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Sweater Bodice Dress

Woven dress with cable knit insets on the bodice and straps. Embellished floral detail and embroidered lace at the bust. Elastic banding at the empire waist. Embroidered bottom hem. Tie back. * 100% Cotton * Machine Wash * Imported Measurements for Size 6: Length: 33 " Chest: 36"
overall average rating:
4.25 out of 5
4.2
 out of 
5
Customer Reviews for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:Layne
Location: California
age: 14-20
body type: athletic
Short
12.27.2008
"This dress is gorgeous but a bit small and quite short. Ordering a size up would be recommended."
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
sizing:
little bit tight
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 2 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:Layne
Location: California
age: 14-20
body type: athletic
too short
12.8.2008
"Like everyone else has said, this dress is BEAUTIFUL. The details make it so unique and so Free People. I love it! My only complaint is the length, as it is quite short and I must wear leggings or tights with it at any time. Other than that though, its great!"
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
sizing:
little bit tight
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 3 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:Ann
Location: CA
age: 14-20
body type: hourglass
Ann :]
10.14.2008
"this is an amazing dress!! i bought it to wear to a semi formal dance at school. it's a little low around the neck area. that's my only complaint. if you don;t mind showing a little cleavage i would recommend buying this dress!"
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
sizing:
little bit loose
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 4 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:v__
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
age: 14-20
body type: hourglass
Gorgeous!
10.8.2008
"This dress is amazing! The picture doesn't do it justice. You don't notice how fine the details are such as the embroidery, beading, and knit until you see it upclose. The wine colour is soo rich and the detailing is unbelievable and give it a very unique look. This dress is very versatile and can be worn through all seasons."
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
sizing:
true to size
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 5 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:too short
Location: New York City
age: 14-20
body type: petite
too shirt
9.28.2008
"i love this dress and i bought it in the cream color, but it was way too short.
i don't think it looks good with leggings either so i had to return it.
"
Overall Rating: 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
sizing:
snug
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 6 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:Moots
Location: Minnesota
age: 21-25
body type: petite
Cute Dress
9.18.2008
"Very cute dress, flattering for petites."
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
sizing:
true to size
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 7 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:brittany
Location: NYC
age: 14-20
body type: hourglass
an amazing dress
9.2.2008
"This dress is absolutely amazing, i bought it just a week ago and i love wearing it. It is a tad shorter than i would like, because i am 5'10'' everything runs a litter shorter but i can still wear it without anything under it and feel fine. I just love the way the purple looks. When it gets cold out i'm going to wear it with tights, suede boots and either a cardigan or leather jacket.
a great dress for fall.
"
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
sizing:
true to size
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 8 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:Erika loves FP
Location: CA
age: 14-20
body type: slender
I an in LOVE
8.31.2008
"i absolutely love this dress there are so many options with it it can be more formal in the wine color and also casual to wear to school in the cream color .... i just absolutely love it"
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
sizing:
true to size
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 9 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:hihihishite
Location: NJ
age: 21-25
body type: pear shaped
Nice combo of fabrics
8.27.2008
"I love all the elements of this dress. The lace, knit, and embroidery go together so beautifully. I especially like the small bit of lace and the hem. I only wish it fit me more snug like the model. It seemed a little loose and shapeless on my body. I am small chested, so that could be the problem."
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
sizing:
little bit loose
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 10 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:kiraliz
Location: San Antonio, TX
age: 21-25
body type: hourglass
cute dress
8.27.2008
"This dress is adorable. I usually order a size up with FP, but in this case I recommend staying with your true size. It looks super cute on, and I got lots of compliments from my boyfriend.
Definitely recommend this one.
"
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
sizing:
little bit loose
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 11 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:Anabatic
Location: Chicago
age: 31-35
body type: petite
Gem of a dress
8.21.2008
"I bought this dress in the Wine color and absolutely love it!!! The style is flattering, the detailing is gorgeous. I'm 5' tall and on me, the dress comes to just above the knee (not mid-thigh like on the model). This dress does run very true to size, but I decided to go a size up to accomodate winter layers. Even a size up, it still fits fine with just a tank top underneath, but the neckline is very low.
The material is fairly thin. The rich color (in Wine at least) makes it look heavier in the photo than it actually feels in person.
"
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
sizing:
true to size
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 12 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:Elf in sox
Location: Northern California - way past San Francisco!
age: 21-25
body type: petite
Not thrilled overall
8.17.2008
"I was really excited to order this dress. I got it in "wine" and the photo makes the color look stunning... The photographer must've used really deceiving lighting because the color I received looks much flatter. The material is really thin and I was hoping for something more substantial and that I could wear in winter with minimal layers. I'm normally a size 0 and thats what I ordered, but I agree with everyone else, it runs a little big. However, I am keeping the dress just because I'm a FP addict..."
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
sizing:
little bit loose
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 13 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:em_1
Location: SF
age: 21-25
body type: hourglass
Not for tall people!
7.25.2008
"Don't get my rating wrong, this is a gorgeous dress. Sadly it was clearly designed for people under 5ft 8in, as it didn't really cover my behind. A real shame because otherwise it was perfect."
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
sizing:
true to size
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 14 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:klhardy04
Location: Ohio
age: 21-25
body type: slender
Gorgeous!
7.25.2008
"This dress is gorgeous, but runs a little big. The elastic at the waist allows it some give so stick with your normal size. It is so soft and comfortable and the detail at the bodice is beautiful. It looks adorable with leggings or jeans and boots so it can go right into fall. I definitely recommend this dress to everyone!"
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
sizing:
little bit loose
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 15 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:vi
Location: Connecticut
age: 14-20
body type: petite
pretty
7.24.2008
"this dress is very pretty and very true to the size. I'm pretty petite and love the fact that freepeople run small.. I usually wear a 2 in free people and 0 every where else..but I definately recommend going with your true size with this dress. It gets wrinkled kinda easily..and that's my only complaint. but i still love it. =)"
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
sizing:
little bit loose
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 16 for Sweater Bodice Dress
Name:MsglitterNshine
Location: St. Augustine, Flordia.
age: 14-20
body type: hourglass
Amazing Dress.
7.19.2008
"This dress is absolutly stunning in every sense of the word. The only thing is is that I know that Free People clothing tend to run small, so I ordered a size larger, from a six to an eight. That was a mistake.
This dress is pretty true to size, but if you tend to go up a size when purchasing Free People, I suggest that you stick with your normal size. Under the bust, there's an elastic band so its pretty forgiving, but the bust and sleeves is where it gets too big if you go a size up.
I would seriously reccomend buying this dress--it's phenomenal.
"
4 of 4 found this review helpful.
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
sizing:
little bit loose
runs small
true to size
runs large