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Ballad Dress Fan Patch Appliqué

Cotton voile · Navy

$358.00

The dress version of our best-selling Alpha Buttondown top, the three-quarter length Ballad Fan dress is the kind of dress that gets you a compliment from a stylish stranger at the Farmer’s Market.

With handcrafted patchwork fan appliqués inspired by traditional quilts, this artful dress works for all occasions. Its voluminous, relaxed fit, gathered detailing, side pockets and lightweight cotton make it breezy enough to wear all day. Or try a little nap—we won’t tell.

Color — Navy

Cotton voile · Fan Patch Appliqué $358 · 3 colors

Cotton/Silk · Fish Print $398 · 2 colors

Cotton/Silk · Fruit Bell $268 · 1 color

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Cotton/Silk · Houndstooth $458 · 1 color

Cotton · Tie Dye $125 · 2 colors

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Cotton · House That Lars Built From $368 · 4 colors

Easy, roomy tent shape, light cotton voile

Which size should I take?

Cut full and roomy — take your usual size. If you're between S and M, the M is 3½" longer, which is the biggest jump in the run.

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Ballad Dress Fan Patch Appliqué

Navy Fan Patch Cotton

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FitFits true to size · Full A-line — the hem is about a foot wider than the chest · S to M adds 3.5" in length · Above L the chest grows only 0.5" per size

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Nikki Chasin sizes, US sizes and body measurements
Our size	US size	Chest	Waist	Hips
XS	0–2	30–32″	23–25″	34–36″
S	2–4	32–34″	25–27″	36–38″
M	4–6	34–36″	27–29″	38–40″
L	6–8	36–38″	29–31″	40–42″
XL	8–10	38–40″	31–33″	42–44″
2XL	10–12	40–42″	33–35″	44–46″
3XL	12–14	42–44″	35–37″	46–48″

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Measured flat, garment not body

Size	Shoulder CB to seam	Sleeve length	Shoulder width	Pit to pit	Length HPS to hem	Across hem	Sleeve opening
XS	10.5"	15"	18"	21.5"	41.75"	37.5"	5.5"
S	10.75"	16"	19"	24"	42"	39"	6"
M	11"	18"	19.5"	26"	45.5"	39.5"	6.25"
L	11.25"	19"	19.75"	27.5"	46"	39.75"	6.5"
XL	11.5"	20"	20.5"	28"	47"	40"	6.5"
2XL	11.5"	20.5"	21"	28.5"	47.25"	40"	6.75"

Lay something you already own flat and compare. That beats measuring yourself every time.

Measured XS-2XL. 3XL is sold on some colorways and is not measured. The two Tie Dye colorways stop at M.

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Materials & care

Fit: Easy, roomy tent shape, light cotton voile

FittedRelaxedOversized
On the model: An wears size S.
Material: 100% Cotton Voile.A cotton voile, gossamer-light and genuinely barely-there, and still enough fabric to be a whole dress. Navy and red go it alone; the white is sheerer, which you can treat as a problem or as a feature.
Pockets: Yes
Care: Dry Clean OnlyHow to care for it
Made: India FactoryWhere it's made

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Size & fit

Ballad Dress Fan Patch Appliqué

Measured XS-2XL. 3XL is sold on some colorways and is not measured. The two Tie Dye colorways stop at M.

Find your size

Your body, not the garment. Find the row you land in.

Nikki Chasin sizes, US sizes and body measurements
Our size	US size	Chest	Waist	Hips
XS	0–2	30–32″	23–25″	34–36″
S	2–4	32–34″	25–27″	36–38″
M	4–6	34–36″	27–29″	38–40″
L	6–8	36–38″	29–31″	40–42″
XL	8–10	38–40″	31–33″	42–44″
2XL	10–12	40–42″	33–35″	44–46″
3XL	12–14	42–44″	35–37″	46–48″

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This style, measured
Nikki Chasin Ballad Dress Size Guide

Measured flat, garment not body

Size	Shoulder CB to seam	Sleeve length	Shoulder width	Pit to pit	Length HPS to hem	Across hem	Sleeve opening
XS	10.5"	15"	18"	21.5"	41.75"	37.5"	5.5"
S	10.75"	16"	19"	24"	42"	39"	6"
M	11"	18"	19.5"	26"	45.5"	39.5"	6.25"
L	11.25"	19"	19.75"	27.5"	46"	39.75"	6.5"
XL	11.5"	20"	20.5"	28"	47"	40"	6.5"
2XL	11.5"	20.5"	21"	28.5"	47.25"	40"	6.75"

Lay something you already own flat and compare. That beats measuring yourself every time.

