Comments on: Wednesday’s TPS Report: Suzi Chin Boutique Ruched Faux Wrap Dress

By: Tatyana

Tatyana — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:39:02 +0000

I loooooove this dress and I actually own one, only it’s black. And yes, I have big arms, but this dress really slims me down:)

By: anon

anon — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:15:35 +0000

I’m surprised – I was thinking this would look better on someone with a smaller bust. I’d be afraid this might look a little more like something you’d wear on a date or out for drinks than something you should wear to work. Aside from that, I think it’s beautiful and a great fall color.

By: CorporateTool

CorporateTool — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:27:16 +0000

You could probably wear a long-sleeve shirt underneath, or even a button-down might be an interesting look.

By: E

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:23:27 +0000

This is really cute. I wish it came in petite sizes.

By: C. Z.

C. Z. — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:38:02 +0000

I love this dress! If I get an actual job this summer I am so going to be buying this. The color will layer really well with grey and black for the winter (I think) and would also look nice with a lighter colored contrasting cardigan for the summer.

As someone who is also blessed with um, linebacker shoulders and arms that wave back at me, I always wear cardigans with anything cap-sleeved or sleeveless.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:29:44 +0000

I agree. It’s cold (and getting colder) where I live. I need a dress with some sleeves! You can’t put a jacket/cardigan with everything.

By: E

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:23:53 +0000

It’s one of the Nordstrom house brands, along with Classiques Entier. The Semantiks brand is cheaper, and not surprisingly, of lower quality, though some things are fine. I like it for more trendy items, as the durability is less of an issue. I do have several items from Classiques Entier and am very impressed with the quality and styling of the clothes.

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:17:45 +0000

I did look this up under dresses recommended for pear-shaped women and it was not listed. I still had some hope, but it sounds like it really is a bad choice for us based on your review. Oh well.

By: D

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:46:19 +0000

Love, love, love this! Will be running down to Nordstrom to try this on soon!

By: Ariella

Ariella — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:58:48 +0000

I have several Semantiks items, including a suit. The suits are unlined and, IMO, poorly made. I have had to have the pants hemmed twice (the original stitching just plain gave out) and the fabric looks kind of “worn” already. The non-suit items are OK, but they, too, seem to have quality problems. I got a modal t-shirt that I thought would be nice as a layering piece or under suits. The stitching on the arms gave way and now the hems look ragged. I am going to have it repaired, but I would not purchase the brand again because of these issues.