form a cuff shape.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.21 · h 0.18 (high) - Wide waist beltSeparate wide belt or waistband in the same fabric encircling the waist, sitting at the natural waist and visually cinching the dress.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.33 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Side inset pocketsSide seam inset pockets are present; model's hands are placed in the pockets, creating visible openings at hip level.
2 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.41 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.17 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Back skirt pleats and seamsMultiple vertical pleats and panel seams start below the waistband and run down the skirt, giving fullness; central rear seam and subtle fold lines visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.43 · w 0.44 · h 0.46 (high) - Fabric patternFine vertical stripes visible across the garment; stripes are narrow and run consistently on bodice, belt and skirt.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.84 (medium) - Hem finishPlain turned hem with a narrow stitched edge visible at the skirt bottom.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear against a neutral light gray background; even soft lighting minimizes shadows and shows fabric texture. Visible floor shadow and model wearing sandals as props.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter portrait framing from head to lower legs, centered composition with model standing on a plain studio floor and the entire garment visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with minimal gradient toward the edges.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting from above and slightly in front producing minimal hard shadows; faint shadow of model visible on floor to the right.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.88 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (medium) - Props - footwearModel wears light tan open-back sandals with ankle straps; footwear visible and not part of the product garment.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
pale lilac with fine white stripe· main fabric#BDACD3- Overall rear silhouetteCalf- to ankle-length dress viewed from the rear with a fitted waist and a full, flared skirt falling to the lower calf; model stands facing away with weight evenly distributed.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Does the cotton poplin fabric shrink after washing? Should I consider sizing up?
- Yes, 100% cotton poplin like this dress typically shrinks 2–5% on the first wash, especially if washed in hot water or dried on high heat [2][3][6]. To minimize shrinkage, machine wash cold and tumble dry low (as recommended on the care label). Because some shrinkage is normal, if you're between sizes or prefer a more relaxed fit, sizing up can be a good idea—but many customers find that following the care instructions keeps the dress close to its original size.