Orla Dress

This dress did not catch my eye online, but in the store, in person, it is beautiful. Very well made, high quality fabric. Both the navy and the camel colors are classic and feminine. I am petite, 4'10 and 105 lbs - and this dress fit beautifully, though is more maxi on me than midi length. The tie at the waist cinches in just the right spot in an XS - FINALLY a J McL dress that works for petite women!

I have this dress in other material types and had originally passed it over because it felt too casual. The store assistant talked me into trying it on (since this wasn’t what I was there for), and once on, I was sold. The fit of the dress is perfect and the placement of the belt is such that it allows the tie to sit in just the right place. The material is substantial and helps hold the structure so the dress doesn’t sag like many shirt dress styles do, but it allows air to circulate and keep you cool. I was a little worried about washing and wrinkles, but I shock it out and hung it up to dry and it needs nothing more than a quick steam or iron. Love it and hope they make this style and material in other colors.