Grey Tartan Maxi Dress with Puff Sleeves

Tartan Mexi Dress

This is the same dress you’ll find in our red tartan midi — same sweetheart neckline, same puff sleeves, same side-tie waist detail — just taken to full maxi length and put in a grey, black and white tartan instead. If you liked the shape of that dress but wanted something for a bigger occasion, this is the version built for it.

The Neckline and Sleeves

The sweetheart neckline stays structured through the bodice, and the sleeves are the same elbow-length puff with a gathered, elasticated cuff. It’s a soft, slightly romantic detail on a dress that otherwise reads quite formal at full length — the sleeves keep it from feeling too severe.

The Waist Detail

Both sides of the waist have ruched fabric gathered on a drawstring tie, exactly like the midi version. At maxi length this detail matters even more, since a floor-length dress has less room for error if the fit is slightly off — being able to cinch the waist in or ease it out means the dress can move with your actual shape rather than a fixed size chart.

The Length

This is a full maxi — floor-length, with enough fabric in the skirt to move and swish as you walk rather than hang stiff. It’s built for outdoor occasions especially; the length photographs well against a garden or countryside backdrop, and it’s substantial enough not to blow around in a breeze the way a lighter fabric would.

The Tartan

Grey, black and white in a fine check reads as considerably quieter than a red or Stewart tartan — from a normal distance it can look almost like a solid dark grey until you’re close enough to see the pattern. That makes it a genuinely versatile colourway: bold enough to still be recognisably tartan, muted enough to wear somewhere a bright red check might feel like too much.

How to Wear It

Black ankle boots keep the look grounded and slightly less formal, which works well for daytime or an outdoor event. For something dressier, heels and a plain black or grey outer layer let the tartan stay the focal point. Because the colourway is muted, this dress pairs more easily with black, grey, or burgundy accessories than the brighter tartans in our range do.

Sizing Note

As with the midi version, the side ties give you some flexibility, but at this length we’d still recommend checking your measurements against the size guide first — a maxi dress that’s genuinely too big or small is harder to correct with ties alone than a shorter style would be, simply because there’s more fabric involved.

Part of the Same Style Family

If you prefer a shorter length or a bolder colourway, this same silhouette — sweetheart neckline, puff sleeves, side-tie waist — is also available in a red tartan midi. Between the two, you’ve got one dress built for everyday or evening wear, and one built for the occasions where you want the length itself to make a statement. Browse our Tartan Accessories range to pair either one with a shawl, sash or brooch for a finished Highland look.