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Ballad Dress Fish Print

Cotton/Silk · Green

$398.00

The Ballad Dress is a Nikki Chasin classic that’s equal parts conversation starter and everyday comfort.

With an abstract fish motif throughout, 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.

80% Cotton 20% Silk. Made in India.

An is 5'7" and wears size S.

Color — Green

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Easy, roomy tent shape, cotton/silk

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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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″

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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, cotton/silk

FittedRelaxedOversized
On the model: An is 5'7" and a 25" waist and wearing a size S.
Material: 80% Cotton 20% Silk.
Pockets: Yes
Care: Dry Clean OnlyHow to care for it
Made: India FactoryWhere it's made

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Size & fit

Ballad Dress Fish Print

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″

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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 Fish - Green

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Fiber	Cotton/Silk	Cotton voile	Cotton	Cotton voile
Perfect for	The heat while you are still fishing for compliments	A heatwave you still have to dress for	Spring, midsommer and fall.	The heat, the street and any old meet & greet
Shape + feel	Easy, roomy tent shape · cotton/silk	Easy, roomy tent shape · light cotton voile	Easy, roomy tent shape · cotton	Boxy · cotton voile · appliquéd fans
Price	$398XS–2XL · 2 colors	$358XS–3XL · 3 colors	$368XS–2XL · 4 colors	$288XS–2XL · 2 colors
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You're hereBallad 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

Ballad 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

Shop the Ballad Dress Fan Patch Appliqué →

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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