The sleeveless polka-dot A-line dress has a length conflict: its original title says “midi,” while its specification says “ankle-length.” Neither label gives the actual shoulder-to-hem measurement for S, M, L or XL. If hem placement matters for your outfit, resolve that number before relying on either word.

Measure a reference dress

Take a dress whose hem falls where you want this one to fall. Lay it flat and record the distance from the shoulder point beside the neckline to the hem. Note whether you measured the front or back and where the shoulder point begins. Ask the seller for the same measurement on the selected size and whether the hem is even all around. Compare the two garments, rather than using a generic “midi” chart or assuming every ankle-length dress falls at the same place on different heights.

The source lists a pullover closure, A-line silhouette, round neck and sleeveless construction. Those attributes can guide styling, but none resolves the missing length. The listed cotton and polyester have no percentages, and “medium stretch” has no measured range; avoid using that phrase to compensate for an unknown bust or waist fit. Request finished bust and waist measurements if you need a close fit at either point.

Confirm the selected option

The selectable colours include Black, Brown, Green, Navy Blue and Yellow. Check the selected image for the dot scale and colour combination, since “polka dot” does not specify that every option has the same contrast. Keep the requested hem, bust and waist numbers with your size selection so the answer is tied to the actual variant.