GRACE KARIN Boatneck Sleeveless Vintage Tea Dress with Belt

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I ordered the same dress in the black with white polka dots and it is beautiful. Full skirt, nice thick fabric and fits well. (The label inside the first dress is a Grace Karin label.). I then ordered a second dress, black and white floral, it is a flimsy material, the skirt is not as full and is about 2 inches smaller in the waist. When I ordered the second dress it was under the Grace Karin name but the label is from a "Junjiefashion?" This is not the same dress as the first one.

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I got some many compliments on this dress!!! Pretty good quality for the price. I wore it with a petticoat.

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I absolutely love this dress! Im going to order at least one more in a different color. The fit was perfect! Im an 18/20, and based on other peoples reviews I ordered a 3X. I was nervous when I got it, but it has a little stretch to it, and it zipped up easily. I wore a petticoat under mine and I love how full it made it.

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This was absolutely THE RIGHT DRESS to buy. I see why this is a popular "I bought this for a wedding" dress. I bought a few to pick from and this was the one I ended up going with. I, too, bought this dress to wear to a wedding. I have been sick for a very long time and didnt know 100% if Id be going, and my cousin was the only one who knew I was coming. It was a surprise for our family, and I wanted to look good considering how sick Ive been. I do not care how awful you feel - this dress will make you feel beautiful. I could have gone with a medium, but it still fit well. For reference, because I think this kind of thing helps when youre trying to decide on sizing when you cant try a dress on in person: Im normally a size 4-6, 38B, generally between 115-117 pounds, and just under 52". Because of my chest being a 38, I ordered a large. It was plenty large; could have gone with a medium. It was a hard decision to pick the large v. medium based on their sizing chart, and Id read a lot of reviews where people wrote it was too small and then some who said it was too big. So THEN I looked at the reviews for the people who ordered this same print, thinking that that might have made a difference. But Ive previously ordered a 50s retro style dress before that had absolutely NO give in the chest, so I wanted to be sure that it fit there. I also bought a red crinoline Manfei Womens Vintage 50s Rockabilly Skirt 26" Length Petticoat Crinoline(FBA) Red Small that was available via Prime so that Id have everything ready. I picked the red because I had a red sash (see pics) that I knew I was going to use instead of the belt that came with the dress. The belt is a little on the long side. Im also a fan of that petticoat, btw. I know there are others that are available for less money, but I cant complain about that one at all. As far as fit in the skirt part: I think the dress is constructed to provide enough room for the crinoline, and if you go without, the skirt is going to have more "flow" to it. I think thats where it might be a little big for some ladies. You *can* wear this dress without the crinoline, but really, wearing it with the crinoline is what gives it that wow factor: it gives the dress an amazing "spin," looks stunning, adds a pop of color, and provides an overall "finish" for the dress. You cant go wrong. Any bright color would look amazing with this dress. I can see pinks, yellows, or purples looking really nice, too; especially if you have a belt or sash to match (I tied mine in the back). One of the most amazing things about this dress is the way it is made. Honestly, I know why this is a top-ranked dress on Amazon, and that the people who review it love it, especially this pattern. I just did not expect the QUALITY for this price point. It is not a cheaply constructed dress. Its awesome. Its a thick material, but not hot. In fact, I did not have to wear any support underneath because the material is that thick. And yes, we checked it out in sooooo many different kinds of light to make sure I would not be revealing anything through the white. I think if I had gotten one size smaller, then I might not have had that kind of luck. Interesting to note that some people have reviewed this dress in a different pattern and report that the material feels hot, or thin. This one was like a dress for Goldilocks: just right. The pattern on the seams align perfectly. Ever get a dress or look at a dress in person and reject it because the seams are messed up? I bought a polka dot dress once and the dots where they cut the bodice didnt line up. It ruins the dress when that happens. This shows me that the dressmaker actually pays attention to the details. Ive included pictures of some of the seams to show you. When we were ironing the dress (one downside is that you cannot wear this dress without ironing it) a few hours before the wedding, we noticed a small hole in the skirt. I told the company about it and they were very responsive. They asked if someone could repair it; I dont think so. But they responded instead of just letting that hang out there. Some reviewers of other patterns (the red dress, for example) have said that they didnt get the belt. I think that if that happens to you and you contact them, they will help you out. Theres a reason people love this company and these dresses. I enjoyed the wedding, and I loved that people loved the way I looked. When youve been really ill and can at least look good in front of concerned family, it can help them feel better about your health (I usually take issue with "but you dont look sick," but I just didnt want my mom to keep worrying so much about me - I have to thank this dress for making me look better than I felt and making my mom feel better about everything thats happened). Really, you cant go wrong with this dress. And I cant stress this enough - go with the petticoat. Youll love the look.

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I absolutely love this dress! Not because I got so many compliments but because it fit well and I felt so girly in it. Ive recently lost weight and in the past I havent been able to buy an ensemble and put it on for the first time and fall in love with it! I would definitely buy again!! Also, the measurements were spot on!!

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