Elegant style, but sizing & lenght big problem
Feb 11, 2012
katydid67
from Orland Park, IL,
Rating:4.0
I originally saw this style in women size and feel in love, but only plus size had wine color I wanted (expecially for Valentines Ball). I am 5'4" appx 170#, which by size chart should be plus size.Wrong! I m rating this good rather than excellent because of sizing and fabric problems.I am short waisted but not by 6 inches! And even in 21/2" heels it was 10-12 " too long.So buyer beware! It could cost you almost price in alterations.Especially because of serged hem.Luckly,I am seamstress (non-professiona) & took up skirt from waist & shortend waist a same time.This was very tricky because this is a jersey that runs & snags very easily.Even a hang nail can snag it!The thinner jersey underling made it more of a challange.But the jersey drape at bodice & waist works wonders on a less than perfect shape.Also the sleeves hide upper arm sagging.Then there is the static cling, make sure you have a static spray handy in dry indoor climate. Despite all this it makes me look younger than my age ...
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Almost exact
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. Well contstructed, all seams but arm overdrape,lockstiched.
- How accurate was the sizing? Ordered 1X according to chart,but waist & length way too long