Toperth Reviews
I was nervous ordering online because dusty rose shades can vary so wildly between screens, but the colour on this dress is exactly what's shown in th...More
I was nervous ordering online because dusty rose shades can vary so wildly between screens, but the colour on this dress is exactly what's shown in the product photos. It's a warm, muted rose - not bubblegum pink, not washed-out nude, not aggressively mauve. It sits right in that perfect warm middle ground. Against my medium-brown skin tone it looked rich and complementary. If you're worried about colour accuracy, don't be. What you see is genuinely what you get.
this dress is EVERYTHING
The quality is undeniable - the pleating is precise, the satin has a beautiful sheen, and the colour is lovely. However, the V-neckline plunges much d...More
The quality is undeniable - the pleating is precise, the satin has a beautiful sheen, and the colour is lovely. However, the V-neckline plunges much deeper than it appears in the product photos. At 52, I just wasn't comfortable with that much exposure, especially for a family event. I ended up returning it and going with something more conservative. I'd absolutely recommend it for someone younger or more comfortable with a deep neckline. The dress itself is beautiful.
When the DJ started playing my song the skirt was literally flowing around me like I was in a music video. The sunray pleats give it SO much movement ...More
When the DJ started playing my song the skirt was literally flowing around me like I was in a music video. The sunray pleats give it SO much movement - every step, every turn, the fabric just dances with you. And the satin catches the light when it moves so you're basically glowing on the dance floor. I have never felt more beautiful at an event in my entire life. This is THE dress.
I wore this to a six-hour corporate gala which involved dinner, speeches, and a fair amount of dancing afterward. The sunray pleats on the skirt held ...More
I wore this to a six-hour corporate gala which involved dinner, speeches, and a fair amount of dancing afterward. The sunray pleats on the skirt held their definition remarkably well throughout the evening. The only area where I noticed some flattening was on the back of the skirt where I had been sitting against the chair. It wasn't dramatic and the pleats relaxed back into shape once I stood, but worth noting for anyone planning to be seated for extended periods. The fabric quality is genuinely good.
ok so before I even get to the dress itself - it arrived in a gorgeous rigid branded box and I literally felt like I was opening a gift from a luxury ...More
ok so before I even get to the dress itself - it arrived in a gorgeous rigid branded box and I literally felt like I was opening a gift from a luxury brand. The dress was folded carefully inside and the pleats were perfect right out of the box. Wore it to my college formal and felt like the most expensive person in the room. The whole experience from opening to wearing was just elevated.
The invisible zipper on this dress is genuinely one of the best I've encountered. Completely undetectable from the outside and runs smoothly with no s...More
The invisible zipper on this dress is genuinely one of the best I've encountered. Completely undetectable from the outside and runs smoothly with no snagging on the pleated fabric. My only small wish would be a tiny hook-and-eye at the very top of the zip for extra security, especially since the back is open and the zipper terminus is visible from certain angles. But honestly this is a minor gripe for an otherwise beautifully constructed dress.
obsessed
Wore this to a vineyard wedding in February and the fabric was light enough for outdoor heat without feeling flimsy. The pleated satin has a nice airf...More
Wore this to a vineyard wedding in February and the fabric was light enough for outdoor heat without feeling flimsy. The pleated satin has a nice airflow between the folds which I didn't expect. My one note is that the deep V genuinely requires fashion tape or a stick-on bra if you're anything above a B cup. I'm a C and had to tape to feel secure. The dress itself is gorgeous and I got loads of compliments, but just go in prepared.
We did our engagement photos in this dress and I'm so glad I chose it. In every single shot the sunray pleats catch the light differently - some photo...More
We did our engagement photos in this dress and I'm so glad I chose it. In every single shot the sunray pleats catch the light differently - some photos the skirt looks almost iridescent, others it has this deep mauve shadow. The cinnamon rose translated perfectly on camera, no weird colour cast. My photographer actually commented that the dress was doing half her work for her because the texture and movement were so photogenic. Worth noting the V-neckline looked elegant rather than revealing in photos because of the pleated bodice panels.
THE RUFFLES. I can not get over them. They're these big voluminous layered satin pieces that sit right on the shoulder and honestly make you look like...More
THE RUFFLES. I can not get over them. They're these big voluminous layered satin pieces that sit right on the shoulder and honestly make you look like you just stepped off a runway. I wore this to my university ball and the amount of compliments was insane. The ruffles catch the light because of the satin and they bounce slightly when you move which adds so much drama. If you want a statement dress this is literally it.
I wore this to a charity gala and received so many compliments that I lost count. What I want other women with darker complexions to know is that this...More
I wore this to a charity gala and received so many compliments that I lost count. What I want other women with darker complexions to know is that this cinnamon rose colour is incredibly flattering. Against my skin it reads as this rich, warm tone that almost glows. The ruffle shoulders add a beautiful architectural element without being costumey, and the pleated skirt moves with such elegance when you walk through a room. Very well made, clearly designed with intention.
OK so I put this on and the side cut-outs literally created an hourglass I didn't even know I had?? The wrapped waistband cinches in the most flatteri...More
OK so I put this on and the side cut-outs literally created an hourglass I didn't even know I had?? The wrapped waistband cinches in the most flattering way and the cut-outs make your waist look SO tiny. I'm a size 6 with no real waist definition usually but this dress gave me SHAPE. The cinnamon rose is such a gorgeous color too, warm and romantic without being too pink. Can't wait to wear it again.
Ordered this for three of my bridesmaids who range from a size 8 to a 14. The criss-cross back lacing genuinely allowed each of them to get a tailored...More
Ordered this for three of my bridesmaids who range from a size 8 to a 14. The criss-cross back lacing genuinely allowed each of them to get a tailored-looking fit without any alterations, which saved us a fortune. The only reason I'm not giving five stars is that one of the lacing cords arrived with a slight fray at the tip. It didn't affect function at all, but for the price I'd expect perfect finishing on every component. Overall the adjustability is the real selling point and it delivered.
The rigid box alone had me excited - it felt like unwrapping something special. When I pulled this dress out the satin literally caught the light from...More
The rigid box alone had me excited - it felt like unwrapping something special. When I pulled this dress out the satin literally caught the light from my window and I just stood there holding it for a second. Wore it to a garden wedding last weekend and I kid you not, every single person at my table asked me where I got it. The pleats move like liquid when you walk across the grass. The cinnamon rose color is this perfect warm tone that doesn't wash anyone out. I've never felt more put-together in my life. Worth every penny.
For a true black-tie event I'd probably want something in a darker shade — the olive is warm and rich but reads more cocktail or semi-formal than form...More
For a true black-tie event I'd probably want something in a darker shade — the olive is warm and rich but reads more cocktail or semi-formal than formal. The quality and construction are undeniably excellent though. I'll save this for the right invitation.
