Very well made, cute vintage 50's "Award Winner"
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2018
My DH and I were invited to a "Mad Men" TV-show-themed birthday party, and after much Amazon research, I selected this excellent GownTown dress for a 50's look (THANKS, prior reviewers!). I was considering making my own costume, but this dress was cheaper to buy than to make, given the cost of patterns ($25-$30) & fabric. Speaking of fabric, this dress has a high % of spandex, ensuring a good stretch in the sleeves, chest and waist. I am 5-2", 118 lbs, and the Small was snug on top but not at all uncomfortable (my arms are NOT thin). The stretchy, snug fit on top keeps the dress from sagging from the weight of the skirt, which would have happened with a larger size. Hidden zipper in the back, side-seam belt loops (dress comes with a self-fabric tie) and the black trim are quality details. As other purchasers have said, I strongly recommend a petticoat underneath to make the skirt full (see photo - Rockabilly tutu style 26" slip). The dress comes folded up in a package; hang it up for a few days to let the creases fall out and then iron very carefully and patiently with a warm - not hot - iron. (The polka-dot pattern helps hide any creases, by the way). I added a tiny veiled hat, and a red belt and red shoes just for fun. Anyway, with this outfit, I won the "best dressed lady" at the Mad Men party - walking away with the prize, a bottle of vodka - in the spirit of "Mad Men" '50s drinkers!
Super cute
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
Loved this dress. Very stretchy! I ordered a XL. I wear a 14-16 pants. 225lbs and 5â8â
long body and this dress sized Medium fit like a glove
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2018
I'm 5'7" about 150 lbs and wear a 36c or 34dd bra and have a curvy, long body and this dress sized Medium fit like a glove. The material os stretchy and high quality.
Great dress
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
Lovely dress. Will buy a few more.
Perfect cut and style.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2018
Oh my gosh, this is first time in a very long time that I have been so happy with a purchase of any clothing.It's scary ordering online because you don't know what you are really getting, but this dress is incredible in every way.It's a perfect fit for me, and accentuates all of the assets that were hidden for so long. (I have lost 100 lbs)I love that the fabric is comfy and stretchy. I can't wait to purchase more styles.
Awesome dress. Exactly as expected. Definitely a great buy!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019
I absolutely love this dress. The color is vibrant mint. The fabric is definitely synthetic but also stretchy and in glad because it will keep me warmer in cold weather where I'm going. It's exceedingly comfortable
Sizing is a Problem, but a Great Dress
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019
First, anyone who is picky about button placement should know that this style may or may not have the six buttons lined up with the points of the collar. They were lined up with each other, but slightly off from the collar on mine.Second, the sizes are a problem. My friend, who wears S or XS fits a M; another friend who fits a M needed a L, and me, who usually wears M or L needs an XL. But the fabric is a lovely, stretchy material, like a stretch peachskin in feel, and the dress comes down past the knees nicely, even if you are almost 6 feet tall (though this will depend on build, proportions, etc.).Overall, it's a lovely dress, but if you are longer-waisted or even the type of person who has trouble keeping some tee shirts tucked in, your waist won't exactly line up with the waistline of this dress, which can make a pattern like this problematic, as the buttons create clear expectations of where one's waist and the belt should be. I'd recommend one of the patterns where the buttons go all the way to the bottom of the dress, to where the waistline can be "fudged" a little more in such cases.
Lovely and feminine!
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2019
Beautiful dress! I wore it to a 50s Clue game type costume party. This is second type of the same dress and I love it! I am a size 14, 193, 5'4" and purchased an XL. I do have a tummy, hips, and a big bottom. I paired it with a wide belt to snatch my waist a little more.The material is stretchy which is a plus.
