Name: Merle Cowl Neck Dress
Brand: J.Crew
SKU: JCR2
Price: 22 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4 (42 reviews)

Got a ton of compliments on this one -- color is a wonderful bright blue. Perfect day to night dress and very flattering cut. 

I'm usually between 4 and 6 and this 4 fit really well (maybe felt a bit tight but the end of the day but looked great!). The neckline drapes really nicely and I got a bunch of compliments on the color.

I read from another customer to add a belt. I went with a thicker belt, which helped the look. 

Cute dress that fits nicely through the hips for my fellow pear shaped ladies

It was a tad bit long, but overall the dress was great and I would definitely rent again for work.  The neckline was a nice twist to an otherwise basic dress. 

Not every dress has to be a showstopper, and there really wasn't anything wrong with this one. It just wasn't spectacular. I added a belt to give it a little definition at the waist. 

PROS: comfortable, gorgeous blue color, work appropriate length, looser on bottom 

FIT: Cowl neck isn't super flattering on bustier women (I'm a 32DD and it doesn't quite work). Waist is short (I'm 5'8 and it hit at my mid rib cage)

OVERALL: rented for the week to wear with black blazer and worked great, wouldn't buy for me but think it would look awesome on someone shorter, perhaps with less bust

Dress fit snugly and lay nice and smoothly. I'm usually a size 0 so it was a little tough to zip up this dress, but it made it. It is lined, and when I sat down the liner tended to show and I had to pull the outer material down over it.

Beautiful color, but I sent it back without wearing it because it was too tight in the rib cage.  I'm a 38DD and rented the 16

This dress was just okay. Certainly work appropriate, a beautiful color, and fit was true to size. I spent a lot of time fussing with the cowl neck, trying to get it to lay right. The neckline makes it an awkward dress to wear under a jacket or cardigan, but on it's own it's pretty. I did get a compliment the first day I wore it. A belt might have jazzed it up a little, but I didn't try one. I probably won't rent it again.

Flattering cowl neck and the color is vibrant.  Received lots of compliments at work.

Didn't fit but loved color and will be resenting in the right color

Fit ok, just didn't impress. Very pretty blue but I had more flattering outfits to wear. 

I rented this thinking it would just be a basic shift dress to wear under a blazer, but it exceeded my expectations. The fit was great and the neckline added a special touch under my jacket. I really loved it and will rent again.

I rented this dress for work. It's super classy and can be made a little sexy with a pair of heels. I loved the neckline. I may end up purchasing this style.

I am 0-2. I rented this dress in a 2. It was a little bit big, so I may try the 0 next time.

This is a beautiful professional dress! Does the job! The color is so vibrant and stunning. Will def rent again if not buy!!

This dress was beautiful and I received compliments all day long at work.  Just with it came in a petite size - the length was below my knees, but still worked.

Dress fits great, and the color is beautiful. Great modest dress for business meetings.

Hugged my body perfectly. Thick material smoothed out any bumps and lumps. Professional length for work. Seriously considered buying this dress. 

I was very happy with this dress. It fit perfectly and the color was great. Recommended!

It is a slim fit, very figure enhancing - a great dress!  Can be dressy or work appropriate.  Works well with a curvy figure.

Very true to size and the royal blue color is beautiful. The picture is exactly like the item. Definitely a great work dress. 

Gorgeous color, fits well, very flattering

This dress is exactly as pictured. The color is a great blue tone that I do not regularly wear a little different than some other blue pieces I have in my closet. 

The little neck line feature is good and is not showy nor accentuates a bust which is great. I thought the dress had a great amount of space. I wear a shelf bra undershirt rather than a bra and it fit well under the dress. 

The fabric for the cowl neckline was heavy enough that it would only go to one side or the other and lay flat, not swooping out like the picture. Still looked fabulous! 

Not the worlds most exciting dress in the world, but fits fantastically. Gives an hourglass shape that is both professional and subtlety sexy 

It's a classic dress with some interesting details. Great color, interesting detail with the cowl neck. Perfect for work or a professional event. Fits true to size. 

Nice work dress, pretty shade of blue, received compliments.  I think it fits true to size, I wanted the 14 but it was unavailable so I had to wear the 16 which made me look larger than I am.

Loved the shade, fit was good. Nothing too special about it so good for work.  

I liked the fit, although I wish the waist were more form fitting.
As I said above, it had the armpit smell, like it wasn't washed properly under the arms. It wasn't overpowering though and the dress was cute enough to wear. Just wanted to give you a heads up!

Was ok. But felt like a sausage squeezed in it. 

I had to wear a blazer with this as it would not zip all the way in the back.  Be sure to size up if you have a larger chest 

Sits oddly on bust if you'll well endowed

Didnt really like  the neck line and the top fit way too tight and ended up looking off. 

Merle Cowl Neck Dress

J.Crew

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