Today is the last day for the awesome 40% off promotion at Ann Taylor Loft, so I thought I’d post my latest purchase – the Ruched Halter Dress in Willow Green! Hurray for having the day off!

I’m not sure why more retailers do not sell this gorgeous, saturated deep green jewel color. I want to buy everything that comes in it! This dress looked super cute online, but when it came, I realized it may not be a good day dress to wear out normally, but may still be good as like a beach cover-up.

I’m wearing: Nine West Getby Wedges

The reason is because the area covering the girls is SO small that I don’t see how I can possibly wear this with a bra. It barely holds the girls in as is, and even then I feel like any sudden movement and it’ll be all over. Because they are so small – and combined with all the ruching and loose draping – it is NOT flattering to the girls and actually makes them look flattened. I got a Small so maybe one size up would have made a difference in this aspect.

From the side, the dress also kind of looks like a tube. I would have liked to seen more of an empire waist A-line shape. Here are pics of it strapless.

I’m wearing: Nine West Getby Wedges

Sounds like a lot of complaints, but bottom line is, this is a cute casual dress, great for the beach or maybe under a cardigan/jacket that provides more coverage, and it’s comfortable. I love this green color so much I’ll take what I can get! Plus the price right now makes this a downright steal.

Get it here from Loft for $39.99 PLUS 40% off through end of today.