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4.5
229 Ratings
69%
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Most Liked Positive Review
Stunning, simple dress

This dress is exactly what I've been looking for. It's a very simple silhouette that I can understand may not work for everyone. It's rouched along the waist so it's definitely form-fitting in that respect. I ordered my usual size (small tall) and it fit perfectly. I think the other reviews weren't ...

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Most Liked Negative Review
Cute

I wanted to love this dress. The material is too thick, would be warm on a hot day. I didn't like the built in shelf bra. The dress is bra friendly, no need for the shelf bra. Liked the ruching and side slit details! I ended up returning it, it wasn't the perfect black dress for me.

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228 Customer Reviews
Cute dress

Submitted 1 day ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'3"

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Comments about Essential V-Neck Midi Dress

This is a good summer dress for its ease of wear. The built in bra is more compression style so it's not really giving a lot of lift, but I feel held in enough. I'm 5' 3" 122 lb and wear a 36D. The M fits perfectly and I like the length. And the navy is a good dark navy blue.

Great for traveling

Submitted 1 day ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'10"

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Comments about Essential V-Neck Midi Dress

Great dress and fits to your body but not super tight.

Fits exactly as it should

Submitted 1 day ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'8"

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Comments about Essential V-Neck Midi Dress

Love the fit of this dress. Length is perfect. This will be a new staple.

Perfect summer dress !

Submitted 1 day ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'4"

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Comments about Essential V-Neck Midi Dress

I love this dress! The material is super soft and the fit is perfect. It can be dressed up or worn casually with flip flops. It is a must have !

Flattering Cut

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Comments about Essential V-Neck Midi Dress

Flattering cut but wish the waist was a bit more forgiving.

Pack this for travel!

Submitted 2 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'2"

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Comments about Essential V-Neck Midi Dress

This is a perfect casual dress for summer and travel. I can't wait to pack it for a late summer cruise. I am 5' 2" and bought the small. The V-neck is perfect for me and my smaller frame.

Throw on and go!

Submitted 2 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'5"

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Comments about Essential V-Neck Midi Dress

Great fit, able to scrunch it up to desired rouching effect. Built in bra is very supportive.

Great dress but...

Submitted 3 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'5"

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Comments about Essential V-Neck Midi Dress

Love this dress. Very comfortable and flattering, but what is with Athleta and consistent sizing and the dreaded gaping arm holes??? I had first purchased the Transcend Maxi, and based on reviews, I ordered a Large. I am typically a Medium [5'5" / 141 lbs./a small-ish 36B]. The Large fit perfectly, which was a surprise since I don't have a large bust and am generally not a Large in anything else. The Medium would have been too tight in the body for sure. Fast forward to ordering the Essential V-Neck Midi. I ordered a Large because it looked very similar to the Trascend, but it was too big. The Medium fit well except the arm holes winged out like I was ready for take off. Too big/too much fabric, so I got it tailored. It turned out well. Just think twice knowing this could potentially add $ to your purchase. Hope these details help anyone else out there thinking of buying this dress!

Easy to Wear, Flattering LBD

Submitted 3 days ago

By anonymous

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Height 5'3"

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Comments about Essential V-Neck Midi Dress

This a wonderful, easy to wear & flattering dress. Thank you Athleta for another versatile - day to night - dress. I am 5'3", 135 & 32FF - the M fit perfect. For dinner out I wore my regular underwire & feel comfortable without a bra for daytime errands.

Excellent

Submitted 4 days ago

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Comments about Essential V-Neck Midi Dress

I have shopped Athleta for 15+yrs & they never disappoint. Sizes are true to size, returns are honored, I shop at the store or on-line. Customer service exceeds other choices. Good job keep it up