Review on Miessial Women'S Summer Chiffon Polka Dot V Neck Ruffle Maxi Beach Wrap Dress by John Akins

I originally purchased this dress about eight months ago and returned it, as the medium (6/8) was too small in the bust (see original review below) and I needed a bigger size, larger (10/12). At the time, the same color/print in the next size was not available via Prime, so I did not buy a replacement. Fast forward and I have another occasion for this dress and it was available in my size/color, so I ordered it. The price has gone up $3 since the last time I purchased it. After opening the outer bag, it appeared that it was hastily placed into the clear inside bag. Yes, there was a little piece of tissue paper in the middle of it. Yes, the tag was still attached. But it was also not folded very professionally and upon taking it out, just had a sort of "worn feeling" to it. There were no deodorant marks or funny smells, however. I get how people might try something on and it does not fit, so they send it back. People might try on clothes in stores dozens of times before you end up buying something in person, so that did not really bother me, but yet . it still felt a bit tired and not fresh. I really wish returned packages are inspected better and refreshed/folded so it looks better upon receipt. Anyway, I tried it on. It fits much better at the bust, but I'm still going to need garment tape to keep it from exposing my chest. It was a little long. The ties are a bit to deal with (yes, I know how to tie a wrap dress), as they are even only if you tie it in the back. If you tie it to the side, one will be longer than the other if you want your bow loops the same size. To be honest, I think I was better off with the original smaller size -- it is jut very low cut. Well, I am keeping the bigger size anyway. I need something to wear, and it will look fine. This is one of those dresses that you can't tell how it will fit you, and you can't depend on other reviews to help out (someone my height but ten pounds heavier ordered a small and said it was perfect? Sizing is subjective in many cases). If you like the style, order and see if it works. You can always return it, right? It's still a flattering dress, although I liked it better the first time I tried it.ORIGINAL REVIEW WITH ORIGINAL HEADLINE: Great dress -- for medium/large bust, size up one. I purchased the green floral print. I normally wear a 6/8 dress depending on the designer, so I ordered the 6/8. It fit perfectly everywhere . EXCEPT for the bustline. The dress is a wrap style, which creates a nice V neckline. However, it did not cover the bust enough in my appropriate size. I'm a medium bust size as a 36B. I was hanging all out, and to layer something underneath would ruin the look and not be very comfortable. It does not have a snap at the neckline, but even if it did, there was not enough material to close it properly. If you are a 32C/34 B or smaller, it will work great for you in your normal size. Just FYI, I also ordered a size 8/10 in another color, and that dress fit great at the bustline (and it works well everywhere else since it's a wrap dress and you can customize the fit), but you will still need to sew a little snap. I ended up returning this, and will wait until they have this color/print in Prime to reorder in a larger size. It's a really flattering dress otherwise!