Women's Plus Size Short Sleeve Sateen V-back Fit and Flare Dress
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Excellent, Flattering Plus-Size Fit
I had ordered the Navy Blue Dot - Fit & Flare Dress (not currently available to review) & from the moment I put it on I didn't want to take it off. Sadly, I ordered it three months ahead of the wedding I plan to save it for. I love that one so much I also ordered this style in the butterfly fabric -- a perfectly fitting dress is too hard to come by! I am NOT generally one to wear prints and thought the butterflies might look a little matronly, but I was wrong. It's sassy and fun. The breathable cotton fabric has a high-quality look and feel. The bodice is lined with the same fabric, but a slip is a must with this light-colored skirt. It also has POCKETS! *score*
Based on a previous review, I ordered a size smaller and it's just right on my broad shoulders. I tend toward wearing my clothing on the larger side, yet the cut of this dress is amazing enough that a little curve-hugging works well.
PLEASE, Lands' End, make this dress available forever and in a wide variety of colors. If I could, I would never (seriously!) wear any other style of dress.
June 17, 2012
sweet
Sweet dress. The fabric was comfy and had a good feel. The dress wasn't flattering on me and my body type. But I loved the fabric and the pattern.
May 12, 2012
This is one of the prettiest summer dresses
This dress has a great fit and the fabric is really nice. I wore it to a baby shower and plan to wear to a mother's day lunch also. Its very very flattering and true to size.
April 21, 2012
Fit Beautifully and looked EXPENSIVE!
A beautiful dress in a "true" red. Cotton that felt like expensive satin. Everyone complimented me on my gorgeous dress!
May 11, 2013
Women's Plus Size Short Sleeve Sateen V-back Fit and Flare Dress
This dress seems not to be well thought out. Starting with the hem, is that what it is? It shows the poor attention to detail. The dress is designed as an empire waist and it is, but the skirt size seems to run right up into the bust. It is way too much material for the fitted design in an empire waist. The v neck is cut very nicely, except that it has waves of extra fabric. Then moving out to the sleeve. It is cut heavily into the bust line and way to slim for the size the dress is. I purchased this dress for a daytime occasion and it was perfect for that. I did not wash it because the sleeves could not even be forced on to my arm. A lot of work needs to come to this style dress. A very flimsy belt, lacking and internal support like a facing can not cure all of the good design techniques that this one seems to have.
May 11, 2013
Most favorite dress ever!
This dress is beautiful! I didn't pay full price for it, but after trying it on, I would have been happy to- that's how great this dress is! The red color is rich and vibrant and the pattern isn't too much- just the right amount of fun. The fit is flawless and the cut of the dress lends it a certain retro look that is so much fun to wear. I bought this dress for my wedding rehearsal dinner and I can't wait to wear it.
April 15, 2013
Very pretty dress
This is a lovely dress. I am plus size and it is very flattering. I only wish it had a lining since I now have to buy a slip (and I haven't worn one of those in years). The top half definitely runs smaller than the bottom half but overall a very pretty dress.
April 13, 2013
Measurements are all off. Weird fit.
Great fabric and pretty dress but the measurements are all off. The dress is too big in the waist and bust which NEVER happens with me and way too small in the arms so I can't even wear it. No size option because smaller waist and bust would mean even smaller arms. Don't get this fit at all.
April 2, 2013
A beautiful Spring dress to wear to my granddaughter's wedding
The dress is well made and the fabric is excellent. The top was a little too large for me, but I was able to take up the top seam on the shoulder and refit the sleeve into it so that it fits perfectly now.
April 1, 2013
Great dress, very feminine
I wanted to love this dress BUT. I ordered my usual size and it was way too small especially through the bust and arms. The waist was also too high. (I am long waisted and this is always a problem). Loved the color and the fabric. The next size up would still have the waist issue so I am regretfully returning it.
March 25, 2013