May 18, 2011

Sunrise Shirt dress review


I love how crisp a white cotton dress can look in the summertime! But my own clumsiness usually means I avoid the hue for my own wardrobe. Still I saw this Sunrise Shirtdress with its pretty, white embroidery and decided it couldn't hurt to try. On the hanger, it looked blousey so I grabbed a 6 (one size down from what I would typically try in this style). The 6 was small in the bust so I'd say this runs true to size for a shirtdress. It has side ties and a formidable slip layer. The quality is definitely there but I am not sure about the cut. The sleeves puff but aren't so puffy that it would be annoying to layer over top. The skirt has some volume which might deter some. I am going to pass on this, even once it hits the sale because I have more flattering, less-easy-to-stain shirtdresses in my closet. Maybe I would feel differently if I tried the 8? It comes in a very spring-like sea foam green as well as black. The green might be on my radar if the 8 is a better fit.

7 comments:

Tien said...

 I think the shirtdress is super flattering on you!  It definitely has a va va voom cut to the bust.  But I also know you prefer modest dresses, so maybe the 8 would work better.  I'm not crazy about the puff sleeves, but I think, overall, it's quite nice.  I'd be all over this if Anthro releases it in a yellow, or a saffron yellow. At first, I was quite smitten with white, but I think I'd prefer it in a different colorway.

zyzzyva said...

 Ooh, a saffron yellow would indeed be pretty, Tien.  
I have a few too many white/cream dresses at the moment (though none with sleeves), so I've tried to ignore it so far.  I hadn't seen the new color-ways -- the green intrigues me.  I do love shirtdresses, but already have three of the Reed to prove it (all the solids: navy, red-orange, & green).  Perhaps I shouldn't even try this one on... 
 
You look lovely in this, though. The light color really sets off your hair.  I don't think the green would have the same brightening effect.  

Thirteenlbs said...

Jess- this looks amazing on you: your hair and skin just GLOW.  Try the 8 and remember: clothes are washable! 

carly-strawberryheelsforever said...

I think this looks incredible on you, too!!  There's nothing nicer than a beautiful white dress... it TOTALLY makes your skin glow, like 13lbs says! 

Kristin said...

Thanks for the review.  I think the dress looks great on you!  I like the white, but I'm interested to see the sea foam green too.

Dana said...

 I have your same apprehensions about white. I really like this, but I would definitely spill something on it :P

Laura Martin said...

I love how this dress looks.  But I am wary regarding all the negative reviews.  Of concern are the puffed sleeves. But they don't look overpowering on you.  I think we are built similar in the shoulder department.  I have none, so sleeves like these don't normally pose a problem.  I like the Green color.  You should definitly try the Green in an 8.

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