Great dress, and fit.
Tried this on in the Collingwood store as reviews were mixed in terms of fit. I am usually a size 8 in the waist and hips, but size 6 fits me best; with a bit of extra room. A few notes:
- I am usually a size 8 but I found the size 6 fit well and I am glad I checked this in store beforehand as I would have ordered the wrong size.
- If you are really slim-build / straight up and down, you may find it lacking in shape unless you prefer a looser silhouette - I personally think this is good for summer, but that's personal.
- If you are larger than a B cup, the bust area might be too tight, you could maybe size up for this if you don't mind it fitting looser in other areas
- I am very petite (150 cm, 47 kg) and hourglass shaped and this dress fits well, but is not too tight around the butt, hips and thighs, which is what I was worried about. At my height, it hits just below my knees which is perfect for me, but would be more of a mini-dress (as expected from the name) for others, but not too short at all. So I think it's a great length for everyone.
- The black is more of a grey-black which is a bit more elegant, and is lined and thick, but not too thick for very hot days.
- The team at the Collingwood store (two of them this sat morning) are always so nice, knowledgable and unflustered despite being very busy and understaffed.