Name: Gathered Sleeve Utility Dress
Brand: 3.1 Phillip Lim
SKU: PLL85
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (112 reviews)

It's been on the site for a while so it's getting snapped up and is rarely available.  The dress is so good! So, so easy to wear and flattering. Light steaming might be necessary- especially on the meant-to-be attached belt. Something about the cleaning process leaves all belts in need of un-balling them. 

It has pockets, it's the perfect length, the sleeves, the color, the material wipes clean! I held a baby who spit up on me and a dog jumped up on me with muddy paws and everything cleaned up immediately with a quick swipe. 

Don't sleep on this! I think it's perfect year-round. Just throw a jacket or cardigan over it if it's too cold.  I shouldn't even encourage more people to rent or buy this by reviewing it since I want to purchase it ASAP. 

I’ve rented this before & still love it. It works in multiple seasons & different occasions. 

i could have sized down, but this was the perfect work dress. tons of compliments and beautiful color!

Wore multiple times to work and to dinner. Got so many compliments!

I’ve rented this twice now, once in June and once in December. It works for all seasons. I paired it with a denim jacket for a casual meeting in June and with tights and a cropped fitted black jacket in December for a wedding. It is utilitarian in look and it’s a parachute-like material but I absolutely love this! The side slit is a fun detail on a semi-full skirt but not inappropriate. I don’t have much of a defined waist and this gave the appearance I do. My only gripe, and this is so minor, the sleeves like ride ride up slightly. 

Threw a colleague a safari-Themed baby shower and this dress was perfect! Material is like a trench coat or a camping tarp. What “makes” the dress are the details: buttons, pockets, sash and slit. Fashion-forward piece.

My sister convinced me to rent this despite the fact we have very different bodies and that i'm 6" taller than her. And it looks really good on both of us. I probably could have gone slightly smaller, but the dress really worked. 

Pros
Updating a classic style with darted puff sleeves and a discreet but sexy side slit, this dress is on trend. Details like the grommets on the waist ties and double-stitched side pockets elevate the quality. The material is smooth and resists wrinkles and doesn't hold pet fur. The color will work on a variety of complexions.

Neutral 
This brand tends to run large. If you're between sizes, order down.

Cons
None unless it's not your personal style.

Perfect tea length for women on the taller side. If between sizes, size down.

Definitely size down, I'm a 2-4 and this was a 0 but lots of room in the waist and chest. Enough to go down a size and still have that slightly voluminous feel and movement to it. Very comfortable and able to dress it up and down easily.

I rent this dress twice, it makes me feel so slim and stylish. I will definitely rend it again. 

The material is like a windbreaker but don't let that stop you. The shape and color are really striking. Many compliments. Really enjoyed it and would rent again. 

I really, really loved this dress. Even with sizing down, it still runs big. The sides have slits which make it sexy even though the length is long. The pockets are great. Love the belt. Love the color. Love the fabric. Love it!

Wore this on an evening cruise event. Perfect for being on the water in the summer! The material is essentially waterproof/resistant - I would have been a little hot if it was warmer and there was not breeze off the water. A little long for shorter people - 5'1" and it hit my ankle. Enjoyed it for my event.

Very versatile imho and very flattering.  Has pockets too!

I rented this dress for everyday and work. It has a super flattering shape for an hourglass figure. It's made of that "raincoat" like fabric which creates a great shape. Love the green shade and received lots of compliments. It's a longer length which was great for that spring and fall transitional weather. I liked the fit as it was comfy but I think I could have sized down. I faked the snaps and snapped the second snap where the first should go in order to tighten the wrap around bow tighter .

This was such an interesting fabric--almost like a backpack nylon. It is quite sturdy and pretty substantial, so you don't want to wear this when it's really hot. I rented it once a year earlier, put it on and knew right away that it wasn't for 90 degree heat. I wore it at 70 and 75 degrees and it was perfect. Great pockets, interesting sleeves, really comfortable. The v-neck looks low but it turned out not to be. I'm not a fan of waist ties but even that turned out better than I thought. 

Loved this dress - the material is lightweight and it works with sneakers or sandals. The color is great and the pockets are a useful detail. Would rent again. Wore for dinner with friends and for running errands.

Interesting texture that makes ruffling noise when you move, but I liked how it held a feminine shape. Perfect for a bbq/picnic.

I'm normally a size 12 but the 10 fit great.  The material is like parachute material and doesn't wrinkle.  It was a perfect dress for a rainy day.

Yes it's sort of a strange windbreaker material... but I think that's why I loved it. Runs a bit big (normally an 8 but a 6 was great in this one). I expect it would feel like too much on a petite frame.

Loved this dress. The fabric is harder and allow the clothes to stay in shape. It adds a light mature feeling and the color is really nice.

I am absolutely in love with this dress!! Great for #picnics #parties #Gardenparty #girlsdayout So comfortable and sleek! 

the fabric of this was like swishy pants from back in the day. it's definitely more structured and a tad shiny. not sure how this would do in the summer because the fabric might be a little hot, but the fit was crazy flattering and the sleeves were cuuuute! 

I loved this dress & will definitely rent again! Such a great fit in the waist and love all the little details 

The fit is flattering -- nice and long on my 5'2" frame. It's stretchy and not constricting at all. The sleeves roll up in jackets so don't advise you wear anything over it. Pockets are great. Material is a bit loud -- One friend compared it to a tarp, but it's comfortable, so I liked it. 

Gathered Sleeve Utility Dress

3.1 Phillip Lim

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