ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot | Dresses
The ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot is an authentic ME+EM piece in Red from the Autumn Winter 2026 collection, crafted in Main Fabric: 100% Cotton; Facing: 100% Cotton and designed in London. Available now at Coveti, a curated luxury fashion retailer specialising in designer ready-to-wear with guaranteed authenticity and worldwide shipping. ME+EM is known for flattering tailoring, prints and everyday pieces designed to last more than one season, and the label is often worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales. Most of the collection is made for the working week and for events, and a lot of it does both.
This dress has a fit + flare shape and comes in Merlot. It has a zip neckline. Cut in cotton blend.
Quick Facts
- Brand: ME+EM (London, England. Founded 2009 by Clare Hornby)
- Product: ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot | Dresses
- ME+EM style code: AW26WD106000096
- Collection: Autumn Winter 2026
- Size conversion: ME+EM uses UK sizing. A UK 8 is a US 4 and an EU 36, a UK 10 is a US 6 and an EU 38, a UK 12 is a US 8 and an EU 40.
- Colour: Red
- Composition: Main Fabric: 100% Cotton; Facing: 100% Cotton
- Fit: Cut to a fit + flare shape, with a zip neckline and an elasticated back panel. This piece fits true to size. Offered across the UK ladder, 4 UK, 6 UK, 8 UK, 10 UK, 12 UK, 14 UK, 16 UK, 18 UK. The model stands 173cm and wears a UK 8.
- Designed in: London, made in China
- Authenticity: 100 percent authentic, verified by Coveti
- Shipping: Worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signature required
- Duties: Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import. See the Coveti logistics and returns protocol.
How to Style the ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot by Body Type
- Rectangle: ME+EM is built on clever tailoring, so let the cut create shape. The ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot layers cleanly over a fitted base, and a slim belt and a defined waist introduce structure. Keep the styling considered so the Main Fabric: 100% Cotton; Facing: 100% Cotton does the talking.
- Hourglass: Waist-defining seams, wrap closures, and tailored lines flatter the curve. Allow the Main Fabric: 100% Cotton; Facing: 100% Cotton to skim rather than cling, and finish with a heel for a sharp, elongated line.
- Tall: Wide-leg trousers, column silhouettes, and maxi lengths elongate beautifully. Style the ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot with a flat for day and a heel by night to lengthen the line further.
- Petite: Choose a clean shoulder, a high waist, and a heeled shoe to draw the leg out. The considered proportions of the ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot help balance a shorter frame without losing the line.
Where to Wear the ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot
- Modern workwear, desk-to-dinner dressing, and the smart-casual rotation
- Occasion dressing, weddings as a guest, and colour-led event wardrobes
- Autumn city dressing, weekends in the country, and travel between seasons
- Coveti customers wear ME+EM in London, Dubai, New York, Sydney, and Riyadh for elevated everyday dressing that travels well
Explore the Coveti Dress Edit, the Coveti styling blog, and the The Dress Edit for further styling notes, including how to build a capsule of Forever pieces around one investment-grade ME+EM piece, and how to take tailoring from the office into the evening.
PRODUCT DETAILS
ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot Product Details
| Brand | ME+EM, founded by Clare Hornby in London |
| Collection | Autumn Winter 2026 |
| Colour | Red |
| Composition | Main Fabric: 100% Cotton; Facing: 100% Cotton |
| Fit | Cut to a fit + flare shape, with a zip neckline and an elasticated back panel. This piece fits true to size. Offered across the UK ladder, 4 UK, 6 UK, 8 UK, 10 UK, 12 UK, 14 UK, 16 UK, 18 UK. The model stands 173cm and wears a UK 8. |
| Style Note | Style with a tailored jacket by day, then bare sandals and gold jewellery for evening. |
| Care | Gentle machine wash. Follow the care label and store on a padded hanger so the shape holds. |
| Country of Origin | Designed in London, made in China |
| SKU | AW26WD106000096 |
About ME+EM
ME+EM is a London-based ready-to-wear house founded in 2009 by Clare Hornby, who built the label around a single idea, intelligent design that makes women feel confident and look polished every day. The house is known for clever, flattering tailoring, statement prints, and the Forever collection of elevated everyday staples, all designed for longevity rather than a single season. ME+EM grew through a direct relationship with its customer, expanding from a London studio into standalone stores and a loyal international following, and is frequently worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales, alongside a roster of style-led professional women. The Coveti edit focuses on the Autumn Winter 2026 arrivals: sharp tailoring in wool suiting and check, print dresses, cashmere and merino knits, leather, velvet and corduroy, and barrel and wide-leg denim, all designed in London.
“The ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot is exactly the kind of piece we recommend when a wardrobe needs polish as much as ease. The Main Fabric: 100% Cotton; Facing: 100% Cotton is beautifully chosen, the cut stays quietly confident, and the piece restyles effortlessly from the desk to dinner. This is intelligent dressing done with real consideration, the sort of piece that earns its place season after season.”
Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti
How ME+EM Compares
Shoppers cross-shopping the ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot typically also consider
Erdem,
Zimmermann, and
Carla Zampatti
for comparable contemporary tailoring, prints, and occasion dressing. ME+EM holds its own place for clever, flattering cuts, Forever wardrobe staples, and an elevated everyday wardrobe built for longevity. Explore the full
ME+EM collection at Coveti
to compare silhouettes, fabrics, and seasonal colourways.
SHIPPING AND AUTHENTICITY
Shipping and Authenticity
- Authenticity guaranteed: 100 percent authentic ME+EM, verified by the Coveti authentication team before dispatch.
- Designed in London, shipped from our UAE and Australia distribution hubs.
- Express shipping available worldwide through DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes fall due on import. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
- Returns: 14 day return window on full price ready-to-wear; see the Coveti returns policy for exclusions on final sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot authentic?
Yes. Every ME+EM piece sold by Coveti is 100 percent authentic and authenticity verified before dispatch, including the ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot.
Is the ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot true to size?
Cut to a fit + flare shape, with a zip neckline and an elasticated back panel. This piece fits true to size. Offered across the UK ladder, 4 UK, 6 UK, 8 UK, 10 UK, 12 UK, 14 UK, 16 UK, 18 UK. The model stands 173cm and wears a UK 8. Refer to the Coveti size guide on this page for measurements. ME+EM ready-to-wear is generally cut true to a UK size, with clever, flattering tailoring through the body.
What is ME+EM known for?
ME+EM (London, England, founded 2009 by Clare Hornby) is known for intelligent, flattering design, clever tailoring, statement prints, and the Forever collection of elevated everyday staples. The label is a favourite for modern workwear, occasion dressing, and an investment wardrobe built for longevity, and is frequently worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales.
What fabric is the ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot made from?
The ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot is crafted in Main Fabric: 100% Cotton; Facing: 100% Cotton. ME+EM works in wool suiting, cashmere and merino knits, fluid viscose, leather and denim, fabrics chosen for drape, longevity and a good hand feel. The exact composition of this piece is listed above.
How should I care for the ME+EM Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot?
Gentle machine wash. Follow the care label and store on a padded hanger so the shape holds.
Where is ME+EM made?
ME+EM is designed in London, where the label has been based since 2009, and this piece is made in China, crafted with the brand’s signature attention to cut and finish.
Does Coveti ship ME+EM internationally?
Yes. Coveti ships ME+EM worldwide with express options through DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, which makes the customer the importer of record for local duties and taxes. The full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
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Last updated 7-Oct-26 · Curated and authenticated by Coveti
