Comfortable and fits well.

I decided to go for Evelyn even though I'm very much pear shaped and I love it! I love how comfy it is and my husband loves it probably more than any of my dresses! I feel effortlessly put together and classy any time I put this on and seldom do anything to accessorize it because it's just so pretty on it's own. If you've got bigger hips and avoided it for that reason, I encourage you to give it a try!

For reference, I'm 146 lbs, 5'6", 35 bust/30 waist/43-44 hips and this is a medium.

Perfect straight out of the box!

This is a great LBD for cooler months, especially with the sleeve length, and will be perfect for my trip to Italy in the shoulder season, but I did make some very simple alterations to make it work better for my particular body type. I’m an athletic, pear-shaped 41 year old gal with wide shoulders, small bust, thicker in the hips/thighs, and muscular arms and legs. My most “feminine” feature is my waist, so boxy clothes aren’t very flattering on me. I was hoping this sheath dress might go in at the waist a little, but this dress is very straight. Luckily the side seams are straight and simple so I was able to take them in a little. Also, with my thicker legs, the knee-length hem of this dress is not great for me. I took it up a couple of inches, which was also an easy fix. With these changes, it is perfect for me, and it goes with EVERYTHING. The fabric is stretchy and soft, I can dress it up, wear it to work (I’m a librarian), or wear it on a casual weekend trip to the grocery store. So many options, with different jackets, leggings, shoes, and accessories…just wanted to warn my fellow pear-shaped ladies that it may not work for you, if you’re not willing to alter it.

Love the pockets on this dress! This is my first dress in the thicker fabric and it’s fantastic. The fit is flattering.