I spend enough time bemoaning the crappy construction of garments I find, so when I stumble across one that is well-made, but in the worst way, it makes me weepy. There is so much that went right in the construction of this dress. The quality of the fabric is sturdy yet soft, the stripes are matched up perfectly on the bias seams. The buttons are closely-spaced with strong buttonholes. The pockets are functional, the gathering on the skirt is deliberately placed and symmetrical. The collar stands in place. This dress is quality in every way. Every way except one (ouch my eyes!). It’s the super-sweet-but-unattractive guy friend of the fashion world. It makes me feel like this.