The Ann Taylor dress

A few posts back I linked this beautiful dress onto the blog as an item I wanted in my closet. I finally managed to head up Ann Taylor and figure out what size was right for me so I could order it online with a few promo codes.

First, let's talk about the importance of playing with your size. Here I am wearing a 4P, thinking that since I usually have short people problems, this was an easy fit. I also brought a 6P in the dressing room just in case I needed to size up. Unfortunately, it didn't quite fit - it's way to short. I felt like I was dressing up for a high school date night and felt incredibly underage. I had really quickly decided to give up on this dress, and then realized "Oh look! They have normal sizes too!!" So I tried a 4 normal. What a difference that makes! I felt like a grown up. You can tell from the first two photos above that the dress is too short - cuts me a good 2 to 3 inches above my knees - and the waist does not sit at my natural waistline. 

Comparing the first two photos to the ones below, you can tell the fit is much better.

 

 Necklace: one of the 3 H&M necklaces | Dress: Ann Taylor Dress | Sandals: Kenneth Cole Reaction

 

In the end I chose not to get the dress. I don't feel like it's a fit for my body shape, if I had a larger chest maybe? Or a smaller waist or larger hips? I don't know, it just doesn't give me a flattering figure, and that's my personal preference when it comes to dresses. Otherwise, the fabric is very tough and I wouldn't be afraid about see through stuff, the seams are done well - no lose threads. It's light enough for spring and summer, but warm enough for 60 degree weather. I would definitely wear this with a jean jacket and wedges or sneakers. 

I so wanted to love this dress, but this dress didn't scream "Pick me!" Check out how the dress looks on Fran, and let me know if you'd tried it on and what you think!