Alternative Women's Racerback Maxi Dress

Update :: 08/10/2017 :: As mentioned below, I also ordered this dress in the Eco Navy, which has now arrived. I love that it has the same great length and yes, in this color the fabric is much softer than the Eco Black (which is more of a charcoal color) so it is possible that the Eco Black may be the only color with a rougher fabric, if you are sensitive to such things, get the Eco Navy or possibly try one of the other colors. This dress has the same casual elegance, unfortunately it also seems to have the same design flaw in that the should straps have too much material, in the Eco Black the extra fabric is relatively minor, maybe an inch, in the Eco Navy likely 2-3 inches could be trimmed away. While I do have a sewing machine around here somewhere I can't say I know how to use it! I'm going to dry washing first to see if I can get it to selectively shrink at the shoulders, if that doesn't work I am get a sewing skilled friend to try to help. The straps are not falling when I wear it, they just kind of buckle mildly while sitting. It is mild and likely one of those things only I notice but again, it keeps this wonderful dress a 4 star dress when it easily could have been a 5. It makes me feel like I continually want to correct my posture, which isn't a bad thing but not what I expect in a dress. Also, the XL seems to be cut just a touch bigger in the Eco Navy. While it doesn't seem overwhelmingly big on me, I absolutely could fit a L in this color. Hopefully that just means if it does shrink I will still be very happy with the fit. Overall, I still love this dress! The length and comfortable yet elegant style, the soft fabric, the way it somehow makes me feel more slender than I am, I can see myself layering it for winter and wearing it year round. If it didn't have this odd shoulder design flaw I would definitely buy in more colors, as it is I'm not sure I would gamble on getting any more.I'm 5'10, I generally wear a 14...would dearly love to lose 30lbs...and I have a somewhat large chest, 36J. This dress in an XL is amazing for me, near perfection! I got the Eco Black which is actually a charcoal gray, not at all see thru. The length is a dream come true for me, a true maxi length, skimming the tops of my feet, perfect in sandals, heels or barefoot. The fit is nearly perfect, loose where it's supposed to be, supportive in the chest, I can wear without a bra and there's no obvious droop or sag but this dress is a touch low cut. If it were inappropriate one or all of my 4 sons would have said something and no one did. I simply notice the neckline shows a little more cleavage than my standard tank tops. For the fit to be completely perfect the shoulders would need to be taken in about an inch but when wearing it I don't really notice this, the straps aren't falling, the girls aren't at risk of being exposed. It's a bit elegant for just wearing around the house but that's what I've done so far. I will wear it out even though it's best without a bra, I don't feel I would be overexposed. I love the length. I have not yet washed it, I hope it doesn't shrink. The fabric has a bit of a rough texture to it, if it were softer I would have given 5 stars. Other reviewers have said it was soft, maybe the Eco Black is rough? I'm so happy with it I've just ordered another in the Eco Navy, I'll update if the fabric is softer in that color.So, awesome length for the tall ladies, can easily be hemmed. Elegant style in a casual fabric that isn't see thru (at least in the darker color range) accommodates a large chest, definitely a touch sexy but not inappropriate and I don't feel hugely fat when wearing it and let's face it, no one can accuse me of being skinny!

The dress is very black (eco true black) and the material is a very nice weight. I didn't find it 'see-thru'...backlit by the sun certainly you could see outlines of my legs, but the skirt has some fullness to it so nothing to be overly concerned about. You can always wear a slip. I ordered a medium based on other size charts since I couldn't get the one for this dress to load, but a small would have been the correct size. The staps seem to be a bit long in the medium (for me anyway) and there is a bit of a fullness around the waist. It doesn't look bad, just had to keep hiking up the straps until I tied them up in the back as an emergency halter neck. The unfinished hem isn't even noticable. The length just hit the top of my foot with a flat sandal. I am 5'6", 127# , 36A, 29 waist, 36" hips (hopefully that helps someone choose the right size). I washed the top in hot water-got some wash out of the dye but not really fading of the dress. I did the bottom 1/3 in cool water hoping to prevent it shortening too much since the dress is 38% cotton. It didn't seem to shrink at all so I guess I should have exchanged it for a small if I wanted it to fit a little tighter. Good thing is no worries about undie lines with a medium. All in all, it is a very nice casual dress which dresses up nicely with a little shrug. I may order it in a different color and a small.

I was looking for a nice long dress for wearing while traveling specifically on a plane. This was the exact shape I was looking for. It's light, breathable, and the shape of it is flattering. I have a slight problem around the armholes near the bust area. It gapes just a little bit - almost like the armholes just don't hold the shape like they should but it's not very noticeable. Another thing that might be an issue for some people is that it is quite thin and if you have lumps and bumps I imagine they will be highly noticeable. I'm 5'6" and this dress goes all the way down to the floor when I am barefoot but it doesn't drag. I wear between a small and medium in most clothes (32DD, 29" waist, 39" hip) but chose the small so it would be more fitted in the waist and it was the right decision for me.

This dress is adorable. I’ve already worn it dressed up and dressed down/ casual. I’m 5’8”, 130lbs athletic so I got the XS, and it looks amazing. I think I could even layer this for fall since it’s a neutral color, but I’ll have to see. The top half of the dress has a bodycon fit to it so I’m not sure how obvious layers underneath will be. The lower half of the dress is kind of flowy/ loose. I usually have a problem with the length of dresses since I’m tall, but this one is great. ;)

I love the material, it is soft and light on the skin. The length was ideal for my height (I am 5'6") and even after wearing this all day it retains its shape. I purchased the XS and it fit as expected. I wish it had been a touch smaller, but it does not stop me from loving the dress. I did wear it once without an undergarment, but decided it was a bit too revealing for my tastes, so I would recommend planning on needing a bra with an appropriate back.Edited to add :I bought the blue color and was incredibly disappointed that it was FAR thinner and a LOT more see through than the purple. Be warned, there is a quality control issue. I'm knocking off a star for that and sending the blue one back.

This dress is so soft and light and the fabric does well in a large range of temperatures -can feel warm but also not heating in hot temps.It has a simple classic shape that can be styled many different ways.The sizes run quite large -though it is stretchy so somewhat forgiving on size.I am 5'6" 138lbs 34A chest, 28 waist, 39 hips Usually take a medium occasionally a small in dresses and the extra small fit me best in this dress. Small is too big in the chest.

Es muy cómodo y la tela se siente muy bien, como si no trajera nada 🙈, peeeero le di 4 estrellas porque no me gustó que la parte inferior dónde termina el vestido se enrosca hacia arriba.

The dress is super comfortable and I love the fit . The fabric is thin as expected but I just wear a long shall if going out or just as is around the house . I like the thin material as it’s great for hot weather. Would love another in a different colour.

Fabric is so thin that it's see through!Thankfully Amazon prime allows for free returns, because I truly feel cheated out of my money on this product.

great dress! so comfy and flattering to wear

Ordered a gray one loved it ordered a blue one same size, shoulder and arm holes are way too big??