Review on Bohemian Floral Maxi Dress With Pockets: Casual, Loose-Fitting Short Sleeve Summer Beach Swing Dress For Women - EJF by William Lin

This is my second dress in this style. The sleeves are a little tight on the first one but not this one, so there are some minor differences in fit from one color to another. The sleeves on both are just an inch or two shorter than my personal preference to hide my aging body's batwing triceps but that’s my only complaint. I might do some alterations to fix that, but not sure yet if I will. I love the skirt part of the dress. These used to be called "prairie” style in the early 80s, and can be made with two tiers like this dress or 6 or 7 tiers and anything in between. I wasn’t sure, when I was looking at this dress the first time, if I was going to like where the second tier began, but once I tried it on I was totally happy with it. I’m 5’ 8”, 235 lbs give or take, and the 3X fits great in the bodice (D cup), waist and hips. There is no elasticity in the fabric; it’s an average cotton/poly. I always wear a slip with any dress to keep it from catching between my legs as I walk, but it’s not see through - I bought the navy floral this time. I can see a silhouette of my legs if I’m standing in front of a strong light source, like any garment made of a cotton-like fabric, so sheerness is average IMO. It’s not a high thread count fabric, but it’s not the worst type of its kind either. Soft and breathable. The floaty skirt makes me feel young again. I love both of these dresses that I own. My other one is a vibrant pink with purple, orange and yellow sunbursts. If the prints were more calico-like with pretty little flowers in various colors I’d buy them all, but I’m not a fan of many of the prints on offer. I’d also buy more if the sleeves were elbow length flutter style. I justsaea frirndat church wearing a similar dress. She said she got hers at old navy. She also said she likes mine better - hers has an elastic sleeve hem, and she prefers my regular sleeve hem. I agree! An elasticized sleeve would be a deal breaker. The cut of this dress is flattering for all body types IMO. Really happy with it!