Perfect dress to make a statement at a formal evening event - this is the most compliments i've ever gotten on a dress. I'm a US 4 usually and went with the UK 8R size and it fit perfectly. I'm 5'6" and wore 2-3" heels and the dress length was great. Can't recommend this dress enough!

I LOVED THIS DRESS SO MUCH!! I am a size 4 usually in dresses but after reading reviews, I went with the size 8R. Even sizing up it was definitely snug, but the fit was perfect. Definitely a show stopper!

This dress is in UK sizing which normally means you need to convert by sizing up 2 sizes (4R = 8UK). This dress runs small to that and I had to size up to a 10UK. Dress is long - I’m 5’6” and it hit the floor. Loved the texture, color and structure of this dress. Wore out to a very fancy dinner on vacation and got lots of compliments. 

This dress is a showstopper! I received compliments from the moment I walked into the wedding, to on the dance floor, and people even told my husband what a great dress it was. 
I’m pretty small chested and the bust of the dress was a little large on me. Nothing that made it unwearable, but it had me wishing I ordered my backup in a smaller size vs bigger. 
The length of the 10L was perfect for me with 3.5 inch heels (I’m 5’8”) and it has pockets!! 
Truly a winner all around 

Compliments all night lovely dress at a gala. One con: no adjustable straps so had to keep pulling up dress all night so beware 

Wore it at a Gala. Loved it. I felt like a queen! And it has pockets. Stunner.

Didn't end up wearing but she was so cute! I was fine with the strap length sitting where it landed, even as a 5'2 girl but maybe I would feel differently had I worn it and/or danced. Short girls find you a platform heel for this one!

This dress was stunning in person. I can't tell you how many strangers stopped me to give me a compliment! I went with a size 6 based on other reviews and it was perfect. I wore this with a padded strapless bra and platform wedges. 

Pockets!! Gorgeous color! Showstopper! Compliments all night long.  Wore for a work Gala that was Atlantis Themed so I decided to be Queen of the Garibaldis (bright orange fish) this dress was PERFECT.  Comfy all night long. VERY long, wore heels.  And a bit tight in the chest.  Otherwise was such a hoot to wear! 

Loved this dress so much. It complimented my skin color and hid my belly. Bonus is that it covered my feet, so I was able to wear comfortable wedges with it. Only note is to order larger than you expect. 

I absolutely loved this gown! I got plenty of compliments on the color and it was so much fun to wear. Super flattering waistline. I packed it for a wedding and the fabric is thick and expensive but it definitely required TLC and took some ironing to get the wrinkles out. 

I love a formal dress that doesn’t require tape, stickies, etc etc. The 8R was a hint long on me with 2.5in heels (I’m 5-4) but it still worked! I could not zip the 6R. The fabric says do not steam and to iron on cool… so the wrinkles did not really come out of the dress which was annoying. Overall, loved! 

Got compliments all night on the color. I usually wear a 0 and the 4R fit perfectly! I’m 5’2 so I had to wear 5” heels to keep it from dragging on the floor, but overall 10/10. 

My favorite black tie rental, like ever. This dress absolutely snatches the waist and makes everything look incredible.

I found it to be true to the US size (I’m a standard 2 / rented the 6R). However, size up if you’re in between. 

Honestly, would only recommend this dress for smaller chested girls, there is no wiggle room.

The color is unbelievable and the fabric itself has such an interesting texture. It also has a great structure and shape! So many compliments. Definitely size up - I got the 10R and it fit great but I’m normally a 4. The 8R was definitely too small. 

Wore to a black tie preferred wedding in Chicago. Fit TTS - I rented both a 6R and 8R and wore the 6. Definitely long, but nothing four inch heels couldn’t handle. Loved the fabric, detailing and neckline. Only complaint was that the straps occasionally slipped off.

Wanted to love it! The color is perfect! If I hadn’t have had a back up I would have worn it! The top did not have the structure I was hoping for and I felt like the straps where a tad too long so I feel like they would have been falling all night. I’m 5’7” and have a very long chest so the straps are very long. Worked great with 4-5 inch heels   

Rebecca Vallance

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