Hi R, thanks for your review of the Sixties Tunic in Rize, we're sorry that you are disappointed with it. As a natural material cotton does change shape to suit the body of the wearer over time so it is not uncommon for customers to believe that a new dress of the same style has been made differently. We do not intend for the bottom band to match the base colour of the dress, they are meant to complement the overall look of the print. We believe it does and we've received many positive reviews for it. It is tricky to accurately show the colour of a print online or to know what you are seeing because people have different brightness and colour settings. If you would like any further assistance please email us at info@mahashe.com. With love, MahaShe