Pros: 1. Fit is flattering across the tummy and the booty, due to the pin tucks on the side. 2. Sequins on the side of the coral dress are pale gold (I think the colors of pale gold and "vintage coral" go well together). 3. Side slit is a tasteful height (not showing too much skin/leg (for me, came up to lower-mid thigh). 4. Its lined, so you don't see many bumps and ripples in the skin and undergarments. 5. Length fit me just perfect. (I'm 5 feet 7 inches tall, have a 26 waist, 32B up top, and am 36.5 inches around the widest part of my hips... With a size 0, I could easily get away with a 2 or a 3 inch heel, and the dress would be perfect (about 1 or 1.5 inches off the floor).
Cons: 1. Vintage coral is NEON CORAL, in my opinion. I imagined something like a muted, warm orange (like what is in the picture on my PC screen), something vaguely reminiscent of an early fall leaf color of orange, that sort of thing... But, instead, I got a neon coral dress. Its pretty, but it screams "SUMMER" to me, and is too loud for the mid-fall wedding I will attend where I planned to wear it. 2. Fit was a little tight around the bust/armpit area. I liked that it was more fitted, so it didn't hang off me like a toga, but I could see the strap rubbing into my underarm area creating an armpit/boob "muffin top" sort of thing-- actually looking like my 32B may have been pouring out the top, on the side without the strap. 3. Fabric feels a bit like bike shorts or something (so I imagine it wouldn't be breathable, if worn to an outdoor wedding or something like that).
In short, this is a classy dress with just the right amount of sexy, sparkle, and length... But, the sizing felt a little on the small size for me-- so size up, if you're in between sizes (just like Nordstrom suggests). And, beware of the color differences on the pics and in real life.
I ordered a size 2P in a different color and am hoping for a win with that one!
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
Overall rating
5/ 5
runs small
runs large
Sitty
Age:60-64
Body Type:straight
Great Evening Gown
PostedMay 20, 2015
Proselegant
This dress was true to size, and looked amazing. Would definitely recommend!!
Overall rating
3/ 5
runs small
runs large
DesiRhi
Age:30-34
Body Type:hourglass
very pretty
PostedJanuary 13, 2015
The fabric and quality are very good. The side zipper on mine bunched a bit on the side so that it looked like a little bump on my hip. The neckline from my armpit and neck was too tight. Perhaps I needed another size but it fell properly. Overall the fit didn't work for me, but it's such a pretty dress.
