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Minor limitation: the layered ruffles at the shoulders restrict overhead arm movement slightly. Not an issue for cocktail parties or dinners but notic...više
Minor limitation: the layered ruffles at the shoulders restrict overhead arm movement slightly. Not an issue for cocktail parties or dinners but noticeable when I tried to raise my arms on the dance floor. For seated or standing events this dress is a dream. Just be aware if you plan on doing a lot of energetic dancing with your arms up.
I walked into the gala and I am not exaggerating when I say conversations stopped. Someone at a nearby table literally said "oh wow" as I passed. The ...više
I walked into the gala and I am not exaggerating when I say conversations stopped. Someone at a nearby table literally said "oh wow" as I passed. The colors pop, the skirt moves like it has its own choreography, and the ruffles make your shoulders look incredible. This dress is a MOMENT.
I rolled this carefully in my suitcase for a destination wedding and the pleats came out looking nearly perfect. No steaming needed, no ironing. A cou...više
I rolled this carefully in my suitcase for a destination wedding and the pleats came out looking nearly perfect. No steaming needed, no ironing. A couple of the bottom folds had minor compression marks but they relaxed within an hour of hanging in the hotel closet. For a fully pleated dress that's impressive travel performance. Only minor imperfection keeps it from a five.
The construction is impeccable — clean seams, beautifully set pleats, quality satin throughout. However the print reads more like abstract watercolor ...više
The construction is impeccable — clean seams, beautifully set pleats, quality satin throughout. However the print reads more like abstract watercolor blotches than defined floral shapes. I was expecting discernible petals or blooms based on the description and in person it's more of a color wash. It's a matter of taste not quality — if you like abstract painterly prints this will delight you.
I'm not really a dress person. Like ever. But something about this one in the photos made me take the chance and I'm so glad I did. When I put it on I...više
I'm not really a dress person. Like ever. But something about this one in the photos made me take the chance and I'm so glad I did. When I put it on I felt like a completely different version of myself — more polished, more confident, more put together. The cut-outs and the ruffles and the long pleated skirt all work together in a way that just feels special. I get it now.
The way this skirt moves when you walk!! The satin pleats have weight to them so the skirt doesn't just hang flat — it sways side to side with every s...više
The way this skirt moves when you walk!! The satin pleats have weight to them so the skirt doesn't just hang flat — it sways side to side with every step. You can feel the momentum of the fabric catching up to your movement. It's hypnotic honestly. I kept walking back and forth in my flat just watching it.
I've been searching for a dress like this for years. Something that feels like a true entrance piece without being bridal or costume-y. The pleated sk...više
I've been searching for a dress like this for years. Something that feels like a true entrance piece without being bridal or costume-y. The pleated skirt has this natural presence — wide enough to turn heads when you walk through a doorway but not so voluminous that it's impractical. The perfect balance of drama and wearability.
Ok the ruffles need their own review. They're not floppy or droopy — they have real structure. Each one curls like a fabric petal and holds its shape ...više
Ok the ruffles need their own review. They're not floppy or droopy — they have real structure. Each one curls like a fabric petal and holds its shape even after hours of wear. They sit on the shoulder like little sculptures. I've had ruffled dresses before where everything goes flat after an hour and these absolutely did not.
Wore this to an August wedding in Texas and was surprised at how comfortable it was in the heat. The satin can feel warm in direct sun but the open ba...više
Wore this to an August wedding in Texas and was surprised at how comfortable it was in the heat. The satin can feel warm in direct sun but the open back and side cut-outs let air circulate in a way that a fully closed dress wouldn't. Smart design even if unintentional. I was cooler than friends in their tighter dresses.
Had my sister help with the lace-up back and it took maybe two minutes. The ties thread through little loops so the criss-cross stays even and symmetr...više
Had my sister help with the lace-up back and it took maybe two minutes. The ties thread through little loops so the criss-cross stays even and symmetrical. They're long enough to make a full bow that hangs down the open back and honestly the bow itself is a cute detail. Wouldn't try to tie it yourself though — you really need a second pair of hands.
literally everyone asked me where I got this
Practical note about sitting: the full accordion-pleated skirt fans out quite a bit when you sit down. At a banquet table it was fine but on a smaller...više
Practical note about sitting: the full accordion-pleated skirt fans out quite a bit when you sit down. At a banquet table it was fine but on a smaller chair or bench seating it takes up noticeable space. Not a dealbreaker by any means just something to be aware of if you'll be at a crowded table or in tight venue seating.
I have never felt more confident walking into a room. The combination of the structured ruffles on the shoulders and the sweeping pleated skirt makes ...više
I have never felt more confident walking into a room. The combination of the structured ruffles on the shoulders and the sweeping pleated skirt makes you feel like you're wearing something truly special. I straightened my posture, held my head up, and owned that room. A dress has never done that for me before.
The deep V-neckline is the perfect frame for a statement pendant or layered chains. I went with a simple gold lariat and it looked amazing nestled in ...više
The deep V-neckline is the perfect frame for a statement pendant or layered chains. I went with a simple gold lariat and it looked amazing nestled in the neckline. Fair warning though the ruffle shoulders compete with big earrings — I'd recommend keeping it simple above the neck and letting the neckline do the talking for jewelry.
I tend toward clean lines and minimal details and the layered shoulder ruffles were ultimately too statement for my personal style. They're well-made ...više
I tend toward clean lines and minimal details and the layered shoulder ruffles were ultimately too statement for my personal style. They're well-made and undeniably eye-catching — I can see why others love them. The dress just isn't the right fit for someone whose aesthetic runs quieter. If you love bold sculptural details this is absolutely your dress.
The inside of the bodice has a smooth lining that's comfortable against the skin. No built-in cups or boning though, so if you need structure or suppo...više
The inside of the bodice has a smooth lining that's comfortable against the skin. No built-in cups or boning though, so if you need structure or support you'll have to figure that out separately. I'm a B cup and was fine with just adhesive cups, but anyone larger might want more reinforcement. The exterior of the dress is really beautiful.