This 'flattering' Anthropologie dress is 'perfect' for holiday parties — shoppers say it's 'easy to dress up or down'

There are few things I love more than a party dress. Whether for work or play, every woman needs (and deserves!) a chic, flattering dress they can feel their best in, whether en route to a wedding, a holiday party or a birthday celebration.

While finding a dress to wear once or twice is easy, the real trick is finding one that will be a wear-again wardrobe staple. Luckily, that's where Anthropologie's The Tobie Button-Front Pleated Shirt Dress by Exquise: Embellished Edition comes in.

The party frock is a dressed-up version of the retailer's fan-favourite The Tobie Button-Front Pleated Shirt Dress by Exquise, with a little extra razzle-dazzle via the star embellishments on the chest. To shop the fun and festive dress and the original "easy to wear" style, too, keep scrolling.

The Tobie Button-Front Pleated Shirt Dress by Exquise: Embellished Edition

Why is it great, exactly? Firstly, it's casual enough to wear to work, yet styled with a cute pair of ballet flats or heels, it could easily become part of your going-out wardrobe.

Secondly, it's flattering on all body types. The pleated shirt dress is available in petite, standard and plus sizes up to size 3X in the original version and sizes XXS to XL in the embellished edition. It also beautifully cinches in your waist, giving you the appearance of an hourglass figure.

Thirdly, Anthropologie reviewers are beyond obsessed with button-front Tobie, dubbing it "perfection in a dress."

"It's classy, elegant, professional, and can be dressed up or down," writes one shopper. "Such a good, high-quality staple."

Another reviewer adds, "Do not hesitate" to buy it. It's "better than I expected [...] very flattering."

Across the board, reviewers say the Tobie is "easy to dress up or down," making it the "perfect dress for every occasion."

"This dress hugs your body and runs true to size," writes one shopper. Plus, it's "easy to wear" with sneakers, sandals or boots.

The Tobie is a "good mood dress," pens another reviewer. It's "so comfortable and SO flattering!" they say. "I [get] so many compliments and [feel] great!"

One thing to note: while Anthropologie reviewers say the dress "reinforces an hourglass silhouette," some find the style "overwhelming" on petite figures and say it runs "a bit long."

Keep scrolling to shop The Tobie in more colours and browse even more Anthropologie dresses for fall and winter 2024.

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