Name: Heirloom Dress
Brand: allison parris
SKU: AP18
Price: 209 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (127 reviews)

comfortable, fit true to size, just what I was looking for!

Wore this for New Year's Eve and got so many compliments! I normally wear size 8 (sometimes 10 because of my boobs), but size 6 was the only available size. Other reviews said this dress runs large, so I risked it and it worked! I didn't fit perfectly... my boobs were pretty squished and I felt like my torso wasn't quite long enough, but it was still comfortable and I felt like Cinderella! It looked like there might have been some damage to the tulle near the zipper that had been repaired, so there was some strange bunching in the back that bothered me when I first put it on, but when I asked my girl friends, they said it wasn't noticeable and it didn't show up in any of my pictures, so no big deal there! Best New Years ever!

4 stars instead of 5 because the size was not right for me:
I got the 2R size and 0L as my backup. I'm 4'11" so I actually needed a 0P but they don't carry that, and 0R was out of stock at the time. The 2R was too big on me so I ended up wearing 0L. It was obviously long on me so I wore it as a full length dress, which didn't worked out perfectly fine. The only issue I had was that because of the L size, the neckline was really low on me so I safety pinned the sleeved up on the back of the dress. It shows in some pictures where my back is facing the camera, but it wasn't a deal breaker for me. Some people reviewed that the tulle part makes you look fat, which I would agree with. In some pictures it isn't the most flattering on me. It also didn't help me that I accidentally bought a padded stick on bra and didn't have time to get a  normal one, which made me look much bustier than I really am. And (TMI alert) to top it all off I also was greeted by mother nature the morning of the shoot so overall I just felt very bloated. 
I found the dress when my sister and I were scrolling through to find a red dress for me and I immediately changed my mind about the theme. I was initially going for a "long red dress at the beach" kind of look, but this dress was too beautiful to give up. I also love horses so having one in the shoot was a dream come true for me. 
Overall, I would recommend the dress and despite sizing issues it worked out very well for me! 

Rented this for an outdoor photo shoot.  Beautiful dress that looked even more gorgeous in photos. Size 6 is what I normally wear and this dress zipped up fine, but too roomy in shoulder area .  I had to use safety pins to pin up excess so it wouldn't slide off my shoulders.  Other than that, loved the color, loved the fabric!  Glad I went with this one!

I usually wear size 4 so based on other reviews i got a size smaller and it fit like a glove. I felt like a princess. Sucha beautiful dress. Instant girly girl moment. 

This dress is SO fun to wear and easy to dance in. My one complaint is that it is a little big up top if you have small boobs. Seems to be cut for a C-cup. Any larger and it might be a bit snug. Make sure to hang it up a few days before the event to let the wrinkles fall out. I got tons and tons of compliments the entire night. 

I loved the dress. It was very sweet and relatively comfy. The only thing that wasn't perfectly comfy was that there is a shift-style built in slip skirt under all the tulle and I have thicker thighs so it came up and washouts a tad restricting, but not bad. It makes you have to keep your legs together or crossed while sitting though. The cut is beautiful and I'm about 5'5 and the length was perfect. It didn't get caught in my heel or drag which was great. Also i didn't really have to lift the skirt to go up stairs bc its high-low. The only thing i would've liked to change if i could was that the top is a bit long and i am shorter waisted, it bagged a little and the straps were somewhat loose, so i wish i could've shortened the straps and pulled the fit of the top tighter. But it's livable for sure. It's also a lot of cleavage which i wasn't uncomfortable with but it's defiantly there. Make sure you wear a really low cut bra. A balconette works best. It was gorgeous though and i got a lot of compliments. It was definitely more comfy than most girls prom dresses and i wasn't fidgety all night. Dresses are hard to fit my body type most times, so overall it was a success. (I'm a 32D, size 6 normally, thicker thighs, 5'5, shorter waist, broader shoulders)

I rented this for a throw back Prom event and it worked out perfect! The top was too big but with a little push-up bra help (which you can wear easily without straps showing) it worked out great. I got the regular length and was long in the back but 6in heels made the fit perfect! Was so much fun dancing in this all night long!!

I didn't want to just wear a white dress, but still wanted something that would stand out and have a "bridal" feel. this had a SATC/princess moment. Everyone loved the dress and it fit perfectly with my garden tea party feel. I would absolutely recommend it. As for the size, it is bigger on the top. 

I wanted a Disney princess feel for my engagement photos and this dress didn't disappoint! It is definitely poofy but I wanted that little oomph. I'm actually 34DD and it did kinda just push the girls down instead of curving to my chest leading me to adjust it a few times to get my bra to not be visible.  But otherwise the dress fit well and wasn't stiff or uncomfortable to wear. All the people at the lighthouse stopped to tell me how beautiful I looked and many of the comments even mentioned that I looked like a princess. 

It is an adorable dress but it definitely runs very large. I normally wear an eight but the six in this dress was too large so I could have probably gone down a size and it would have fit just fine. The six was just a bit too baggy in the bodice for it to be flattering. It's also a bit plain but that can be remedied with a cute belt or a broach. The detailing around the waist is cute but it's minimal. Also, the dress smelled AWFUL! It almost seemed as if someone jumped into a pool while wearing it and the dry cleaner couldn't get the smell out. The smell and the fit are the main reasons why I went with my other dress choice.

