deeaimond - Could you maybe sell the items on ebay? That way, the buyer can pay the shipping. I've found smartwool sizing to be all over the place, actually, so I'm not that surprised. I typically only buy smartwool in person so that I can try things on.

I wanted to post an update to my FT dress decision. I was packing for my current trip and trying to decide what to wear as I traveled from mid-range temps in Portland to warm temps in Dallas to really cold temps in Illinios (and back). I saw my dress hanging there and decided to wear that. I layered a black full zip shak over it and WOW...it looked SUPER cute! It was soft, cozy and comfy for the whole day of crazy travel and looked just as good as when I left when I finally hung it up in the hotel closet after some 17 hours of travel. I'm sooo keeping it! ;-)

Jess - if you have an Ibex shak, wear it over the dress (partially zipped) and you may decide that you like it!