Prudence Strappy Linen Maxi

SIMKHAI

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Product Details

Stay effortlessly cool in this breezy Jonathan Simkhai maxi dress styled with side pockets and a strappy open back.

Style with the Chandon Layered Chain Necklace from LUV AJ, the Natural Mini Astraea Tote from Cult Gaia Accessories, and the Gold Keel Hoop Earrings from Rachel Comey Accessories. 

Materials and Measurements

Purple linen (55% Linen, 45% Viscose). (Lining: 100% Cotton). Maxi. Scoop Neck. Sleeveless. Side zipper closure. 58" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-L

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Reviews

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small (36)
True to Size (12)
Runs Large (1)

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Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Elizabeth 's reviews
April 18th, 2022
Last Minute Dress

I got invited to a fraternity formal and needed a dress ASAP. I found this one in purple and was a little scared cause of the reviews on it, but it fitted me perfectly (especially for a tall girl that plays sports)!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Leslie's reviews
July 2nd, 2022
Frolicking in the French Riviera

This dress is what lavender dreams are made of! It flows beautifully and the detailed back is to die for. I got so many compliments on this every time I've worn it. I've rented it twice and have worn it two times each time I rented it. This may be one of those breaks the bank dresses, that I eventually purchase. It. Is. Special.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Caitlin's reviews
May 22nd, 2022
Perfect maxi dress

Loved the color of this dress! Flowy and fit is true to size. Perfect for taller girls.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Julia's reviews
March 31st, 2022
A dress for giants

I really love the color of this dress and the way it accentuates my chest and waist but even with heels on, the dress was too long. For it being made of linen and thus more casual, the length is inappropriate. You should be able to wear it with sandals or wedges. Also be careful of the wrinkles- they are inevitable.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Leslie's reviews
July 6th, 2022
Tight but long & lots of fabric

Super tight on the chest and has too much fabric. Also wrinkles easily

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Kooba's reviews
June 19th, 2024
Basically impossible to zip, otherwise beautiful dress. Loved the color so much!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Heidi's reviews
August 20th, 2024
Tight and Loose

I thought the length was great for a tall person. The reason I didn’t wear this was because, although the empire waist was snug but fit, the chest section was too big and left extra fabric by my armpit.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 4' 11"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Candace's reviews
June 4th, 2024
Obsessed but it was comically small

Loved this dress and was sooo small .I'm a true xs/s or 0/2, and I couldn't zip it all all. There is no give in the fabric, so I couldn't wear it. Size up

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
August 16th, 2024
Felt amazing

This is a super comfortable dress. Make sure you size to your ribcage, though. The straps are adjustable, so as long as you size to the ribcage you'll be able to adjust the top to fit. The fabric is lovely, the color is wonderful. Dresses up or down. Wish I could keep it.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 137lbs
Browse Monica's reviews
December 11th, 2024
Looks even better in person

Looks even better in person

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Renata's reviews
August 18th, 2023
too small around bust

beautiful color, too small around bust

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Beth's reviews
September 14th, 2022
Beautiful dress

Easy to wear, loved the pockets!

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Darien's reviews
June 1st, 2022
Perfect wedding guest dress

The fit was amazing! Hugged all my curves and the straps were adjustable. I was able to wear without a bra and feel comfortable too. The only downside is the length. It is a little longer than I would have liked and it touched the ground even with 3.5" heels.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Browse Emilee's reviews
May 16th, 2022
Lovely color and fit! I LOVE THE POCKETS! Definitely would recommend for a wedding or summer gala.

Comfy, beautiful, but linen so you need to be okay with wrinkles on the dress if you are going to wear it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 150150lbs
Browse Trisha 's reviews
March 29th, 2022
So pretty

Love this dress but it was too small. Will order again and size up.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Brittany's reviews
September 11th, 2023
Cute but tough straps to adjust

Straps hard to adjust, zipper struck

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 153lbs
Browse Freesia's reviews
June 15th, 2023
Pretty dress runs small

Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 146lbs
Browse Rachel's reviews
June 11th, 2023
Super cute

Unfortunately it did not fit me. A great summer dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Karen's reviews
April 10th, 2023
it is NO Large! It is a solid Medium, no question

