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When Lilly Pulitzer opened a fresh-squeezed-juice stand in Palm Beach, she needed a comfortable dress that would camouflage the juice stains, and the boldly printed Classic Lilly shift dress was born. In addition to its bright and splashy resortwear dresses, the fun-loving brand also offers rompers and jumpsuits, plus kids' wear, sunglasses and jewelry.
I’m 5’6” 128lbs and wear a Small. It’s barely long enough for me with no heels. Love the light weight fabric, in both comfort and fit. It’s like a soft jersey material that holds its shape, without being wrinkly or clingy. And the sun/sardine print is super cute not to mention the blues/mint/aqua combo are my fave colors. Neckline is modest but still shows your curves. Can’t wait to wear to brunch!
Katt
Most helpful critical review
Sept 5, 2025
Ummmm nope.
So disappointed in this one. Maybe if I was 10ft tall and the fabric was chilly fabric it would have worked, but everything was off on it. Yes they made it stretchy to fit someone bigger - but nothing landed where it should - the waiste was on the hips, arm pits were to the waiste) and the fabric was god aweful. It pilled just by looking at it, felt unpleasant, and just showed every single ripple in your body. It was god aweful. I have no idea what they were thinking.
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Aug 30, 2026
Please make more prints Lilly!
I’m 5’6” 128lbs and wear a Small. It’s barely long enough for me with no heels. Love the light weight fabric, in both comfort and fit. It’s like a soft jersey material that holds its shape, without being wrinkly or clingy. And the sun/sardine print is super cute not to mention the blues/mint/aqua combo are my fave colors. Neckline is modest but still shows your curves. Can’t wait to wear to brunch!
Katt
Aug 3, 2026
Runs very small
Fabric is lovely, soft, and stretchy. Runs quite small. Stretches snugly in the waist area, so would work better for someone who has a flatter tummy than me. Also very snug in the chest, so would work better for someone with a smaller bra size than my DDD.
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Beecaver
July 31, 2026
The Ellison does not disappoint!
What a pleasant surprise! It is long enough ! The Ellison does not disappoint! You can be curvy, straight, top and/ or bottom heavy and it will hug your shape and accentuate the positives! 🥰Can I just tell you that I am loving every piece of Lilly that I have recently acquired and I’m loving myself in every single one of them! The Ellison is one that I would get in any print because it work for and with my smaller top and waist and allows my hips to blossom out for a smooth silhouette of myself. The fabric is just right with just enough stretch to lay on the right areas and drapes off the hips or gives you a bit of a swing otherwise. Trying on what you like is always the best way to find the Lilly girl that’s made for you. If you’re like me and there’s no signature store near you. Visit one on your next outing or vacay to be sized and advised on style that compliments your body and go with what works. I always check the fabric for durability, some stretch and give for those “uniquely me” curves! This dress is made with breathable, comfortable, fabric that moves with you. Because it’s straight you may want to try it on to size up for bustier body but it could be the same for curvier hips. It was true to size for me but the same print in a different dress and fabric had me sizing down. Know your fabrics and what they can do.
Lillidiva
June 12, 2026
Comfy maxi
I absolutely love this maxi. Perfect length for my 5'5" height. Bright and colorful, very flatering fit. I received a lot of compliments on it when I wore it.
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Anonymous
June 8, 2026
Cute print but disappointing overall
The cute print drew me in but the cheap textile turned me off when I received it. Shocking lack of quality for the price point. This seems to be a trend. I think I may have to be done with this brand, I'm sorry to say.
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Anonymous
Oct 22, 2025
Adorable
This dress is so comfortable and very cute. It was perfect for a cruise. Love the colors.
