For the most part, I try to group my Everlane reviews into categories that make sense (like my Everlane Sweater and Silk Review and my Everlane Tees Review) or as single features (like my Everlane Modern Point Review, Modern Loafer Review, Street Shoes review, my Everlane Modern Zip Backpack Review, and my Everlane Petra Review). I also have a Fall 2015 Sweater and Silk review. But for now, I'm going to combine a review of the Ponte Collection Dress and Clean Edge Tee even though there's no real reason for this grouping, other than I bought both of these items around the same time. Like my other reviews, I hope this will also help you figure out your Everlane sizing. {edit: Since I've reviewed so many Everlane items, I've organized all my Everlane reviews here based on what I liked/disliked.}
So without further ado, first the good news: the Everlane Ponte Collection short-sleeve dress is one of my favorite clothing purchases this year. The fabric feels super luxe and has a great stretch so it's super comfy. I love the casual look of a t-shirt dress but I always find that the material for those kinds of dresses are a bit flimsy or sheer. But this is sort of the luxe version of a t-shirt dress. The heavy material masks any lumps, like love handles or a belly. It's just much more structured but there's still a stretchiness that makes it comfortable. I also like that the sleeves are only about a couple inches above the elbow so it hides and holds in my "chicken wings/bat wings" (i.e. flabby triceps). The only one thing I didn't like about this dress is that it doesn't have pockets (but this is just a personal preference, I love a dress that has pockets). Also be warned the ponte material is heavy and it's definitely not a dress for the summer. Yet it's perfect for the fall and winter months (with layers), and it's such an easy thing to put on when you want to look instantly polished (plus it's perfect pretty much year around for SF). I purchased this dress in a small and it was the perfect fit (for reference I'm 5'4" and I wear about a size 4 or small in other brands).
Unfortunately I didn't like the Clean Edge Tee as much. I love Everlane's other tees so I thought I would give this one a shot, however it's unlike all the rest. First of all I purchased a size small (which I'm finding is my size in most things Everlane) but the fit on this shirt was waaaay oversized. The small felt like a large. Also the way they achieve a clean edge on these tees is through a very stiff bonding of the cotton. It almost feels like they stitched some cardboard inside the edges. This makes for a generally uncomfortable fit on the sleeves and at the hem. For a similar look but a much better fit, I recommend the drop shoulder cotton tee.
Like all my other reviews this review is done with items I've purchased for myself and are not sponsored. Thanks for reading and stay tuned for my big Fall 2015 Sweater and Silk Review!