Light wash - size M - The size was ok. I would not size down, personally. You may want to if you're thin and/or petite.
The dress has a wide cut thru the chest. The arms are odd. Like a full cap sleeve.
I tried tying the dress up higher in search of my natural waist. Um, yeah, not really working on me. I don't have an hourglass shape, but I think this would look really good if you have a defined waist. However, the fullness of the upper half of the dress might look even bigger.
I tried it with the button-front stretch cardi (S) in off-white and the look made me think of a school uniform. I would take a XS in the cardigan.
Then I gave the dress one last shot with the Jackie cardi I wore in kelly green. The color is from 2012.
I thought it was cute like this, but in the end decided the light wash wasn't for me.
Medium wash - size M - I immediately liked the dark wash. And we always like pockets.
I wondered how something might look under the dress. That's the lightweight patterned shirt (big thumbs up) in sea-blue floral. The look didn't work on me.
I tried a tighter fitting shirt, the boatneck top. That was better than the button-down. I think I'd just wear a tank underneath and stay away from anything with sleeves. Although a black long-sleeve tee might work.
I tried rolling the sleeve, but that didn't work.
So I would just wear the dress as-is and ignore the odd sleeve length.
The Feeling
I like the straight sheath style and drawstring, even though it doesn't particularly flatter my figure. A belt could work a small miracle, as could jewelry. I.e. the bubble necklace with a cardigan. This is a very easy dress to wear. Think of it also as a tunic over leggings with tall boots. 
The dress was $12 in-store yesterday, 2/1. I know! Despite the low price, I still managed to pass on the lightwash shade. I know I'd be buying for price only. If you're shopping online, use GAMEDAY for 20% off on 2/3 only. This is a tiered discount and will drop to 15% off on Monday.
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I love the dark wash on you, Gigi! You look tiny!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ford ;). I did a detox bath last nite and feel even better.
DeleteI just love your reviews. You say what im thinking every time! Happy sunday!
ReplyDeletedylan09 - Thanks for visiting :)
DeleteHi Gigi, thanks for this review! I visited Old Navy yesterday but did not see this dress. The darker wash definitely looks better but I am not sure about those sleeves, they look like they are awkward to work with.
ReplyDeleteLouise - The sleeves *are* totally odd, but somehow it just worked on me. They didn't feel like they were bagging under the arms and they felt completely normal and comfortable under the cardigan. An online reviewer mentioned that she's very small and it didn't work on her. I'm thinking it might be a match for a fuller chest. Worth a try-on for anyone who sees it in-store.
DeleteI think this is really cute (I actually like the light wash on you) but good job for walking away and not buying just for the price.
ReplyDeleteEma - Thank you. I don't regret leaving the lightwash. I felt bigger in it. Pass on that!
DeleteGigi, I like both colors on you. I think you can pull off the light wash.
ReplyDeleteAngie - Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh buying for price..I know I've fallen into that trap so many times! ;) agree w you that dark wash looks better! I haven't stepped into old navy in awhile...maybe it is time...
ReplyDeleteCelena - I should buy something to reward myself for not buying for price. lol Old Navy was ok. The standouts right now are the chambray offerings. They have lots, which I will be reviewing soon. And the Liberty-like print patterned shirt. They're $15 in-store as of yesterday.
DeleteI would've bought it just because of the price good for you for not falling in the trap! I'm also in the market for a chambray dress and I really like jcrew factorys. I'm looking to wear a nice, thin sweater over the dress.
ReplyDeleteGriselda - I have the factory chambray from last year and like it. The thin sweaters will be here before we know it ;)
DeleteI have dresses with the same waist configuration, and a belt does work wonders. Those sleeves don't work for me, but a Cardi would be an easy fix, like you said. Love the darker color way.
ReplyDeleteCaroline - I tried on the dark color last nite with bright heels. Very cute! It's an easy mom dress. I will also wear it with sandals.
DeleteAs always thanks for your reviews. I was in ON last night returning the print shirts I had purchased in XS Petite, the S Petites were perfect and did not see the dress. I like the dress the sleeves not so much, so this will be a pass for me.
ReplyDeleteJRSConifer - It sounds like they're not featuring this dress in-stores. Others have mentioned that they haven't seen it either. I saw a random one on a rack & went looking for it. It was in an odd place.
DeleteThey had one in the light wash and one in the darker color in my store--I tried it on in LARGE--that's all they had--and too big--your review is RIGHT ON POINT--the sleeves are awkward--nonetheless I liked it and am thinking of orderin the dark wash online thinking I could style it up somehow!!!
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