Absolutely loved this dress, perfect length. Wish this was a bit more flattering in the fit I would size down ❤️

The chest was a bit big and the straps fell down every so often but overall the dress was extremely easy...flattering, comfortable, and pretty. 

I really liked the print, it fit but was quite snug in the top. If you’re in between sizes, definitely size up. 


Super flattering fit for a small chest, with a little extra room in the tummy for comfort. It does run a tad small but I think it was more flattering that way.  The fabric is very thin but gorgeous. Many compliments!

Wore this to a “summer time chic” wedding and loved it. Fit true to size! 

Wore this to my best friend's wedding shower and it was ADORABLE. I got so many compliments. It was a pretty tight like other reviewers mentioned so definitely size up. I felt like I was in a corset; I couldn't wear a strapless bra and had to wear spanx, but again so cute that it was worth it for just a day!

I sized up my normal US size 10 to a 12 (UK 14 —> 16) per the reviews and was way too big!! I think likely would have been happy with my size (US 10/UK14), so I’m not sure if both have always been listed and that’s why so many had to “size up”. I’d say go with your normal size (US)! 

The fabric feels like a raw silk but has a slight sheen where you can wear it for a range of events depending how you style — I wore for a bridal brunch with sandals and a sweater but easily could’ve dressed it up for cocktail attire with heels. Overall fit was 9/10 for my body - I’m usually an XS/S on top, 25-26” waist but carry more weight in my hips and butt. If I was even curvier I could see the band around the butt towards the bottom of the dress being an issue - it was borderline clingy but easily fixed with spanx. Top was a smidge big but I’m used to that based on my body shape and wasn’t an issue! 

I didn’t wear it for the event I had but it was a beautiful dress I hope to rent again & wear. Lightweight material & comfortable. I also ordered 2 sizes up per the other reviews & suggest doing the same. 

This silk dress is a must rent. I do have to agree it runs a little on the small side. I am usually a 2 and sized up to a 4. The length fit well for my height and the straps were a little long but workable. It was gorgeous at the wedding and got so many compliments. 

Wore this to a rehearsal dinner and got tons of compliments. It fit perfectly and was super comfortable

I am a 34 DDD with short shoulders and unlike other dresses without adjustable straps, this fit me well in the bust. This is a strapless bra required dress. I got SO MANY compliments and I love it! I wish I could buy it but the dress is definitely not $800 quality. 

Felt like I was wearing a corset but the whole month the size I needed was not available for swapping.  

Fabric is very thin. Be aware of sizing. I normally wear a 4 but all the reviews said it ran small so I sized up. I think the US4/UK8 would have been perfect. The UK 10 was a little big. Tea length, no pockets. 

Top runs big and fabric is INCREDIBLY thin, like almost tissue thin 

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L.K. Bennett

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