Toperth Reviews
Gorgeous quality. My one complaint is that the top doesn't have adjustable straps or any way to customize the off-shoulder tension. It fits well on me...More
Gorgeous quality. My one complaint is that the top doesn't have adjustable straps or any way to customize the off-shoulder tension. It fits well on me but I can see how it might be loose or tight depending on your build. Size accordingly.
The compliments don't stop. I wore this THREE weeks ago and people are STILL bringing it up. "Remember that green dress?" Yes. Yes they do.
Wore it with zero makeup. Just the dress, clean hair, gold sandals. Got more compliments than I do fully glammed. This satin reflects light onto your ...More
Wore it with zero makeup. Just the dress, clean hair, gold sandals. Got more compliments than I do fully glammed. This satin reflects light onto your face in a way that acts like a natural filter.
Good dress. The satin quality is genuinely impressive. Giving four stars because the off-shoulder sleeve only works on one side — my right — and I nat...More
Good dress. The satin quality is genuinely impressive. Giving four stars because the off-shoulder sleeve only works on one side — my right — and I naturally carry bags on my right shoulder so I had to adjust my habits all night. Design choice, not a flaw, but worth knowing.
Entered the best-dressed competition at our Melbourne Cup marquee event and won. Full stop. The judges said the applique work elevated it above the co...More
Entered the best-dressed competition at our Melbourne Cup marquee event and won. Full stop. The judges said the applique work elevated it above the competition, specifically calling out the three-dimensional flowers and the way the gold caught the afternoon sun. I was up against women in Scanlan Theodore, Zimmermann, and one Valentino. This dress at a fraction of those prices took the prize. The one-shoulder ruffle photographed beautifully in the winner's shot and the full-length silhouette worked perfectly for the racing dress code. If you need a competition-level dress, this is it.
Wore this to a beach wedding where I was barefoot for the ceremony on sand. The dress is cut for heels, so without any shoe height I had roughly three...More
Wore this to a beach wedding where I was barefoot for the ceremony on sand. The dress is cut for heels, so without any shoe height I had roughly three inches of extra fabric pooling around my feet. During the ceremony while standing still it looked romantic and dramatic — fabric spreading across the sand. Walking between venues was trickier; I had to lift the front slightly with one hand to avoid stepping on the mesh hem. For the reception I put on low wedges and the length corrected perfectly. If you're planning to go barefoot, it's doable but know you'll be managing fabric underfoot.
OK so my family is Trinidadian which means our weddings have a point in the evening where soca comes on and EVERYONE is on the dance floor. I needed a...More
OK so my family is Trinidadian which means our weddings have a point in the evening where soca comes on and EVERYONE is on the dance floor. I needed a dress that looked elegant for the ceremony but could handle wining and jumping at the reception. This did both. The spandex blend stretches with every movement — I bent, I dipped, I twisted my waist, and the fabric moved right with me. The flare from the knee down gives your legs room so you're never restricted. And the applique is sewn on tight — nothing loosened or shifted despite some very enthusiastic dancing. Beauty AND function.
I chaired a 300-person fundraiser gala last month and needed a dress that communicated authority and elegance without upstaging the honorees or compet...More
I chaired a 300-person fundraiser gala last month and needed a dress that communicated authority and elegance without upstaging the honorees or competing with the keynote speaker. This threaded that needle perfectly. The cream-and-gold palette is sophisticated without being flashy. The one-shoulder silhouette is distinctive without being attention-seeking. The maxi length is appropriately formal. I received compliments all evening but not the kind where people are staring — the kind where they approach you respectfully and say "what a beautiful dress." That's exactly the register I needed.
Quick note for my fellow petites: I'm 5'1 and a size 8, so shorter and curvier than the model. The floral applique motifs are quite large — each indiv...More
Quick note for my fellow petites: I'm 5'1 and a size 8, so shorter and curvier than the model. The floral applique motifs are quite large — each individual flower spans maybe five or six inches across. On the 5'7 model they're perfectly proportioned, but on my shorter frame each bloom covers significantly more visual space. It doesn't look bad — it actually makes the pattern read bolder and more dramatic — but it is a different aesthetic than what the product photos suggest. Just recalibrate your expectations if you're under 5'3. The fit and quality are excellent regardless.
I was worried this dress would look overdressed or stiff for a casual garden wedding, but on a whim I paired it with simple gold flat sandals instead ...More
I was worried this dress would look overdressed or stiff for a casual garden wedding, but on a whim I paired it with simple gold flat sandals instead of heels and it completely transformed the mood. The maxi length grazed the grass beautifully, the ruffle shoulder read relaxed rather than formal, and the whole look became this effortless boho-meets-elegant vibe. Then the next week I wore it with heeled strappy sandals and an updo and it looked like a totally different dress — polished and event-ready. The fact that shoe choice alone shifts the entire register is a huge selling point.
The satin finish is slippery by nature and I noticed the crossover wrap at the bodice migrating slowly over the evening — the V-point drifted about ha...More
The satin finish is slippery by nature and I noticed the crossover wrap at the bodice migrating slowly over the evening — the V-point drifted about half an inch deeper than where I'd originally set it. Not dramatic, not a wardrobe malfunction, but I adjusted it twice during a four-hour event. A small interior snap or hook at the crossover point would eliminate this entirely. Otherwise a truly beautiful dress that I received endless compliments on.
Stood in front of a blue-toned Rothko at the museum benefit and realized my dress was nearly the identical shade. People were photographing me in fron...More
Stood in front of a blue-toned Rothko at the museum benefit and realized my dress was nearly the identical shade. People were photographing me in front of it for the visual echo. The dusty blue has a depth and a quietness to it that reads as artistic and intentional rather than merely decorative. It belongs in beautiful spaces and elevates casual ones.
I walked past a full-length mirror at the venue and literally did a double-take at my own reflection. For one honest second I didn't recognize myself....More
I walked past a full-length mirror at the venue and literally did a double-take at my own reflection. For one honest second I didn't recognize myself. The pleated skirt elongates your entire body, the cutouts carve out a waist even if you don't think you have one, and the ruffle sleeves add this almost regal quality to your shoulders. I looked like an upgraded version of myself. That feeling alone justifies the purchase.
The side cutouts expose more of the waist than the product photos suggest. On the model they read as subtle peek-of-skin details. On my shorter torso ...More
The side cutouts expose more of the waist than the product photos suggest. On the model they read as subtle peek-of-skin details. On my shorter torso they're approximately four inches of bare skin on each side — from just below the bra line to the top of the hip. I ultimately loved the look and got many compliments. But if you have a shorter torso or expected a small keyhole-style cutout, adjust your expectations. They're generous.
When you stand completely still the weight of the satin pulls every pleat into a perfectly vertical line from waist to floor. No bunching, no random f...More
When you stand completely still the weight of the satin pulls every pleat into a perfectly vertical line from waist to floor. No bunching, no random flaring, no pleats folding into each other. Just clean, gravity-driven columns of fabric. It looks architectural. Then the instant you take a step the pleats separate and sway and the dress comes alive. That contrast between stillness and motion is one of the most visually striking things about it.
The ruffle sleeves are cap-length, covering only the very top of the shoulder. My upper arms are fully exposed and at 50 they're softer than they used...More
The ruffle sleeves are cap-length, covering only the very top of the shoulder. My upper arms are fully exposed and at 50 they're softer than they used to be. I considered adding a wrap but decided against it. The sculptural volume of the ruffles draws the eye upward to the shoulder, and the dramatic pleated skirt commands attention downward. The eye genuinely skips past the upper arms. Still — if full arm coverage is non-negotiable for your comfort, this dress won't provide it.