Everything fit very well, I am a bit large in the bust and small in the waist, and this dress fit perfectly in all of those areas. I loved that the back  gave full coverage, and the high-low of the hem (which usually I despise) was so elegant. Very full skirt, I felt like a princess and people have not stopped complimenting my outfit choice for our engagement session. Would 100% recommend for those looking for a dreamy, fairytale-like dress. 

great: got to wear a normal bra. 
cons: a litte tight for chestier girls 
overall: you will be called cinderella and feel amazing

I rented this dress last minute for my senior prom. Although most of the reviews said the dress ran large, there was no size 6 available, so I rented my usual size 8, and prayed it would fit. I found it to be fairly true to size, but very oddly cut. The torso was quite long (and I have a long torso and a large bust) and the shoulders were a little big. I found the bust area to be quite tight, and it squashed down my bust a bit. However, it was not so small in that area that I wouldn't recommend it to large busted ladies, as I am unusually large busted (30HH). The color was stunning! It was the exact color of my eyes, and it complemented my hair nicely as well. I think that perhaps it wasn't the most flattering cut for my body, but I still loved wearing it! 

I loved wearing this dress!! I felt like a princess and it was so fun. I wore it to a wedding and it was perfect. It was a bit tight on the bust and long in the torso area but it still worked and you couldn't really tell. The bottom layer has lining which was tight and very short-didn't quite cover my bottom. It wasn't really an issue but it was a little uncomfortable. I would absolutely rent this again! I am typically a 6 or sometimes 8 in dresses but I wore the 4L and it was perfect. 

Good quality, no worries about the tulle. The dress is bluer than it looks on the model (the model looks more silver than blue IMO). I'm short so the dress was even longer on me. I ordered a 10R, I could have went with an 8 (I had extra room in the stomach and bust for sure), but I wanted to be sure bc I didn't get the a backup size bc I got the 3 dresses on sale, so I sized up to be safe. The straps are long so it was more cleavage showing than I wanted for this particular dress, but again I'm short, so only a petite option would have made that better. 

As someone who usually has trouble zipping dresses up due to a large chest, I didn't listen to other reviews that said to size down. I figured I'd be able to fill out the top and it would be okay. The smaller size ended up still being too large for me up top. I tried to use fashion tape but it didn't really hold. I wore the dress anyway because it was just too beautiful not to! I wore it to my Up! Themed Bridal Shower. My mom even got me a tiara to complete my Princess look. Overall the dress was incredibly gorgeous and I received a ton of compliments. Just make sure to size down so you aren't flashing your bra all day like I was. :)

Rented this dress for my daughters photo shoot. It was stunning. She also mentioned how comfortable it was. Everyone was commenting on how gorgeous the dress was. Big hit. The picture were amazing. 

My daughter is 5"/ 125 pounds. I rented a size 4R and fit perfect.

I wore this to my surprise prom-themed 30th birthday party. Omg, it was gorgeous. The color is beautiful and the tulle makes you feel like a princess. Two things to note: 1. This dress runs big. I normally wear a 4 - I ordered a size 2 and the sleeve still kept slipping off my shoulders. If a 0 had been available I would have tried to swap it. 2. The tulle it huge! If you want it to lay flatter, make sure you allow time to steam the pieces. I didn't mind it being fluffy so it worked out, but I didn't give myself enough time to find a steamer and straighten out every piece. Overall though, amazing dress!

Loose and low cut on the top. I just dealt with it - had to hike it up every once in a while. Waist was perfectly fitted and the skirt was SO poofy and amazing! If you aren't looking for attention don't get this dress, because it's a showstopper!

Dress was very large in the bust (albeit I'm very small in that area). I was able to pin without it looking too obvious. Also agree with review that tulle wasn't in the best shape on arrival after shipping. Was able to use steamer to get it looking great prior to my event 

 The size 2R was not available so I rented 0R and 4R.   I wore the size 0R to our Junior League Nutcracker themed holiday dinner dance.  The waist was uncomfortably tight.  The top was very lose.  It kept falling off my shoulders.   All that made it very annoying but I still felt like a beautiful princess.    I don't think anyone could tell the fit was annoying and uncomfortable.  Instead I got compliments all night and I felt beautiful in it!    This dress is probably perfect for someone who has broad shoulders but not someone who is petite up top.  

The dress runs big, I'm usually a two but the size zero fit better. The top fit a little funny and I had to use dress tape to avoid having to pull it up constantly. It was great for photos and I'm glad I chose it but if I had to wear this dress to an actual party, I know I would be fidgeting with it. Lots of tulle, pose carefully!

I rented this dress for a winter styled shoot. My model is normally a 4/6, but I ordered a size 2 and 4 because reviews said the dress ran large. I agree, the dress does run large. The model fit perfectly into the size 2. Note: if you are busty and don't want to show your cleavage, watch out! This dress is gorgeous, but it is kind of a scoop neck. With all that said, this dress was PERFECT for the shoot! The color is so soft but beautiful--a sea green/blue color. There is a lovely pearl detail around the waistline and lots of layers of tulle. Couldn't have picked a more perfect dress for this shoot! Highly recommend! 

