Yellow Ribbed Button-Up Maxi Dress

Soft ribbed knit, full-length, with big front pockets and cute buttons. Cozy and subtly stylish.

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🌼 Yellow Ribbed Maxi Dress — My Thoughts After Wearing It

When I ordered this yellow ribbed maxi dress from AliExpress, I wasn’t expecting anything major — just wanted something comfy, soft, and a little bit different for spring. Spoiler alert: I’ve already worn it three times in two weeks. So here’s the full story — from fabric feel to “do I need to wear a bra with this?”

📦 First Impressions
The dress arrived about two and a half weeks after I placed the order. It came folded pretty neatly, no weird smells (yay!), and the fabric felt surprisingly soft right out of the bag. Not luxury-soft, but like something you actually want to keep on all day.

The color is this mellow buttery yellow — not neon, not dull — and it looks so warm in natural light. I wouldn’t call it pastel exactly, but it definitely has that soft vibe that makes your skin look a little more glowy.

✨ Fit & Feel
Okay, this part really surprised me. The knit is ribbed, but not tight-ribbed — it hugs gently without turning you into a sausage. I got a size S (for reference I’m around 168 cm, 52 kg), and it fits really well without being too clingy. The length hits just at the ankle on me, so it looks a little dressed up even though it’s super chill.

It has stretch, but not that overly synthetic bounce. The material feels more like a light cotton blend, although I think it’s probably acrylic or poly based. Still — not itchy. Not sweaty. Just soft.

👗 Design Details I Liked
What made me add this dress to my cart in the first place? Honestly — the buttons and the pockets.

The buttons go all the way down, which means you can play around with the slit a little. I sometimes undo the last two when I wear it with sandals.

The pockets are actually usable. Big enough for a phone or keys — and they don’t stick out awkwardly.

Also — tiny ruffles on the sleeve cuffs. I didn’t even notice them in the photos when I ordered, but they add this really subtle, girly finish without being over the top.

🧺 What About Washing?
I’ve washed it twice already on cold, laid flat to dry, and the shape held up great. No shrinking, no loose threads, and the color didn’t fade. That said, I’d definitely skip the dryer — I feel like the knit might stretch weirdly with too much heat.

🤔 Anything I Didn’t Love?
Not much, to be honest. If I had to nitpick:

The buttons are a little stiff at first. I popped one open too quickly and it nearly came loose (just sewed it back on, no drama).

It’s not lined — which I knew from the listing — but just a heads-up: if you wear dark underwear, it might peek through a bit in sunlight. I go with nude or beige and it’s fine.

💬 Final Thoughts (Not Sponsored, Promise)
This dress isn’t life-changing. But you know what? It makes me feel nice. Like I actually got dressed for the day, without trying too hard. It’s soft, it fits well, and it kind of goes with my mood lately — relaxed, a little dreamy, and trying to slow down.

If you're into pieces that feel like loungewear but look a little more “put together,” this might be your thing too.

Let me know if you’d want to see it styled differently — I’m thinking about pairing it with sneakers and a denim jacket next.

Eva