ME+EM Dresses: Fit + Flare, Maxi, Midi and Evening

ME+EM dresses are best known for the Fit + Flare shape: fitted through the bodice, flared from the waist, made in maxi, midi and short lengths. The Autumn Winter 2026 range on Luxury Handbags has 33 dresses from $470 to $1,320, most between $470 and $710, in UK sizes 4 to 18, and every one is listed as true to size.

Beyond the Fit + Flare, ME+EM makes swing dresses, slim jersey maxis, a wool and silk drop waist evening dress and a Transformer Gown that changes shape with a buckle. This guide sorts them by length and occasion, explains how they fit and suggests what to wear with each. Shop the full range in ME+EM dresses on Luxury Shoes .

Which ME+EM dress should I buy?

What is the ME+EM Fit + Flare dress?

The Fit + Flare is ME+EM’s signature dress. It is close-fitting from the shoulder to the waist, then the skirt flares out, which defines the waist without a belt. The shape comes back every season in new cloths, so the name tells you the silhouette rather than the fabric. In this edit it comes in cotton poplin, viscose prints, triacetate crepe and stretch jersey.

• Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot ($620): cotton, a zip neckline and an elasticated back panel. Also in Warm Chocolate.
• Fit + Flare Maxi Dress in Black ($710): viscose with short sleeves and a half-button placket.
• Fit + Flare Maxi Dress in Bay Green ($1,130): triacetate crepe with a high neckline, the dressiest of the group.
• Fit + Flare Maxi Dress in Navy Multi ($470): stretch viscose jersey, the easiest to pack.
• Fit + Flare Blazer Dress in Black ($530): a structured tweed jersey with a v-neckline and full-length sleeves, cut like a jacket.

ME+EM maxi dresses

Maxi is the biggest group in the range, with 17 styles. The prints and the triacetate pieces suit an autumn wedding; the jersey pieces suit a working week in winter with boots underneath.

• The Balloon Sleeve Maxi Dress in Barolo Red ($660) has functional pockets and a full sleeve.
• The Ruffle Sleeve Maxi Dress in Black ($660) has short dramatic sleeves and centre-front zip details.
• The Utility Maxi Dress in Rich Olive Green ($760) has a zip neckline and a fit + flare line in olive triacetate.
• The V-Neck Slim Maxi Dress in Chocolate ($470) is a slim jersey column with full-length sleeves.
• The A-Line Maxi Dress in Eden Green ($620) has a high neckline and short sleeves.
• The Twist Front Maxi Dress in Black/Gold ($620) has a deep v-neckline and a metallic thread for evening.
• The Belted Full-Length Dress in Scarlet Red ($1,130) has a shirred neckline and also comes in Evening Navy.

Browse every long style in ME+EM maxi dresses.

ME+EM midi dresses

The midi is the length most women wear to work. Beside the Fit + Flare Midi, the Fringe Slim Midi Dress in Merlot ($710) has a slim fit with short sleeves and a fringed finish, and the Asymmetric Hem Dress in Merlot Red ($570) has a crew neckline and a zip neck. For Spring Summer 2027 the Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Wine Red/Cream ($660) arrives early, with functional pockets. See them together in ME+EM midi dresses.

ME+EM mini and short dresses

The short dresses are the most playful part of the range:

• Mini Swing Dress in Black ($840), with short sleeves and a centre-front and back zip.
• Tux Mini Dress in Winter Cream ($660), a triacetate shift with padded shoulders, named for the tuxedo.
• Knit Mini Swing Dress in Charcoal Mélange ($530), merino and organic cotton with a collar and half-button placket.
• Fit + Flare Short Dress in Merlot Red ($470), the same easy shape in a short length.

Short dresses are best with opaque tights and a flat boot in winter. More in ME+EM mini dresses.

ME+EM evening dresses and gowns

ME+EM’s evening pieces are clean and structured, without embellishment.

Transformer Gown and Transformer Cocktail Dress

The Transformer Gown ($1,220) is a slim triacetate column with short pouf sleeves and a buckle detail, in Barolo Red and Black. The Transformer Cocktail Dress ($840) puts the same idea into a shorter Fit + Flare.

Drop Waist Evening Dress

Made from wool with 13% silk, the Drop Waist Evening Dress ($1,320) has a square neckline and a shirred back panel. It is the warmest of the evening pieces and the one to choose for a winter wedding.

2-in-1 Full-Length Dress

The 2-in-1 Full-Length Dress in Black ($1,030) has a high neckline and a zip fastening. For day there is a knitted merino version, the 2-in-1 Maxi Dress in Barolo Red ($620), with a crew neckline.

How do ME+EM dresses fit?

ME+EM dresses run true to size in UK 4 to 18, where a UK 8 is a US 4 and an EU 36. The brand cuts slightly generously so that nothing clings. Choose by the fitted part of the dress: the bust and waist for a Fit + Flare, the hip for a slim jersey maxi. Most product pages show a model between 170cm and 178cm wearing a UK 8, which helps you judge a maxi hem against your own height. The full tables are in the ME+EM size guide.

How to wear ME+EM dresses in autumn and winter

Three pieces carry most of the dresses through the cold months. A knee boot such as the Stretch Knee-High Boot ($1,220) sits neatly under a midi hem. A thin merino layer, the Barely There Top ($280), goes under a short-sleeved maxi. A belt, such as the Wide Waist Belt ($390), gives a looser shape a waist. The new shoes and belts are covered in our ME+EM shoes, bags and accessories guide.

For more on dressing for events, The Dress Edit covers every occasion, and our piece on ME+EM and the Princess of Wales shows how she wears the label.

Frequently asked questions

What is ME+EM’s most popular dress?

The Fit + Flare is ME+EM’s signature dress. It is fitted to the waist and flared below it, and it comes in maxi, midi and short lengths each season.

Are ME+EM dresses true to size?

Yes. Every ME+EM dress on Luxury Handbags is listed as true to size in UK 4 to 18. Choose by the fitted part of the dress, usually the bust and waist.

How much are ME+EM dresses?

On Luxury Shoes , ME+EM dresses run from $470 to $1,320. Most cost between $470 and $710, and the evening dresses sit at the top of the range.

Are ME+EM dresses good for weddings?

Yes. The triacetate Fit + Flare Maxi, the Belted Full-Length Dress and the printed maxis suit a wedding guest, and the Transformer Gown and Drop Waist Evening Dress suit black tie.

What fabric are ME+EM dresses made from?

This season’s dresses use cotton, viscose, triacetate crepe, stretch jersey, merino and a wool and silk blend. The fabric is listed on every product page.