Ming Stripe Fit & Flare Dress

This is a versatile summer dress that you can wear casually or style up for a dressier look. Although I normally wear a size 10 petite, I bought this dress in Large petite (instead of medium petite), and I'm glad I did. It fits me pretty tightly in the bust, but it snugs in perfectly at the waist, which is the figure-flattering look you want from the Fit and Flare style. The open back panel gives the dress real appeal without showing your bra straps or back, and I love the hidden pockets. The knit material has real weight to it, so it holds its shape and feels more expensive than it is. I haven't washed it yet (hand wash and lay flat to dry), so I can't speak to that. I paired this dress with a wide, stretchy black belt, a short-sleeve black cardigan, and a great mid-heel black mule by Lucky Brand; totally amps up the look. I love this dress.