I rented it, but my 18 year old daughter ended up wearing it to Easter dinner and looked stunning. She is 5'91/2 " and it fit perfectly, with a gap in the armpit we handled with fashion tape. The quality is beautiful heavy linen that hung and swayed perfectly!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 180lbs
Browse Jordan's reviews
July 16th, 2022
Beautiful purple linen, small up top

The color of this dress is absolutely gorgeous. Perfect for spring or summer. It is a fairly heavy linen, too heavy for the hot Texas summer. The top is fairly small, I'm a 36A/B and could not really wear a bra with it, it was so tight. But a very beautiful dress, would definitely recommend.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Petite
Weight: 122lbs
Browse Laurelin's reviews
June 9th, 2023
Beautiful Silhouette but not for busty femmes

I wanted this dress to fit so badly, but the chest was way too small for me (I couldn’t finish zipping it up the side) even though the hips and length were great. This dress is so simple and beautiful, but it is definitely made for tall, slim, small busted folks.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Taylor's reviews
April 12th, 2023
If you have a wide torso the zipper won’t get above the bust

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Elizabeth's reviews
June 26th, 2022
Short and tight in the bust

I was excited to rent this for a wedding but was disappointed in the fit. The dress is so pretty but shorter than I had hoped, so I would have had to wear flats, and the band around my chest/ribs was really tight, so I knew it wouldn't be comfortable all night. It may have worked better if I sized up!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
None
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Sydney's reviews
May 11th, 2022
I couldn't wear this dress :(

This dress is the most beautiful color and length. However, I could not get the zip up by my ribs, and this dress has ZERO stretch. I wanted to like it so badly, but I couldn't get it on.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 173lbs
Browse Robyn's reviews
May 10th, 2022
Unrealized potential

Wasn't able to wear the large (or the backup medium.) I love the idea of this dress. I expected this likely should be form fitting to look it's best. After reading the other reviews that's why I tried my usual size and one down size. She zipped up fine. But alas, instead of looking like the beauty I hoped, the overflowing cleavage was too much to be flattering. Didn't wear it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 167lbs
Browse Evelin's reviews
March 31st, 2022
Zipper is a mission

It is very long but beautiful color and linen. Has pockets. I would try a size up

Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38C
Weight: 195lbs
Browse Tiff's reviews
June 24th, 2023
Fit tight could zip well

Every line in the back I was busting out of

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Jennifer 's reviews
January 11th, 2023
I read previous reviews that the top runs small so I ordered a M, usually S. Still tight

Top Contributor
Size worn:
None
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Rachel's reviews
June 30th, 2022
VERY LONG FOR A 5'3".

Very nice dress. Very nice fabric and good style. Just not for a short girl like me. VERY LONG

Top Contributor
Size worn:
None
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 144lbs
Browse Paula's reviews
June 2nd, 2022
Didnt wear it

Weird

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Mary's reviews
April 12th, 2022
Super small - no prayer of zipping

Absolutely loved the color and was excited to wear, but this number wasn't even close to fitting/zipping around my chest. For reference, I'm a 36B.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
None
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Amy 's reviews
March 25th, 2022
pretty but...

Fit TTS, to slightly big, through the waist but could not zip. Also, very long. For reference, I am a 36C there was no give at all. Pretty spring color and nice quality linen.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 173lbs
Browse Ashley's reviews
August 23rd, 2023
Not functional

It’s runs TTS borderline small. It was extremely difficult to zip on the side due to the texture of the fabric, but we finally got it zipped. But then the straps were impossible to adjust even though they are adjustable. I ended up sending it back and not wearing it. The fabric is also pretty unforgiving, you could see the outline of my stomach and belly button even with spanx.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Candice's reviews
May 11th, 2023
too small

too small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Sophia's reviews
May 10th, 2023
too small

does not fit bigger boobs

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Rachael's reviews
September 16th, 2022
Too small!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Terica's reviews
May 15th, 2024
Loved dress!! It was to small.

Did not wear!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 103lbs
Browse Zoe 's reviews
October 4th, 2024
Weird zipper

The zipper was very difficult

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Kate's reviews
October 3rd, 2024
Top is a tight fit, but color is beautiful

I thought that I would love this dress, but I could not wear it due to not being able to zip up over my rib cage. Otherwise, the dress was lovely.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 135140lbs
Browse Lauran 's reviews
August 30th, 2024
I wish it fit

This was way way way too small, couldn’t get it to fit so I couldn’t wear it. Wasn’t even close to fitting and I usually am fine with a small/4

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