AUSELILY Women's Summer Short Sleeve Empire Waist Dress - Flowy Pleated Knee Length Swing Dress with Pockets | Casual Beach Dress, Vacation Outfit, Office Wear 2025 New Collection

I'm retired and hardly ever have a need for a dress, so I wanted a versatile one for those occasions that do suddenly crop up. I selected this dress in navy blue. I am 5'3", 130 lbs with a pear shape that is sometimes difficult to accommodate in a more fitted dress. On the model, this is a short dress, but it hits me just at the base of my kneecaps. It fit both top and bottom and is soft and comfortable as a nightgown. The fabric is light enough for summer weather, and heavy enough that a slip isn't necessary, but may be preferred for more formal events. I love the pockets -- big enough for my cell phone and a few tissues. This dress looks great with cardigan sweaters or jackets, a scarf or a shawl, or when paired with the right pullover top, it can double-duty as a skirt. It can be dressed up or down and worn with sandals, sneakers, flats, or heels. With appropriate accessories, it can be worn to weddings, funerals, office meetings, cruise ships, shopping trips, dinners or casual/informal parties. It is machine washable and line dry, and packs small so great for travel EXCEPT it will wrinkle when packed, so allow time to steam or dampen it and hang to dry.) It could even be used as a swimsuit cover up since it easily slips over the head.