The dress is described as high-quality, comfortable, and versatile, with a flattering fit and nice fabric. Customers appreciated the range of size and color options available. The lightweight, breathable material is suitable for summer and the dress is said to be well-made and easy to care for. While a few reviewers noted minor fit issues, the overall consensus is that this is an excellent summer dress.
This dress is very comfortable and looks nice. However, the front V-neck opening is too long. I had to use a pin to close the space.
Black Dress
Raleigh, NC
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 6, 2026
Lovely Summer Dress
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
What a flowing, comfortable dress. The only addition request are POCKETS. I do not carry a purse.
Trimmer94501
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July 28, 2026
Request
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Fit: True to size
Please bring back the Classic Navy Dot! It is much more flattering than the organic dot.
CTmaine
ME
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July 20, 2026
Excellent Summer Dress
Fit: True to size
Love the style. Comfortable to wear. I have the same dress in polka dots.
Marie12
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July 19, 2026
Change slightly !
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I have always wished that this dress were longer in length, even from years ago. I am only 5'2" but find this dress to be too short and cut too low. BUT ! That saying, I still own
Lucy Goose
Indianapolis, Indiana
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July 16, 2026
great travel Dress
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Travel
I purchased this short sleeve knit dress in the navy floral pattern in the Enfield store, and then saw this navy dot pattern and bought it online. The medium fit fine (5'6" 155#).
Kimba
Suffield CT
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July 16, 2026
Fit: True to size
I didn't care for the fabric. It's cheap and shiny.
BVEW
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July 11, 2026
So disappointed, inferior quality
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: Too large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
While this dress is a flattering fit, I find the quality is not up to par with the same dress made years prior. It is so flimsy and almost see through. I have bought and sent back
Response from L.L.Bean
July 14, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
We're very sorry to hear this item did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we'll be sure to pass your comments along to our Product Team for review. Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention and helping us identify opportunities for improvement.
Leanna729
Goldsboro, NC
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 11, 2026
Wonderful Summer Dress
Fit: True to size
I just returned from a two week trip. I woree this dress several times, laundered it at home and at a “wash and fold” cleaners and it still fits perfectly. Needs very little ironin
Laura E
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 5, 2026
Wonderful dress
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: True to size
This is the third dress I’ve purchased. They are so comfortable to wear! They can be dressy or casual, love them.
Judy F
Hamel, MN
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July 5, 2026
Not right fit
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Did not for right in the chest for a 64 year old woman of size 12. The band under my beasts was too high.
Mememe
Washington
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 5, 2026
Fit: True to size
I bought this dress to wear on vacation in Europe. It packs up well, feels comfortable on. I loved it. I now have 2 in different colors.
The Maggis
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 4, 2026
Mixed
Fit: True to size
Dress style and fit work for me but material extremely thin. Feels flimsy. Would not recommend.
Barb
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June 26, 2026
Weight: 230-240 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: 3X
Fit: A little large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I wore the dress yesterday.
The dress felt very comfortable on and looked nice. I did have to order 1 size larger.
JMK101
Lancaster, PA
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June 25, 2026
Almost Perfect
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
It's a very cute dress and is comfortable to wear except I wish the neckline was not quite so revealing. I found that I had to keep adjusting it to prevent too much cleavage from
Mary
Tacoma, Washington
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 24, 2026
Great dress!
Fit: True to size
Very comfortable, was great for a casual summer wedding. Looks great, flattering and very easy to wear.
Kate
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June 19, 2026
Disappointed
Fit: A little small
Aside from the wrong fit, the pattern of the inkdot appears to be stains on the dress. I do like the color of the dress. Unfortunately I threw away the bag to return it.
Response from L.L.Bean
June 24, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
We are sorry for our Summer Dress is not working out just right for you. A member of customer service team will be reaching out to help you with return options.
Jean
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 19, 2026
Big polka dots
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Beautiful, comfortable dress, but polka dots seemed bigger in person compared to pic.
Lizzy
Bellevue, WA
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June 16, 2026
Great summer dress
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Great summer dress. Fits well, is a nice length, and is very comfortable.
jhalli
Chaska, MN
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June 13, 2026
Lovely fabric, but short bodice.
Weight: 100-110 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: X-Small
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Fabric is lovely and dress is free-flowing and comfortably loose. However, the bodice length is far too short for my frame. The neckline drops too low, and the empire seam sits too
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