Usually wear size 12-14; bought size XL I really like this dress and would definitely recommend it. It's a stretch material which moves effortlessly with you but at first I wanted to return it because I thought it was too tight and unflattering but I tried it on without a shaper, so my hills and valleys were a bit too prominent with the stretch material clinging to them. I thought the XL would have a little more room, so size up if you want a looser fit. I'm wearing a full body shaper in these pictures and it was a game changer. Whatever degree of curvy you are try it on as you'll wear it. I almost returned a great fitting dress. The cross in the front is very flattering and visually narrows the waist. There's a zipper in the front so you control exposure and can easily take this dress from totally professional to more casual. I came home over an hour ago from a work event and I'm still walking around loving how nice I look in this dress. Buy it! Read more
I really like this brand and have several dresses from them, but I tend to go for A-line, more flowy dresses rather than body-con or form-fitting so I have mixed feelings about this particular dress. I do love the color and style. I have several VFSHOW A-line dresses with this same crisscross waist and and I love how flattering and stylish it is. The XS fits my short and petite 5'1", 105 lb frame well, and because the fabric is soft and stretchy it hides flaws that most body-con dresses tend to accentuate. It falls a couple inches below the knee on me and only hitches up a little (to about the knee) when sitting down. I'll probably end up keeping it just to add something different to my wardrobe but because it's not my personal style I can't say I love this dress like I do other dresses from this brand. If you are looking for a true xs and like a more form-fitting style I definitely recommend the dress. Its well made, stylish and the tweed-type fabric makes for a nice winter/fall choice. 6.24.2023 I upped my rating from 4 to 5 stars because the more I wear it the more I like it. I still prefer A-line styles but the fit of this dress is not too tight and I really like the cut and style. Read more
I love this dress! The fit is flattering and perfect for a professional setting, but the front zipper gives you the option to add a little sexy edge if you want. It also has a zipper in the back for easy on and off. Just a heads up—it does run a little small, so consider sizing up if you're between sizes. Overall, super cute and versatile! Read more
Quality dress with a perfect fit. Runs small so if unsure, size up. I am a busty size 6, medium was a bit tight Read more
I just love this dress..decent quality..good fit..professional yet sexy...grrr! Read more
I love this dress, the color is lovely, the fit is fantastic and the design is just beautiful. Its front and back zipper detail just elevates the look and feel of the dress. It is a hit every time! Read more
I kind of knew what I was getting into ordering this dress in terms of quality of fabric, etc., and I almost gave up on it. The main problem is that the zippered front just makes it look cheap. The fabric is not high-end to begin with (it's that somewhat shiny, stretchy polyester blend that is used a lot at down-market stores) but the style of the dress is decent and figure-flattering. I had tried it on twice before almost giving up -- the first time I tried with a false collar underneath, which totally would have worked if not for that darn zipper in the front. The eye goes DIRECTLY there and it screams cheap. Then I tried to just wear it zipped up all the way without anything around the neckline, but even if I tried to dress it up with a necklace or two, I still wouldn't be able to hide the zipper. I was *this* close to returning it when I decided to give it one more try with a scarf around my neck. This elevated the dress considerably and I've decided to go ahead and keep it. Part of it is that the dress needs some kind of decoration at the top to balance out how it hugs the body. That's why the false collar looked good in terms of symmetry. But again, it didn't work with the zipper handle hanging in the front so prominently. I'm glad I finally figured out the scarf thing, because I do think the rest of the dress, while not of super high quality, is a decent piece to wear to work. It's comfortable enough and simple enough to wear frequently -- something I look for in a staple piece. I might try and see if I can get someone to sew the front together and remove the front zipper entirely -- then I could see wearing it with a false collar, or a big chunky necklace, which would increase its versatility. For now, scarves will have to do! I would just warn the buyer not to expect too high a quality from this dress. I think it should be $10 cheaper for the quality that it is (it was $38 at the time of purchase) -- but as I said, I'm going to go ahead and keep it because I do like it overall. Read more
The media could not be loaded. This is so far the best dress I’ve bought online in a very long time. The material is very nice and breathable, it fits me like a glove, a little bit stretchy but true to size. Read more
