Paisley Chain Print Dress - size XS
I have a couple of dresses from Cache but it's been quite a long time since I've been in the store. Their prices are much higher than I would prefer so I've stayed away for awhile. After my failed ASOS scarf print dress earlier this year (see here), I have been looking for a replacement dress. I was thrilled when my eyes saw this pretty print that had the same vibrant colors as the ASOS dress but the big difference was the quality and that it's work appropriate. The ASOS dress was skin tight, short and paper thin/see through - a total fail. I was even more excited when I tried this on and it ran super small (see fitting room photo here).
Cache does not offer petite sizing but the two dresses I do own run really small. They used to carry size P (petite) but I haven't seen this lately. See my oldie posts here and here with my coral Cache dress in size P.
The only complaint I have is that it's a v-neck and I will have to wear a cami underneath. I'm thinking about even sewing a little stitch to keep it closed and make it more conservative for work. This dress has a faux wrap and usually if this is the case, the fit is usually hit or miss. Luckily, the waist is small enough so you don't have to pull the wrap super tight (like you do with some wrap dresses) to make it fit (hopefully that makes sense). I love the length of the dress. It hits right in the middle of my knee caps which is a great length for work.
Material: 94% Polyester and 6% spandex. Machine washable. The dress is partially lined on the bottom which is a huge plus.
Quality: From what I can tell, the quality is much better than the typical H&M and ASOS. I would say it's comparable to Ann Taylor quality. I've had my other Cache dresses from years ago and both have held up really well.
Return Policy: In case you have never shopped here before, the return policy isn't the greatest. You have only 14 days to return items for a full refund. I definitely don't like this. It would be nice if they offered the standard 30 days. I like to think things over before deciding if I will keep it.
Price: Regular price is $138 - on sale for $79. $138 for a polyester dress is insane. Even at the sales price of $79 is way too much. I think it's worth around $40.
Verdict: I really want to keep it but am having trouble with the price.....$79 is a bit steep for a polyester dress. I can see myself wearing this with a white, black or even yellow blazer for work. It's different than my other dresses and adds some new flavor to my wardrobe so I am leaning towards keeping.
Other dresses that caught my eye but didn't have time to try on were: (I'll have to go back when I have more time but am in love w/the blue and jade dresses.)
Here are some tops that have potential: (I am waiting for the tweed fringe jacket to go on sale)
They had tons of cute accessories but had no time to really look. I did have a chance to try on the gold cuff at the register which runs extra small but is still pricey. The double stone earrings below are on sale for only $11.20 + free shipping.
Get free shipping site wide until Monday, 7/30 (no code needed) and XS is still available online!
What are your thoughts on this dress? Have you shopped here before?
