Long Sleeve Rib Dress

I really, really wanted this dress to work-- a perfect base for winter that could be dressed up or down, with or without boots, and it's made with a lovely navy knit fabric. Unfortunately, the fit is really strange. Although I know Eileen Fisher clothes are typically styled to be "big", I tried this dress in three different sizes and none of them worked. Closest one fit in the shoulders but was way to baggy in the stomach.

I purchased a v-neck version of this dress several years ago in black and it is still one of my favorites and one of the few EF pieces that fit me perfectly out of the bag. At 5'5'/90#, almost everything at EF is oversized on me and requires alteration. This one is a flattering, slim fit, very drapey and comfortable, and a nice, blank canvas for styling. Limitless options! As for washing, it's completely washable - cold, delicate cycle, lay flat to dry. Also, don't judge the outcome until it's dry. Like a lot of the tencel pieces, it appears to suffer shrinkage, misshaping, etc. when wet. In my experience, it returns to normal as its drying, and is completely fine once dry. I wouldn't put tencel in the dryer, anyway, as a rule of thumb (especially with this type of ribbing), because it does shrink. I also have a tank in this fabric and it's also a favorite. I am so excited to see this dress offered again in the lovely Wren color and on sale! Placing my order now!