I was recently browsing through a Country Living roundup of the best Walmart fall fashion finds and was pleasantly surprised to see so many on-trend pieces at shockingly low prices (like this very of-the-moment cropped trench coat). But what truly stopped my scroll was this perfect striped ruffle neck midi dress for a cool $34. Said scroll may or may not have been at the tail end of a casual work meeting (I was obviously scrolling for research, wink, wink) and being the generous anti-gatekeeper that I am, had to show off my find to our Managing Editor Amy Mitchell who promptly ordered it in maroon.

Free Assembly Women's Ruffle Neck Midi Dress

Women's Ruffle Neck Midi Dress

A few days later, my navy striped dress arrived and I could not believe the quality, which reminded me a lot of the quintessentially British brand Boden or dare I say, an air of the classic cool-girl mainstay, Tuckernuck.

I had assumed the polka dots were printed over the stripes, but instead they turned out to be raised and embroidered which makes it feel more high-quality than the price tag. The weight is perfect and the stretchy waist band makes it super comfortable. A ruffle collar? Darting in the back? Pockets! This is not your mom's basic shirt dress.

As my eyes were widening with the wow-factor of this Walmart find, I immediately texted my 6 best friends from college who responded with a mix of heart-eye emojis, "added to cart!," "ORDERED" and "Adorable. Ordering!" So far it's been a hit.

Go ahead and order this dress before it sells out and enjoy the compliments as they start rolling in. The only thing that tastes better than a pumpkin spice latte is the sweet gratification of replying with a knowing sigh, "Thanks. It's Walmart."

More Walmart Fall Fashion Finds
Women’s Cropped Cotton Trench Coat
Free Assembly Women’s Cropped Cotton Trench Coat
Women's Ruffle Hem Cardigan Sweater
Free Assembly Women's Ruffle Hem Cardigan Sweater
Women’s Ultimate V-Neck Tank Top
Scoop Women’s Ultimate V-Neck Tank Top
Women's Pintuck Mini Dress with Long Sleeves
Time and Tru Women's Pintuck Mini Dress with Long Sleeves
Women's Ruffle Trim Cotton Shirt
Free Assembly Women's Ruffle Trim Cotton Shirt
Women’s Fit and Flare Mini Dress with Puff Sleeves
Scoop Women’s Fit and Flare Mini Dress with Puff Sleeves
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Maribeth B Jones
Design Director

Maribeth B Jones is the Design Director of Country Living where she creates seasonal content full of warmth and playfulness. When she’s not wrangling chickens for a cover shoot you can find her collecting vintage oil portraits or flipping pancakes in her sunny, yellow kitchen with her two chatty daughters.