Melody Smocked Dress

Madewell

4.5
(85 Reviews)

Product Details

The Melody Smocked Dress by Madewell features a relaxed yet feminine silhouette, smocked detailing, and a tiered skirt. Crafted in lightweight fabric, it offers an easy fit and versatile style, perfect for casual outings or elevated everyday looks.

Materials and Measurements

Brown (55% Cotton, 45% Viscose). Casual Dress. Crew Neck. Long Sleeve. Back button closure. Shoulder to hemline: 51". Imported,

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-XXL

The model is wearing a size small and is 5'9.5".

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (85)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
XXL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 22
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 40C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 235lbs
Browse Claire-marie's reviews
March 3rd, 2025
Comfortable and chic

There is something comfortably familiar about this dress. It is very forgiving and looks great worn professionally or casually. I threw on a casual jean jacket over it to go out with a couple of friends after work and it transitioned perfectly from the office to cocktail time.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 144lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
April 29th, 2025
Transitional Dress

Easy to wear transitional dress I wore to work and a family gathering. Bell sleeves with a nice length. Everything was comfy and fit true to size from Madewell

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 4' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 124lbs
Browse Rebecca's reviews
April 25th, 2025
Perfect seasonal transition dress

Can’t go wrong!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XXL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 40DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 270lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 6th, 2025
Good fit!

Fits nicely! It's stretchy and a belt helps to further define the waist.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 205lbs
Browse Tory's reviews
July 8th, 2025
Little house of the prairie in a good way

I rented this for a vacation in the Netherlands in April, which is fairly rainy and not too warm. I wore this with tights underneath and felt perfectly comfortable but still cute. I don’t mind the length of the skirt and the dress itself was very comfortable for a full day of sights

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 133lbs
Browse Elizabeth's reviews
May 20th, 2025
Amazing in all ways

So comfortable, flattering, great lightweight fabric…loved it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Alexandra's reviews
April 7th, 2025
Easy fun dress but nothing special

Easy stretchy fit. Was a little constricting at the neckline kinda dug in but otherwise good. Very flowy and lot of material for petites but still cute!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 30C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Maryanne de 's reviews
January 7th, 2025
Great top ...ok bottom

This dress is really pretty on top. I love the sleeves and fit around the bust and waist, but the length wasn't long enough for me and the pockets puffed out and made me feel really "hippy" if I didn't readjust them back

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Apple
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
October 18th, 2025
High neck versatile

Good for work or casual events

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 195lbs
Browse Megan's reviews
March 1st, 2025
Another Little House style but I liked it!

Pockets!!! Love all the dresses with pockets!!! This one was comfortable and great for a day at school.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Apple
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Michel's reviews
February 18th, 2025
Prairie is right

Super comfortable. The fabric is lighter and more flowy than it looks online. Still, too prairie for me as well, though I know it has been a trend. It made me feel old.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 187lbs
Browse Caroline's reviews
January 16th, 2025
Brand new with tags!

This is a pretty basic dress, but flattering and brand new. And it has pockets! My one criticism is there is quite a bit of material in the skirt, so it adds a bit of bulk if you are already large in the hips like I am. But it was a solid work dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XXL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 230lbs
Browse Rebecca's reviews
May 8th, 2025
Soft and comfy

Great for work

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Carlotta's reviews
March 25th, 2025
Great work dress!

Very flattering fit around chest and not balloon-y around waist! Got lots of compliments at work

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 190lbs
Browse Alexandra's reviews
March 19th, 2025
it has pockets!!

this was an easy to wear throw on dress. Wore with high top sneakers and got so many compliments! Pockets always win me over!

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Joy's reviews
March 14th, 2025
Great dress!

Very versatile. Can be dressed up or down. Very comfortable and fit perfectly. Loved it!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Sarah's reviews
March 11th, 2025
Pattern is cuter in person!

Sure, it's a prairie dress, but the color and pattern make it one of my favorite versions of a prairie dress. Does not get staticky if you wear with tights

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Mary's reviews
February 24th, 2025
Flattering

I got tons of compliments on this. The smocking goes from the shoulders to the bottom of your rib case so it's very flattering. I would buy but the brown feels pretty fall/ winter

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 185lbs
Browse Helen's reviews
February 17th, 2025
Really cute

A little House on the Prairie but really nice length wise and very cute

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Kerry's reviews
February 8th, 2025
Super comfy

The dress is incredibly comfortable, wore it multiple times - to brunch and work

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Kristen's reviews
January 30th, 2025
Easy fit

Easily fits, has stretch tonite

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Too short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Taylor's reviews
January 21st, 2025
Size Down

Loved, basic, pretty to dress up or down. I got XL bc that was what was available but would have liked L or M

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Julia's reviews
January 19th, 2025
Great Everyday Dress!

I LOVED this dress! It is so flattering around the waist and extremely comfortable as well.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
January 19th, 2025
Cute, Easy to Wear

This fit well and was great for work or a casual night out.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Rhiannon's reviews
January 17th, 2025
Great for work and play

I wore this dress twice- once to a professional event and then to a retirement party, both times with knee high boots. It was really comfortable and got lots of compliments.

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Pear
Browse Ellen's reviews
October 11th, 2025
Darling pattern

Fit nicely. Comfortable .

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Anne marie sabella 's reviews
October 8th, 2025
loved it

looks great

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Evan's reviews
June 21st, 2025
LOVE!

The fabric is A little matronly but the right accessories definitely add to the cool factor. At 7.5 months pregnant, this showed off the bump while being super lightweight, comfortable, and flattering. Def recommend!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Apple
Weight: 130lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
April 25th, 2025
Very easy to wear

Fit true to size

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XXL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Pear
Weight: -1lbs
Browse Ragan's reviews
April 24th, 2025
Cute and easy

It is fitted, but stretchy down to your waist. Very flattering

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 40DD
Body type: Apple
Weight: 220lbs
Browse Sandy's reviews
March 1st, 2025
Cute Dress

Wore this to a convention and got lots of compliments on it

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Marina's reviews
February 20th, 2025
Super flattering!

Drop waist falls perfectly. Great balance of flowy while still showing shape

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 112lbs
Browse Elisabeth's reviews
February 11th, 2025
Greatfit

perfectfor work

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Anusha's reviews
January 21st, 2025
cute dress

good for work and everyday

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
January 8th, 2025
Fine

Comfortable

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 129lbs
Browse Aly's reviews
January 5th, 2025
Okay prairie vibe!

Super comfortable but hard to style. The smocking on the top is not very flattering. I would not rent it again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Naomi's reviews
May 5th, 2025
Comfortable

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Alexandrea's reviews
April 12th, 2025
Perfect dress

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 40DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Morgan's reviews
March 21st, 2025
Very cute

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Vicki's reviews
March 18th, 2025
Comfortable and stylist

Overall Fit

Just right

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