Collectif Mainline Tess Hatch Check Pencil Dress
Code: SS200703AThe Tess Hatch Check Pencil Dress is stunning vintage inspired piece. She comes in a bespoke diagonal crosshatch print in white and gold on a navy cotton sateen. She’s a fitted style, ending approximately below the knee, featuring a square neckline and wide shoulder straps. She fastens at the back via a covered zip and features curved pockets at the front. She also has a matching waist tie in the same print, which adds an elegant vintage touch. Try pairing with a stack of bangles and the Maura High Heels in mustard.
Approximate Total Length (size 10): 44 inches / 111.76cm. ( Straps included)
Skirt length: 28 inches /71.12 cm .
Fit advice: Fit is true to size .
Fabric: 97% Cotton 3% Elastane .
Washing Advice: Machine Washable at 30 Degrees .
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The fit was great, fabric print was excellent, and the quality of fabric is excellent.
The cut of the skirt is... different. Usually, a pencil dress cut is really fitted, but the hips are cut more wider that flares out. Pockets are nice and big and deep.
Straps are a little long but I'm can fix it.
So it's not a true pencil design. I don't know if they did that intentional because SIZE 12 customers may have big and wider hips to fit a pencil design. OR If it's just a part of the design choice.
You don't see it on the model as much, but when I where it, the extra fabric from the waist down shows. It's more of a fitted dress with a heart shaped/pegged skirt cut.
It's also narrow at the skirt opening because there is only one dress slit in the back. So when I walk it does restrict my leg movement than usually pencil dress I've worn.
It's alright. I have mixed feelings especially when its more heart shape dress than a classic tailored pencil dress.
I appreciate the concept they are trying to do. But I don't posses a fuller hip and thighs , so it looks a little bit saggy on me.
I think for some with nice curves in their hips and thighs will rock this heart shape design than me.
It's still a really good dress with a unique design, and something you can wear in the office then change to a date night outfit.
