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Ballad Dress Fish Print

Cotton/Silk · Chocolate

$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.

Color — Chocolate

Cotton/Silk · Fish Print $398 · 2 colors

Cotton voile · Fan Patch Appliqué $358 · 3 colors

Cotton/Silk · Houndstooth $458 · 1 color

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"

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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 - Chocolate

$398.00

Chocolate

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$358XS–3XL · 3 colors

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

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