Every beloved wardrobe begins somewhere—with that first piece that makes you understand what clothing can be when it's thoughtfully designed, beautifully made, and built to last.
For women who appreciate finding the perfect retro inspired, vintage style edit but still modern dress (with pockets!) , that closet must-have is the Lucille Fit & Flare Retro dress.
This is a Mata Trader's customer favorite dress, but don't take our word for it - this is what a Lucille fan says about her dress.
"This is a gorgeous dress style and the beautiful, nearly subtle floral print is divine. I think I have a new favorite dress <3 I wash delicate and line dry, and Mata's dresses live on and on - ready for years of regular use and wash. Mata is a go-to designer for my wardrobe."
The cotton fit and flare dress that introduces you to what natural fibers, timeless design, and Fair Trade practices can do together. Once you experience the Lucille, you start reimagining your entire closet around pieces that are fabulous, sustainable, and genuinely wearable.
What Makes the Lucille Different
This isn't just another dress. It's the thoughtful intersection of design elements that make you feel like your best self.
The Tailored Fit That Flatters Every Body
The Lucille features a carefully constructed bodice that defines your waist, a gently flared skirt that skims rather than clings, and a knee-length hem that hits at the most universally flattering spot. This vintage inspired dress silhouette draws from 1950s design—that golden era when dresses were actually engineered to celebrate women's bodies. Fitted through the bodice, nipped at the waist, gracefully flared through the skirt.
Available in standard and plus sizes, this fit and flare plus size dress understands that bodies are beautifully diverse. The fit flatters pear shapes by balancing proportions, creates curves on athletic frames, elongates apple-shaped figures, and celebrates hourglass bodies.
100% Cotton: The Fabric That Breathes With You
In a world drowning in polyester, the Lucille stands apart. Pure cotton means this dress moves with you, breathes in summer heat, layers beautifully in winter.
Natural fibers aren't a luxury—they're a return to what clothing should be.
Pockets: Because Functionality Is Feminist
Real pockets. Deep enough for your phone, your keys, your lipstick. Throughout history, women's fashion has prioritized silhouette over function, not with Mata Traders dresses where pockets are the norm!
Slip your hands into those pockets and feel the difference between clothing designed for you.
Modern Prints That Express Your Personality
The silhouette might be vintage inspired, but the prints are decidedly now—playful florals, bold geometrics, unexpected color combinations that let your personality shine through.
This floral fit and flare dresses feature modern, artistic, and designed to make you feel like you—just elevated.
Formal Fit, Comfortable Feel
This is the magic formula: a dress that looks polished enough for a day at the office and as a wedding guest, yet feels comfortable enough for everyday life.
The tailored construction reads as intentional. The retro dress style carries inherent elegance. But the cotton fabric and thoughtful fit mean you're never sacrificing comfort for appearance.
Real Fans, Real Reviews.
Read what our loyal Lucille dress fans have to say about wearing this favorite dress!
For Expectant Mothers:
Can still wear it in my 2nd trimester!
Love this dress so far- really nice detail around the neck that I didn't notice when I bought it. And the armpits arent too tight. I am pregnant right now and can still fit into it, despite my overly heavy chest at the moment and belly. It's not stretchy, but falls just right. Looking forward to wearing it when not pregnant too so appreciate the versatility. Also like the unique print!"
For Versatile Wardrobes:
Transitions to fall with tall boots.
"A perfect gift for my daughter’s birthday. This dress is just about awesome. Great fit on her, beautiful pattern and it looks fabulous with tall boots."
For Special Occasions:
A go-to dress for just the right amount of dressed up!
This is a very flattering piece and the fabric (I got the one with the poppies) looks great in person. Too long for every day but perfect for when you want to get dressed up but not *too* dressed up. A nice go-to for a cocktail party or dinner out with friends. I’ve only worn it once and already gotten complimented on it.
Your Starting Point for a Different Kind of Wardrobe
The Lucille isn't just introducing you to a great dress—it's introducing you to what's possible when clothing is designed with intention.
Once you experience the way 100% cotton feels against your skin, the confidence that comes from a perfectly tailored fit, the joy of functional pockets in a beautiful dress, the pleasure of prints that reveal their beauty up close, and the satisfaction of owning something that serves you through multiple seasons and life stages—you start looking at your entire closet differently.
The Lucille is your starting point for a wardrobe of favorite dresses: pieces made from natural fibers, designed to flatter real bodies, built to last beyond a single season, detailed with romance and whimsy, and created with practices that honor the people who made them.
The Lucille Fit & Flare Dress: 100% cotton, Fair Trade certified, with pockets, beautiful retro inspired prints. Because the best dress is the one you actually wear—again and again and again.