Name: Red Bowery Gown
Brand: Black Halo
SKU: BH70
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (262 reviews)

The color and cut of this dress was incredible! That being said, the straps were not adjustable and it was a constant struggle the entire evening trying to keep them tucked in a way as to not flash everyone. It would probably be perfect for someone who is 5'4 or taller.

This dress was perfect for the occasion. My only complaint is I couldn't wear strapless bra without it showing. That could’ve been more my bra than the dress. I would definitely recommend this dress.

This dress fit like a dream! Wore to a formal/black tie optional wedding and felt so glamorous. The material and cut are so flattering and I didn’t even need shapewear! A few things to note:

-I’m 5’8” and wore 2.5-3in block heels and the long was perfect. Regular would’ve been more ankle length than floor length
-straps were way too long, as others mentioned, and the bust was a bit loose on me, so I safety pinned the straps and it was fine
-I was fine with the slit height but had to be mindful when sitting
-color on the model photo looks like an orangey-red but this dress is a true red 

This dress worked great for me! Even with a large bust it was flattering and long enough at 5’10

Wear a size 12/14 normally, 14 fit well. Comfortable material, has some give. Had to wear very high heels because only L was available. ruching on the side helps cover problem areas. Downfall is the straps are loose 

This dress was amazing and so comfortable! But to me this was more of a standing dress than a sitting dress. The slit is HIGH and the fabric overlaps so if you're not careful, you can show a little more than you might want to. But overall I loved it! The fabric was comfortable and flattering. 

I have a straight, athletic body and I'll have trouble finding dresses that will help accentuate my waistline. I found this dress to be exactly that! It was slimming and helped shaped my waist in a great way. Plus, the fabric was comfortable. 

Really great dress. Did not even wear spanxs

I loved a lot about this dress. Pros: The color was beautiful, the waistline area was super flattering, and the long style was the perfect length for me (5’7” with a low high heel). Cons: The straps are not adjustable and the cut was VERY low. I ended up wearing the larger size so I could tie the straps a bit to get the fit I wanted. The slit is also VERY high. I was on constant alert to not flash someone.

A solid 4/5! 

I was nervous because I’m tall but loved this dress so much, both with heels and with boots! 

This dress is gorgeous. It fit and shaped to my curves. The slit had to be safety pinned lower as it came up quite high on me. I also had to pin the straps to keep boobs secure. Very beautiful but will definitely show cleavage!! 

Fun, simple red gown perfect for a wedding! A tad big for my body, but generally fit really well. Would recommend!

I will definitely rent this again. I felt amazing! This dress hugs your body in all the right places. I did wear some shapewear underneath because it’s pretty snug in the waist and chest; went bra-less with some boob tape. It’s surprisingly comfortable though! I danced all night in it!

This dress is literally SO flattering and is true to size with some give. Great for largest chests too! Beware - the slit rides high when sitting down haha 

I didn’t end up wearing this dress but wanted to review it because it was beautiful and there were some noteworthy things about the fit… I usually wear a 6 but ordered the 4 hoping it would work (only size left). The whole thing fit beautifully except that because I have larger hips, the slit went up too high for my liking (especially for a wedding where I’d meet my boyfriends family). I’m curious if I got my normal size 6 if it would have solved this and/or if the top would have been too large… if my hips were slimmer, the fabric would have overlapped more, making the slit a bit lower. All this being said, the dress is gorgeous and draped in an incredibly flattering way. If you are able to order in your size as well as a backup, I do recommend!!

Loved this dress!! Fit perfectly, hugs your curves but doesn't highlight any "imperfections"

If you're thinking of renting this dress, DO IT!!! I rented this piece for an awards gala. I ended up coming down with covid and not getting to go, but it fit like an absolute glove! I am a curvy girl and this dress hugged me in all the right places! I will order again in the future since it didn't get the time it deserved on the red carpet. Size up as it runs a bit small! 

Loved this dress. Extremely flattering and smoothing in the right areas. True to size. The slit is very high so you do have to be careful with sitting/dancing!

I’d buy this if I could- it was that stunning. A gorgeous shade of red, which you could wear in either summer or winter. I wore the L- I’m 5’8” and wore 3” heels, which had it hitting exactly above the floor. The fabric gathered in a really flattering way. My only issue was that when I sat, the slit was very dangerously close to revealing everything, so I had to rearrange a lot every time I sat down. But, not a huge complaint and easy to work with! 5/5. 

I LOVED this dress.  I'm six months post partum driving larger cleavage than I'm used to.  The cut in the chest hugged and covered me perfectly, and the draping of the waist made this a great pick.  I'm between a size 4 and 6, and the 4 fit perfectly.  If you're between, size down.  

Perfect for a black tie wedding. I received so many compliments and would definitely rent again.

This dress is super sexy and flattering. I would say it ran big. I have a pretty large chest and it was loose at the top even though I was wearing an 8 which I'm very true to size in. It's probably my fault but I wore this to a black tie optional wedding and it was way too sexy. The slit was uncomfortably high. When sitting during the ceremony I had to hold the seam together and use my clutch or else I would have been flashing everyone. 


Fit great, really comfortable, form fitting but not tight, and very flattering. I got a lot of compliments; wore this to a formal wedding and it was great.

Got this dress as a replacement after the one I ordered didn't fit. Got loads of compliments and the dress fit well. The straps were a bit long and the slit is VERY high. Looks great when standing but sitting down is another ballgame. Had to have a napkin over my lap when sitting. 

Fit perfectly, even in the chest area and the straps (they are not adjustable). Im 5''5 and the length was perfect with 3 inch heels. 

I loved how sexy I felt in this dress, this was a last minute replacement as my original did not fit. As other reviews have said the slit is definitely completely open, I used my shawl to cover my lap sitting down. For me it also ran a little big up top and the straps fell down a good bit, I was able to use tape to prevent a wardrobe malfunctions though. I would probably rent again and size down! 

My only complaint is the kind of gathering in the front caused by the slit design, as you can see in the picture. Other than that very comfortable and sexy....gave me heavy Jessica Rabbit vibes! :)

Really great color, especially for a December wedding! Simple, yet flattering silhouette. The only downside being that the straps were not adjustable. 

Fit was true to size material was thick but not too thick and I loved the slit

I liked this a lot. Very comfy to dance in and classy enough for black tie. I was surprised at how long the 10L was. I'm about 5'9 and the regular was better. Could have used a smaller size but I worried M would be too small!

This dress was elegant and comfortable. I wore it to a gala and would wear it again! 

I loved wearing this dress and felt so beautiful in it. I did think the straps and length was a bit long for me, but not enough to ruin how much I loved this dress.

Slightly large in the waist and baggy up top. I’m 104 lbs and a 32A. Even with a generous push up bra there was some gaping. I’m short (5’3”) but with heels the length was not a problem!

Got this as a backup after another dress was too big and so glad I did. It definitely fit true to size, though was just a hair long for my short frame. I was lucky to not have to wear a bra, though it does cut low so would recommend a sticky bra or dress tape. The slit was so sexy but comes up quite high as noted in other reviews so bear that in mind as well. Overall great dress and really happy with it.

Fit great, the detail around the waist covers my 'problem areas'. The side slit is a definite wow factor. Straps are a tiny bit long, but that's true of most dresses for me. 

The slit was a little high, but made the dress a little more fun! So comfortable, easy to move around in. Perfect dress 10/10!!

Red Bowery Gown

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