Which is better for a wedding guest?

The LOFT bias dress is the easier choice for a daytime wedding because the flutter sleeves and drape read dressier. The Venus works for an evening wedding in jet black, especially if you want a slit.

Which is better for hot weather?

The Venus is sleeveless, but its high neck traps heat. The LOFT has short sleeves but a bias cut in lighter drape, so it breathes better in humidity.

Which is better for short shoppers?

LOFT, clearly. It comes in petite/short sizing; the Venus only comes in regular XS to XL.

Is the LOFT dress worth the extra?

At $39.33 on October 30 it was cheaper than most midi dresses; at $56.99 on November 4 it is a harder call. Buy near the low end if you can wait.

Which hides the upper arms?

The LOFT. Its short flutter sleeves cover the upper arm; the Venus is sleeveless.

Which is easier to style for work?

The Venus in jet black layers under a blazer and reads more office-ready. The LOFT's bouquet print and tie neck lean casual.

Venus High Neck Midi Dress vs LOFT Bouquet Tie Neck Bias Midi Dress

The LOFT Bouquet Tie Neck Bias Midi Dress is the safer pick for most shoppers: it has short flutter sleeves, a forgiving bias cut, and a V-neck, and it comes in petite sizes. The Venus High Neck Midi Dress suits shoppers who want a sleeveless high-neck silhouette with a slit in a solid black or red floral jersey. LOFT's price has ranged from $39.33 on October 30 to $56.99 on November 4, so timing matters more than with the Venus, whose price was not provided.

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