Lovely dress for small-armed folk
582687
This dress is great for people with tiny arms. The material flows beautifully and the pattern is attractive. However, people with normal-sized arms should look elsewhere.

From the other reviews I've seen, it looks like the arm thing might only be an issue for the larger sizes. It's almost as though when they were sizing this dress up they made everything larger except the arm holes. This issue is not one I've run into before. I even re-ordered in a size up and it didn't help at all.

The arm issue makes what otherwise would be a lovely dress unwearable.
951644
I have a very difficult time finding dresses that fit well. I am small and skinny with a large chest. Most dresses are either uncomfortably loose on my trunk or squeeze my chest. When I first opened the package I was worried this would be one of the latter. The dress looked smaller than I expected and I doubted I'd be able to squeeze my DDDs into the bodice. I was wrong. Although the material is stiff, it does have enough stretch to fit my top without making it hard to breathe. As I usually wear a size 2 (bodice accommodating) and the size chart listed a size small as 4 to 6, I purchased a small. I thought if the dress was too large in the waist the apron tie would be handy to ensure the dress still fit well. Instead, I would size it as a 2 to 4. I had enough room in the waist without having to draw much fabric back with the tie. The bust fit slightly tighter than I'd expected given the potential of being worn by a size 6. I recommend sizing 2 sizes up from normal. (2=XS, I probably should have a M instead.) I'm basing this mostly on the fit of the waist as I'd expected to have more room given that my waist size isn't included on the sizing chart.

The fabric is a heavier cotton and really looks best with a ruffled skirt or petticoat. I have a blue petticoat that matches the black with blue rose pattern nicely. The armholes are cut well so they are not revealing nor cut in to the skin. The neckline is fairly high.  It's a nice, conservative dress well suited to many occasions

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review based on my experience using it.
219175
This is one of my favorite dresses. It's a cut little skater dress that stopped at the thighs for me (I am 5'3). I am also 165 lbs so I bought the Large. My only qualm with the dress are the arms are a little tight. I plan to buy this dress in all the colors!
1296585
A cute dress - but you need a small, tight body for it to look good.
2509700
This is only my third clothing item to buy from amazon, sight unseen, so I wasn't expecting much.  However, the dress is much nicer than I thought it would be.  I need it for a naval ceremony for my son, I have been unable to find anything and this was a last resort.  First, sizing.  It helps when you have a reference point, so I am five foot four and weight 130 pounds.  I ordered a small. I can go small or medium on dresses, so I just went small since it's more loose on the bottom and fitted on the top.  I'm small in the bust, A cup.  The dress hits me right at the knee, which is what I wanted.  It's hard to find a dress these days without it being so ridiculously hoochie short.  This one hits you where the advertised picture shows. Usually on these types of dresses, I have trouble with the bust area.  It falls open, because I don't have enough to fill it. Not so on this dress.  It's just snug enough that I can bend over and it doesn't move, nor do I need to secure it with fashion tape or a tiny safety pin.  Thank god.  The fit it good, the color, almost just like the picture.  I feel as though mine is a slightly richer purple, so that's fine.  I really don't see this as a vintage dress, but then that's not what I am using it for.  It just looks like a nice wrap dress.  The fabric does not feel cheap, but it isn't heavy.  When you live in Texas and you are going to Florida for the ceremony, you don't want it heavy, that's for sure.  The dress looks very nice, considering how reasonable the cost is.  You should know that because it is that clingy, soft material, you can see your bra lines and underwear lines.  I am one of those people that is bothered by this, but I have no line underwear I will wear with it.  The bra can't be helped, it's just that type of material. I hope all this helps someone, I know when I read reviews it helps to know what size the reviewer is etc.  I am keeping the dress and I hope to update this review after I attend the ceremony to go over the comfort factor. But if you are on the fence, go ahead and get it because it feels and looks like a nice dress you would find in a regular store.
4223637
I am 5 feet even and 120 lbs, so I purchased the size 6 knowing I would have to get the length taken up. I had read some reviews saying that the dress was tight in the bust area. I am petite and barely a B cup, so this was not at all the case for me. I actually had to have the bust area cinched in. Both alterations cost me $40, which seems reasonable considering the dress is only $40 to begin with. The dress turned out to be lovely and fit like a glove. It was extremely tasteful for our office's Masquerade Ball Christmas Party. My one negative critique is that the bolero-style back and shoulder area does not really allow for comfortable dancing. I couldn't raise my arms up past my eye-line without the material cutting into me.

I didn't remember take a full length picture, but have included a 3/4 picture and an one extra that shows off the sequenced, bolero-style shoulder area.
3669625
Aside from the fact that it was too small (I always wear a 14, but not for this dress) and I had to return it, I absolutely love this dress. It is an has a lovely silhouette, ladylike yet quite stylish. Great length and movement--very graceful. Fabric is soft, swingy and, amazingly, after being squished into a mailer envelope,  emerged without a wrinkle. This dress is a winner. Only wish they had 16!
971623
This is a lovely dress with a bright floral print, shiny fabric and light lining.  A perfect summer dress.  This is my wife's favorite dress.  It is a little bit short waisted in my opinion. My wife is Asian and short by American standards, and the dress is a bit short, but nice and sexy for a summer dress.  A word of caution -- the skirt is full, so if you twirl in it, you will be exposed to your belly button!
3910643
I finally got a chance to try this one today and so far, so good.

Dress fits nearly exactly right. The medium fits a 5'6" 135 lb frame. My bra does show through but this can be corrected by using a strapless, if that's an issue.

