The Perfect Knit Summer Dress: OZMA of California
If you didn’t know by now – I’m a fan of effortless summer dresses. And of of my favorite summer styles is a knit dress because they are stretchy and comfortable. I was on the hunt for the perfect knit summer dress and came across the Vee Dress from OZMA of California.
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The Perfect Knit Summer Dress
About OZMA of California
OZMA was founded in 2015 by designer Heidi Baker with the goal of creating timeless pieces that focus on sustainability and quality of life. They brand is inspired by nature and their pieces are created consciously with sustainably sourced materials. OZMA pieces are ethically designed and made in Los Angeles and Peru. You can read more about their values here.
Vee Dress Review
I was specifically looking for a sleeveless, V-neck knit dress with texture – very specific, I know. I was also hoping to find one that was ethically made that wasn’t sooo expensive. This ribbed knit dress from SHOPPES was a close contender but it was close to $400 and a cream color and I was hoping for something darker. Then I came across the cotton boucle Vee Dress in a beautiful cocoa color and fell in love!
Size and Fit
Measurements: 34-29-39, 130lbs, 5’7″
I was kind of confused on what size to order. The dress on the model looks really big and I didn’t want the dress to be that oversized. The dress comes in combined sizes – XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL. According to the size chart I’m a Small top and a Medium bottom. Since my upper body is more petite I decided to go with my smaller size and order the XS/S and I think it’s the perfect fit!
Like I said, I didn’t want the dress to be that loose – especially on my upper body – so I think taking my smaller size guaranteed a tighter fit. I think if you wanted the dress to look like it does on the model you could take your larger size. Even though the dress is an XS/S it doesn’t feel too tight. Even though it’s 100% cotton, there is some stretch to the material because it’s a knit.
I chose to add natural accessories to this outfit – straw hat and bag, and wooden clogs – to keep that earthy feel.
