Simple FlavorWomen's Floral Vintage Dress Elegant Midi Evening Dress 3/4 Sleeves

*Important note on material per print **Note on this author: shopping for clothes is not my favorite activity. I put way too much energy into finding the right things so it can be one and done.I provide an obscene level of detail to hopefully help others like myself. The more info the better. *Second dress purchased and this one was a great surprise.I thought I’d be creating a whole new review for this specific dress but it appears as though it’s lumped with the last. *see below*The first dress, the navy blue with hot pink/red flowers, is entirely different material than the deep teal with mustard yellow larger botanical print.The navy is a heavier synthetic. Not my favorite material for many reasons BUT it worked well for this dress so I was going to go with it again on the new dress. But alas! This dress is cotton! Which is perfect for warmer seasons. Light and breezy.Same silhouette but some differences… I will get it perfected at the alterations business up the road.The back of the neckline is wicked high. The first dress was too but this is even more so. The arms are low and a titch tight. If I hadn’t found a great alteration team I’d have to return this beautiful dress.Sounds fancy but it’s a game changer.To keep to a budget, ask yourself if the dress is worth twice what you paid to have a piece that fits perfectly.For me it is as I don’t have many clothes and want the few I do wear to be comfortable.Buying an inexpensive piece is 90% of the dress and the other 10% is fine tuned to my body and taste.Plus, if the alterations are minimal the price is as well. I only say double because I’ve gone that far with a dress they all but had to remake with the material- bridal party business.The cotton isn’t as stretchy as the polyester (or rayon? Something plastic.).They lined the torso on this lightweight cotton dress but not the arms or skirt.I will ask the seamstress to add a little something to the skirt to prevent sunlight illuminating my legs through the dress. Not tested but presumably accurate with the weight. The pattern is busy and the colors are fairly dark so it wouldn’t be a necessity I suppose.Older post below update now:Hello again several months later.I’ve worn the dress countless times.Washes great. I always use the hottest water despite folks insisting it’s unnecessary and harmful to the clothes. I have no issues and the high heat makes the clothes proper clean.I do line dry 100% of the time however.The electric dryer very much impacts many clothing items in an undesirable way.Below I stated the material is not a sensory nightmare. For me this is true.For you it could be miserable.It’s not a dream. The heavier synthetic material is acceptable for the results which are: thick enough to smooth out bumps and warm enough to wear in colder weather. Very stretchy and robust.Would recommend.Hello fellow shopper,From my lived experience there’s rarely a clothing item that feels so bespoke “off the rack”. So rare, I cannot recall the last time I had such an experience.We’re getting awfully close with this one.AND it’s from Amazon at a low price? Stop.Quick facts about author:Demographic- 40’sBody type- Apple (all bust and belly)Dimensions- Height 5’2 (157cm) Weight 200 (90kg)Fabric: Not too bad. Not too bad at all.Now, I haven’t field tested this dress. Only a try on. No washing experience…Material and seams aren’t a sensory nightmare.The material is synthetic feeling but not bothersome (hot humid might be a problem- when isn’t it?).Stretchy material gives “freedom with structure” vibes. We shall see. You know how things can get floppy. I would be surprised if that was the case here but maybe.Weight is medium.Swingy not clingy.Twirl 8.5/10.Silhouette:Fit and flare adds “shape” to the “shapeless”.The shoulder has personality that brings balance.The neckline is Goldilocks sweet- not too high or low, not too wide or tight.Waist is defined and the skirt flows out beautifully.For my body everything lines up right.Reception:Mirror told me I was the fairest of them all.Husband said I looked like a Mennonite.I thought he’d go more mid-century retro housewife, but I get it.*Modest fashion approved!*Last notes:• Pockets are indeed present and adequate.• I slipped it on over my head with no need to fuss about the zipper.• What would I get altered? The sleeve openings and possibly the length. I am debating.My forearms aren’t particularly robust compared to other bits. These sleeves are generous below the elbow.As mentioned in my “about me” section above, I’m 5’2. The dress lands about mid-calf. I could see taking it up to just below the knee.Important disclosure:The color and pattern might have me hypnotized.Is dark navy with reddish-pink pattern the real star here?Would this dress in a solid light color be nearly as magical?I suspect it would not.If money and time were of no consideration I could try on other patterns and let you know with more certainty.Gut instinct tells me this particular pattern is “it”.Hence my selection.To each their own!For me, the color/print combo were the most put-together and flattering. Upon arrival I was not disappointed in the least.If anything, I instantly wanted to buy a whole wardrobe of this dress :)Off to research other patterns and similar dresses by this brand.Good luck on your shopping journey.Ps- I do NOT like shopping and wish clothes just appeared as they do for my family ;)

I gave this dress 5 stars because the dress itself seems to be great quality. Really nice fabric, I was pleasantly surprised. Seems like the type of fabric that would not wrinkle very easily. I think I just have the wrong body shape and coloring for this dress. Or maybe a smaller size would’ve looked better on me. I am 5’7” and 160 lbs, 38B, and I got size large. I am usually size large in dresses but this one was a bit too loose around my tummy area (which is odd since I think I carry most of my extra weight in my tummy). So I didn’t find it to be particularly flattering to my stomach area. I would’ve loved if it had a matching sash so that I could customize the tightness. Incidentally, I think Ive seen an almost identical dress here on amazon that does have a sash, perhaps Ill try that one someday. But the other problem was that I have very light skin and this particular dress the fabric was cut in such a way that the light-flower part was right near the sleeve cuff and it was almost the same color as my skin so at 1st glance it was hard to see where the sleeve ended and my skin began, so it looked kinda odd on me. Perhaps that was an issue with just this particular dress since other dresses with this same exact brand & title might be cut on a different part of the fabric. Anyway, I still think it was a very nice dress, just not right for me, so I returned it. Snapped a few quick photos while I briefly tried it on. Good length and I liked the pockets. Im providing a closeup of the fabric so you can see its nice quality fabric

I have lost weight and it is not exactly what I wanted. I had to return it.

Love this dress. Retro feel to it. Material has some weight to it. Only negative was the first dress I received had the zipper completely broken, with the part that zips actually coming off and holes in and around the zipper teeth. I’m glad I gave it another chance.

Classic Elegance is the only thing I can think of to describe this dress! The emerald green color is deep and rich. The material quality in look feel and weight. It was perfect for wear on Easter Sunday and the temperature was almost 80 degrees. The side pockets are perfection. I dreaded ironing it as it came vacuum sealed but it wasn’t difficult at all to iron the wrinkles out. The comfort was refreshing because the fabric has a slight give and while I could have ordered an XL instead of the XXL I was still very happy with my purchase. I received so many compliments on this dress! I am reordering another one for Mother’s Day.

I love this dress, I've worn it to work a handful of times paired with stockings and loafers and I always receive compliments. The material is a little thicker and not super stretchy which is good, it compliments my curves.

I loved the fit and look of this dress, however, I’ve only had it a little over a month. I’ve worn it about once a week and it is already wearing in the center of the dress. The elastic in the material is fraying or something, creating a haze of what looks like lint, but is actually elastic fibers. I carry my youngest child around sometimes and that seems to be why it is wearing only there in the center. I cannot get it off with a lint roller. Disappointed to say the least.

I bought the navy one with red flowers and the print looked like the picture. Material was on the thick side so I can see this dress being not breathable in summer. It fit ok but it made me look bigger than I am. The skirt of the dress is “poufy”. It seems better suited for a pear shaped person.