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The verdict
Fit
Linen at this weight drapes naturally and loosely. Archived status suggests limited sizing; expect classic cut typical of Faherty's earlier seasons.
Quality
100% linen is durable and softens with wear. The ikat print may fade with exposure; otherwise, fiber quality is reliable for the material.
Is the price fair?
At $84, exceptional value for a 100% linen dress. The clearance price reflects archival status, not quality; this is a genuine bargain.
Best for
Linen aficionados and budget-conscious shoppers who don't mind discontinued styles and accept wrinkles.
Care
Machine wash linen warm; the ikat dye may soften with repeated washing, adding to the patina.
What owners report about Faherty dresses
Faherty's cotton-gauze and linen dresses draw strong comfort reviews — testers describe soft, breezy fabric and roomy-but-not-shapeless cuts, and one reviewer called the brand's linen midi shirt dress among the best-fitting she had tried. The recurring theme is generous sizing: multiple styles are reported to run large or boxy, with owners sizing down or having pieces tailored, though at least one style is noted to run slim in the chest instead.
- Strengths
- Soft, breezy natural-fiber fabrics with relaxed cuts that reviewers find genuinely comfortable and easy to care for.
- Watch out for
- Fit skews loose and varies by style — most dresses run large or boxy enough that owners size down or tailor, while a few cut slim in the chest.
- Sizing
- Expect roomy cuts and size down on most styles if between sizes, but check per-style guidance since some run slim in the chest.
About Faherty's dresses line as a whole. Sources: Faherty clothing review: The Kasey dress — Reviewed · Faherty Clothing Review — Honest Brand Reviews · Faherty Brand Review — an indigo day