Review: De Chelly Dress and Sun Shades Dress

De Chelly Dress:

This dress has a 5 star review on Anthropologie's website.  I can see why.  It is simple and sweet.  The cotton material gives more a casual every day look. The diamond motif looks like polka dots at the first glance.  The cotton of this skirt is pretty heavy weight and the lining is pretty thick so this would not be a skirt for hot summer as it might look.  The skirt is quite full and the inner lining gives more body,  adding some curve to straight shape, which is what I needed  The neckline is cut well so it is flattering, but not revealing.  Shoulder strap is wide and has buttons to secure your bra.   The peachy flush adds a little bit color to the overall neutral color. As you can see, it hits right about knee.  It could be a inch shorter, but no big deal.

My biggest problem with this dress is the zipper. It is not that the dress is tight or anything,  it just doesn't run smoothly because the sewing around the waist area.   The size 2 has room, but the side zip choke up on the waist.  I should have try another size 2 but my little one is getting impatient.   The Size 4 zip up, but still not without some effort. Shoulder strap became bit long with the sizing up to 4.  (5'4, ~120lb)

Sun Shades Dress:

This Dress had earn its name.  My daughter loves the color and prefers this one over he De Chelly Dress.  I think the color really brightens up you mood and somehow it felt very Kate Spade.  This dress is cotton and machine washable which is a big big plus. I tried a size 2 as the store ran out of size 4.  The zipper is in the back and I couldn't really zip it up myself.  To my suprise, once it is up, it if very fitted and not tight at all.  Like the De Chelly Dress, the skirt is full and the lining is fluffy.  The cotton is thick so it is really not a hot summer day dress.  The length hit a little bit below the knee.  I think it can be a bit shorter, but I am OK with the length. I would have prefer wearing this with a Dark Blue or Black Cardi just to set off the color of this dress on the shoulder area, and small ruffle around neckline might be a good addition too.

Both dresses are wish listed and hopeful the day of sale will come before it gets sold out.  On the other hand, I had so  much trouble with the zipper, with the morning chaos, it might add more annoyance to happiness for owning one.





Finally I leave you with my OOTD.   The color is a bit of mess I know.   But it has 3 of my favorite things: An old Chord Jacket from JCREW, The Lucky Brand Boot cut Jeans, and the Anthro Scarf, which is my very very first Anthro purchase.

Top: Anthropologie Palacio Blouse
Sweater: JCREW femme cashmere cardigan
Coat: JCREW Chord (Really old, can't remember the name)
Jeans: Lucky Brand Bootcut
Scarf: Anthropologie