Well, it’s a good thing I found other dresses that work for me, because the Amour Vert dress arrived and it’s not quite right for me. I was curious about this brand, so I’m glad I at least tried it.

I actually ended up ordering a S and a M. I seem to be in between sizes, but not in a way that makes either one workable.

First off, the overall look is quite nice. The cut is pretty flattering and appealing to me from the front view, the length is good, and it’s breezy and lightweight. I like the b&w print.

For the not so great: the fabric seems quite wrinkly. I think even after hanging, it seems like the type of material that holds onto wrinkles without that easy look of linen. I may be wrong about that — just the impression I got. That in itself is not a deal breaker for a casual summer dress.

In the M, the armholes are too loose and show my bra too much, and the neckline is too loose and flops open. There is no closure to secure that v neck. There is also too much room in the back. I’m not crazy about how the elastic waist looks in the back either.

Sizing down to a S very nearly works for me — the back fits better, and even the hip fit is fine. But the top is a smidge short — it starts looking more like an empire waist — and it’s a little too snug across the boobs. I think this dress might suit someone with a smaller chest than me, and possibly may be best on someone shorter.

It does seem like a nice casual summer dress for someone with a different body type who doesn’t mind a few wrinkles.

Pics 1-3 small
Pics 4-6 medium

Ponytail and minimal makeup because it was 99, with a “real feel” of 107 here today. YUCK! Oppressive.