GRACE KARIN Boatneck Sleeveless Vintage Tea Dress with Belt

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These dresses were purchased for a show choir performance. We have 30 girls, with varying sizes from XS to XXL. The dress did not come in a large enough size for a couple of girls, but we bought 2 dresses, split them at the side seams, and sewed in a piece of fabric from the 2nd dress from under the arm to the bottom hem. With the pattern we chose it was not noticeable at all. We added 1.5" red satin ribbon at the waist and a red petticoat. When paired with boys dressed in black suits with white shirts and red ties the look was stunning on stage. Because there was a cinching at the waist (whether black belt that came with it, or red ribbon we sewed on at the back zipper) the waist fit in every case. The bodice fit all girls well, with the exception of one girl it was just too big on. Because there were vertical seams over the bust we were able to easily take in the dress through the bust for a final perfect fit.

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This is my THIRD "color" of this dress this summer. I have worn all three to weddings and strangers were stopping me to compliment me on my dress. Classy, fun and timeless. Dont skip the petticoat and youll bring down the house!

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Omg this dress with a petticoat was so pretty. The fit was perfect. I looked like a southern charm

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It is impossible to accurately describe how much I love this dress. Being of a larger size, I dont typically order clothing over the internet (too many body shape issues to deal with). When I saw this dress, I just had to take the chance. I followed the manufacturers sizing chart (the one included in the photos) an ordered the 1XPlus. My measurements are 45" bust, 39" waist and I am 190 pounds. Imagine my delight when it arrived and I anxiously tried it on to find it fit perfectly. Whew! What a relief! Even the thin belt included was long enough. The dress fabric is wonderful with a good weight to it and enough spandex to make it fit comfortably. The included belt is thin and flocked on the top. Heavy people dont usually like thin belts, but this one didnt look too bad. You can always purchase a wider belt for it. I see some people complained about the length of the belt since there are no belt loops to hold the extra length in place. The belt is made of a rubber material and looks to me like you could simply snip off the end. Or make a ribbon strap around it to hold it down. You dont "need" a petticoat with this, but adding one just puts it over the top. I purchased the Tidetell® Vintage Womens 50s Rockabilly Tutu Skirt 26" Length Petticoat White L (FBA) in a size Large to wear with it. It fit perfectly on both my waist size and length. I am including a few pictures of me in the dress. I was so anxious to take pictures and leave this review that I dont even mind (much) that I look horrible because I am not made up nicely in it. Keep in mind that I am not wearing the proper undergarments in the photos. A girdle and hose will definitely help smooth out the waistline some. The pictures show both a white and a black petticoat underneath. They are also poor quality photos (crappy camera and poor lighting) and dont capture the color and texture that this dress has. I actually love this so much that I am about to order two more (with a third in reserve for later). Edited 12/6/16: I received my other two dresses (solid black and white with blue flowers) so have added a video review as well.

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Best dress ever!! I wore this dress to an interview and was hired on the spot! I knew it would make me stand out and I did! I have received many compliments every time Ive worn it! The medium fit perfectly. Im 56" 160lbs 36DD. The quality is some of the best Ive seen on Amazon in this price range. The marerial is like a stiff cotton with a little stretch, but not much, so if you are between sizes (for me med and large) the bottom isnt a problem, if you are larger than 36DD on top I would go up a size .please like if this was helpful :)

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