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Striped Patio Dress by National®
 
4.5

(based on 56 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (34)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Nice color (45)
  • Nice fabric (45)
  • Easy care (35)
  • Washes well (34)
  • Doesn't wrinkle (13)

Cons

  • Wrinkles easily (5)
  • Wears easily (4)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (49)
  • Wear to work (5)
    • Fit:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      92% 

      (48 reviews)

      Feels too big

       
    • Waist:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      96% 

      (47 reviews)

      Feels too big

       
    • Length:
    • Feels too short

       

      Feels true to length

       

      94% 

      (49 reviews)

      Feels too long

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual dresser (42), Classic dresser (9), Trendy/stylish dresser (4)
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort driven (54)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (52), Yes (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Delightful sundress

I bought 4 of these sundresses - I wear a size Medium, and these dresses have been a lifesaver during this hot hot summer. I tried to remember what I used to wear in ...Read complete review

I bought 4 of these sundresses - I wear a size Medium, and these dresses have been a lifesaver during this hot hot summer. I tried to remember what I used to wear in the hot summertime, and I thought "Sundress! and sandals..." so I ordered 1 of these dresses to see if it fit and if it washed washed well without shrinkage (it passed with flying colors), bought some flip flops in bright colors - and after my shower every morning, I put on sunscreen, one of these dresses, and my flips and I'm good to go. And go I do, with a sunhat and tote I'm out and set for the day.

The dress did not shrink: I washed it gentle, cool, and dried it on delicate for 10 minutes, and hung to dry the rest of the way. I might run a quick iron over the skirt, although it's not badly wrinkled at all. If you like crisp pressed clothing, you'll want to iron this; it's optional in my opinion, depending on where I was going to wear it.

Anyhow, don't miss this dress! the price, quality, and the sheer fun of wearing something cool and comfortable even in 103 degree weather - - it's all good with this dress. Buy one or more, I'm back here to write this review, and to pick up two more. They're *that* great!

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Not for me

Having lost 65 pounds, I was in the market for a new wardrobe. National is definitely has my favorite clothing.

This dress, however, was not for me. The armholes and...Read complete review

Having lost 65 pounds, I was in the market for a new wardrobe. National is definitely has my favorite clothing.

This dress, however, was not for me. The armholes and yoke feel somewhat tight. The extra fabric and stitching in the yoke prevents it from "giving". I bought this sleeveless dress for really hot days but it's not cool. Needs ironing, too.

I've only worn this dress once; now it hangs in my closet. I believe it was the most expensive casual dress that I bought and I know it is the least worn.

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4.0

Darling To-Boot. . . . .But!

By Star of Texas

from Ft. Worth, TX

About Me Classic Dresser

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Cool In The Summer
  • Figure Flattering
  • Nice Color
  • Nice Fabric
  • Pretty colors
  • Washes Well

Cons

  • Needs ironing
  • Wrinkles Easily

Best Uses

  • If Ironed Shopping
  • If Not Ironed Home

Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

I gave this garment only 4 stars because of the need for ironing if worn outdoors shopping. If you DON'T care about wrinkling, then I'd recommend it for home. I bought the dress (in every color) specifically for wearing as a dress shopping and eating-out. Ironed it fits that need. But make NO mistake. . . .this dress needs ironing BADLY if you wear it shopping and/or eating out. It just wrinkles VERY badly after washing. It DID shrink. . . .a little. . . .but not enough to be disappointed with it. It didn't shrink THAT much (on the permanent press cycle). And though I DO have a "wrinkle alert" button, it STILL wrinkled. But once ironed. . . .it looks BEAUTIFUL. The cotton makes it EXTREMELY comfortable to wear because the fabric "breathes" and the colors are very summery. I like it and I WOULD buy it again. . . . .but I continue to emphasize the need to IRON!!!!! Trust me on THAT!

  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size
  • Waist:
  • Feels true to size
  • Length:
  • Feels true to length
  • Comfort vs Style:
  • Comfort Driven
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No
 
3.0

Patio Dress

By Claire

from Poetry, TX

About Me Casual Dresser

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Nice Color
  • Nice Fabric

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

    Nice fabric but too large.

