this dress is SO dynamic, from the perfect pattern on the fabric to the fun details on the dress (puff sleeves, asymmetrical bottom, tie back) I LOVE this dress! I have a little stomach pooch but when I tried on the dress I was not worried about how it hugged there, it looked great and I got a lot of compliments🤭

very comfortable to wear. It worked well because i dont' have a curvy figure and it provides the illusion of a waist.  the fabric was thick enough so I didn't have to wear a bra. You can adjust the fit in the bustline using the sash in the back. I received a lot of compliments at the wedding I attended. Ironing it was a little time-consuming but it was not that onerous. I wore it to a barbecue party as well so it works well to formal and informal affairs. 

Absolute beautiful! So sophisticated and the open back is gorgeous! Love the fabric although it needs to be ironed because it wrinkles easily in the shipping bag

I just got back from Ghana and went crazy buying all kinds of textiles, dresses, tops and pants. I love how Ulla Johnson honors African prints and styles of the Motherland (minus the appropriation). I got so many compliments and a lot of people assumed that I bought this in Africa. I told them nope, it’s RTR! And if Ulla priced her dresses less expensively, I would buy this too…

Wore to a fancier baby shower in Charleston. It was a hit and it very cute. I would say it runs a little small, i sized up. It is not stretchy and I would say the hip area is narrow. 

This dress is true to size and perfect for a fall wedding. 100% recommend if you want to wear something tastefully funky. 

The fit was great!! It took me a little time to get the strings criss crossed but once I get that all through it's great! I love everything about it albeit my partner not being a great fan of the fun sleeves but I am adventurous and I love that this dress offer that unique and fun element to my outfit as a guest! 

Extremely flattering fit with ruffles in all the right places. It's very slimming and the print is gorgeous. Ulla Johnson strikes again with a showstopper.

When I first put the dress on I just thought it was okay, but throughout the day I started really liking it. Like most Ulla dresses, it is very unique. I'm between 4/6 and went with the 4 and it fit me well. 36/29/38 measurements, perfect fit in waist, did have room in the chest but still looked fine.  I didn't want it tight in the neck strap area (two tiny straps in front are attached to the back) so left ties looser. Hubs loved it. Paired with boots and unseen leggings cause it was low 60s :( 

Perfect fit for my perfect birthday dress.

Super unique - the back is open and ties which makes the top have an adjustable fit. I’m 5’3” and it was a little above ankle length on me! Super cute 

A little loose in the waist but the ties in the back helped adjust so it fit well- just had to steam out the layers first 

Loved how stylish this dress was. I got tons of compliments. It's thick so not great for travel. It was also a bit hard to steam so needs a good iron. Great dress. 

Loved this one. Good length. Because the back is open it was easy to tighten and get a personalized fit! 

I felt great in person but didn’t love how the dress photographed; felt like it added bulk. For what it’s worth! 

Pros: cute dress. Got the smallest size and it works for very petite women. The length is to mid calf. Great sleeves and detailing. 
Cons: borderline cultural appropriation of west African style. Mild faux pas. 

So flattering and comfortable. The compliments kept coming all night. I would highly recommend this dress for your next occasion. 

This dress is awesome. Lots of compliments. The back is fun and easy to tie by yourself. Does not wrinkle a lot. Arms have stretchy bands 

Wore to a rehearsal dinner in New Orleans. 8 fit perfectly and is true to size (5’3 147lbs). Great pattern and a fun hemline, loved the puff sleeve and backless crisscross straps. Will definitely rent again!


I got so many compliments on this dress.  It fit exactly right but that also meant no room or stretch.  If you have a hourglass figure, it will hug you in all the right places.  The ruffles help and give it such a feminine flare.  Would wear it again. 

The auctioneer at the country themed gala I was attending loved my dress so much that she announced it into her microphone to all the guests. I’ve never had so many strangers stop me to tell me how much they loved my dress. It was comfortable and felt expensive. So many great details. Only caveats, it too me forever to steam it with the ruffles and handkerchief hem. It was pretty tight on my butt, but fit perfect everywhere else. 

Fits perfectly and it’s comfortable. Everyone loved the dress. I’m wearing size 14 🤍

So many compliments, including from this legend! 🔥

I’m pear shaped and it was tight through the hips. Still a great fit. It ended up not working for the event I wanted. I was hoping to wear a boot, but I think it really needs a fun summer heel. Maybe if it’d been looser the boot look would have worked. Felt great in though. High quality. Fun material and print. 

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