This dress really disappointed me in so many ways. I ordered it for a small business party and I was excited to get it, but it fell short of expectations. First, the sizing is way off. It runs very small. I barely got it zipped, and it was snug across the bust, waist and hips, making it uncomfortable to wear. I did check the size chart before purchasing, and with dresses like this I can usually wear a medium (an 8–10). Since I sew, I know it’s easier to take something in than let it out, so I went up one size. Even then, it still is small. The color was another letdown. I ordered the light green, which looked fresh and pretty in the product photos. In real life, it has a gray undertone that makes it look dull. It’s only a slight difference, but enough that I don’t care for it as much as the picture. The quality is also lacking. The material is thin and has a texture that I wouldn't want up against my skin all day so it would require a slip. There are several loose threads, and the hem is very narrow at about 3/8” instead of the 1” or more that you’d expect on a dress like this. It arrived extremely wrinkled, and since it’s polyester I had hoped the wrinkles would come out in the wash. They didn’t, and now it needs ironing. With the puff sleeves and gathering in the front, ironing will be a nightmare, even with a small board. I realize this is not an expensive dress, so I wasn’t expecting top quality, but I was hoping for better construction and material than what I received. Finally, the product description lists it as formal, but there is nothing formal about this dress, except for, perhaps, the length. It's much longer on me than shown on the model—it hits at my ankle rather than mid-calf. I can’t recommend this dress, especially in the green, and I wouldn’t consider it a quality piece. Read more