11We fell hard for the girlish, yet composed nature of Orla Kielyâ??s tea-stained party dress. Rows of bitty daisies and a structured layer of silk netting keep the bell of this skirt (and overall frock) full and fancy-free. Button closure. Silk; silk lining. Dry clean. Imported.
Falls 16â?? from natural waist
Shown with the Nacre Bow Belt
I have been eyeing this dress for a couple of months now and when I saw it on sale I quickly bought it and anxiously waited for the dress to arrive...
I read all of the reviews and felt pretty prepared to see this dress in person-- But! I was not...
Many people commented that this dress was a more buttercream/yellow color than an ivory color. (This was true, but I would say it was more straw yellow than a buttercream. Buttercream makes it sound like it's still a creamy-like color... Copy writing really got to me there.)
Some commented that the material was not as delicate as the model images. (This too was true, but I was surprised that the material was more of a muslin/straw like material.)
The retouching and photography of the dress on the model makes the fabric look satin and silky but this dress has more of a hole-y texture. (like it was weaved out of straw).
It does run smaller. I'm normally a size 4 but bought a size 6- but since my bust (34c) is larger I put it on without a bra, and it was still pretty tight.
Overall the dress is really cute and sweet if you aren't expecting a "luxe" sheen dress. But if you were expecting to have the dress on screen it was kind of sad. When I tried it on I looked more like a flower girl/bridesmaid than a bride. (Wanted to wear this during the reception.) But looks def. a lot more casual looking than on screen with the model.
Will have to return the dress and search for a new reception dress...
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I finally broke down and bought this little number. When I opened the package I was a little bummed because it didn't look that cute as the photo, but once it was on--adorable! I am 5'7" and 125 lbs. I am usually a size 4 in everything but based on a previous review, I ordered a 6 and am so glad I did! The 4 wouldn't have fit across the back. Also, the buttons are a little tricky by yourself. And the color is more buttercream yellow but I love it! I'm keeping it, it is so cute!
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I was drooling over this dress for weeks and finally clicked the order button. I bought a 4 as other reviews said it ran small. I am 5'4" and 124 lbs - slender. But this dress was too small across my back and I will need a 6. My fiance wasn't thrilled w. the dress because it was too "poofy". Also, the dress arrived all wrinkled and creased. Its a shame because of the material -- which has NO GIVE - its a netting type cloth, I am not sure you can iron it. Sadly, the search continues.
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Very sweet dress. Colour is definitely more pale butter yellow than any kind of off white. The cap sleeves are nice. I definitely think the dress needs a belt to pull it together. The material is scratchy but bearable for a special occasion. The only downside is the shipping - it arrives in a tiny box and is so creased and wrinkled. It's hard to even decide if it looks good before an intense steaming. For the price I imagined it arriving in better condition. However, that has nothing to do with the dress itself- it is lovely and perfect! I am 5'6 and the dress hit right at my knees.
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