"We made a short plus size lounger in your favorite crinkle material to keep you comfortable through spring and summer. The empire bodice is soft knit for extra easy wear. pretty empire silhouette with trapeze skirt for movement44"" falls to the upper calvesV-neckline is open and feminineshort set-in sleevesknit empire bodice with woven crinkle trapeze skirtstraight bottom hemsoft, washable knit cotton top, woven crinkle skirtimported Women's plus size cotton empire lounger in sizes M(14W-16W), L(18W-20W), 1X(22W-24W), 2X(26W-28W), 3X(30W-32W), 4X(34W-36W), 5X(38W-40W)The Comfort FactorWe have designed comfortable plus size loungers for over 100 years and our customers all say the same thing. They enjoy the relaxed fit, the comfy coverage and the exquisitely soft fabrics. You'll be cozy in any weather in a style that offers amazing comfort control."
I bought two of these recently, in Ultra Blue Wave and Laguna Green Ombre. Overall, they’re comfortable-ish.
I’m not too thrilled with what they call an empire silhouette. The “waist” seam sits about halfway up my bustline, even when I’m wearing a bra, which makes the skirt fall direct from the peak of my breasts, making me look about twice as large as I am (which is a feat, given that I’m about a size 22). Anastasia sums up my reaction to my reflection in this dress:
The waist seam is also a little itchy, even after washing, as the skirt is woven and the bodice is knit. But, since it’s all-cotton, it’s nice and cool and breathable, which is good in Arizona heat. Washing instructions say machine wash cold, then line-dry, with the skirt twisted to keep the crinkle texture. I think if you didn’t care about the crinkle texture, then it would be fine to tumble dry on low or medium. I just hung the dresses on a plastic hanger over the shower rod, with the skirts twisted and held together with a hairband. They dried fairly quick, which is a plus since I bought these primarily to use as swim cover-ups when we go on a cruise next month, and as summer approaches here.
The colors are bright and vibrant, and the patterns are nice.
Overall, I’d give the loungers four stars, because they’re well-made, and they’re pretty much what they say on the tin. It’s my fault for not picking up on “empire silhouette.” I would prefer a lower waistline or a drawstring to cinch the waist and hold the breasts above the waist seam, and pockets, but for around-the-house and around-the-pool, it’ll work fine.
