Women's Armachillo Knit Dress

Comfortable, cooling fabric with a perfect fit. I have a curvy figure. This is very flattering and modest in styling. The skirt is above the knee, but is longer than the description photo shows. (5'5" 180lbs - Large fits perfect) This will be perfect for travel, easy to pack, and wear on excursions with the built in shorts and pockets. I ordered in all colors.

I am 190# and 5'4" and the large fits perfectly. I love the shorts underneath since it prevents my thighs rubbing together, and they stay in place well! It has very large pockets which is a plus. I got so many compliments on it the first time I wore it and it is SO comfy!!

I originally bought this dress for an upcoming vacation but when I discovered my classroom for summer school was INSANELY hot I decided to give this a try. I fell in love and just ordered the other colors in stock! Pros: cooling and sporty while still being school appropriate when paired with sandals and a light outer layer. The shorts were a plus for me since my thighs normally rub together and chafe in a dress, even with friction balm (I'm 5'2, 191 lbs and curvy for reference). The large fit perfect for me. Cons: none. I have seen some people not liking the shorts but that was a "pro" for me. I'm used to wearing rompers and this looks more professional than a romper in my opinion.

Caveats: 1. I bought this on clearance, I would never consider it at the full price 2. I knew it would be unflattering on my shape before I bought it, I don't care 3. I removed the attached shorts. If this hadn't been possible I would only give 2 stars. Pros: I read the reviews, so I was not shocked about the awful nature of the attached shorts. I tried the dress on, guffawed about the shorts, and promptly removed them. Sans shorts the dress is very functional: I use it for cycling, walking, and puttering around the yard. The fabric is great in the heat and humidity (wicks extremely well). I really like the pockets for essential items I may need quickly when working out. The pockets don't let items flop about, which is very nice. Now the cons: the dress looks like a potato sack on me, as I knew it would. The nicest comparison I can come up with is that it looks a bit like a 1920s drop-waist dress because I have a shirt torso and like to wear the elastic down close to my hips. It is completely hideous but I don't care! I am a middle-aged apple-shaped woman with all my weight in my chest and on my belly. I am 5'7", 145 and I got medium based on the size chart. It is a bit too big, I should know better by now, as I always wear small items from Duluth trading. I don't mind the longer length on the skirt, which comes from it being too big, but the gaps on the chest and underarms are annoying, so I will be having it altered by a seamstress. If you are pear or hourglass shaped this dress is probably somewhat more flattering. I can sew a bit myself, so I will be getting some elastic and making a waistband for the shorts I cut off, so that is a bonus at least.

If you want to have shorts with the cute dress, don't attach them to the dress. I had a hard time getting the top off since I had trouble closing the button