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Hold the iron in place for 15-20 seconds, then allow the area to cool completely before moving."}]},"entry_sources":{"press_cloth_as_lace_safeguard":["https://ironsidewear.com/how-to-iron-a-pleated-dress/"],"static_press_no_drag_technique":["https://ironsidewear.com/how-to-iron-a-pleated-dress/"],"cotton_heat_tolerance_vs_synthetic_risk":["https://ironsidewear.com/how-to-iron-a-pleated-dress/"],"pleat_revival_with_starch_and_sustained_pressure":["https://ironsidewear.com/how-to-iron-a-pleated-dress/"]}},"sizing_accuracy_and_fit":{"title":"What real buyers say about the fit","entries":{"adjustable_straps":"Adjustable straps allow the wearer to shorten or lengthen the effective bodice height by an inch or so, which helps customize the bust coverage and dress hang for different torso proportions — a useful feature given the fixed waist seam and deep neckline.","100_cotton_non_stretch":"The 100% cotton weave offers no stretch, so the dress must fit correctly through the bust and waist without the aid of recovery — size based on your largest measurement in those zones rather than relying on fabric give.","50_75_inch_length_from_top_of_bust":"At 50.75 inches (129 cm), this maxi dress falls to a full floor-length on women of average height (5'6\"-5'8\") and will likely require hemming on petite frames under 5'4\" to avoid dragging; the measurement is taken from the top of the bust, so the body of the dress accounts for the strapless part of the bodice."},"entry_quotes":{"50_75_inch_length_from_top_of_bust":[{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/farm-rio-blue-flowers-deep-pleating-maxi-dress/","quote":"Length: 50.75\" (129.0 cm), from the top of the bust"}]},"entry_sources":{"50_75_inch_length_from_top_of_bust":["https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/farm-rio-blue-flowers-deep-pleating-maxi-dress/"]}},"cotton_weave_summer_performance":{"title":"How well the cotton breathes in summer","entries":{"airy_cotton_cotton_lining":"The 'airy cotton' weave indicates an open, lightweight construction that circulates air, while the cotton lining adds a second layer that prevents the dress from becoming sheer in bright sunlight — a pairing that provides both breathability and daytime modesty in hot conditions."},"entry_quotes":{"airy_cotton_cotton_lining":[{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/farm-rio-blue-flowers-deep-pleating-maxi-dress/","quote":"This dress crafted from airy cotton showcases an exquisitely fine botanical print"},{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/farm-rio-blue-flowers-deep-pleating-maxi-dress/","quote":"Coton lining"}]},"entry_sources":{"airy_cotton_cotton_lining":["https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/farm-rio-blue-flowers-deep-pleating-maxi-dress/"]}}}},"handle":"blue-flowers-deep-pleating-maxi-dress-23416-29826305","storefront_path":"/en/women-clothing/dresses/sundress/blue-flowers-deep-pleating-maxi-dress--23416-29826305","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/dresses/sundress/blue-flowers-deep-pleating-maxi-dress--23416-29826305"}}