Our 5-foot-9 (size M) panelist also found the straps too long, and opted to shorten them herself (an easy-enough operation with a seam ripper and a sewing machine), successfully bringing up the neckline
Please view a physical color swatch or material sample to confirm your color choice prior to purchase
This style works well for someone who wants poised formal lines with flattering structure and subtle detail for long evenings
The below outfit, from Fabulously Overdressed, is a good effort at the combination
The contrast between a fitted dress and casual footwear is exactly what makes this combo feel so modern and effortless
In a 2013 Wall Street Journal article about the success of the dress, Berman's co-founder and husband, Sean Pattison, said, "If I don't have 500 black Jackies in the warehouse at all times, I could be in trouble." The dress, which retails for $375, comes in black (obviously) and also eight other colors, like red and eggplant, navy and tan