ASOS Spring Dresses & Mint Jeans Review

In my quest for a graduation dress I ordered some to try during ASOS's 10% off sale. I also picked up some mint jeans because they were finally in stock in my size and despite owning several pairs of blue/turquoise/periwinkle jeans I still really wanted mint ones.

First up, the ASOS Shift Dress in Tiered Lace in Hibiscus and Blue Depths, Size US 2.

I will start by saying I love the color. It's very "spring." I purchased this dress because I really wanted a lace sheath dress, but this fits more like a shift dress (which the title correctly calls it). It does not have as much definition in the waist as I would like, but it could be fixed with a skinny belt in any color. The  dress is lined, but the Hibiscus color is slightly see through. I was wearing a flowered bra and the pattern showed through. However, I also tried it on with nude undies and nothing showed through. 

The overall length of the dress is good for me, standing at 5'3". It is long enough that I could even get away with this at work with a blazer over it, but maybe not in this color. I don't think the overall fit is great - it is slightly large on the sides. However, I didn't want this dress to be super skimpy/tight/slutty or anything because I'm going to be surrounded by professors and parents. 

The navy is pretty, but it is a much more winter color, maybe not appropriate for a spring graduation. On the other hand, I could see myself getting a ton of use of this at work with a blazer over it. At less than $30, I may have enough reasons to keep both, but I'll have to think about it because the fit isnt perfect.  

I'm not going to lie - the lace material felt cheap. It isn't real lace, but feels like laser cut chiffon/polyester. However, I did purchase it on sale so the quality matches the price I paid. I wouldn't pay more for this dress.

ASOS Petite Dress with Gathered Front and Mesh Back, Size US 1

I really liked the way this draped on the model, but when I put it on myself I could not re-create it for the life of me. I also didn't realize the mesh comes all the way to the front. Notice on the right side, there is a small mesh panel. The dress is lined but see through at parts. My flowered bra showed through, but underwear did not. I felt the length was too short for me (but looking at the model it hits exactly where it shows it would hit). I also felt the dress was too tight for the event I'm going to. If I were going to wear this out to a bar/restaurant it would be fine (actually, the fit is rather perfect because it wasn't too tight or too big) but it just doesnt make sense for graduation.

I didn't love the way the draping looked from the side. I felt like it stuck out a little too far. I also didn't love the FUPA action that happened because of the tulip style skirt. I didn't realize that the mesh panel came down all the way to my waist in the back. You cannot wear even a nude colored bra with this dress unless you don't mind it showing through. Given how short this dress is on me, I wouldn't ALSO want to not wear a bra/have my bra showing through on graduation. Also notice in the picture of the back the zipper/seam is completely crooked! It kind of veers off to the left of my back! I'm returning this.

ASOS Petite Mint Green Skinny Jean - Size US 1 and US 2

I honestly couldn't tell the difference looking at these pictures, but they size 2 just felt considerably bigger. I walked around in both pairs for a while, and I'm going to keep the US 1. The pants have considerable stretch to them, so even if the US 1 felt tighter, I am certain they will stretch out. For reference I am 5'3" and ASOS's website say these pants have a 29" inseam.

Keeping the US 1, returning the US 2.