    • Fit:
    • Feels too big
    • Waist:
    • Feels too big
    • Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort Driven
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    4.0

    striped patio dress by National

    By sunny

    from south florida

    About Me Casual Dresser

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Nice Fabric

    Cons

    • Wrinkles Easily

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

    i needed casual wear like this short sleeve, all cotton dress, so i can go out my front door to pick up newspaper in comfort and style, great summer casual wear. thinking about getting 2 more, total of 4 in every color.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Waist:
    • Feels true to size
    • Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort Driven
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    4.0

    Great house and yard dress

    By Women want Pockets

    from Jax., FL

    About Me Casual Dresser

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • 100 Cotton
    • Easy Care
    • Nice Color
    • Nice Fabric
    • Pockets
    • Washes Well

    Cons

    • Neckline too high

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

    A slightly lower neckline would be more comfortable while sitting

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Waist:
    • Feels true to size
    • Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort Driven
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    5.0

    Comfy Dress

    By MNshopper

    from Mankato, MN

    About Me Casual Dresser

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Nice Color
    • Nice Fabric

    Cons

    • Doesn't come in petites

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

    This is my 2nd dress. I purchased one last year and liked it so well. I like this dress as it is 100% cotton as I don't like material that has polyester in it for hot summer days. Also, I liked it because it doesn't have flowers or patterns all over it which is just not my style.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Waist:
    • Feels true to size
    • Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort Driven
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    3.0

    Like colors and Sleveless Patio dress

    By Cajun MeMaaw

    from Seguin, Tx.

    About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Nice Color

    Cons

    • Wrinkles Easily

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

    The main problem is the material wrinkling soo much. Cannot wear but @ home when no one comes over due to wrinkle and I will not iron casual wear.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Waist:
    • Feels true to size
    • Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort Driven
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    5.0

    My favorite summer dress

    By Southern Lady

    from South

    About Me Casual Dresser

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy Care
    • Figure Flattering
    • Nice Color
    • Nice Fabric
    • So pretty
    • Washes Well

    Cons

    • none

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • HomeDr visitscasual out

    Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

    I purchased 3 colors and I just love them. To dress up I wear a crochet shrug (black) looks so nice. Several compliments.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Waist:
    • Feels true to size
    • Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort Driven
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    4.0

    Great value, nice material.

    By likes pockets

    from Palmyra VA

    About Me Classic Dresser

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Nice Fabric
    • Washes Well

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear

      Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

      The material is exceptonally nice--a sturdy, appealing fabric and the workmanship is good. Particularly appreciate the pockets! A little disappointed that it needs touch-up ironing and also appears to have shrunk some in the dryer.

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Waist:
      • Feels true to size
      • Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Comfort Driven
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      5.0

      Had to have more!

      By Tertttu

      from Minneapolis, MN

      About Me Casual Dresser

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy Care
      • Nice Color
      • Nice Fabric
      • Washes Well

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear

        Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

        Same as previous review.

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Waist:
        • Feels true to size
        • Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Comfort vs Style:
        • Comfort Driven
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No
         
        5.0

        Had to have more!

        By Tertttu

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Casual Dresser

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy Care
        • Nice Color
        • Nice Fabric
        • Washes Well

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear

          Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

          Bought one of these at the beginning of this summer and it was so comfortable and flattering that I had to have a couple more to wear.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Waist:
          • Feels true to size
          • Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Comfort vs Style:
          • Comfort Driven
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No
           
          5.0

          Perfect comfort

          By fussy

          from Cypress, Ca

          About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Nice Color
          • Nice Fabric
          • Washes Well

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Cool comfortable

            Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

            cool and comfortable around the house. This is my second one.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Style Driven
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            4.0

            LOVE this dress

            By Gramma Judy

            from Victor, NY

            About Me Casual Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Figure Flattering
            • Nice Color
            • Nice Fabric
            • Washes Well

            Cons

            • Needs pressing

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Wear To Work

            Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

            I get many compliments when I wear this dress. I wear it shopping, dinner at local pub and it is so comphy. The only thing I don't care about it is that it looks better with a bit of ironing after it is laundered. I HATE to iron.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Waist:
            • Feels true to size
            • Length:
            • Feels true to length
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Comfort Driven
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            5.0

            referred three customers

            By Gramma Jude

            from Victor, NY

            About Me Casual Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy Care
            • Figure Flattering
            • Nice Color
            • Nice Fabric
            • Washes Well

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear

              Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

              These inexpensive dresses are great for everyday wear when the weather is in the 80s and 90s. I gave two to my sister and she couldn't believe how cool they are on a hot summer day! I have been wearing them for ten years or more.

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size
              • Waist:
              • Feels true to size
              • Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Comfort vs Style:
              • Comfort Driven
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Love it!

