Velvet Shirred-Waist Below-Knee Dress
Velvet Shirred-Waist Below-Knee Dress
Color
Douglas FirSize
- Flattering and comfortable, this stretch velvet dress features side shirring for a softly sculpted fit.
- Square neckline. Long sleeves.
- Features side shirring and soft, gathered ruching above waist.
- Fitted at the waist.
- Center back seam. Center back vent.
- Straight hem.
- Fully lined except sleeves.
- Made exclusively for Banana Republic Factory.
- #844192
- Fit: Fitted. A slim silhouette that fits close to the body.
- Below knee length.
- 90% polyester, 10% elastane spandex.
- Machine wash.
- Imported.
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This looks good on a slender body. Also, if you're postpartum, you may want to wear a tummy control garment as it doesn't really camouflage this part. When you pull this dress on, you have to tug at the lining to make sure the dress isn't bunching up in places--especially the back slit. But once ...you get it in place, it's fine. Also, if you're wearing a bra, you will have to hide the straps (or if you don't need one, get the petals). I wore a strapless bra and I don't think that worked out too well. In conclusion, the fabric is pretty (black) and looks great if you have the right body for it.
Like most middle-aged females, I don't have the fully flat stomach of my youth or those who've never had kids. The thing is, my bit of leftover skin from birthing 3 humans is pretty unobtrusive. Well NOT in this dress! For some reason it's gathered below the chest but above the natural waist and in ...such a way that it makes me look 2-3 mo pregnant. You can even see this effect on the model, and I can't believe I didn't notice. Both the xs reg & pet were fitted on my 32A 26" waist frame and I'm pretty much always an xxs at BR, so I'd say this runs small and would be harder to wear for the larger chested. All that being said, the material, even though it's a synthetic blend, is absolutely gorgeous - buttery soft (lining and velour outer) and quality thick/warm in a lovely, unique green. I really hope they come out with other pieces in this same material/color!
Submitted 6 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'7"
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Beautiful lined dress. Lining bunches if you try to put it on over your head, but works perfect pulling it up from your feet. I wear a size 8 and the medium fit perfectly, snug but not tight.
Submitted 16 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'5"
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Comments about Velvet Shirred-Waist Below-Knee Dress
Great look. Nice color.
Submitted 18 days ago
By anonymous
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Height 4'10"
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Dress fits just right
Submitted 1 month ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'7"
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So classy and comfortable. Very flattering, true to size and fits larger chest without being constricting or too revealing. I'm hoping it will last me for years to come.
Submitted 1 month ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'9"
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Perfect for travel bc it can't wrinkle. Very upscale. Way to go Banana Republic Factory!
Submitted 1 month ago
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Lovely, form-fitting dress. Well-made, comfortable and perfect for the winter wedding I'm attending. The lining of the dress does bunch up a teeny bit around the neckline (for me, anyway) and I have to adjust the top part of the dress carefully to keep it hidden. Might want to consider a strapless bra to wear with it as the neckline is quite wide. All in all, it's a great dress!
Submitted 2 months ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'7"
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This is a beautiful dress. Perfect for holiday dinner or parties. I received more compliments on this dress in one evening than any piece of clothing I've owned. Comfortable, can wear a regular bra, and a smooth form fitting aesthetic.
Submitted 2 months ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'2"
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My only (very minor) qualm with an otherwise perfect dress is that it can be hard to hide nursing bra straps along this neckline. That's it. The fabric is soft, the shirring is adjustable, the fit is very flattering, I even nursed my baby comfortably through a whole Christmas concert while wearing the jam colored version of this dress. I found the sizing chart helpful, but can't speak to the differences between regular and petite sizing and whether it truly matters for this particular dress.
Submitted 2 months ago
By anonymous
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Height 5'5"
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Comments about Velvet Shirred-Waist Below-Knee Dress
Gorgeous color, material, and the shirring is a lovely detail
Submitted 2 months ago
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Comments about Velvet Shirred-Waist Below-Knee Dress
Very hard to put on and take off.