Drapey button-up dress in polka dot

This runs small in an awkward way. The sleeves below the tie are really unattractive on me. Maybe if I had sized up beyond any size I have ever worn in J Crew (to 6/8) the overall effect would have been okay, but I doubt it. It fits; there's a side-zip and functional front buttons, so the bodice/waist area isn't bad, but everything around the bodice/waist looks really stodgy. I've had dresses in a similar cut which have fit nicely. The color is drab and the feel of the fabric is unpleasant, almost scratchy--the kind of fabric that's white on the inside, which seems cheap and is probably part of the problem. I like a midi length but the cut of the skirt is unattractive too. Unfortunately, while the dress was still pricey it was on final sale and I didn't see the reviews until after I purchased. Since I'm stuck with it, I might hem to above knee and shorten sleeves to try as a casual summer dress... 2 stars versus 1 for quality just for the buttons...

Love this dress. I am 5'10" and 165 pounds, pear shape. Bought a size 10 and the dress fits perfectly. I feel great in it.....flirty and fun!

…and then I discovered the side zipper! It’s a perfect blend of retro styling details, right down to the fabric, color and pattern. I love the covered buttons and wore it with some undone. Also paired with a denim jacket and white slip-on sneakers for the quintessential N. California Spring casual look. The fit is perfect and I love the length. I would love to find other colors in the same style and that’s the only sad thing I will say about this dress!

A caveat to my review: I am a 5'9" size 8 with not much bust. So this dress fits me quite well but I acknowledge that it might depend significantly on body type. Other reviewers said it was tight on top and I can see how that would be the case. I'm a 34 A or B and I actually find the top very comfortable, even a bit roomy. The length and the placement of the waist are great for me as well. The fabric is just ok. I agree with other reviews that it isn't the best quality. The "sable" color is also 100% brown. No hint of red, which is how it looked on my screen before I ordered. Just flat mud brown. Again very individual, but on my coloring brown is fine even if it wasn't exactly what I was hoping for. My only real complaint is the sleeves. They need some stretch or something. I can lift my arms about halfway and then it gets tight. I don't want to loosen the ties because that would look sloppy so I can just deal with it but I do wish that part was more thoughtfully designed.

Is so small on top ,the material is so poor and the dress is so long ,not cute at all, also my dress came damaged.

I had high hopes for the arrival of this dress. While the style is nice, the material leaves much to be desired; seems cheap. The fit is true to size; actually wondering if a size up might improve my feelings about the dress. However, my usual size 2 is not tight. This dress is certainly going back though. I understand now why it's one of the few dresses for 30% off, $228 is very steep for what you're getting. Please don't make my review disappear all the way at the bottom JCrew!