Which is better for a wedding guest?

The Banana Republic Factory dress is the safer pick for a wedding: solid color, fit-and-flare shape, and a lower price. The LOFT paisley works for a casual or daytime wedding.

Which one has pockets?

Only the LOFT dress lists pockets. The Banana Republic Factory dress does not list them.

Does the Banana Republic dress come in petite?

Yes. It is offered in Regular and Petite/Short. The LOFT dress is regular sizing only.

Is the LOFT dress worth the extra money?

At recent lows it costs about $15 more. You pay for the print, pockets, and a 4-out-of-5 rating; skip it if you want a solid, versatile dress.

Which is better for a pear-shaped or curvy frame?

The Banana Republic Factory fit-and-flare with a shirred bodice skims the hips and waist. The LOFT is a straighter casual cut.

Which is better for work?

The solid Banana Republic Factory dress reads more office-appropriate. The paisley print is more casual.

Banana Republic Factory Shirred V-Neck Midi Dress vs LOFT Border Paisley Strappy Midi Dress

Buy the Banana Republic Factory shirred V-neck if you want a versatile, budget-friendly dress with petite sizing; its lowest recent price was $26.00, versus $41.40 for the LOFT. Choose the LOFT paisley dress if you want a print with pockets and a square neck, and you fit its narrower size run. The LOFT costs roughly $15 more at its recent low, so the price gap is real but not huge.

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