Is Gap's Viral Cinched Midi Shirtdress Worth the Hype? Stylists Put the Quality to the Test
Q1: Does the poplin fabric wrinkle easily throughout a workday?
A1: Like all pure woven cottons, it will develop natural sitting creases across the hip flexors by the end of an eight-hour day. However, because the skirt gathers directly beneath the cinched waist detail, the visual fold lines hide within the natural volume far better than they would on a flat pencil dress.
Q2: How does the garment hold up through standard machine washing?
A2: Testing indicates minimal shrinkage when washed in cold water and hung to dry. Tumble drying on high heat will shrink the cotton fibers by approximately 2, 3% and cause the elastic thread in the waist gather to degrade prematurely.
Q3: Is the bust placket prone to gaping for larger cup sizes?
A3: Gap spaces the buttons approximately 2.5 inches apart down the sternum. While this provides secure closure for A through C cups, individuals with a D cup or larger may experience minor pulling when seated. Sizing up and relying on the elastic waist to maintain shape resolves this issue.