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Malawi Tropics Gown by Matthew Williamson

Matthew Williamson

Malawi Tropics Gown

Rental $400 Retail $2750

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Look like a Hawaiian princess in this gorgeous floral print gown by Matthew Williamson. Pleating detailing and beading at the waist will make you the showstopper in the room at your black tie event. Bring out the floral hues by pairing with Margaret Elizabeth’s Burgundy Flower Drops and Chamak’s Silver Wave Bangles.

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Floral print silk (100% silk). Strapless. Straight neckline. Boned bodice with beaded waist. Full skirt. Hidden side zipper with hook-and-eye closure. Lined (100% silk). See size and fit tab for lengths. Imported.

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This dress runs small. We recommend sizing up (see following fit notes for exceptions). Sized: 6 - 14, British sizing.

BUST: Works best for A to C cup sizes - fitted at bust
WAIST: Very Fitted - dress very fitted at natural waist
HIPS: Not Fitted - fuller skirt allows comfortable room for full hips
LENGTH: Two lengths available. Regular measures 58'' from shoulder to hem (recommended for heights 5'2''-5'6''), Long measures 61'' from shoulder to hem (recommended for heights 5'7''-5'11'').

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra
FABRIC Fabric has no stretch
GREAT FOR: Athletic, Hourglass, Pear, Petite, Tall, Straight & Narrow body types
(Model's height is 5'10".)

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Lainey82

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Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 30

Bust size: 36B

Body type: Hourglass

Apr 10, 2013

Gorgeous gown, but too tight in the bust/chest.

Size worn: 10R

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Party

Being a B cup, I have never had an issue with a dress in my size being tight on the ribs/chest but that is exactly what happened with this one. It is INCREDIBLY small on the chest, be extremely wary of ordering if you are 34-36" and anything larger than a B cup. Do not be deceived by the photo- the fabric is absolutely divine but I could not even zip up the external zipper all the way...and could barely breathe!

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Tara

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Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 35

Bust size: 34A

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 129 lbs

Mar 18, 2013

Lovely, but expensive for the quality and fit

Size worn: 8R

Overall fit: Small

Rented for: Wedding

I thought this dress was pretty. The fabric is lovely and great for a summer or beach wedding. I wasn't a huge fan of the jewels around the waist, as I thought it actually cheapened the look of the dress. I also thought the dress fit awkwardly through the bust. The UK8/US4 fit true to size through the body, but was very tight through the chest. I'm an A cup and it flattened me out like board. If I had a bigger chest there would not have been a chance of it zipping up. However, my back up size UK10/US6 was way too big in the chest even with a very padded push up. Needless to say I didn't end up wearing it because I had rented something I liked a lot better. Like the other Matthew Williamson dress I rented I found the same thing to be true in terms of quality; it's very average. This dress is a $400 rental, and in my opinion it's not worth that price. If you are willing to spend $400, rent the "Law of Gravity Gown", it's far superior in quality and styling.

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Kerry

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Usually wears: 14

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 55

Bust size: 38C

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 180 lbs

Feb 12, 2013

Did not end up selecting this dress but loved it! Fit perfectly.

Size worn: 14R

Overall fit: True to Size

Rented for: Formal Affair

Did not rent this one but loved it!

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