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(based on 37 ratings)
Brand:Chadwicks
Located in:SPECIAL SIZES, PETITE, Dresses
The perfect spring-into-summer dress in graphic print. Sleeveless, empire styling flatters with a shirred, striped cummerbund and full skirt.

  • Back zipper.
  • Fully lined.
  • Polyester; dry clean.
  • Imported.

Petite 23” from natural waist
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.8 stars
(based on 37 ratings)
79% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attractive design(30), Comfortable(22), Doesn't wrinkle(11), Durable(7), Flattering(24)
Cons:
Color not as expected(4), Poor fit(8)
Best Uses:
Casual work days(3), Cocktail party(21), Comfort-oriented(3), On a date(21), On the weekend(10)
Describe Yourself:
Bargain shopper(24), Career(15), Casual(17), Classic(17), Conservative(3)
 
I returned it to Chadwicks
By RuthVerified Purchaser from San Juan Capistrano,CA on 8/26/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Zip poor quality
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, Leisure Wear
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I was afraid the zipper would not hold up

 
So, so cute and easy to wear!
By JenVerified Purchaser from Williamston, MI on 8/26/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, High Quality, Versatile
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, Special Occasions, To Work
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Classic, Eclectic, Sexy, Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This dress is totally cute but has enough of a formal air that I could see being able to wear it to a semi-formal summer wedding or a cocktail party. It's a perfect date dress for going out to a nice dinner and a little dancing afterwards. It's nice and light and airy-very comfortable on some of these hot, muggy Michigan evenings.

 
great feel
By BonnieVerified Purchaser from Chattanooga, TN on 8/22/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Colorful, Comfortable, Flattering, Versatile, Wrinkle Resistant
Cons:
Color Not As Expected
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, Dress it up or down, On a Date, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Casual, Colorful
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

wearing to a fall wedding, church, out to a business dinner

 
Great Dress!
By Midgie29Verified Purchaser from South Bend, IN on 8/22/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering
Best Uses:
On a Date, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Casual
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love the way it fits and I can't wait to wear it and show it off to my friends.

 
This dress is wonderful
By Tennis BallVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 8/20/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Flattering, High Quality, Versatile, Wrinkle Resistant
Cons:
Rib cage area is tight
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Classic, Sexy, Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I really like the style, color and material

 
I wish!
By PatsyVerified Purchaser from Ontario, Canada on 8/11/2008
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Classic, Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Loved the dress, but it was too big on top, particularly the shoulders.

 
Cute and Fun
By JSRVerified Purchaser from Bolingbrook, IL on 8/5/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Beautiful Red plum color, Flattering, High Quality, Nice fabric
Cons:
Position of straps
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Classic, Sexy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The straps were set closer than appears on model, which make the tiny flutter sleeves on the straps look funny. I had to pull the straps farther apart onto my shoulders to improve the style. However, I was also able to tuck the flutters under the straps for a different look and not have to position the straps in an almost-off-the-shoulder look.

 
Very attractive dress
By LizaVerified Purchaser from Alhambra, CA on 8/2/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, High Quality, Wrinkle Resistant
Best Uses:
Leisure Wear, On a Date
Describe Yourself:
Career, Casual, Sexy, Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a very beautiful dress, I love the fit, style and colors on this dress, I bought a couple of different design and color.

 
Had to return this dress.
By LalaVerified Purchaser from Frankfort, KY on 8/1/2008
Fit:
Feels too big
Length:
Feels too long
Cons:
Poor Fit
Describe Yourself:
Career

Dress ran too large for me. Straps could not be adjusted.

 
Love this dress!
By Sandy, Miss Make-upVerified Purchaser from Wesley Chapel, FL on 7/29/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Flattering, High Quality, Versatile, Wrinkle Resistant
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Casual, Eclectic, Sexy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wearing it out dinner this week to celebrate my wedding anniversary!

 
Great for weddings and graduations
By Jenn the officers girlVerified Purchaser from columbia, mo on 7/25/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Flattering, Versatile, Wrinkle Resistant
Cons:
Low Quality
Best Uses:
On a Date, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Classic, Sexy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I got this dress for an officers pinning ceremony and i needed something unreivling and classy. This is sooo cute and i had a ton of compliments on it!!

 
print problem
By gwenVerified Purchaser from central, MA on 7/22/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Cons:
Color Not As Expected
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

the poppy print was beautiful, however, the bust featured two very prominent poppies in exactly the wrong spots. it did not look like that in the photo when I ordered it.

 
nice dress
By LMFVerified Purchaser from SI NY on 7/9/2008
Fit:
Feels too big
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, High Quality
Best Uses:
Special Occasions

very pretty, but did not suit me.

