What a fantastic spring and summer dress. Wear it anywhere; nice, casual. When my son was little playing tee-ball, one of the Moms would bring her son to practice and she often sported a cute, summery maxi dress. A breath of fresh air and change from our everyday shorts or jeans. She always looked so cool and comfortable. This is one of the things that came to mind when I saw this. A happy vibe.
This dress is eye-catching. The colors, the pattern of stripes and flowers, the way it flows, the go anywhere dress. I really love the fit, without a belt. I love how it loosely flows. Then turn to the back. Again, gorgeous. The fabric is divided into two sections and sewn together with a mid-center seam top to bottom. On each panel midway between the side and center seam about 12 inches down from the shoulder is a 12 inch straight line seam on each panel. Taking the time to do something as simple as this made all the difference in the world. The back is not just an overabundance of material draping any and everywhere. This little maneuver has defined the dress giving it shape. So...lovely, comfortable and fun to wear. I thought the pattern would also be a good choice for a long walk on the beach. This amazing maxi is a size 1X by Madison Leigh.
Measurements taken with garment laying flat:
Chest: Measured underarm to underarm: 21.5 in
Length: Measured center back, top to bottom of garment: 50.5 in