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Ruth Whisper A-Line Dress

French Connection

Current Price $138.00
Color: Black
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Details & care

Flaunt a shapely silhouette in this square-neck sheath styled with slight sleeves and a flattering A-line skirt.

  • 33" length (size 8)
  • Back zip closure
  • Square neck
  • Short sleeves
  • Lined
  • 64% polyester, 30% viscose, 6% elastane
  • Machine wash, dry flat
  • Imported
  • Item #6627531
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French Connection

Quality meets quirk in the stylish world of French Connection. Since 1972, the respected UK retailer has perfected accessible, design-driven men's and women's clothing with a touch of attitude. Affordable, exciting-yet-versatile pieces with an edgy twist keep the brand consistently relevant and relatable.

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Oct 25, 2023
perfect mix of feminine and sexy dress
Good quality, comfortable and classic feminine dress. Love the color and fabric. The cut and neckline give it a feminine feel but also still a little sexy
Csandu
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Mar 29, 2025
Not flattering !
YazC
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Csandu
Verified purchase
Oct 25, 2023
perfect mix of feminine and sexy dress
Good quality, comfortable and classic feminine dress. Love the color and fabric. The cut and neckline give it a feminine feel but also still a little sexy
Fit: True to size
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Size purchased: 6
Color: 40-JADED TEAL
20found this helpful
NadsM
Verified purchase
June 25, 2023
Love This Dress
I like this dress so much I have 2 in black and 2 in summer white. I’m 5’3” and 104 lbs with 24-inch waist. Size 0 fits perfectly. This dress might be too short for someone taller. Slim fit but not tight. Comfortable to wear all day.
Fit: Small
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17found this helpful
Madison W
Height: 5’6
Weight: 5’6
Verified purchase
Apr 15, 2025
Love love love!
I bought this dress for graduation and it’s perfect! I was looking for something more professional, but still appropriate for my age. It fits like a glove! It’s high quality as well!
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Size purchased: 2
Color: White
7found this helpful
kolson22
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 131 lb.
Mar 6, 2024
Flattering and comfortable !
I’m wearing to a casual cocktail party. Perfect piece to dress up or down. Fits like a glove. I am 5’8 and worried it would be too short but it’s a great length !
Fit: Runs slightly large
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Size purchased: 4
Usual size: 4
Color: Black
7found this helpful
Yolanda D
Verified purchase
Sept 5, 2025
A “great” neckline and not too short for sitting.
I was attending a White Party at the 2025 Low Country Jazz Festival in Charleston South Carolina and I wanted something that I could dance in and show my legs.
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Color: Off White
5found this helpful
Israellla
Height: 5ft4in.
Weight: 126 lbs
Verified purchase
Mar 5, 2025
finally a classy comfortable cute black dress
classy, comfortable. for reference, I'm 5 ft 4 in, 126 lbs, long torso, and it fits fabulously.
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Size purchased: 4
Color: black
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