 
Too tight/Too Not Right
By Crazy Cat LadyVerified Purchaser from Washington, D.C. on 7/1/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels true to length
Cons:
Color Not As Expected, Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Classic
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

There was nothing that I much liked about the dress. It is definitely not for the curvy or big busted woman. The sizing is really off - it was quite tight; seriously think about ordering one or two sizes larger than your size if you are interested in this dress. I thought it would be a fun, flirty dress. It was neither and I returned it immediately.

 
Beautiful
By BonottVerified Purchaser from Northampton, MA on 6/26/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Casual
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I wore this to a wedding and received many compliments. My husband really liked it too. The dress is very flattering on.

 
Looked better in catalog
By phantomriderVerified Purchaser from Owings Mills, MD on 6/24/2008
Fit:
Feels too big
Waist:
Feels too big
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
returning item
Cons:
Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Returning item
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

purchased for work but need to return it.

 
Absolutely lovely!
By RSDM77Verified Purchaser from North Haven, CT on 6/22/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, High Quality, Versatile
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, Special Occasions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this dress as a birthday gift for one of my daughters and I liked it so much that I bought another one in a different color for my other daughter! She recently wore this dress to a wedding and received many compliments!

 
Very cute but fit is disappointing
By Svelt SalVerified Purchaser from Chicago on 6/20/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too short
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flattering
Cons:
Poor Fit
Best Uses:
On a Date, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Classic

It's very cute but not quite as cute and romantic as it looks in the catalog picture. The fit is a bit awkward and it is hard to find a brasier that will work with it without showing.

 
pleasantly suprised
By don't haveVerified Purchaser from silver spring,md on 6/18/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, Wrinkle Resistant
Best Uses:
Casual Work Days
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Classic, Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

NO comment

 
great dress
By noneVerified Purchaser from waretown,n.j. on 6/4/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering
Best Uses:
On The Weekend, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Classic, Sexy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

haven't worn it yet

 
Cute dress, but a bit snug for size
By JanieVerified Purchaser from Putnam Valley, NY on 6/4/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flattering
Cons:
Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Casual, Classic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Really cute dress for dinner out, but seems a bit snug based on my usual size. Decently priced.

 
nice design,poor material
By fairyanaVerified Purchaser from Glendora ,ca on 6/3/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels too short
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Low Quality
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, On The Weekend, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I'm returning this product

 
They should call a Tablecloth Dress
By Louise In AttleboroVerified Purchaser from Attleboro, MA on 6/1/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels too long
Cons:
Color Not As Expected, Poor Fit
Best Uses:
As a table cloth
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Sexy, Trendy
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I am a 2P sometime a 0P at certain petite stores. This dress is really BUSY! Very tight around my ribcage and way too long for a 5 foot tall, 110 lb person. Didn't like the odd patterned cumberbun-like fabric in the middle. Really wanted to like this dress but just didn't work for me and will return.

 
Cute, sexy little dress!
By VivianVerified Purchaser from Philadelphia, PA on 5/28/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Classic, Sexy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This dress really accentuates your curves without being too revealing! Very cute for a summer date. Nice fit.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Unfortunately, I had to return the dress
By Youthful58Verified Purchaser from Jacksonville, FL on 5/21/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Poor Fit
Describe Yourself:
Career, Casual, Classic, Sexy, Trendy
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Unfortunately I had to return the dress, along with another sundress purchased at the same time, due to being too small. I normally wear a Size 2 Petite and have purchased many other items from Chadwick's in that size that were fine. These two dresses, however, were very snug in trying to close the back zipper (in this case, and front buttons in the other dress) and was never able to completely close them. I finally gave up and packaged them back up to return. I hated that, as I was really looking forward to wearing them.

 
very pleased
By jadeeVerified Purchaser from Kent, WA on 5/20/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, Wrinkle Resistant
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, On The Weekend, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

out to dinner,it was comfortable the entire night, and I am very pleased. My boyfriend thinks it looks great.....

