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4.5
NOFit as expected. Color was washed out color.Too bigNeeds a better sizing chart.I love the color of this dress (by KonKon). It is a deep emerald green. It is long sleeved and has slight ruffles down the chest and at the neck (which closes with a button), and pockets. Ironically while it should seem old fashioned (I’m calling it retro), it also seems a bit chic (classic chic). I will warn those of us who are vertically challenged, meaning short, like me (I’m only 5’4) this dress looks better if you wear heels. It stops mid-calf on me, so a boost will really pull off the look. If you are tall and very thin, you will really rock this dress. The material, a spandex/polyester blend, feels nice on and has some stretch. It is versatile enough that you can change the belt it comes with and spice it up. Add a jacket and some fun accessories and you will have a spectacular outfit. Ironically, while I think it has a lot of potential, for the price, I was expecting more. But a solid 3.5 to 4 stars.The bust on this is larger than stated, the waist is about right, loose on me but good with a belt, and the flare is far less pronounced than in the photos. It's not a bodycon but it's not really a flare-skirt either. I have to say pass. Koh Koh makes some great dresses and this just isn't one of them. It doesn't fit like their other dresses and isn't attractive unless you have a very large bust. We tried this on an XL who has a very large bust for her frame and this looked good. It's a large, in case that matters, and looks awful on a large and on a medium and on an extra-large with a small bust. This needs to be filled out in order to look good. Good luck in your search.First of all, the size charts are accurate. I am busty and this fit but it is a more body forming fit which is the style these days but not my preference. So I would consider sizing up for busty women if you don't like the more body con styles which this dress style doesn't really suit with its high neck and long sleeves and overall length. However, the sleeves are large width wise and my arms are almost overwhelmed by the sleeves since I carry my weight in my torso, not my limbs. The neck also wasn't quite as tall on me, not as mock neck as it looks on the model, more ruffled crew neck. I am still on the fence for keeping it. I like the style but I am afraid I am now of an age where this looks matronly instead of chic. The green is pretty and visibly green not so dark that it looks almost black like some forest greens. The fabric has a bit of a sheen to it. The two embellishments on the chest are not ruffles but more like sewn stripes. They are sewn close enough together to enhance the bustline but not make you look wider than you are so they are well placed. I'm going to try this on in a few days and make a final decision on it. It's all well sewn and contructed but I am on the fence on the overall style on me as well as the wide sleeves for my body type.I like this style of this modest dress. Sometimes depending on the event, you really need to look classy and this dress covers everything! I ordered my usual size small in dresses and it fits comfortably. I especially like that there are pockets because most dresses like this does not include pockets. I took a photo with an additional belt to show you what it could look like when you add accessories. The model in the picture is much taller than me because I am only 5’3” in height and it hits my ankle. Overall I think this is a nice modest dress but I wish that the fabric was a little bit more high end at this price range. I hope that my review and photos has helped make your decision a little easier.It's a modest dress, the fabric is not the greatest, length is good (especially for tall people) sleeves are too short for a tall person, it is too small, take one size up!
