The Poet Cotton Puff Sleeve Midi Dress is a plunging V-neck with a drawstring bow at the waist, puff sleeves, a tiered skirt with pintuck detailing at the hem, and self-covered buttons at the placket — all in 100% cotton that Bailey Renée botanical-dyes to a sage green they call Green Lilly.

Midi length, relaxed and flowy fit, no stretch. Model is 5'10" in size XS. The self-covered buttons match the botanical sage green exactly because they're cut from the same fabric — a construction decision that takes more work but reads as more intentional. Made in India. Pullover with drawstring waist. No pockets.

This is what we were looking for — a puff sleeve midi in cotton with actual construction details rather than just a shape. Bailey Renée is a women-owned Portland, Maine brand that botanical-dyes in small runs; not a big retailer, which is how this level of finishing ends up at this price.

100% cotton without stretch hangs and falls rather than conforming — the tiered midi skirt has weight and movement that comes from fabric volume rather than added lining. The drawstring waist adjusts the fit, and the pintuck hem detailing gives the tiered tiers definition rather than just gathering. The sage green botanical dye reads cooler in shadow and warmer in direct light.

The dress that photographs as well as it wears. Browse the full midi dress collection or see more from boho fashion if the aesthetic matches what you're building.

Key Features

• Self-covered buttons: Cut from the same botanical sage cotton — exact color match that reads considered, not approximate
• Pintuck hem: Detailed stitching at the tiered skirt hem — construction detail that gives the tiers definition
• Puff sleeves: Balloon sleeves proportional to the midi skirt volume — balanced, not oversized
• Drawstring waist: Adjustable bow drawstring at the natural waist — controls the fit across proportions
• Botanical dye: Sage green (Green Lilly colorway) produced from plant-based pigments by Bailey Renée
• Model Info: Model is 5'10" in size XS

Why This Piece Is Different

The self-covered buttons and pintuck hem details are production decisions that cost time and money to execute — they're the difference between a puff sleeve midi dress that exists and one that's worth buying. Most puff sleeve midis in cotton skip both; this one includes both because Bailey Renée produces in small runs where the details get attention. This is the version worth carrying.

Style It Three Ways

1. Sunday brunch: Simple white sneakers and a small crossbody — the self-covered buttons read formal enough for brunch without effort, and the cotton breathes through the meal.
2. Summer dinner: Strappy flat sandals in tan or white and a simple gold chain — the plunging V-neck and botanical sage together are the outfit; no competing pieces needed.
3. Travel: Packs flat without wrinkling significantly — wear it on arrival with sandals and you have a complete look without unpacking accessories.