Monday, April 19, 2010

Petite Review: Ann Taylor Textured Jacquard Sheath Dress in Pale Iris- size 00p

I was super excited to get this Ann Taylor Sheath dress and it was sort of a flop that I found a 00p! It was sold out online but one day I happened to refresh it and there was a 00p waiting for me so I had no choice but to order and luckily I had the 40% which made the price tag much easier to swallow.
It's hard to tell but the color is a Pale Iris color.....
Dress: Ann Taylor Sheath Dress- size 00p
Shoes: Nine West Nude Pumps- size 5
Purse: Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag
Bracelet: Pink pearls (similar HERE)
These earrings are so dainty and goes with everything. The price is not bad and I get alot of use out of them. And I love leverback earrings because you don't have to worry about losing the backs of your earrings. Betsey Johnson makes some really cute earrings and the quality is good. I have 3 pairs that I wear constantly.
Here are the stock photos in both colors: Pale Iris and Blueberry

Pros: I love the color and the detail on the shoulder- makes it really unique and very feminine. The armholes are small and the shoulders and bust fit nicely. The length is very work appropriate and hits right at the knee.

Cons: The waist and hips of this dress are not as fitted as I normally like my sheath dresses. Sheath dresses are a way to really show off your curves and this one makes me feel very rectangular/boxy. The Jacquard fabric wrinkles very easily and is apparent in this light pale iris color. The blueberry would have hid it much better.

Here are other Ann Taylor Dresses I have my eyes on:

1. Ann Taylor Petite Cowl Neck Drap Dress- the color walrus is so pretty and this is a newer item so they still have XXS
2. Ann Taylor Petite Floral Sheath Dress- I am not a big fan of floral prints but this one is very pretty and very feminine, and they still have 00p
3. Ann Taylor Vintage Lace Dress- this one is so gorgeous and I definitely will want this on the next 40% off sale
If only the sides would be cut slimmer to accentuate the waist- it would be a perfect fit!
Not 100% in love with this dress but since I got it at 40% off, I think I can live with it:)