Which is better for a wedding guest?

The Banana Republic Factory dress. Its V-neck, empire waist and arched yoke look dressier than the casual LOFT halter.

Which is better for hot weather?

The LOFT dress. Its cotton-jersey fabric and halter neckline suit warm days and casual settings.

Which has more size options?

LOFT. It adds tall sizing on top of regular, petite/short and plus; the Banana Republic Factory dress stops at plus.

Is the LOFT dress worth the extra?

It is usually the cheaper of the two. Its price ranged from $25.95 on October 30 to $38.93 on November 4, so buy near the low.

Neither brand publishes durability data. Cotton-jersey like LOFT's tends to pill with wear, while the Banana Republic Factory dress's recycled fabric content is not specified.

Which is better for the office?

The Banana Republic Factory dress. A V-neck and empire waist read more professional than a casual halter.

Banana Republic Factory Arched-Yoke Midi Dress vs LOFT Pleated Mixed Media Midi Halter Dress

The Banana Republic Factory dress is the safer pick if you want a polished, office-ready look with a V-neck and recycled fabric. The LOFT dress is the better value if you want a casual halter style and can buy near its low. LOFT's price ranged from $25.95 on October 30 to $38.93 on November 4, while no current price was given for the Banana Republic Factory dress.

Ask our shopping agent

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.