I absolutely adore 1950's fashion. I love the dresses, the crinolines, the shoes, and the overall style. It's fun to play with fashion and have pueces representative of different decades.
I have a hard time buying clothes online. I'm pretty much a potato on legs, with big boobs, and it's difficult to find things that truly flatter my body. When I saw this adorable dress, I scoured the reviews to find ones from people who seem to have a similar body type. I almost ordered an XL because that's the largest size I wear in stores like Old Navy and Target. I range anywhere from a medium to an extra large in most stores depending on item type and the fabric.
For reference - I am 5'3" tall. I weigh 195 pounds and my bust is 38DDD. Most of my weight is distrubuted in my torso...like a pregnant person.
This dress is absolutely delightful. It can be scary ordering online because you can't see or feel the fabric quality. This fabric is good quality and it is not see through in the color I ordered (Army Green). I chose the option with the heart buttons. The color - Army Green - is vibrant and would actually be a perfect Christmas green. I can see making this a bit festive in the holiday season with some red shoes or a red purse or even a red crinoline. The belt is not attached, so you have the option of leaving it off or on.
The fit was perfect, which is saying something for my body type. I would love to buy more of these. My biggest worry was the bust. Often, clothes can fit me perfectly everywhere else, but the bust. Buttons are especially tricky for those of us who carry extra luggage on our chest. I was so happy when I tried this on and saw that the buttons actually fit! No pulling. No gaping.
My only issue - and this is personal preference - is the length. At 5'3" many of my dresses hit a bit lower than I'd like. This one hits about two inches below my knee. I prefer to just skim the top of the knee as that is just more flattering on me personally. I want to see how it looks with a crinoline as that may adjust where the length hits. Otherwise, it'll need to be hemmed. This dress isn't floofy. Take note of the photos others have left. If you want to add fullness to the skirt, you'll need to wear a crinoline, which you can find on Amazon or in some brick and mortar stores.
I'm super happy with this dress. It's adorable, it fits very well, and it fulfills my desire for 1950's fashion styles.
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