I ordered this dress as a backup dress for my daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner in Palm Springs. I wore the first choice dress and wore this one on Mother's Day - the day after the wedding. I am fairly long waisted, and often dresses in this style don't come all the way down to my waist - this one awesome. Fit great. the tie belt is very cute and the fabric on this dress feels like a dream. IRONING ALERT - you will need to iron it. But it's worth it! the straps were about an inch too long, so I tacked it up a bit for a little more modest fit.

This dress is beautiful. I got rave reviews all night at a friend's wedding. I do not recommend this dress unless you are 5'7" or taller. It is best for a long waisted woman - the top has too much fabric if you are short-waisted. (My measurement from the bone at the base of the neck to true waist is 16 1/2") A size 6 was almost too long waisted for me, but overall fit great. I ordered the size 8 as backup - you would need to be at least 5'9" and have neck to waist measurement of 17 1/2"+ or be large breasted to wear the size 8. The model in the picture is 5'10" - note how much drape there is at the waist of the dress. If you are 5'2, or very short waisted, you will not be happy with this dress. My measurements are 33-28-37. The skirt of the dress fit amazingly. It hugs the waist and hips just as pictured. I loved that it came right to the knee - so easy to sit in, walk in, dance in. worked well with a strapless bra and bronze pumps. I am ordering the dress again for another event. Love it! Though I may try a 4 as backup size this time. The colors are true to the picture, rich, vibrant and lovely. The fabric is a nice weight knit, drapes well and doesn't wrinkle.

Coral Checkmate Dress

Rachel Roy

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 36B