Measured XS-2XL. 3XL is sold on some colorways and is not measured. The two Tie Dye colorways stop at M.

Finished garment measurements

Ballad Dress measurements, flat lay
Measurement	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL
Bust	48"	50"	54"	52"	58"	62"
Waist	54"	58"	60"	62"	64"	68"
Hip	60"	59"	62"	66"	67"	70"
Length	43"	44.5"	45"	47.5"	47.5"	49"
Sleeve length	19"	21"	22.5"	23"	23.5"	24.25"

Body measurements

For your own body measurements, see our Size & Fit Guide. Because many Nikki Chasin styles are intentionally relaxed or oversized, we recommend checking both the chart and the fit notes for each style.

Need help finding a size? Reach out to us.

Ballad Dress - Navy Fan Patch Cotton

$358.00

Navy

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	You're hereBallad Dress Fan Patch AppliquéOur signature appliqué fans in a comfy, easy tent dress	Ballad Dress Fish PrintOur signature oversized dress swimming with a koi inspired print	HTLB Ballad DressOur signature tent shape with limited edition midweight cotton fabrics	Alpha Buttondown Fan Patch AppliquéOur signature appliqué fans on our signature, easy buttondown
Fiber	Cotton voile	Cotton/Silk	Cotton	Cotton voile
Perfect for	A heatwave you still have to dress for	The heat while you are still fishing for compliments	Spring, midsommer and fall.	The heat, the street and any old meet & greet
Shape + feel	Easy, roomy tent shape · light cotton voile	Easy, roomy tent shape · cotton/silk	Easy, roomy tent shape · cotton	Boxy · cotton voile · appliquéd fans
Price	$358XS–3XL · 3 colors	$398XS–2XL · 2 colors	$368XS–2XL · 4 colors	$288XS–2XL · 2 colors
		Shop the Ballad Dress Fish Print →	Shop the HTLB Ballad Dress →	Shop the Alpha Buttondown Fan Patch Appliqué →

You're hereBallad Dress Fan Patch AppliquéOur signature appliqué fans in a comfy, easy tent dress

$358XS–3XL · 3 colors

Fiber

Cotton voile

Perfect for

A heatwave you still have to dress for

Shape + feel

Easy, roomy tent shape · light cotton voile

Ballad Dress Fish PrintOur signature oversized dress swimming with a koi inspired print

$398XS–2XL · 2 colors

Fiber

Cotton/Silk

Perfect for

The heat while you are still fishing for compliments

Shape + feel

Easy, roomy tent shape · cotton/silk

Shop the Ballad Dress Fish Print →

HTLB Ballad DressOur signature tent shape with limited edition midweight cotton fabrics

$368XS–2XL · 4 colors

Fiber

Cotton

Perfect for

Spring, midsommer and fall.

Shape + feel

Easy, roomy tent shape · cotton

Shop the HTLB Ballad Dress →

Alpha Buttondown Fan Patch AppliquéOur signature appliqué fans on our signature, easy buttondown

$288XS–2XL · 2 colors

Fiber

Cotton voile

Perfect for

The heat, the street and any old meet & greet

Shape + feel

Boxy · cotton voile · appliquéd fans

Shop the Alpha Buttondown Fan Patch Appliqué →

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Natural fibers are at the heart of what we do, chosen for their comfort, beauty, and durability. When needed, we incorporate other materials to help a garment wear better, fit better, or last longer.

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Created with trusted artisan and manufacturing partners who share our commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and thoughtful production.

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