It's all about the neckline in this cozy sweater dress with its oversized, asymmetrical ribbed shawl collar.
knit dresses - reviews
Comfy~Cozy
This ... perfect for any occasion... You can ... up or down. It is very comfortable and the shawl style collar is very flattering. I paired this with some knit tights and boots. This is great for work, play, out on the town, and travel.
Great ...
I think the color is a little more washed out than what I thought it would be but I like it. I am not use to wearing knit and it does hug the body a little. I have a pear shape so I was a little worried with the knit but the top part adds interest and makes me look hour glass shaped and I love it. I haven't washed it yet so I hope it keeps the shape but so far so good. A great ... can't wait to wear it to my kids Turkey Day events at school.
Great sweater ...
Every year I have an event to go to in the dead of winter, and the standard party ... just too cold. So I wore a Sochi sweater ... dressy boots, and for the first time had warm feet, warm ankles, and was just finally comfortable enough to forget about my outfit and concentrate on the interesting people at this party and get to know them better. But when I checked my outfit, wow, the ... looked good. It has a great drape, and the knit is not too stretchy, so unlike with other sweater dresses there is no pulling of the weave so it is open or see through. The weave's lesser give lets the ... hang very flatteringly and squared, and the seams flatter so that it makes you look thinner. Obviously with most women I recommend a "Body Shaper" type undergarment unless you are fitness personified 365 for best results, which I did, and the ... responded like it was draped on a display. I'll wear this to dinner, on the town when we walk to go to places in Philly, for our New Year's next year when we go watch fireworks outside in Philly after a sit down dinner. It's that kind of great warm but great looking on the go ... looks good in tall boots, short boots, and heels.
Love it!
This is a wonderful ... am 5'2", 130 lbs, and the medium was perfect. The folds lay beautifully on my 36 C+ chest and I love the length. The weight of the knit is very nice. Terrific!
Cute ... petite, runs a bit large in the waist
I ordered the ... purple and also in grey. My main use for these dresses is casual wear, perhaps to work and also for traveling as the nice knit fabric will hold up well in a suitcase. I'm 5'0", 110 lbs, 32B and have an athletic/slender figure. I ordered the XXS and found the top and arms fit perfectly, and the length was pretty good considering I'm so petite. I think I'd like it an inch or two shorter when worn with boots, but the hem of the ... hits right above the knee on me now. My only complaint is that because of the A line design, it is alittle looser through the waist/hip region than I'd normally wear. It's a bit flowy on me, but I plan to wear it in the winter with tights or leggings and perhaps a longer tank/cami beneath, so I don't think it will be a problem. Also, the pleating on the top is sewn in, so it can take a bit to adjust it properly. I don't think it does much to enhance a smallish bust (32B), but it's not terrible either. I think it's a pretty good value at the sale price, but I definitely wouldn't have paid full price for this.
Really flattering
I read the reviews and ordered a size down and am glad I did (I'm 5'11" 160 lbs and got a M.) The fit is perfect and the seaming on this ... so flattering - it's fitted without being clingy and skims my curves nicely while minimizing my waist. It's hard to look cute while staying warm in the winter, and this is the perfect solution. The cowlneck dips into a nice V but keeps you covered enough to be nice & toasty. My only complaint is that it's a little itchy. It's a 92% cotton/8% wool blend but not the most luxurious knit. I have no tolerance for itchy wool, but solved that issue by wearing a v neck tissue tee underneath. Problem solved. I wish I'd discovered Athleta sweater dresses sooner - they make winter much less miserable. They're all really cute with leggings, but I think this one would be great with jeans and booties too.
Comfortable, versatile ...
I was hesitant about ordering this ... because I'm 5'0'' and it doesn't come in a petite. The XXS fit perfectly, though, and I definitely wouldn't want it any shorter (hits above the knee). I thought the knit was a good weight -- not too heavy, but substantial enough to hold shape. Overall happy with the purchase.
Almost Perfect!
This ... really cute and comfortable. I got the XS (5' 2", 105) in gray and it fit perfectly. The reason I gave it an "almost" perfect, the knit is really quite thin for a sweater ... ... its almost more of a knit t shirt ... exception of the collar, which is fantastic). I think maybe the other colors may be more substantial? I ordered the UGG boots pictured with it, and the outfit is complete! A little too "cute" or casual for a night out, but a good mall outfit or weekend runaround.
Great ...
This ... really worked out beautifully for me. I read all of the reviews and saw that they were pretty mixed, but I took a chance and have to say that I was very pleased. I'm 5'10" with broad swimmer's shoulders, which I think helps the collar hang nicely. I can see how ladies who are more petite through the shoulders might have trouble with this. I ordered the Medium, which is a bit loose around the torso, but ultimately comfortable, and it gave me the length I needed to feel comfortable wearing it to work with tights. The fabric was a little thinner than I expected, but this keeps the ... streamlined and flattering, and it is still quite warm. Any heavier knit would make it bulky in my opinion.
neckline makes this a keeper
A little thin on the knit but the neckline really makes this stand out. It's pretty form fitting so if you don't like it tight order up. i'm 5'5", 122 lbs, short waisted, ordered a small. i should probably have ordered a medium as it's a little tight across the middle, but I don't want to take a chance that the med will be too big in the bust. It's a nice ... it's different.
Fabric too thin
The look of this ... great, but I ultimately returned it because for the price, I wanted a knit that would be warmer and more substantial.
