Waist Detail Sleeveless Fit & Flare Dress

I ordered the wine shade in size 10. For ref 34 DD, 162lbs 5’3. I love the fit. The detail at the waist and hip gives the illusion of a flattering shape. No pockets which i miss. Only partially lined - at bodice and not at the skirt which is a disappointment but typical to how clothes are constructed now. I had no smell in the fabric. A little loose at the arms so plan to wear a long sleeve tissue tee top during colder months. I love the a line. Keeper. If this came in navy and had my size in black I would buy all three! Skirt hits at mid calf

I like the fit but I ordered two sizes and both smelled unpleasant - like dead fish and BO. I have no idea why and if it is related to the material or shipping but either way that won’t work for me.

The arm holes are too big and weirdly cut, so the dress lays a little awkwardly on the shoulders/arms. The material is polyester, and advertised as thus, but it's not a nice polyester. Definitely not as nice as the pictures make it seem. It feels somewhere between a thick bathing suit material and crepe. I am in desperate need of more work dresses, so I'll make it work, but I would be upset with the quality and fit if I paid more than $99.