Name: Slate & Willow
Brand: Slate & Willow
SKU: SW365
Price: 44.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

I adored this dress. I was skeptical about being able to go braless with this dress, as I usually need more support. But the fabric was great quality and has enough structure that it was totally fine! The detailing on it is so pretty. I loved that it was a little spin on a typical black dress for the wintertime. 

Absolutely loved this dress! The lace cap sleeves are adorable. Open back and thick material on top = I didn't have to wear a bra. The waistband is a little tight, but the rest of the dress is loose and flowy so I didn't feel restricted. 

This dress is prettier in person! There are sparkly details you can’t see in the picture. The ribbon around the waist has zero give, and was a bit snug. Never made it to the Christmas party (CA traffic was extra terrible that night), but we went out to dinner instead!

This dress is perfect for a family wedding in the fall. I loved the flutter sleeves and the way the back was cut, and the details in the embroidery are exquisite--my grandmother and my aunt both told me I should buy it! The ribbon at the waist did start to feel a little tight after a while, but that would not be enough to deter me from wearing it again. Also, it's worth noting that if you don't care about fastening the hook and loop at the top of the zipper, you can totally put this one on by yourself.

Wore this for a fall wedding and it was perfect. The lace, construction and weight are quality. Do note that the band at the waist isn't forgiving, so size up if you think you could be in between sizes. The top closure at the back is an adjustable snap! I thought the back gapped too much until I figured this out and it made all the difference. For reference I'm 5"4, ~170 and wore the 12.

This fit me perfectly in the waist,  it the bust was a bit large. I'm a 30C and it definitely would have looked better if the top had less room in the just area. The fabric is very pretty, though, and comfortable.

This dress is a little outside of my style, so I was pleasantly surprised.  It was perfect for the wedding I attended and received so many compliments.  The waist does not give, so I would go with a larger size. 

The open back made it possible for me to wear, though waist was tight. Loved the fabric and flounce though. 

Was originally not my first choice but exceeded expectations. Comfortable, classy, perfect for winter wedding. 

I ordered this dress in the 4 with 6 as the backup size. There was really no difference in the fit of the waist but the 6 had more room in the bust. Unfortunately the zipper on the 4 was really sticky and it also had a snag in one of the sleeves, so I ended up wearing the 6 to the wedding. The raw edges of the mesh kept getting stuck on things and some of the sequins were coming loose, but on the whole I was pleased with it. 

This dress was so beautiful. I wore the larger size because the sleeves on the smaller size were way shorter than the larger size and puffed out in a weird way. I'm glad I made that decision because as the night went on, the band felt more and more restrictive--there's no give to it. The fit was great, the open back is a really pretty detail, and the length hitting near the knee was appropriate for a pretty fancy May wedding.  I wore it with black flats and loved the look. 

Dress fit fine and was really lovely, but the proportions just didn't look flattering on me. Made my hips and shoulders look wider and bust flatter. The open back was loose on me too. Might fit better if you have a longer torso

Normally wear a 10 went a size up so it wasn't too tight. Easy to move around in and was able to dance at the wedding fine. Not short at all which was great.

Loved this dress! Beautifully made with lovely details that set it apart and made it sparkle ! True to size and very comfortable. Lace was not itchy at all. Back cutout was cute and unique but I was unable to wear a regular bra. I received lots of compliments! First RTR and will not be the last time! 

The photos don't do this dress justice. The lace and embroidery overlay is delicate with metallic threads and some sequins. It's enough to catch the light and look sophisticated without being too much. As far as fit, I have a very small waist for my size, and this dress fit me perfectly in the waist. If you aren't teeny in the middle, I'd suggest you size up. You'll need a stick on bra, as any back strap will show. 

Wore to a holiday party. 

Fabric felt incredibly cheap, especially the glittery bits. The shoulders were especially strange with the sheer, webbed black fabric that looked like cobwebs. 

I was stuck wearing it but not thrilled. The open back was interesting, but made it impossible to wear any kind of bra. 

Took Christmas photos in this dress. Was perfect for photos however the particular dress I had had frayed lace and falling off/out of place sequins. A little over worn but you couldn't tell in photos! 

As other users have mentioned, the band has no give, however I found for smaller on top/wider hip ladies like myself, I actually had to size down!  Open back means braless or backless bra, but I wore to a work party and still felt very comfortable.  Cute and simple piece.

I loved this dress! Perfect for the Fall wedding I attended. It was a little longer and slightly bigger than I expected but I got tons of compliments. It was comfortable and the open back was the perfect detail. I am a pretty busty girl and I didn't even wear a bra which is not the norm for me but it worked!

I got this dress after my original rental wasn't available, and I'm so glad I did! It was so pretty and flattering. The embellishment was lovely, especially the sleeves, and I loved the open back. Like other reviewers mentioned, the ribbon waistband has no stretch, so size up for your backup or if you have a straighter shape. I loved dancing in this dress and would definitely recommend it for a fall or winter wedding!

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