I came to banana republic for higher quality and better fit. The dress is my proper size and is made of good materials but the ties across the front are NOT designed at all whatsoever to cross and overlap in the front. No matter what you do they will never be able to lay flat and one side will be rolled up and weird (you can see this in the model). This could have EASILY been fixed with a minor adjustment or two but they decided to sell it knowing it would look like a hot mess. Even for the sales price it's not worth it because to wear it I will need to pay for someone to do the adjustments that should have happened before this hit stores. I'm not surprised they aren't taking returns on this, it's probably on sale for high returns. This will likely be my last banana republic purchase.

I typically run between a 10 and 12. The size 12 fit perfectly. I was nervous it wouldn't work for me since I am a 34DD/155lbs. While the sweetheart wraparound neckline showcased the bust, I had to wear a good bra and do my own minor tailoring. I added interior sleeve ties to secure those to my bra straps, along with a bust hook-and-eye closure so the front would stay in place for comfort and overall peace of mind. It's a good dress once those adjustments were made, but because it lacks those functional, fine details out of the box, I could only justify buying it at the sale price.

5'0 145 pounds and the 8 Petite fits like a dream. I was nervous based on the reviews I read about sizing up but going up one size turned out to be the right call for me. I love the adjustable sash and the cut is perfect as well as the length. Will be my go to for special events this summer!

Comments about Linen Sweetheart Maxi Dress

It's stunning!! I will love this dress forever. The moment I saw it I knew it would be my new favourite. Then I tried it on. It's gorgeous.

I ordered a size 10, I am 5.7 and 147lb. I wear a size 30 Gap jeans, and 28 at Loft. I ordered it for a wedding, it looks very chic!

Comments about Linen Sweetheart Maxi Dress

Beautiful dress! Great for small busted women like me, love the shape but unfortunately runs small in rib/waist needed to size up cause the torso is fitted(there are a couple dart like seams running down the torso that make it very fitted).

Comments about Linen Sweetheart Maxi Dress

I ordered an XL and it was too small unfortunately. The print is amazing and the style is gorgeous. Wish it worked for me.

Comments about Linen Sweetheart Maxi Dress

Might be cute on some people but on me, the tie wrap around to the back was just awkward and ill fitting, even though it was my correct size.

Comments about Linen Sweetheart Maxi Dress

Absolutely beautiful dress… IF you're small breasted!! I really wanted to keep the dress but I am a 36 DD and bought size 8 (my normal size). Going up a size still would have not solved the problem and would have been too loose elsewhere. If your a size C or smaller, I would for sure buy. Unfortunately I had to return.

I usually wear a size 6 petite sized up to an eight petite after reading the comments. For the record I am 5'2 140 pounds 34D. I was unable to zip this up once I hit my breast area. Fit perfectly everywhere else I think I would have to size up to a 12 to Cover my chest . Very disappointed in not being able to zip it up all the way as if it's perfectly everywhere else. tailoring quality of material styling are all 100% I gave it one less star because of snugness in the chest area.