Name: Manala Gown
Brand: Black Halo
SKU: BH71
Price: 79 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.5 (146 reviews)

I didn’t end up wearing this bc I had other options that were more visually memorable, but I really liked this dress. 
Many of the comments say this runs small and I ordered this size as a backup (normally a 12-14). It was definitely easier to zip up but I would have worn the 14, as the top felt a bit loose at this size. 

I really liked the dress and I received many compliments. 

Wore this as a bridesmaid in a wedding and it was perfect! Comfortable, flattering, and great length. I wore 3" heels and it just barley showed my toes, so no tripping or looking too short. Simple yet classy with the shoulder ruffle detail.

Wore to a black tie wedding and it was perfect! Sized up as my normal size was a little tight. I would highly recommend and received so many compliments 

Great for larger chested girls - super flattering without being overtly revealing. Doesn’t have a slit, so great for a white tie event, but it’s almost IMPOSSIBLE to walk in. Had to shuffle around all night.

I am a Medium/6R. While I did end up wearing the size 6 to the black-tie wedding, I found it to be on the tighter side. The size 8 fit looser in the hips and legs, but the bust was way too large for me. It is a much thicker and heavier material than expected and there isn’t much wiggle room or stretchiness in the bottom, I had to take very small steps. While this dress is beautiful, I may have gone with another option next time!

I wore the size 2 and was pretty tight in the hips, and some trouble walking (had to take smaller them normal steps) but was very loose up top and needed to be pinned. I made it work and it was a stunning dress. 

It was very tight but super cute. I am 5”2 and I was worried about the length but it was perfect with heels. The material is a little bit stretchy which is also good!! 

I wore this dress to my Teacher of the Year gala. I looked nice in it but it was too tight in the waist and hips and a little too big in the chest. My stomach and butt were competing for space in the dress. I'm short but the regular hit right at the floor with a short block heel. It was difficult to get this dress on and off but I managed to sit and walk around okay. The material of the dress is nice and thick but there is no stretch whatsoever. If you are a curvy girl or plus size, I do not recommend this dress. 

I didn’t end up wearing it but I got this for a formal. I loved it but loved another rental more!!! Would definitely rent this again. Really supportive for bigger chests too!!! Love the ruffles 

A little slim through the waist so I would size up. Gorgeous for a black tie wedding! 

Wore to my senior winter formal for college. Was a bit big in the chest area but overall great fit!

Love the silhouette of the dress but I didn’t wear it because it was too tight at hips, too big at bust. 
Also no side slit and not stretchy material makes it difficult to walk in. I wanted to love this dress!

Felt great in the dress all evening. I ordered a 6 and it was too large, but there were no back ups available. Had to make do with pins and tape so would recommend sizing down. It also runs long so would recommend a 2 inch heel. While it was restrictive to walk in, it was perfect for a formal award dinner for a professional meeting. 

Wore this dress to a black tie event & I cannot give it enough praises! It was perfectly form fitting & very comfortable. I wish I had a black tie event every week so I could buy this dress and wear it all the time :) 

I appreciated how simple and understated this dress is - perfect for a black tie optional event. I got a number of compliments on the detailing and low back, but certainly was not turning heads or taking attention away from the bride. 

This dress was so pretty and just what I was expecting. I am between a size 6 and 8 so I ordered both! I'm glad I did! Because of the form fitted style of the dress, I couldn't even get the 6 on! But, the 8 fit like a glove. So, I would recommend sizing up. Loved this one!

Wore this to a work black tie event and it was appropriate for the occasion. Nice thick material but a bit hard to walk in because there was no slit. Also the the length was a little short with heels on

Wore to formal night on a cruise and got lots of compliments!! The material and fit are incredibly flattering, length was perfect too! No bra needed, was very comfortable!!

Great fit, snug in just the right places. Was a little struggle to walk in but that was because the wedding was at a golf resort, so I had to lift up the bottom part cause it’s like mermaid fit. I have a smaller chest, so the top part was a little loose, but overall obsessed with this dress!!!

I loved this dress! The material was thick, which was slimming. I got many compliments on the one-shoulder cut. I got the long length so I could wear tall heels (I’m 5’6”). The side without the shoulder was pretty low-cut. 

This was a replacement dress for a delayed shipment. I was so impressed with the quality and fit of this dress. I would not have chosen it myself but the stylist I reached when panicking about the dress delay recommended it. I was able to wear it with no bra and a bit of double-sided tape on the strapless side and it stayed up all night with dancing, sweating and walking in the rain! A little shape wear smoothed out my silhouette and made this look gorgeous.

