Attn Laura: Review on J Crew Maya Dress?

shana

Laura, I remember a couple of weeks ago you mentioned ordering this dress. Did it come in yet? What's the verdict? Any chance you'd be willing to post photos?

16 years ago

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Latest reply was from chewyspaghetti

Maya

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Ooh I'm curious too!

16 years ago

Laura

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Hi Shana! I wore the dress yesterday (I bought the grey) with black patterned tights and flat black patent boots and loved it. I bought an XS and it's perfect. Any larger and I would have major issues with the neckline. You need a cami underneath because the neckline is pretty deep. Also it definitely emphasizes the bustline. I will take a photo tomorrow.

The fabric is a fine merino knit. It's not super weighty, so keep that in mind (it can be a little clingy, I was half wondering if I needed a slip). Time will tell if it pills or stretches, but so far so good (fingers crossed!)

Are you going to take the plunge?

16 years ago

Maya

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Emphasizes the bustline? Not that I could buy it now anyway, but it was definitely on my wish list. I don't like the sound of that though. What do you think Shana?

16 years ago

shana

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Oh, I can't wait to see the pictures! How's the length? My bustline has been shrinking lately so maybe a little bustline emphasis would be good for me!! I do worry about the clingy part - that's my usual issue with knit/sweater dresses - a slip might be a good solution.

Laura, I am reserving judgement until I see you in yours. It's definitely on my wishlist. My problem is that I am cheap! I hate paying full price for anything unless it's true love and that just doesn't seem to happen very often anymore (especially when the item is online only!). Of course, lately it seems like everything really great is selling out - guess the stores really did reduce inventory levels!

16 years ago

Maya

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Oh Shana you lucky duck. Can I ask what exactly your workout regimen consists of? I want a shrinking bust! I have a lone 32D bra in my drawer that I try on every few months in hopes that it might fit again, and it never does. Sigh. I should really get rid of it, it's like torture!

16 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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My bust has shrunk with my weightloss, too- 2 cup sizes and 2 or 3 band sizes. I don't know if there is a way to shrink just your bust, but it is a side effect of weight loss many times.
I am waiting to see this dress on.

16 years ago

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