Quick answer
Turn the Marble Ava Long Sleeve Mini Dress inside out, wash it cold on a gentle cycle with like colors, and lay it flat to dry. Skip the dryer and fabric softener to protect the FLOAT fabric and the built-in romper.
Why the built-in romper changes your washing routine
The Marble Ava Long Sleeve Mini Dress combines a dress shell with a built-in romper, so you are caring for two layers at once. The romper adds seams and stretch that can twist or shrink if you treat the dress like a basic cotton tee. Always check the care label first; if it lists a specific temperature or dry-clean recommendation, follow that over any general advice here.
The FLOAT fabric is described as ultra-soft, which often means it responds well to gentle detergent and low agitation. Hot water and high heat are the usual culprits behind dull prints and stretched-out leg openings, so keep both low.
The marble print exception: wash it inside out every time
Marble prints show abrasion quickly because the pattern sits on the surface of the fabric. Washing inside out reduces friction against other garments, which helps preserve the print's contrast. If you wash the dress with jeans, towels, or anything with zippers, use a mesh laundry bag as an extra barrier.
Step-by-step washing routine
- Check the care label and empty pockets: Read the label inside the dress for any temperature or dry-clean symbols. Turn the dress inside out and close any fasteners; the built-in romper has no pockets, but check the dress shell for anything left inside. If the label says dry clean only, stop here and take it to a cleaner rather than hand washing.
- Pretreat visible marks on the marble print: Dab a small amount of mild liquid detergent onto any spots on the print and let it sit for five minutes. Do not rub hard, which can blur the marble pattern. Test any spot treatment on an inside seam first, especially on darker marble areas.
- Wash cold on a gentle cycle: Place the dress in a mesh laundry bag and wash with like colors on a cold, gentle cycle using mild detergent. Avoid fabric softener and bleach. If your machine has a hand-wash or delicate setting, use it; the romper's stretch benefits from the lowest agitation available.
- Skip the spin cycle or use low spin: High-speed spinning can twist the romper and stretch the dress shell. Set the spin to low or remove the dress before the final spin. Never wring the dress by hand; press water out gently between two towels instead.
- Lay flat to dry away from direct heat: Reshape the dress and romper by hand and lay it flat on a drying rack or clean towel. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators or vents. Hanging a wet knit-style dress can stretch the shoulders; flat drying holds the shape.
- Steam or iron on low if needed: If the dress wrinkles, use a handheld steamer or iron on the lowest setting with a pressing cloth between the iron and the marble print. Do not iron directly over the print. Test the iron on an inside hem first; some prints can shine under direct heat.
Product facts that affect care
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Marble Ava Long Sleeve Mini Dress: Built-in romper under a long-sleeve mini dress shell. The romper's seams and stretch need gentle handling, so avoid wringing or twisting the dress after washing.
Marble Ava Long Sleeve Mini Dress
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Marble Ava Long Sleeve Mini Dress: Ultra-soft FLOAT fabric. Soft fabrics can pill or lose shape with heat, so cold water and air drying are safer than a hot dryer cycle.