Here are 2 items from the NAS; the Taylor
sheath dress and the Olivia Moon linen jacket.

Angie was right that the dress is not very
body-con per se. But, it is a poly knit fabric and so isn’t as "hip -skimming” as
some wovens or more substantial fabrics. So, even with adequate roominess in
the skirt I get some hip-lumpage. I think the bodice would benefit from being
taken up a the side seam just a touch,
as there’s also a bit of extra room in the back—I need this size for the hip
fit but there’s no hiding the pear shape and that the top part is a little
roomy.

Shown with sheer hose, off-black hose,
opaque tights + bootie and 3 toppers-pink linen, EF moto, and sparkly
black blazer.

The jacket is another maybe. I LOVE the
color, full stop. It's
really the perfect deep pink that hasn't turned up for me in something that fits. But, it’s
kind of an in-between length—it’s not long enough for most of my pants or jeans,
and it’s too much for fit and flare dresses—it looks best with this type of
dress or pencil skirt, or maybe high-waist pants. For that reason, it can’t
really be a toss-over-anything jacket. Also, as 100% linen, it is creasy, which may
go against using it with more formal outfits, as opposed to a knock-around BF
type linen jacket. At the sale price (goggle alert) I’m considering keeping it for a high-happiness color factor when I do
wear it, vs. not getting enough wears.

So---I’d really appreciate fabber’s input
on the dress, along with any cautions on the jacket. For the dress, I love the print colors
and the overall silhouette, with sleeves and neckline, but am trying to decide
my comfort zone for the hippage issue. Is
it an unflattering lumpy pear look and I should
keep looking for my usual flares and pleats and more skimming fabrics?

Thanks for input!