Name: Citrus Flare Dress
Brand: Carmen Marc Valvo
SKU: CN61
Price: 100 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (55 reviews)

A little too low cut for my Grandmother's more conservative (read: elderly) preference, but worked just fine with a camisole underneath. 

It fit well in the chest and ribs. Had room for eating. The hips were extremely open. And the fabric was so soft and silky.  Mine had a few pulls in the fabric but barely noticeable. Definitely a good choice for the busty ladies. 

Material felt like heavy drapes and although this dress is lovely, it was way too hot and stifling for a summer day and evening.

I would say this is more of a drop waist fit and flare. The dress is very flattering. A lot of reviews said this dress was very low cut... I did not think so but then again I am more flat chested than most. 

I rented this dress for a semi formal work event. The dress was very low cut so I wore a tank under neath as it was VERY revealing in the chest. The material makes it elegant enough to wear to a formal event like a banquet or wedding. 

This was lower cut than I am used to so I was a little uncomfortable but my hubby assured me it looked fine. Loved the pattern and fabric...only wish it had pockets. 

I love this dress! the Cirtus Flare dress  is fancier than it looks in the photo and it is true to size for me and very slimming and gave me more of  an hour glass figure than I really have. I am more of an apple in real life. Very well made dress!

It was snug through the middle and very very lowcut in front, which is not something I'm used to.  Other than that I paired it with Kate Spade necklace and got many compliments.  Comfortable and easy. Color was a little more vibrant than I anticipated but I still thought it very fun.  Would rent again for another event

This dress was lovely but is a thick, heavy fabric, which doesnt necessarily seem to match the light springy colors.  I tried it on in store and loved this dress for it's drop waist flared skirt.  It's great for someone short waisted like myself.  Unfortunately with a 3 lb gain and/or the spanx I was wearing, I had trouble keeping the dress in place on my hips and it kept riding up.  Felt more comfortable in it after the second wear.  Works with regular bra, but it is a dramatic V in front. 

I got tons of compliments on this dress.  I'm normally between a 2 and a 4 and ended up wearing the 2--the 4 was much too large in the bodice.  If you're between sizes I would definitely size down.  The fabric was very thick and had a nice lining, which was great since this wedding ended up being surprisingly cold!  The dress was very comfortable and excellent for dancing--I was even able to do the splits on the dance floor! The silhouette is a little poofy just below the natural waist (it actually flares out slightly ABOVE where the skirt begins), so it's not necessarily perfectly flattering from the side--this didn't bother me, but if you're anxious about that you might consider a different look.  The skirt is VERY full as well; most people are holding it down in the pictures I've seen on RTR.  Overall I loved the dress and felt great in it, but be warned, it is a LOT of dress!

I wore this dress to a wedding that started at 4:30 p.m. when the sun was still out. It was the perfect dress for that time frame because it was bold and colorful for day time but still classy into the evening without feeling dressed down amongst a sea of black cocktail dresses. I would rent this baby again and again!

I didn't get a chance to wear it for my work party. It was sent as a backup but it's a very beautiful dress and I will rent it again for something!! 

I rented this dress for an early 30th birthday celebration with my best girlfriends, and it was definitely a great dress for the occasion!  The colors, cut, and fabric are all beautiful.  I have to agree with other reviewers that this dress is quite low-cut, but this didn't really bother me.  One major drawback, however, was the fact that this dress runs VERY small.  I usually wear an 18, but needed the 22 in this dress for it to fit through the waist.  If you don't carry as much of your weight in your waist, you may not have to size up as much, though. I had plenty of room in the bust (I'm a 36G) and hip areas.  The other major drawback for me was the price of the dress.  Although it was a gorgeous dress, I'm not sure I would rent it again unless the price dropped.  It was a fun dress to wear, though!

The dress looks lovely on you. Thank you for the post because we have a similar shape so I have a true idea of what the dress will look like on.

I typically wear a 14-16 however the 16 wasn't available. I got the size 18, it fit pretty well in the waist and hips but the top part of the dress was too big. Loved the quality of the material. Such an elegant yet fun dress.