I didn’t end up wearing this dress. It was fine and fit pretty well despite being long (but I’m short). The material is thick and high quality. 

Pros: thick quality material, I love the top of the dress ruffles. Felt it was true to size. Received a lot of compliments. Cons: I didn't realize when ordering, there is no slit in the dress so I had to shuffle around. I went back and forth on which length to order/wear... For my height, the regular and long sizes were just slightly too short or too long - I opted for the regular with lower block heels and wish it was an inch longer. I would have needed 3+ inch heels with the long. 

Rented this for a gala and loved the look. The dress is very fitted along the hips and there is no slit which makes it somewhat difficult to walk in. The bust of the dress is looser as stated in previous reviews. I pinned the bust under the front and back ruffles and had no issues.  I am 5'2 and wore the 2R with 3 inch heels so my dress was the perfect length. 

Loved this dress! Felt like a million bucks:) for reference I'm 5'8" And 142lbs athletic bod with big boobs. I wore size 6L and it fit like a glove - no bra needed. I loved everything about this dress and truly felt so beautiful wearing it. I think it runs a little tight but that worked out well for me. I usually wear a 4 in dresses but I think this brand runs a little more snug so the 6 was just right.

Wore this to a black tie optional wedding. It was super easy and flattering, a bit tight around my butt/thighs and THICK. Would not recommend this at all if it's over 70 degrees and outside by any means. I was sweating my butt off and did have to hike it up when in the dance floor in order to move. 

I ordered the 10 since that's my normal size. 14R as a backup. The 10 was so tight I could barely put it on. The 14, thankfully, fit like a glove! I was able to dance the night away and chase two small kids around at the wedding. So many compliments. 
I paired it with a black 3 1/2 in heel and the length was also perfect. 

Slightly bigger in chest. Very comforabtle. Quality material

Fit true to size and like a glove. Was not overly tight on my butt or stomach. One issue I ran into was that on the side without the strap, I had to keep pulling it up to avoid being overly scandalous.

Nothing about this dress worked. I am D cup but it was down right baggy in the chest. I am apple shaped with slim legs and could barely get it over my hips. It slowly twisted around my body as the night wore on. The material was rough. It was my first RTR miss. I couldn't wait to take it off.

I'm 5'3" 125lbs and I wore the 6R to a black tie  wedding. It was a little long paired with 2.5/3" heels but I made it work. It was super flattering and fit well throughout, slightly big in the chest area. It's a thick material so doesn't show any small body imperfections. I highly recommend this gown for a formal occasion. 

Wore this to a black tie wedding in November in Chicago. Material is quite heavy so it's great for chilly temps and also for disguising imperfections. There is no stretch in the material so it was a bit difficult to walk/dance in but overall great dress.

I had originally ordered the dress in size 2L but did not receive it on time and got a size 4L instead. The dress still fit perfectly and hugged every curve. The only disadvantage is that the bust area is quite loose so, unless you have a full bust that can fill the area up, you're better off adding some sort of elastic to the area or pining it in order to avoid any unwanted wardrobe malfunction. 

This dress fit like a glove, there was some slight bunching of the outer layer around the midsection but unnoticeable. The only issue I had was that it did not stretch at all in the legs to allow for me to have a normal stride. If you don't need to cover ground quickly, or plan on being seated for the majority of the night, by all means get this dress. If you plan on busting a move on a dance floor in this, consider a more flowy skirt option! The material is thick so it hides bra and panty lines

I wore this dress to a Realtor Fundraiser. I like that it's formal enough for an event such as this, but can also be dressed down. My favorite part about the dress was the ruffled sleeve! It did fit well and hugged all of my curves but since the dress was a little heavier, it was also pretty hot. 
The top part kept slipping down a little too. Nothing that couldn't have been fixed with a little double sided tape! 

I loved this dress! I've recently gained some weight and was feeling self-conscious about finding a dress to wear as a bridesmaid in a wedding and this one didn't make me feel self-conscious at all. The material is super comfortable and I loved that the ruffles fell in the right places. It was comfortable, easy to move around and dance in, and made me feel really great! I also got a lot of compliments by others about the dress. Overall 5/5!! Would definitely rent again. 

Great dress, perfect for a black tie wedding. Only negative was it was a bit hard to walk in but overall awesome dress!

Manala Gown

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