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Fun, easy to wear, beautiful, buysize up
By JaneVerified Purchaser from Terry, MS on 5/14/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flattering, Wrinkle Resistant
Cons:
not true to size
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Casual, Classic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am wearing this to an outside wedding in the south in July---and this light airy dress will do the trick without wrinkling and still look beautiful.....

 
Beautiful!!!
By Ella's GrammyVerified Purchaser from New Windsor, NY on 5/13/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, High Quality, Versatile
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, On The Weekend, Special Occasions, To Work
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Casual, Classic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Fits & flatters!!! I love the way this dress fits and the petite length is a great plus!!

 
Love it!
By Maria K.Verified Purchaser from Kings Mountain, NC on 5/8/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, Versatile, Wrinkle Resistant
Cons:
Synthetic material
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, To School, To Work, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Career, Classic, Eclectic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This dress is comfortable without being baggy or frumpy, flirty without being tarty. I took it on a business trip with me - it hangs up like a dream, with nary a wrinkle. It wears great in warm weather, although because of the synthetic material probably won't work when it's 90 degrees and above.

 
prettier than it looks
By Busy as a beeVerified Purchaser from ID on 5/1/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, High Quality, Like the dress very much, Versatile, Waistline hits short
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, On The Weekend
Describe Yourself:
Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I was pleasently surprized. Very nice fabric, color is more red than orange.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
as nice as it looks in the picture
By emelyVerified Purchaser from Queens, NY on 5/1/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Versatile
Cons:
Straps too long
Best Uses:
Casual Work Days, Cocktail Party, Comfort-Oriented, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Classic, Sexy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I liked the style and color. the size was true,however the strappy type cap sleeves were a little too long for a small busted person making the bust area sag.

 
Nice tropical summer dress
By Florida shopperVerified Purchaser from Cape Coral, FL on 4/29/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Tropical look
Cons:
Wrinkles Easily
Best Uses:
On a Date, On The Weekend, Special Occasions, Tropical wedding
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Casual, Florida style, Sexy, Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this dress because I wanted a unique tropical print sun dress to wear to my daughter's beach wedding - she calls it her "flip flop" wedding. I like the red/orange floral print as it reminded me of Hawaii.

 
Beautiful dress!
By Liza from Alhambra, CA on 4/12/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Flattering, High Quality, Versatile, Wrinkle Resistant
Best Uses:
Comfort-Oriented, On The Weekend
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Sexy, Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this dress! The material is very nice to the touch and feel. Does not wrinkle easily. Color is beautiful, too. I got the chamois yellow and it looks so flattering on me. I am thinking of getting another one with different color, red perhaps. The dress style is wonderful.

 
Party Dress
By KatVerified Purchaser from Edmonds, WA on 3/11/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Flattering
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, On The Weekend
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pretty dress - I bought it more for the design than the print. I prefer prints with more than two colors.

 
Love it...
By MalVerified Purchaser from Muscle Shoals, AL on 3/6/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Flattering
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, On The Weekend, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Conservative
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought this dress to wear to a wedding rehersal in June...I'm so excited...It is perfect!!!

 
Classy and Beautiful
By clotheshogVerified Purchaser from Janesville, WI on 3/5/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, Versatile
Best Uses:
Casual Work Days, Cocktail Party, Comfort-Oriented, On a Date, On The Weekend, Special Occasions, To School, To Work
Describe Yourself:
Career, Casual, Classic, Conservative, Sexy, Trendy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Love this dress, color and style are just gorgeous when worn

 
The Veranda Dress
By irishmomof9Verified Purchaser from Mobile, AL on 2/16/2008
Describe Yourself:
Comfort-oriented, Conservative, Stylish
Best Uses:
Travel, Unable to try on
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Durable, Print unbecoming, Wrinkle Resistant
Cons:
Poor Quality, Poor quality workmanship, Zipper stuck on fabric
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

When I tried to try this dress on, I found the side zipper was unable to be used, as it got caught in the fabric every time I tried to use it! So I was unable to try the dress on at all. However, The fabric was a rather heavy polyester, in an unbecoming shade of large red print, and there was a weird kind of gathered cummerbund that didn't really show up in the catalog picture, that would have made all but a waif-thin person look quite a bit larger around the waist.

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