Notable competitors
We liked the high-quality cashmere of Everlane’s The Cashmere Turtleneck Dress—it hardly pilled and didn’t stretch out. The dress also had clean, tight seams that didn’t fray, as well as a comfy, loose turtleneck. But we ultimately thought the Naadam’s midi hem and dual skirt slits were more stylish. We thought this dress’ cashmere was also of a higher quality.
The Joie Leonore Silk Dress drapes nicely on the body, but the silk was of far lower quality than our Equipment Essential Silk Dress pick. We liked the matching self-tie belt that allowed our testers to hide their tummies while accentuating their hips. But the cut was a little too long and narrow for half of our panelists, and they didn’t find it flattering. It also comes in a narrower range of sizes than the Equipment dress.
Casual
The fit of the ASOS Design Tiered Smock Dress wasn’t true to size, and it reminded us of maternity wear. Also, the stitching came undone after one wash.
Our panelists were divided on the ASOS Design Midi Smock Dress with Wrap Top (petite, regular, plus); some loved the fit for hugging their curves, but others found it unflattering.
The ASOS Design Padded Shoulder Sleeveless Mini T-shirt Dress (petite, regular, plus) was too juvenile for our tastes.
We thought the ASOS Design Tall Soft Denim Tea Dress was also too juvenile, and the fit wasn’t true to size.
The COS Knitted A-Line Merino Wool Dress made our testers look frumpy and shapeless, like they were wearing knitted trash bags. And it felt itchy.
The DB MOON Women Summer Casual Short Sleeve Dress is an inexpensive option from Amazon, but the mediocre quality couldn’t compare to our picks.
None of our panelists liked the style or fit of the Universal Standard Geneva Dress, the Universal Standard Helen Liquid Jersey Shift Dress, or the Universal Standard Sonya Satin V Neck Dress. Testers thought they weren’t flattering and that the fabric was too thin for comfort (or, in the satin option, too thick).
The Universal Standard Misa Dress is definitely a contender that looks better in person than online. Our panelists liked its simplicity but thought there was nothing particularly special about it. And the self-tie strap reminded them of the ’90s grunge-sweatshirt-tied-around-the-waist look.
Professional
The 100% viscose A.P.C. Oleson dress was too heavy when worn, and it looked shapeless on most of our testers.
The Artizia Babaton Slit Wrap Dress looks killer online, but the fit was all wrong for those testers who normally wear XS, M, and L. (It wasn’t sold in sizes large enough for our size XL panelist.) It’s also missing a built-in slip, so you’re left completely exposed if the self-tie strap comes undone.
The Banana Republic Sweater Dress is well made, but the relaxed fit wasn’t as flattering as the fitted Universal Standard Rita Ribbed Sweater Dress With Pockets.
The Black Label by Evan-Picone Sleeveless Fit & Flare Dress is a simple-looking business-casual dress that didn’t stand out compared with the better-quality J.Crew Résumé Dress.
The COS Drawstring Mulberry Silk Dress featured a thick, textured cotton front with a silk back skirt—a combination that our testers hated. The silk quality was also poor—almost raw or scratchy—and wrinkled too easily for a piece you’d be sitting on throughout the day.
“I feel like this is something a woman would wear while mourning their husband during the Civil War. Hard pass,” said one panelist about the COS Organic Cotton Collarless Shirt Dress.
The neckline on the COS Sleeveless Cowl Neck Dress was uncomfortably high, and the dress’ overall fit wasn’t flattering. Our testers said this little black dress reminded them of a bathrobe.
One panelist loved the thick material of the French Connection Lula Long Sleeve Tulip Dress and how it hugged her curves, but our remaining panelists weren’t fans of the style.
The J.Crew Long-sleeve Everyday Cashmere Crewneck Dress is another sweater dress we considered, but the cashmere quality was lacking compared with that of the Naadam dress, and it felt slippery to the touch.
The Uniqlo Women 3D Knit Lambswool-Blend Balloon Long-Sleeve Dress was itchy, and the balloon sleeves felt too trendy to be a staple piece for years to come.
Date night
The ASOS Sweetheart Neck Midi Dress with Ruched Wrap Skirt was ill fitting because the bust and waist were too loose (even when sized down), making this dress, which is supposed to accentuate your curves, feel like a dowdy robe.
The stitching quality was subpar on the B Collection by Bobeau Mathilde Smocked Flutter-Sleeve Dress, and the fit wasn’t true to size. It felt more like a witch costume than a date-night gown.
The scoop neck on Everlane’s The Japanese GoWeave Cross-Back Slip Dress was too low and wide, leaving us exposed.
The Madewell Ruffle-Front Cross-Back Midi Dress was nice, but it wasn’t outstanding compared with the A.L.C. dress we recommend. And the polyester material was so thin that we worried it would tear with the slightest snag.
Even our panelist who hates spaghetti-strap dresses liked the Reformation Astrid dress, but it wrinkled immediately.
The Link LonkFebruary 05, 2021 at 03:06AM
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-little-black-dress/
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