Overall Rating:
5
out of
5
Cute dress,
Date: November 3, 2009
Aesthetic/design:
5
out of
5
"I got this while at the store. It can be worn in the fall, spring and summer. They had the last one in green and black
and it was my size. The best part was I got it on sale."
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
4
out of
5
Everyday Dress,
Date: October 19, 2009
By troJANE
from Los Angeles, CA
Aesthetic/design:
4
out of
5
"cute dress, with cute detailing that can be dressed up or down."
23 of 24 people found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
3
out of
5
Not bowled over,
Date: October 16, 2009
Aesthetic/design:
3
out of
5
Pros: nice details, simple silhouette
Cons: feels shorter than it looks, not great fit in the chest
"I ordered the yellow skirted version of this in my usual size. With Maeve I usually size down, but the cut of the top looked small to me. I'm very glad I didn't size down, and almost wish I'd sized up, since the top flattens my chest a bit. I like it with a cardi over it, but due to the flattening I'm not crazy with it by itself, so I doubt its utility as a summer dress for me. Luckily it looks cute with tights, especially since the lining cuts the sheerness of the thinner cotton- dark tights don't show through. The ribbon trim is cute without being twee, and the detailed panel with the lace and pintucking is very nicely executed. There's some loose threads at the bottom hem and along some of the pintucks at the bottom, but nothing that seems to challenge the integrity of the seams. I like the bra strap holders and the self lining throughout, and the picot edging on the hem of the inner skirt. The dress hit me about two inches above the knee, which is OK with tights. I might feel a bit bare sans tights since the skirt stands away from the body. All in all, cute dress but meh on the fit."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
5
out of
5
Almost passed it by, so glad I didn't,
Date: October 14, 2009
By DueGattiLA
from Los Angeles, CA
Aesthetic/design:
5
out of
5
Pros: cute and fresh
Cons: it's a leetle shorter than i'd like (i'm 5'4")
"I went in to the fitting room with this and 4 other dresses, with this being the one I expected the least from. All I can say is, try it on! I was really surprised - you know how some clothes fit, but don't flatter? There's nothing wrong with them, but they just lay there on your body? Somehow this simple silhouette manages that magic little spark.
I got it on sale, in the white/navy combination. Sure it's a little out of season, but I live in LA so it's not really an issue weather-wise.
This really taught me a lesson: try things on! You never know..."
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
4
out of
5
Nice but in the wrong season,
Date: October 8, 2009
Aesthetic/design:
4
out of
5
"I like this light linen number--but it is a summer dress. Why on sale in the fall? It will take some creative accessorizing for the Northeast and Midwest girls to pull it off during the fall--luckily I am in California.
I don't like the original ribbon belt that it came with--too "sailor". If that's your taste, cool. I prefer another belt.
The yellow color is a greenish mustard color--It's beautiful for the right skintone. The blue is more boring. Runs true to size."
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
5
out of
5
my favorite dress of the summer,
Date: October 1, 2009
By Shelly
from San Francisco, CA
Aesthetic/design:
5
out of
5
"This dress is just perfection. I have it in the navy and cream combo, and I bought mine before they added on the skinny fabric belts. I've worn it several times in the past few months that I've had it, and everytime I get so many compliments - in fact, a few of the best compliments were from complete strangers on the subway! One lady told me I was wearing the "perfect dress"...and I have to agree, this dress is amazing!
It's super comfortable, light, and airy. It can be dressed up or down with heels or flip flops. It's so easy to throw this on and look put together. I'm about 5'2 and I find this to be the perfect length...it hits a couple of inches above my knees. My only complaint is that the back of the skirt gets wrinkled from sitting down.
This dress can easily be worn with or without a belt - today I'm wearing it with a skinny purple leather belt, though a wide brown belt would look great as well, or no belt at all. I'm doing my best to keep wearing this as the seasons change, by adding on a cardigan, tights, and boots."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
4
out of
5
Short? Yeah, but c'mon...,
Date: September 29, 2009
Aesthetic/design:
4
out of
5
Pros: flattering fit adorable detailing
Cons: that belt?
"Recently purchased the navy/cream combo of this dress. It's simple enough that you can load accessories on, but unique enough to just wear alone. Goes great with sheer black tights!
While I agree with reviewers "short" labeling, I will say that as a younger Anthro shopper, it fits the bill. It certainly has a youthfully sweet vibe to it, which I feel would give the "older" (as in older than my 22!) wearer a youth surge.
The belt is... eh? It's cute, but seems like a last-minute addition on the Anthro design team's part. Luckily it comes off, and the dress looks great with a waist-belt.
Eat it up."