A letter from Ellis · Co-founder of Ellis & Rose
Cold Spring, New York · October 2026
A Little of Home, a Little of New York. The Dress I'd Choose for Fall.
Growing up just outside the city taught me to love the comfort of a good sweater. New York taught me that comfort can still look like you made an effort.
I grew up in Cold Spring, a small town in the Hudson Valley, where life moved a little slower. Fall meant chilly mornings, walks along the river, and pulling the warmest sweater I owned over my head before heading into town.
When I eventually made my way to New York City, I fell in love with its energy, and with how women there managed to look put-together even on the coldest, busiest days.
When I opened Ellis & Rose, I wanted to bring those two worlds together: the comfort and practicality I grew up with, and the confident, considered style I came to admire in the city.
That's the feeling I recognized when I first added Miley to our collection. It has the softness of your favorite knit sweater, the length of a midi dress, and a relaxed hood that makes it feel easy rather than fussy.
There are five things I'd point out about Miley, and why I think it's worth a closer look.
1. The Dress That Takes You From a Slow Morning to Out the Door
On a cool fall morning, it's tempting to reach for the coziest things you own: a big sweater, leggings, thick socks. They're perfect for coffee at home and a slow start to the day.
But then the day changes. A friend texts about lunch, you need to pick something up in town, or plans change last minute. Suddenly, the outfit that felt perfect at home looks a little too much like loungewear. Changing feels like a chore. But you don't want to head out feeling underdressed, either.
That's where a dress like Miley comes in. The soft knit feels just as comfortable as your favorite sweater, but because it's one complete piece in a midi length, it reads as a finished outfit. Add your boots, and you're ready to go.
“I put this on first thing in the morning to be cozy at home, and when my friend called about lunch I just grabbed my boots and went. No changing, and I still felt put together.”
A hood that keeps the look relaxed
One of the first details you'll notice about Miley is its hood. It gives the dress its easy, modern character, closer to the comfort of a favorite hoodie than to a dress you save for special occasions.
It also keeps the overall design simple. Rather than relying on prints, buttons or extra trim, the hood adds just enough interest at the neckline to make Miley feel considered, while staying practical on a breezy day.
“The hood is what makes this dress for me. It feels relaxed and a little modern, not like a dress I'd save for special occasions. I get compliments on it every time.”
A soft knit that does the layering for you
On chilly days, getting dressed can turn into a layering puzzle. A top, a sweater over it, a skirt or pants, tights, perhaps a scarf to finish it off.
Before long, a simple outfit has become a stack of separate pieces that never quite sit right together.
Miley simplifies that. The soft, cozy knit gives you warmth and texture in one piece, so you don't need to build an outfit from several layers to feel comfortable on a cooler day.
“So soft and warm. I don't need a sweater over it or three layers underneath, it's just one cozy piece and I'm done.”
A relaxed fit with a longer length
When you want something comfortable, it can be hard to know which direction to go. A fitted knit dress can cling more than you'd like, while a short sweater dress may leave you tugging at the hem all day.
Miley is designed with a loose, oversized fit and a midi length. The relaxed shape gives you room to move, and the longer length gives you coverage you don't have to think about. The result is a dress you can simply put on and wear all day.
“I'm so glad it's a midi. It's loose and not clingy, and I'm not tugging at the hem all day. The fit is comfortable and I could wear it all day.”
An easy choice for those in-between fall days
Early fall can leave you caught between two choices. Your summer dresses suddenly feel too light, but a heavy winter outfit feels like more than the day calls for.
This is where the kind of dress you reach for matters.
Miley sits right in between. Wear it with your favorite boots for a cozy fall look, or with sneakers for a relaxed weekend, a day of travel or a stroll through the city. This is really the perfect everyday dress for this time of year, and even better; it comes in three colors: Khaki, Army Green and White.
“I wore it with boots to the market and with sneakers on a weekend trip. It works both ways. I already ordered another color.”
Our dress, against the ones you have been buying
- Fitted knits that cling more than you'd like
- Short hemlines that leave you adjusting all day
- Plain crew necklines with little character
- Thin knits that need extra layers to feel warm enough
- Styles that only work with one type of shoe
- Limited size ranges that stop at XL
- A relaxed hood that gives the dress an easy, modern character
- A loose, oversized fit that stays comfortable from morning to evening
- A midi length that gives you coverage without a second thought
- A soft, cozy knit made for cooler days
- Easy to wear with boots or sneakers
- Three colors — Khaki, Army Green and White — in sizes S through 3XL
A fall dress should feel as good as your favorite sweater, without looking like you never left the house. That's what I appreciate about Miley: the soft knit, the relaxed hood and the midi length make it comfortable and complete at the same time.
Why Miley is part of our Fall Sale
Fall is the perfect time to start building a versatile wardrobe for the changing season. A cozy knit dress is an easy addition to your everyday outfits, whether you wear it with boots on a chilly morning or sneakers on a relaxed weekend.
While we don't usually include knitwear in a sale this early in the season, we're currently making room for new arrivals and clearing out selected styles. That's why Miley is now part of the Ellis & Rose Fall Sale, giving you the chance to find your new favorite dress at a special price, before the colder days arrive.
The Miley Hooded Midi Dress is priced at $69.95, reduced from the listed regular price of $169.95.
That's a saving of $100.00.
The design remains the same: a soft knit, a relaxed hood and a comfortable midi length. Choose the color that best fits your wardrobe, check the size guide, and pick your color before your size sells out.
Stacked discounts apply automatically at checkout and can be combined across collections.
A note from Ellis
I have always believed that the most useful pieces in a wardrobe are the ones you find yourself reaching for without thinking.
A fall dress shouldn't make you choose between feeling comfortable and looking put-together. The knit, the hood and the length should work together, leaving you free to make the outfit your own.
That's the idea behind Miley: a cozy, considered design that can be styled in your own way.
— Ellis
Co-founder, Ellis & Rose
“My package arrived looking so lovely that I actually took a moment to appreciate it before opening everything. The tissue wrapping and little handwritten note were such a nice touch. It felt much more personal than the usual parcel left at the door. You can tell when a little thought has gone into the details, and it made the whole experience feel special.”
Miley — Hooded Midi Dress
- Soft, cozy knit made for cooler days.
- Loose, oversized fit with a relaxed hooded design.
- Midi length, from approx. 45.3" (S) to 47.2" (3XL).
- Easy to style with boots or sneakers.
- Available in Khaki, Army Green and White. Sizes S–3XL.
- Free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Choose your preferred color and size, and consult the size guide before ordering.
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