I wore this to perform for Christmas. My preferred size is typically a 6 or an 8. The only 2 sizes available were 4 and 10, so I just hoped for the best. To my surprise, the 4 worked perfectly b/c the skirt is quite full and the bodice is STRETCH velvet. I paired the dress with a stretch velvet bolero jacket for more coverage. I am 5'6" and it hit the floor but for this type of dress, I preferred that look. It photographs just beautifully. Love the pockets. The skirt is substantial but not heavy at all. It's a very lightweight taffeta material. I had to press the belt bc it came folded in half. This makes a big difference in getting that nice flat belt in the photos. Very pleased with this choice. 

Great dress for a fall wedding. Could wear a bra (it had the little snaps to keep your straps in place too). The top was thick but the skirt wasn’t heavy - which I liked. Got compliments all day. Loved this. 

The fit was amazing! I got so many compliments on this dress! Best part, it has pockets!

My friend who got married has Scottish heritage, so was happy I found a cute dress that honored that AND was comfortable enough to wear in Vermont in the throes of late Autumn. I also got dressed in a glamping tent, so this was great to throw on and did not get wrinkled thankfully. The top is velvet and the skirt is a little light, so not great for weather, but it's perfect for dancing. I paired it with a faux fur jacket and I survived the elements. Def recommend—as it is a statement dress.

A grand dress, but the way the skirt is set (how waist band and flare out work; hoe pockets are set in) was not flattering to my hips

Comfortable Dress. True to size. Wore it for Christmas Eve at home. Lots of fabric for the skirt and also, pockets. Love it when dresses have the bra strap strong snap on the shoulder. V in back was a little low so just Tuck the bra down in back and you should be ok. Beautiful quality and classy. My husband loved it and so did my mom lol :-)

Plaid is a classic! Love the long length. 

Very forgiving, especially on top. At 4 months pregnant and a size smaller than my typical size pre-pregnancy, this dress was still super comfortable. I would have liked to see how the 8 would’ve fit in the waist, as it might have sat better. But overall, it was the perfect choice for the holidays! The skirt is very lightweight which was a surprise, but not in a bad way! I wore it 3 times in the 8 days I rented it and received many compliments! Definitely recommend for a knockout holiday option that will be comfortable all night long!

This was the perfect dress to wear to the Christmas ball I attended. I received a lot of compliments and felt so festive. I recommend sizing down. I usually wear a 6 but I wore this dress in a 4 and it fit me perfectly.

Stretchy. Very comfortable. I think I could size down to size 2 but my usual size still works. I decided to go with another dress mainly because I wasn’t sure how I should tie the dress in the back. Otherwise, it is a great looking dress. 

The photo is me standing on my tippy toes as high as I could, which is about 5-6” off the ground. I was only wearing a lounge bra when I tried it on quick, but there was enough room for a regular bra (I’m a 38dd). The dress even has the useful little snaps underneath the shoulder straps to keep your bra straps in place. The waist was generous and comfortable for my apple shape, not to mention flattering. Good holiday option, but get your hem tape ready if you’re short and/or don’t wear crazy high heels!

LOVE this dress - perfect fit (8 was a little roomy), super comfortable, able to wear a normal bra (snaps to hold straps in place), plus pockets!

This dress is so flattering, there is just enough stretch in the velvet fabric to be very comfortable all night. Beautiful and classy for a work Christmas party. I am 5’7” and had to wear my highest (3”) heels in order for this not to brush the floor. So fair warning about the length. I would definitely wear this again, many compliments all night. 

Super comfortable and flattering. Great for postpartum, too. 

I had so many compliments at our holiday party! I loved that I could wear a regular bra. The skirt flared out enough that I didn’t need shape wear underneath for my tummy/legs.  No stretch in the top so if you are large in the chest you may want to side up.  The skirt was very lightweight. And pockets!  I’m short (5f3i) so the dress was very long.  If I had heels it would have been perfect. But I had no problem just picking up the skirt when I walked.  Definitely recommend! 

Definitely holiday ready, the bow is a little odd and the fabric on the plaid is more polyester than anticipated but worked for date night! 

This was perfect for Christmas Eve. Got so many compliments at church! Felt like a million bucks! Size down. 

The back is too low to wear a normal bra. The length was perfect for a two inch heel. Loved it.

Beautiful dress and flattering. Many compliments all night. 

I have got a bigger chest area so the waist area was a bit weird. it still felt comfortable and was flexible to wear without feeling confined. Great print

Wore to a black tie party. Was very comfortable and even has pockets!

I rented this for an event that ended up getting canceled. I really wish I had gotten to where at though. The top is a stretch velvet that is so comfortable. The car is perfect since you can wear a bra underneath it. The back is a little bit low we than most so shows off your back.  The skirt is very full and has pockets. I hope to get to wear this again sometime but actually out of the house. :-) I would definitely size down if possible since the material is very forgiving. 

**edit**
rented it again for an evening musical. Loved it. Feels like pajamas, but you look so put together. Very comfortable, and loved the fullness of the skirt. Ordered the 4 this time when I rented, and it fit me perfectly!

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