Toperth Reviews
stopped traffic outside the venue not even kidding
I wore this for our vow renewal and the wrap waistband gave it an almost bridal quality — that gathered, cinched structure that feels ceremonial witho...More
I wore this for our vow renewal and the wrap waistband gave it an almost bridal quality — that gathered, cinched structure that feels ceremonial without being white. The satin sheen added to the formality. My one small wish is that the crossover portion of the wrap were slightly wider to cover a bit more of the midsection transition between bodice and skirt. It's a minor proportion thing but I noticed it in photos. Still, it was perfect for the occasion.
Even the unboxing was an experience. It arrived in this sturdy branded box, not a plastic mailer, and when I lifted the lid the dress was folded caref...More
Even the unboxing was an experience. It arrived in this sturdy branded box, not a plastic mailer, and when I lifted the lid the dress was folded carefully with tissue. Pulled it out and there wasn't a single crease in the pleats. That attention to packaging tells you something about how the brand treats this product. The dress itself lived up to the presentation. Felt like a gift to myself.
The satin is smooth and pleasant against the skin but I should note that it doesn't breathe exceptionally well in warm conditions. The cutouts at the ...More
The satin is smooth and pleasant against the skin but I should note that it doesn't breathe exceptionally well in warm conditions. The cutouts at the sides help with airflow, which is a nice design feature, but the areas where the fabric sits close to the body — the wrapped waist, the pleated bodice — did get warm during a midsummer evening event. Something to consider if your venue isn't air-conditioned. The dress is beautiful regardless.
I have been to TEN weddings in the last year and a half and not a single person at any of them was wearing anything even remotely similar to this dres...More
I have been to TEN weddings in the last year and a half and not a single person at any of them was wearing anything even remotely similar to this dress. The shoulder ruffles are so unique. Everyone kept touching them asking if they were real, like they couldn't believe the construction. In a sea of slip dresses and basic maxis this one genuinely stands alone.
The pleats were pristine when I first put the dress on and held up beautifully for most of the evening. By the end of the night — roughly five hours —...More
The pleats were pristine when I first put the dress on and held up beautifully for most of the evening. By the end of the night — roughly five hours — the very bottom section of the skirt where the pleats had been dragging slightly on the floor had softened and lost some of their crisp definition. It's a minor issue that most people wouldn't notice, but if you're particular about maintaining that sharp accordion look all night, consider a slightly shorter heel to lift the hem off the ground.
I'm 5'6 and wore this with 3-inch gold platform heels. The hem just barely grazed the floor which created that perfect red-carpet sweep. Without heels...More
I'm 5'6 and wore this with 3-inch gold platform heels. The hem just barely grazed the floor which created that perfect red-carpet sweep. Without heels it pools about two inches on the ground, so unless you're 5'9+ you'll want at least a low heel or be prepared to get it hemmed. The pleating makes hemming tricky though so I'd recommend just finding the right shoe height.
EVERY SINGLE PHOTO from the event came out incredible. The pleats catch light in this way that makes every picture look professionally lit even when i...More
EVERY SINGLE PHOTO from the event came out incredible. The pleats catch light in this way that makes every picture look professionally lit even when it's just someone's iPhone. My skin was glowing, the wine was glowing, the satin was glowing. Already posted three and the likes are out of control. If you care about how a dress photographs this is literally the one.
I'm 46 and was hesitant about the cutouts and the deep neckline but decided to take the risk. Honestly? It works. The cutouts are relatively small and...More
I'm 46 and was hesitant about the cutouts and the deep neckline but decided to take the risk. Honestly? It works. The cutouts are relatively small and positioned high at the waist, and the full-length pleated skirt provides so much coverage and elegance that the overall effect is balanced — sensual but not inappropriate. The lace-up back let me adjust the fit precisely. My son's wedding photos look beautiful.
The wine with gold accessories is a MOMENT. I wore gold drop earrings, stacked gold bangles, and a gold clutch and the whole look was so cohesive it g...More
The wine with gold accessories is a MOMENT. I wore gold drop earrings, stacked gold bangles, and a gold clutch and the whole look was so cohesive it genuinely looked like I paid a stylist. The warm undertone of the wine just drinks up gold. If you're wondering what to pair with it — gold everything. Don't overthink it. It looks expensive.
That crossover wrap at the waist SNATCHED me. I'm not exaggerating when I say I looked in the mirror and almost cried. I have a short torso and a soft...More
That crossover wrap at the waist SNATCHED me. I'm not exaggerating when I say I looked in the mirror and almost cried. I have a short torso and a soft midsection and the way the satin wraps and cinches right at the narrowest point created this hourglass shape I did not know I had. The pleated skirt then flows out from there and hides everything below. It's genuinely the most flattering dress I've ever worn. I'm emotional about it.
The dress is genuinely beautiful and I can see why it's popular. My concern is purely practical: the satin and the precision pleating clearly demand c...More
The dress is genuinely beautiful and I can see why it's popular. My concern is purely practical: the satin and the precision pleating clearly demand careful handling. This is a dry-clean-only piece, possibly hand wash at best. The shoulder ruffles alone would be destroyed in a machine. If you're comfortable with that maintenance commitment for a special occasion dress, it's a worthwhile investment. Just don't expect to toss it in the laundry.
literally the prettiest dress ive ever put on my body
Wore this to an outdoor garden reception at four in the afternoon and I cannot overstate how stunning the satin looked catching the natural light. The...More
Wore this to an outdoor garden reception at four in the afternoon and I cannot overstate how stunning the satin looked catching the natural light. The wine just glowed — warm, rich, alive. Every time I moved the pleats would catch and release the sunlight differently. My sister-in-law who is a photographer said it was one of the most photogenic dresses she's ever shot. If your event is outdoors, this is the dress.
Worth noting that the color reads slightly warmer and more coppery in person than the product photos suggest. On screen it looked like a cool-toned wi...More
Worth noting that the color reads slightly warmer and more coppery in person than the product photos suggest. On screen it looked like a cool-toned wine, but in certain light it picks up these amber undertones that push it toward a warm terracotta-wine. Still a gorgeous shade and arguably more interesting, but if you're trying to match specific cool-toned accessories you may want to account for that. I ended up pairing it with gold and it worked beautifully.
O tecido tem um brilho lindo que nao parece barato de forma nenhuma. O peso do cetim faz com que o vestido caia muito bem no corpo, sem marcar onde na...More
O tecido tem um brilho lindo que nao parece barato de forma nenhuma. O peso do cetim faz com que o vestido caia muito bem no corpo, sem marcar onde nao deve. O vinho e uma cor muito elegante e o plissado da saia tem um movimento incrivel. Adorei a qualidade.