I am petite so the straps were long on me (like everything else) and they had to be pinned, but overall this dress fit beautifully!

Rented this dress for a photo shoot. Loved the color!  Runs big, especially in the top (and I'm full in the bust area!)  I'm usually a 10, but should have rented a size 8.  Dress was perfect for what I needed. 

While I rented this for a photoshop, this dress turned out to be quite ill fitting on the model. She is typically a size 0 and it was HUGE on her. I had to pin it up all over. The bust was gaping (I padded her up) and the waist was multiple inches too big. Beautiful dress, but definitely order a size down

Perfect dress for my Cinderella Halloween costume! Definitely felt like a princess even with my bowling shoes on.

I think this dress runs true to size, maybe even small. I will say that I have an "Apple" shape and a short torso so that may be why I found the dress fit me oddly - it felt too small and too big all at the same time. Main take always: I don't have a large bust but felt like the dress was squishing me down a bit; the straps/neckline were too long for my arms but the waist on this dress is fitted + my short torso = wore a bra that would look ok peeking out.

All in all, it is a beautiful, fun, dress but if I was going to a formal event or a party that wasn't a Halloween party, I would have been disappointed.

This dress was gorgeous! It is not something I would normally choose, but it was perfect as a Halloween costume and I loved it!  It does run large, I am usually a size 8 and I wore a size 6. I have a large bust, so it was a bit tight in the chest, but if I had sized up everything else would have been way too big. I didn't wear a bra with it and it was fine, but it was definitely not the most modest look- my boobs were very much out most of the night. I'm not sure I could have gotten away with this look at a wedding or formal event, but it was fine for a Halloween party. 
The dress is longer in the back and I wore my highest heels, but I was still stepping on the back the whole night, especially when trying to stand up after sitting. It is very poofy and there is a lot of fabric and tulle happening. Definitely a "prom"-y look. It was stunning though and I got a ton of compliments!

I'm normally between a 10-12 (depending on the cut) so I like to order both sizes. Unfortunately the 10 was out of stock for the weekend so I took a chance. The 12 was too large for me up top so I had to keep pulling my dress up all night. I wish I had gotten hold of a size 10! I'm still glad I ordered this dress because I loved it for my bff's outdoor black tie wedding! 

The color of this dress is so much better in person and in pictures - it's a seafoam green that looks fantastic. The shoulders were just a hair too big, but I wore a strapless bra so that the straps wouldn't show and it was fine. I wore 3.5" heels and the length was perfect in the regular size (I'm 5'6"). I loved wearing this dress!

Holy cow, this dress was completely adorable on!  I ended up using the size 6 because the 4 was wayyy to tight up top.  I tend to be able to wear things smaller that are fitted up top, but this fit was a little strange for me. Not a lot of room for the girls and not as tight as I would prefer for my waist.  The tulle was insanely wrinkled and bunched when I received the dress and some of the tulle on the 4 was ripped from the back zipper.  Other than that, this dress made me feel like Cinderella...loved it. 

I have a large chest and was able to wear a strapless bra with it. It definitely is meant for those with a bustier chest. It fit my waist nicely and the skirt is so comfortable.

I read the reviews that this dress runs big but still wish I'd gotten an 6 or an 8.  I take between a 10 and 12 and am busty, but I was completely swimming in the 10.  However, what a beautiful color, great fabric, flattering neckline and perfect length. I had so much fun wearing this dress and received compliments from all my friends and many complete strangers. The color and style are really girly so I made it a little more rocker with a major necklace, dramatic lipstick and threw on a faux fur to wear in between locations. I kept the shoes simple with a silver open toe heel with the teeniest ankle and toe straps. Perfection. 

Rent this dress is you want to be best-dressed at your next party!  It is pure love!

Such an amazing gown. I was co-chair for the ACS Cancer Ball which was Alice in Wonderland themed and this dress was absolutely perfect.  It does run big at the top of the dress, I sized down! 

As others have mentioned, the dress runs big. I wore a size down and it worked great. Also agree that it will work best on women with full bust.

I wore this to the last Air Force Ball of my husband's enlistment. It's so fun to wear, but it runs extremely large. I usually wear a size 4, but even the 2 was big. If you're my height, get a long-it was the perfect length. I had to wear a push-up bra and safety pin the shoulder straps to make it work. It may just be me, but the shoulder straps were huge! If you order, I suggest ordering one size smaller than your normal size and a size smaller than that. It's a gorgeous, fun dress, but it runs extremely large. 

So many compliments on this dress. I felt like a princess. 


Fit was definitely big but seriously this dress is a dream! I was unsure of my size as I have been losing a lot of weight and I took a risk with the 8 and the only size available but it ended up working out. The bust area was a little tight but the rest of it worked out. TONS of tulle though and you definitely have to steam it if you want it to fall nicely. Overall it was a great dress and worked for what I was looking for.

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