Imitation Pearl Jacket & Sheath Dress

Order size -16- as it was the only choice at the time (08/30/2020), with the intent of tailoring the outfit to my size. However, this size -16- is more like a -12P- US size chart. No taking in nor tailoring needed. Beautiful taupe/grey color, definitely nowhere but the label it reads 90% Polyester. Not suitable for a Summer Southern June wedding (which was the idea behind the purchase). Quite surprised -Tahari- would allow such low quality manufacturing to carry their name. Visible traces of uncut thread and worse, uneven rows of -plastic- Pearl lookalike beads. Pictures overstate the dress.

I bought it in white size 12 and grey size 10. I was planning to return one depending on fit but I am keeping both. I’m short - 5’2” and this hits at the knee looking youthful (not too long and matronly) I’m also curvy and this dress is forgiving. The top of the sheath dress is a bit big in the chest but with the jacket it’s fine. The pearls seem very secure and there is shiny embroidery around each pearl. Love it!

It’s the perfect utility dress- meaning I can wear for work when I need to be professional but don’t want to wear a suit and want something a little more feminine. The jacket the unique collar and the pearls make the dress. It took me a while to get the collar to lay the way I wanted but after fidgeting with it- got it to work - reason for the 4 rating. I plan on wearing the black in the winter and the light grey in the spring/summer. Jacket sleeves are 3/4 so gives you the flexibility. The downside is it doesn’t come in a petite, so debating if I will hem dress. Sometimes it’s nice to just have something a little longer. Fabric is nice and both pieces are fully-lined. A great value for the quality and price.