How to Care for Your Bamboo Prairie Dress

Quick answer

Wash your short puff sleeve prairie dress in cold water on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry on low or air dry flat. Avoid bleach and high heat to keep the bamboo fabric soft and the taffy foliage print bright.

Step-by-step care routine

1. Pre-treat stains gently: Apply a small amount of gentle detergent directly to any stains and let it sit for 5 minutes. Rub the fabric together lightly — avoid scrubbing hard, which can damage the bamboo fibers. Test on an inside seam first to check colorfastness.
2. Wash on cold, gentle cycle: Turn the dress inside out and place it in a mesh laundry bag. Use cold water and a gentle cycle with a mild, eco-friendly detergent. Skip bleach and fabric softener entirely. If using a top-loader, fill the drum with water before adding the dress to reduce friction.
3. Dry with low heat or air dry: Tumble dry on low heat or lay flat on a drying rack away from direct sunlight. High heat can shrink the bamboo-Lycra blend and cause the taffy foliage print to fade. Remove the dress while slightly damp to reduce wrinkles and avoid over-drying.

About this dress

• short puff sleeve prairie dress | taffy foliage | bamboo: Made from 96% viscose from bamboo and 4% Lycra for a super silky feel. The Lycra helps the dress keep its shape after washing, but the bamboo content means you should avoid high heat and harsh chemicals.