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Gracefully feminine and effortless to wear, a jersey midi dress in a nipped-in A-line silhouette spins around to an alluring V-neckline in back.
48 1/2" length (size Medium)
Slips on over head
Front jewel neck; back V-neck
Cap sleeves
90% rayon, 10% spandex
Dry clean or hand wash, dry flat
Made in the USA
Available online only
Item #5080340
Core Product ID 333334UB84
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True to size.
XS=2, S=4-6, M=8-10, L=12-14, XL=16.
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Newlyweds Lonnie and Karen Kane had a strong belief that women should always feel beautiful and comfortable. They started the brand in a humble Studio City, L.A., garage in 1979 with a colorful collection of silk tops. Today, Karen Kane offers a full line of simple, laid-back, luxe apparel for women of all sizes. The company manufactures about 90 percent of its collection in the USA.
I got this dress in black and it is very flattering. I like the fabric, which is rayon & spandex, not cotton as described by one reviewer. It is medium weight and seasonless, depending on whether you layer or wear it on its own with bare legs and sandals. I have several longer black or navy dresses and would describe this one as being on the dressy side, but nothing you can't make more casual with denim, leather or a chunky sweater on top, plus a lower heel, chunkier shoe or boot. The little cap sleeves are very flattering and versatile and the neckline is beautiful. I find Karen Kane to be a reliable label with consistent sizing that is true to my usual fit.
Kiki777
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Most helpful critical review
May 18, 2020Incentivized review
see through
Fabric is thinner than expected. I could see my undergarments under various indoor lighting.
LHalley
6found this helpful
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Aug 3, 2019Incentivized review
Not for girls with bumps
Notice how you can see the models' leg through the dress. I thought this dress would fall better but it is knit-clingy and will show bumps. It's a very nice dress if you are slender. It's well made. It's just not for me...
JenniferJ28
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
25found this helpful
Sept 3, 2019Incentivized review
Elegant, Flattering Dress
I got this dress in black and it is very flattering. I like the fabric, which is rayon & spandex, not cotton as described by one reviewer. It is medium weight and seasonless, depending on whether you layer or wear it on its own with bare legs and sandals. I have several longer black or navy dresses and would describe this one as being on the dressy side, but nothing you can't make more casual with denim, leather or a chunky sweater on top, plus a lower heel, chunkier shoe or boot. The little cap sleeves are very flattering and versatile and the neckline is beautiful. I find Karen Kane to be a reliable label with consistent sizing that is true to my usual fit.
Kiki777
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
9found this helpful
Apr 14, 2017
flattering and comfortable dress.
This is a good quality, very flattering dress that fits perfect for my figure ....I am 5'4 and 120 lbs. Well made. Material is just heavy enough to avoid underwear lines. Dress it up or casual. I got it in black and navy it fits so well.
Michele1l
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
8found this helpful
Apr 20, 2021
Beautiful Dress
This dress is just gorgeous with a few caveats. It is described as having cap sleeves but really fits more like a wide tank strap, not like shown on the model. Also, if you have any curves, lumps, bumps at all then consider sizing up. I am 5'3" and weigh 113, normally an XS. I bought an XS and S and returned the XS which was way too clingy. The S glides over everything around the middle better while still being close fitting. Great value and should be a good travel dress. Hem was perfect length for me.
Verified purchase
Caswell
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
True to size
Large
Color:
Navy
6found this helpful
May 18, 2020Incentivized review
see through
Fabric is thinner than expected. I could see my undergarments under various indoor lighting.
LHalley
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
6found this helpful
Aug 19, 2019
Perfect Black dress
Very impressed with this dress. I was ambivalent about this when I purchased it on line. I was looking for an easy piece for an upcoming trip. Lately so many dresses in the marketplace have such sheer and skimpy fabric. When I received it, I was so impressed. Perfect fit, nice weight fabric. I liked that the neckline was a touch high and the back detail is nice. I also was pleasantly surprised by the seeming detail that you can't see in the picture. It gives the dress a little more shape and movement. This was a winner for me.
LargoLady
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
6found this helpful
Apr 8, 2021
Nice design, material too lightweight and clingy
I really wanted to like this dress because its something you can dress up or down with the right accessories. Unfortunately, the material is a bit too lightweight and stretchy. It tends to cling to all the bulges. Great for someone with absolutely no curves.
Verified purchase
bhailey
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Color:
Black
4found this helpful
Aug 1, 2019Incentivized review
Great Dress!
I love this dress! The fabric is sturdy and hangs very nicely. I agree with some reviewers that it shows your body shape, but I am comfortable with my soft rolls and curves and don't mind this. I am 60 yo, 5'6" and 170 lbs, wear a 38B, athletic and pear-shaped and the Large fits great and is the perfect length skimming my ankles. Bought this as a travel dress for an upcoming trip to Italy! It is elegant and chic!
GoldenTraveler
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
3found this helpful
July 29, 2019Incentivized review
Great cross between casual and dressy
This dress is so pretty! The V back is a nice touch. I am short (5'4") but wear a 12, I ordered the large and it fits great. I was concerned I would need to get it hemmed but it is ok as is. On me it goes almost all the way to the ground, I don't have the 4 or 5 inch clearance you see on the model in the picture. It looks great with sandals, I could see wearing it with flat or wedge espadrilles. It is cotton knit so it's casual, but the black gives it a little bit dressier look. I am very pleased with this purchase.
LalaEllen
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
2found this helpful
July 22, 2019Incentivized review
Confused by the sizing
The material is fine and the length is good. But I’m having a difficult time with sizing: this runs at least a size smaller than the skirts by the same brand, at least of the ones I’ve tried. I find brands with inconsistent sizing to be difficult to shop.
are37
Fit: Small
Small
True to size
Large
2found this helpful
May 31, 2019Incentivized review
Unflattering dress
I wasn’t impressed with this dress. At 5’5”, 130 I have a decent figure, yet it showed every little flaw due to clingy fabric and design. The shoulders weren’t flattering on me, but I’m sure they would be on others.
reclinedshopper
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
TOP 25 REVIEWER
2found this helpful
Mar 28, 2019Incentivized review
Nice but long
Flattering dress. I really like it. But being 5’2” I need to have it shortened.