              By lynn

              from baldwinsville, ny

              About Me Casual Dresser

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

                    The material could be lighter weight

                    • Fit:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Waist:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Length:
                    • Feels true to length
                    • Comfort vs Style:
                    • Comfort Driven
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No
                     
                    5.0

                    Delightful sundress

                    By ebbes bruk

                    from USA

                    About Me Casual Dresser

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Easy Care
                    • Just plain cute
                    • Nice Color
                    • Nice Fabric

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • As a sundress at home
                      • At the beach
                      • Casual Wear
                      • In town shopping

                      Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

                      I bought 4 of these sundresses - I wear a size Medium, and these dresses have been a lifesaver during this hot hot summer. I tried to remember what I used to wear in the hot summertime, and I thought "Sundress! and sandals..." so I ordered 1 of these dresses to see if it fit and if it washed washed well without shrinkage (it passed with flying colors), bought some flip flops in bright colors - and after my shower every morning, I put on sunscreen, one of these dresses, and my flips and I'm good to go. And go I do, with a sunhat and tote I'm out and set for the day.

                      The dress did not shrink: I washed it gentle, cool, and dried it on delicate for 10 minutes, and hung to dry the rest of the way. I might run a quick iron over the skirt, although it's not badly wrinkled at all. If you like crisp pressed clothing, you'll want to iron this; it's optional in my opinion, depending on where I was going to wear it.

                      Anyhow, don't miss this dress! the price, quality, and the sheer fun of wearing something cool and comfortable even in 103 degree weather - - it's all good with this dress. Buy one or more, I'm back here to write this review, and to pick up two more. They're *that* great!

                      • Fit:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Waist:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Length:
                      • Feels true to length
                      • Comfort vs Style:
                      • Comfort Driven
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No
                       
                      4.0

                      Nice house dress

                      By Brooklyn

                      from Spring Hill, FL

                      About Me Casual Dresser

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Nice quality fabric
                      • Washes Well

                      Cons

                      • Wears Easily

                      Best Uses

                      • wear around the house

                      Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

                      Hard to find house dress in the stores. Great to be able to order them on line. I really like this one and am planning to get more.

                      • Fit:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Waist:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Length:
                      • Feels true to length
                      • Comfort vs Style:
                      • Comfort Driven
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No
                       
                      5.0

                      striped patio dress

                      By sher

                      from new jersey

                      About Me Casual Dresser

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy Care
                      • Figure Flattering
                      • Nice Color
                      • Nice Fabric
                      • Washes Well

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Casual Wear

                        Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

                        IT IS THE FIRST VERY HOT DAY IN NJ AND I AM GLAD I MADE THIS PURCHASE.

                        • Fit:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Waist:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Length:
                        • Feels true to length
                        • Comfort vs Style:
                        • Comfort Driven
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No
                         
                        5.0

                        Cool!

                        By Finn Girl

                        from Minneapolis, MN

                        About Me Classic Dresser

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy Care
                        • Figure Flattering
                        • Nice Color
                        • Nice Fabric
                        • Washes Well
                        • Wrinkle Resistant

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Casual Wear
                          • Wear to School
                          • Wear To Work

                          Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

                          A great dress, fits well, looks great at home and about town. Cool and pleasant to wear in hot humid weather.

                          • Fit:
                          • Feels true to size
                          • Waist:
                          • Feels true to size
                          • Length:
                          • Feels true to length
                          • Comfort vs Style:
                          • Comfort Driven
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No
                           
                          5.0

                          Love this dress

                          By retired KC

                          from Albany, NY

                          About Me Casual Dresser

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy Care
                          • Nice Color
                          • Nice Fabric
                          • Very Comfortable
                          • Washes Well
                          • Wrinkle Resistant

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Casual Wear

                            Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

                            This dress is very well made. The yoke is multi layers so it's a little heavy but the way it looks more than makes up for it. It's also a beautiful cotton so it's very wearer-friendly

                            • Fit:
                            • Feels true to size
                            • Waist:
                            • Feels true to size
                            • Length:
                            • Feels true to length
                            • Comfort vs Style:
                            • Comfort Driven
                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No
                             
                            2.0

                            Pretty, But....

                            By Owned by Dog

                            from Little Rock, Ar

                            About Me Classic Dresser

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                              Cons

                              • Poor Fit
                              • Uncomfortable
                              • Wrinkles Easily

                              Best Uses

                              • Casual Wear

                              Comments about Striped Patio Dress by National®:

                              I always wash before wearing. Wrinkles so badly I haven't worn. Ironically, this was the most expensive house dress I bought.

                              • Fit:
                              • Feels too small
                              • Length:
                              • Feels true to length
                              • Comfort vs Style:
                              • Comfort Driven
                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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