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Zella Effortless Square Neck Midi Dress, Main, color,
Zella Effortless Square Neck Midi Dress, Alternate, color,
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Zella Effortless Square Neck Midi Dress, Alternate, color,
Zella Effortless Square Neck Midi Dress, Alternate, color,
Zella Effortless Square Neck Midi Dress, Alternate, color,

Effortless Square Neck Midi Dress

Zella

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Barely perceptible zippered pockets concealed along the side seams put a sporty twist on this mixed-media midi dress featuring a stretchy jersey bodice and crisp woven skirt.

  • Slips on over head
  • Square neck
  • Side zip pockets
  • Stretch lining
  • Polyester/spandex
  • Machine wash, dry flat
  • Imported
  • Item #10674174

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Zella

Step into your training schedule and maximize the power of your mind, body and energy. Stay focused, go further, be invincible and achieve balance in Zella athletic wear, designed with ultimate comfort innovation and peak performance technology to enhance your workout. For men, women and girls with ambitious fitness goals and a commitment to wellness. Available exclusively at Nordstrom. This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: Zella has committed to science-based climate action, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest climate science. 

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July 14, 2025
perfect throw on and go outfit!
This was an unexpected love from this years sale! Super lightweight and I love that it has a built in bra! Would make a great travel outfit. Thinking of buying it in another color. I’m 5’5” 135lbs and the small fit perfect
Salontech99
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Most helpful critical review

July 16, 2025
poorly made dress
Super tight in the chest but the worst part is that the seams in the middle where the skirt connects to the top doesn’t stay flat, it curls outwards and just looks really cheap
Pockyluv
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Momma2Boys1027
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Size purchased: Small
Fit:

Small
True to size
Large
Color: PINK FAWN
Height: 5’2”
Weight: 107 lb.
July 29, 2025
Size UP if bustier
I’m undecided if I’m keeping this dress. For reference, I’m exactly 5’1 3/4” tall and between 105-107 lbs. with a 32D chest. I typically wear XS in dresses and tops and size 24-25 (00-0) in jeans. I ordered the pink fawn color, which I really like, but am unsure if it’s good with my skin tone. I got last year’s version of this dress during the NSale as well, but in the grey moonbeam color (which btw isn’t grey at all) so I already knew going in that I needed to size up one to a small to accommodate my chest. I think if you are an A/B cup, for sure stick with your regular size. Comparing last year and this year’s, I like that this year’s version has zippered pockets. Last year’s version had pockets too, but without zippers. However, I think last year’s high neck and racerback with cutout is more flattering on me personally. It’s also on sale currently for like $53.40 if anyone is interested in that style. It’s called the “Effortless Cutout Back Hybrid Dress.” If I keep this dress, I will hem it slightly to expose my ankles to make it more flattering for my petite frame. In the pics, I have it on with both heels and my On Clouds to show how you could dress this up or down. Great vacay/travel dress. I didn’t have any problems with the shelf bra and pads like some did. I also included pics of last year’s version for comparison. Hope that helps!
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elliek1
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Small
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Large
July 11, 2025
Returned the gray moonbeam, may keep black
The material was thin, and the built-in bra would not be sufficient coverage as it needs a light pad. The gray material shows everything underneath. I may keep the black as it won't have the same problems. Hard to wear your own bra with this unless it's very low cut or maybe strapless. The photo in the older review is clearly from the high-neck version of this dress, not this version. The gray and pink of this year's sale are so washed out and don't look good on my skintone.
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Salontech99
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Size purchased: Small
Fit:

Small
True to size
Large
Color: BLACK
Weight: 135 lb.
July 14, 2025
perfect throw on and go outfit!
This was an unexpected love from this years sale! Super lightweight and I love that it has a built in bra! Would make a great travel outfit. Thinking of buying it in another color. I’m 5’5” 135lbs and the small fit perfect
11found this helpful
stmije
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Small
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Large
July 12, 2025
Nice dress but built-in bra ruins it a bit
Definitely would be a good casual dress, but I couldn’t make it work with the bra. I can’t imagine this being supportive enough if you are over a C cup and there’s no way to wear a bra with it due to the low cut neckline. This would have been a nice dress without the bra — had to return.
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AmdLA
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Small
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Large
July 19, 2025
low cut back and underarms
This is a very nice comfortable casual dress. Bought size medium and fit tru to size. It is low cut under the arms and back and a little low on the chest. I have a small bust and the bra fit me great. Would not need extra support. I have some back fat and under arm skin between shoulder and chest and it is not flattering. Also if you have any belly the skirt and top connecting area sits right on top and highlights that. The skirt material is light weight but don’t think it’s very breathable. Probably wouldn’t wear in very hot weather.
5found this helpful
kuomei
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Small
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Large
July 12, 2025
Great missed opportunity
This dress is so flattering except for the shelf bra. It’s so low cut and barely holds my boobs in. Someone else mentioned that the model picture shows an earlier version with a higher cut; i completely agree. Nice try Zella 😞
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