I agree with Approprio, from the first to the last word.

I've decided to keep. After doing some thinking, the pros largely outweigh the cons.

Pros:
easy to style
gorgeous woven linen fabric
ethically made
price was reduced when I purchased
comfortable
cool
fits well
pockets
JFE

Cons:
JFE
outside style comfort zone
unexciting color

On the color issue, Angie and Brooklyn, I do think it's more blue than it comes across in photos. The weave is natural and indigo fibers, with a very thin vertical shot of cobalt blue that catches the light in a way that changes the overall effect in person.

delurked, yes, I hear you on the little girl thing, though it's a different effect for those of us who are taller than for petite women. More jarring than infantilizing.

Momo, I think you might be seeing the creases left from shipping as seams, but the cut is just slightly A-line.

Sheila, I 100% don't care about the weave matching perfectly at the side seams. I'm not even sure that would be possible, given the randomness of it.

Barbara Diane - Red shoes aren't my thing, but I could see that for others.

Elle - I wash almost everything in cold water, and run a delicate/handwash load at least once a week, so I have no issues there.

Glad to hear you are keeping it! I have had a similar EF dress for the past three years; the dress has become a summer workhorse because it is cool, comfortable, and washes like a dream--machine wash in cool water on a regular setting, hang to dry, and put it on for another outing.

I also find the color works well because it ISN'T an eye catcher--makes it easier to wear it over and over again without people remembering I had the same dress on when I last saw them.

Gaylene, you're echoing my thought processes well! I'm glad to hear your dress has been good to you, and washed up well, too!

YAY. Knowing that it's more blue makes me happy.

I really like it and you have got me wanting one for myself. Glad you're keeping.

I think it will be a great blank palette sort of dress for the summer. I love the idea of red flats and a big cuff. You have lots of possibilities with your accessories.

This has workhorse written all over it!

Looking forward to the WIWs it'll star or support in.

OMG ! I LOVE this dress and I LOVE it on you. Great choice. Though I do love the fit and flare that you posted with the belt, this silhouette looks so great and fresh and airy.

After thinking more about it I think it is a great dress for summer. Great choice. Now if it were in a different colour I might order it and we could be dress twins.

I really like it. Glad you kept it.

Style Fan cracks me up.

Jenn, the pockets are fabulous too. SUPER CUTE for hot weather with no a/c.