Rented for sorority international conference. Classic, head turning. Complements from all generations: blue-bonnets and college ladies alike.  Well made heavier fabric, kept me warm in freezing conference center. Bell sleeves were a little heavy (made of same fabric as dress). Good stretch, easy to move in and sit. I wore with a smoothing slip, did not need full spanx. I am 5'7", 149lb, a 32DD, 29" waist, 40" hips, wear 6-8 depending on cut. 

Got so many compliments and loved this dress. It was a little large in the waist, but otherwise fit great. Material was thicker which is good for winter. Would recommend to any bride!

Very nice, but it's too tight if you can see your belly button through the dress.  Also the material is pretty heavy. Too heavy for summer.

I originally ordered an 8 and a 10 but got nervous the closer I go to the wedding. I went to the designer's website and looked at his Fit Chart and discovered I was in the middle of a 10 and 12 (my bust size) so I changed my order days before the wedding and crossed my fingers. The 10 fit perfectly and the 12 looked a little big so I brought that with in case I spilled coffee of something.  
It was perfect! The fabric weight is heavy, the dress is lined (which can sometimes bunch so be careful), and I got LOADS of compliments on how I looked and how smart it was to rent.  Fantastic!

The fit was great! The fabric is a bit thick but perfect for a February event. 

I wore this for the bridal shower held by my family. I got many compliments and the dress felt very high quality. I sized up and still wore spanx because the fabric does show every bump. But it's beautiful! 

I got the 12 & 14 and had a serious debate which one to wear.  I went with the 12 which looked amazing in person it made the best of my curves.  I got nothing but compliments  but the pictures would have been better with the 14.  I was happy wearing the 12 but if you are instagram concerned with a bit of a belly, size up. 

The sleeves are everything! Xmas Eve Mass is my family’s Oscars and this dress hit the mark. The fit was true to size. The fabric is fabulous for a proper MI winter. The funnel-neck is a lovely detail if you have broader shoulders. If you have hostess or baby-momma duties, the sleeves are a challenge.  Also challenging if you wear a coat; choose your outerwear wisely! My friend liked it so much, she found it online in black and bought it for her wardrobe. I would absolutely wear this again!

So elegant and thick quality material!  Love the dramatic sleeves and its very flattering if you order the correct size! Others have said it shows all your flaws, but with spanx and the correct size it will be flattering on just about anyone. 

I received complements on the dress all night!

Nice, cold weather dress. Heavy fabric.  Snug fit, but appropriately sized. 

Loved this dress.  It fit perfectly w/no slip needed.  Wonderful quality!

Perfect for a formal winter event. The dress was not a bright white - but more of a winter/silver white with a generous fit in a thick flattering material that draped beautifully. 

This was a great dress for me--warm, dressy, sophisticated. Had a very nice formal birthday dinner and this dress was amazing on. It not only looked sexy and fit well, it was warm enough for the weather. I have a very hard time with strappy dresses during the cold months. This was a nice think material and fit well for someone who is slightly pear shaped. I am only 5'2" and the length was quite nice (for a 55 yo) and would still be awesome for someone quite a bit taller. Would absolutely rent this dress again. 

It was a little bigger in the sides than I would have preferred, but from a distance it wasn't noticeable. The weight of the dress was surprising, but very nice and helped feel secure. I had to be mindful of my arm movements when it came to the sleeves, but I wouldn't trade the drama they provided in pictures for anything. So happy I chose this dress to wear - it was perfect for a 2018 Homecoming Queen.

Wore this to a celebrity charity gala. Received compliments all night. Dress is just slightly off-white, not bright white (which I liked), very comfortable with a little stretch. In a room full of LBD's this was a stand out with its color and unique sleeves and modern cut. Not too short or tight for a formal gala but form fitting and flattering. Thinking about buying this timeless style! One word of advice: You do need to watch your sleeves if you are eating dinner. I had to hold them up if I was reaching across my plate to make sure they didn't drag through my food. It wasn't a big deal, just something to be aware of. 

Fabric has a little stretch. My nylons had a seam that you could see in the front of my dress. But I scrunched the fabric a bit to hide it. It was no issue. Loved the dress 

Compliments all day long in this gorgeous dress.
Pros: lined for a smooth finish, I didn't need spa color or anything special, the fit was incredible- just enough stretch. Sleeves were amazing.
No cons.

I styled this as shown but swapped sneakers for nude laced Valentino pumps in the office

I'm 5'2", about 148lbs, and curvy- but this dress fit me like it was made for me. My favorite dress- hands down! So beautiful, elegant yet simple, and fabulous! The sleeves are everything and the material so thick but gorgeous. I wore it for my daughter's Baptism- it was perfect! 

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