Which is better for a wedding guest?

The Garden Lace Trim Bias Midi Dress. The lace trim and floral print suit a dressy event, and the bias cut looks more polished than jersey.

Which is more comfortable for all-day wear?

The Wedge Midi Pocket Dress. Cotton-blend jersey breathes better than polyester, and the elasticized waist moves with you.

Which one has pockets?

The Wedge Midi Pocket Dress. The Garden Lace Trim Bias Midi Dress does not list pockets.

Is the lace dress worth the extra money?

Only near its low. At $35.19 it costs about the same as the Wedge; at $50.99 you are paying roughly $17 more for a dress you will wear less often.

Which fits petite shoppers?

The Wedge Midi Pocket Dress, which comes in petite and short lengths. The lace dress is regular sizing only.

Which holds up better over time?

The Wedge, generally. Cotton jersey tolerates regular washing, while polyester lace trim can snag and pill with wear.

LOFT Garden Lace Trim Bias Midi Dress vs LOFT Wedge Midi Pocket Dress

Buy the Garden Lace Trim Bias Midi Dress for dressier occasions and a smoother, more fluid drape; buy the Wedge Midi Pocket Dress for everyday comfort, pockets and a fit-and-flare shape that suits more body types. The Wedge has been the steadier buy, ranging $32.00 to $34.00 since October 31, while the lace-trim dress swung from $35.19 on October 31 to $50.99 on November 4. If the lace dress is near its low, it is the better value; at the high end, the Wedge is the safer spend.

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