Product Review: Onyx Sequin Dress

Onyx Sequin Dress
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Item 99984
Regular: $148.00
Now: $79.99

A big "thanks!" to Priya (in this post), who shared with us her great review of this {beautiful} dress!

Review of the Onyx Sequin Dress

I received it last week as part of my HOHOHO purchase in a size 2. I really wanted to love it, at $56 it was a great deal and I thought it would be perfect for a New Years Eve party. But alas, it was not meant to be.

The fitting is pretty true to size and the merino is thicker than the sweaters and has a nice drape to it. The sequins are great, an understated level of sparkly.

But the problem was with the chest area. First off, it is more fitted in the bust than I was anticipating, I am a D cup and it was pretty tight, so that is something to consider. However, my real problem was with the neckline. Maybe if you are small chested you can pull it off without some type of camisole under the dress, but the v neck goes all the way to your sternum. Without something underneath I felt uncomfortable. I tried for a stretch black tank underneath but it took so much way from the dress, the neck line was totally different and it just looked odd to wear a party dress with a tank top underneath.

So in the end it wasn't for me, I was super bummed though. It was definitely a pretty dress.

"Thanks!" again to Priya (in this post) for her review! :)

This sweater dress looks amazing on the model in the photos! But in the end, I {sadly} know it will never work for my pear-shape frame. I also have to add that I am really surprised by how deep the neckline is... J.Crew, how scandalous of you! ;)

What are your thoughts on the Onyx Sequin Dress (do you like/dislike the style, design, fabric)? Are you considering or already have purchased this dress? Have you seen this dress in-person? If so, please share with us your reviews too! :)