This fit great; the zipper gets a little stuck near the bottom but it's no problem if you've got a friend nearby. Didn't have any problems with bra straps showing or anything, and it's even got some pseudo-pockets. It might be a little low-cut in the front if you've got big boobs, but everything stayed in place all day for me.

The fit was definitely pretty snug, so I had to go a size up. The neckline is pretty low V, so make sure you have a bra that can't be seen. The dress is longer than I expected (I'm 5'6") and had a lower waistline than I expected.  The seam sits on your hips, not on your waist, so it created a longer torso and flared look. I would recommend getting the pleats pressed so flatten things out a bit. Otherwise, the skirt can look a little bit "poofy". 

I loved this dress. Fit great. Very slimming. The dress showed more cleavage than I would have liked. But overall a good fit. 

LOVED!LOVED!LOVED this dress!  Fit perfectly to my body and true to size (for me at least) The semi drop waist really hid my stomach area and the low v made my chest look great! I wore this for my birthday party at a rooftop.  It was on the dressy side but I wanted to dress up.  It was a windy day/night hence the picture but wanted to show the whole look.  Compliments rolled in all night. I would rent again if I hadn't taken a ton of pictures but I  def recommend this dress!  The picture on RTR looks more white/yellow/black HOWEVER it is more of a light greenish color which worked well for my skintone, hair and eyes.  This dress is definitely suitable for wedding or formal affair.

The dress fit perfectly and had a nice flair to give a vintage look! The thick fabric held the dress in place and I felt like a princess!

This dress is true to size and fitted to the body;  which made my curves show pretty nicely. The cleavage was a little more pronounced than what I am used to,  but it does not detract from the elegance of the dress. The fabric has some shine, which is perfect for evening wear. Overall, this is a beautiful cocktail dress and it was perfect for the anniversary dinner that I attended.  

This dress was absolutely perfect for my friends' June wedding! The material is fairly thick - almost looks like an upholstery fabric, but is stunning. I am usually a 4 in dresses, but ended up wearing the 2 because it fit me better in the top. The bottom is very full and required a little bit of ironing to get it lay right. It also did a great job at disgusting my somewhat larger hips. Overall, I would rent this dress in a heartbeat! 

This dress was absolutely amazing! The color is more green than yellow, but still beautiful. The dress is very cinched at the waist which made me increase a size however it gave the perfect hourglass figure. 

This dress was absolutely AMAZING!  I turned heads from the moment I walked into the party.  The cleavage was kind of low and the bust/upper body fitted so you might want to size up depending on your taste.  The fabric seemed heavy but it was stunning.  Fabric was soft and silky.  I felt great in it and looked fabulous with my updo hair and peep front bootie!  I was able to dance and enjoy myself all night long!

I would recommend this dress to any event.

This dress doesn't run too large. I'm a 12 regularly but I was able to fit the 10. I had no trouble zipping it up. I think getting a size smaller helped define the curves instead of it being loose. The sleeves helped cover up arm bulges (something I'm insecure about) for a sleek fit. The dress also compliments the cleavage area. Not too much cleavage but enough for a nice lift if that makes sense. I noticed a few snags in the fabric but overall the dress was beautiful!

I would have never selected this dress if I saw it solely on the site since the model on the site definitely didn't have my body type. But going into the store I was able to try it on, and as someone with curves this dress was great. My bust area was enhanced and looked much different than on the site. I really enjoyed how it made me look. The color was great and the quality of the dress was superb. Felt like I was wearing something very rich. I received tons of compliments all evening. It was a great find. 

The dress fits true to size but is very tailored & has a drop waist line that flows into pleats & a full skirt. Initially it cut my short torso in half making me look wider so I planned to exchange. When I brought it into the showroom the stylist suggested I go a size up. It did the trick! 
It dropped the waist where it needed to be & still fit great. The v in the neck line is deep so dare to bear on the cleavage end, but it was just enough! 

Citrus Flare Dress

Carmen Marc Valvo

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