Dress hits pretty much as pictured - right above knee length. It is not clingy, nor is the material mesh, as I had initially believed - it's all knit. It's somewhat darker than my browser displayed but looks nice overall and it hangs very nicely. The V-neck doesn't show cleavage and the underarm area is not revealing, either - both things I look for.

This is one of those dresses that can be used in a variety of ways and with multiple accessories. Versatile and classic.

I'll be taking it out for a test drive next week, but for right now, I'm very pleased with this purchase.
1402778
This dress arrived in a plastic bag inside padded envelope. Due to the tight packaging, the dress was a little wrinkled. A quick cycle in the dryer shook out most of the wrinkles.

This dress is slim-fit and stretchy. It gently hugs all the right curves and is forgiving where it should be. I am 57 and weigh 130 lbs with a 34C bust. I ordered a size 6 which fit perfectly! (*Refer to the size chart in the photos, not the Amazon size chart.)

The color is a slightly brighter red than I was expecting but beautiful nonetheless. The ribbon at the neck looks great wrapped just like the photo. I did not like how it looked when I tried to tie it. The button embellishments on the sleeves are charming and look even better in person.

The fishtail bottom means that my movements are not restricted which is magnificent. My only concern is if the belt stretches out after awhile that it cant be adjusted without tailoring. Only time will tell if it stretches, and I will update this review if that happens. I do not recommend wearing a push-up or heavily padded bra with this dress.

I value honest & informative reviews by other Amazon buyers to help me make informed buying decisions and hope this review helps you. I only review products that I test & use personally & I don't waste my time to post untruthful reviews. That being said, I received this product in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
3142596
tl;dr bottom line: The dress is lightweight and breezy, moves nicely, is not super clingy but shows every little undergarment line and texture. I am going to buy more in other colors and would recommend this to others.

So, the dress! I like it a lot. The lavender pattern is playful and reminds me of Usagi's purple bed sheets in Sailor Moon.

The fit: I normally wear a size 16 and ordered a size XL in this dress. (If I wanted a tighter fit, I could have easily worn a large, but I'm going more for comfort than clingy.) I'm 5'8 with a short waist and 33" inseam and the dress ends at about 3" above the knee. I thought the shoulder straps would be more narrow, based on the product photo, but they're a nice, comfortable 2". The neckline is a shallow scoop and sits comfortably, no gapping or shifting around unless I have my arms up, as you see in the photo. When I wear it with a belt, the dress shifts up a bit in the front as I walk, but it's not a major drawback, and it does not shift up like this if I wear the dress plain.

The waist on this is pretty high, almost an empire, so I think it would be fine for ladies such as myself who have big hips and a tummy.

The fabric: A nice weight, stretchy, a little slippery, with a satin sheen to it. Reminds me of a heavy swimsuit fabric. You'd think this would be a negative and the dress would look and feel cheap, but it's actually pretty nice, especially on a hot day. The fabric provides the dress a nice flow of air, and the skirt flips around playfully as you walk.

The printing of the fabric pattern is a little fuzzy, kind of what it looks like when you print a big poster from a low-resolution image. But, it's not enough to make it look bad. You only notice this upon close inspection, and this is a casual dress, so I'm not concerned with this.

At this size, the fabric is not clingy on me, but it will reveal every little line and texture of what you're wearing underneath. No lacy underthings with this dress. You need to wear smooth, no-show bras and underwear. If you are concerned about this dress showing your body in an unflattering way, some Spanx would be a simple solution.

The last two things are the reasons I docked a star. Otherwise, I really like this dress and I'm going to buy more in other colors.
2036559
I love this little dress. I wear it with tights or leggings because it is quite short. It is super cute and comfy!
3186110
I bought the dress for a Wednesday Adams costume and found it to be the perfect casual dress that I can wear again. I'm 5'3, 34DD and between 145-150 lbs, I found the conversion measurements to be accurate and the dress was a little short like other reviewers state and hit about mid-thigh.
3799391
This dress is pretty and size is as expected.
355987
This dress is just beautiful! I am a somewhat small-breasted woman so the top was just ever so slightly loose, leading to the arms sliding off my shoulders. I fixed this fairly easily by sewing an elastic slip into it--just sewed the straps of the slip under the thick edge of the dress and made sure to also tack down the front and back of the slip on each side so it wouldn't move and become visible. After that it stays in place great and is very comfortable.

I take away one star because the clasp under the arm is in an unusual place. It's almost as if it's placed an eighth inch lower than where it was intended, since there is a small hole in the fabric above it. This isn't too noticeable unless you have your arms up for any extended period of time, and it could be easily sewn up.
1089369
This is a good dress.  I am 5'9"and built pretty much straight up and down so was a little concerned about what looks like a drop waist when they show it on the mannequin, but willing to try it.  Was suprised to find the waist lands a little above the belly button right at the natural waist, not nearly as low as pictured, and the shape is flattering.  It skims the ground when I wear it, and I'd planned to wear it with flats or barefoot so that is fine.  The small fit well, I am about 34-29-36, so I'd say buy your size based on bust measurement more than anything else.  The neckline is fine.
4844360
I'm 5'6" tall and this dress just falls to above my foot in flats. The colors are clear and blend nicely.  The neckline is modest and fits nicely.  I like the medium weight of the material. The dress washes and dries nicely.  I am pleased with this purchase. With the addition of a cardigan it can be worn in any season. My husband thought it was a pretty dress.