Wowie zowie don't sleep on this beauty, ladies!! I rented this dress for a black tie optional gala and holy smokes it did not disappoint!! I felt beautiful and elegant, truly like a royal in this dress. I said multiple times to my date when we got home last night "I just don't want to take it off!!" Gorgeous!!! Re: the technical aspects of the dress, I am five two and a half tall. I wore this with 4 inch heels and the 2p fell only about an inch from the ground. FWIW, I'd recommend planning for a 3" heel or taller unless you are upwards of 5'4" to avoid the dress dragging on the ground. I definitely felt like there was a potential to step on the hem, particularly in the back, if the dress was even 0.5" closer to the floor. The top part is well constructed; however, given the light color, which I would classify as an off white or bone, I definitely felt I needed a bra for modesty. Luckily I had a nice flesh colored racerback that worked well. The back of the dress zips up as two separate pieces, the skirt and top are really only connected at the front waistband. I actually really loved this fun detail, finding it to be sexy without showing a ton of skin. Lastly, I agree with some other reviews stating that the beauty of the skirt cannot be captured in photos, it is made of three layers, the top two of which are connected, and the 3D effect is most visible in person. If you are at all on the fence, I cannot urge you enough to take the plunge and rent this dress!

3D Magnolia Gown

Nicole Miller

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Size Worn: 2P

Usual Size: 2

Height: 5' 3"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 34C