Rated 4 out of 5 by ladyofthecamelias Very pretty dress, but NOT CLARET color
This is a very pretty dress and modestly styled. The scoop neckline is not too low and the midi length makes it appropriate for evening wear. I purchased this dress to wear for a wedding, but I was extremely disappointed by the color. It is definitely NOT a claret or burgundy color as described, or even how it appears in the photograph. One reviewer referred to the color as persimmon. That comes close, but I find it more of a fiery orange/red color. This is not a flattering color for me and not at all what I wanted, so I returned it for a basic black because I liked the style and comfort of the dress so much. The 'velvet' material is of a medium thickness and just right for fall or winter. However, I will have to continue my search for a dress to wear at a wedding.
April 2, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by gma75 Great little dress!
Gorgeous dress. I am petite, round and a grandmother. It is difficult at my age to find something attractive,that fits and looks good. Even my grandkids liked it!
March 3, 2016
Rated 4 out of 5 by Uptodate2016 It is a beautiful dress.
The dress is classic, and I expect to wear it for many years. Perfect for parties, as well as formal events and church. The fabric is nice and the fit is as advertised.
January 28, 2016
Rated 2 out of 5 by hawk20 Dress has strange smell
The dress has a very strong, toxic odor. I washed it, and the odor has not dissipated at all. Don't know if it is the dye or the fabric, but it is very strong and unpleasant. Also, as another reviewer noted, the color is not the muted one shown in the photo. It is a bright red with a lot of orange, I would call it persimmon.
Disappointed that the dress smells so strong. At least I was able to get it discounted.
January 15, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by Luchai This dress is good quality.
The dress is comfortable, and the velvet is good quality. The red color is bright (a little brighter red than the picture shows) and the style is flattering.
It is reasonably priced. I recommend it.
January 13, 2016
Rated 4 out of 5 by Disenchanted11 Decent dress for the price.
This is a comfortable, well-priced dress. Very basic in design, very simple, but can be dressed up very easily in a lot of different ways. Sadly, it does NOT have pockets (why do dress designers forget that women carry keys and lipsticks and cellphones!?) If you're walking the red carpet in Hollywood, this is not the dress for you, but if you need a basic dress for parties, etc., this would be a good choice, especially if you choose black, as I did.
January 13, 2016
Rated 3 out of 5 by Harriet12Trees Too much of a good thing
I never thought I'd say this, but the fabric in this dress is actually too stretchy. I wouldn't dare store it on a hanger. Also, the sleeves were a good 3" too long (I'm 5'4", with arms of normal length). Unfortunately, even apart from that, it wasn't flattering to me at all, though it was, as other reviewers have stated, easy to put on and take off. On me, it was a shimmery black sack. So I'm sending it back, chafing under this company's unusually high charge for return shipping.
January 10, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gloria409 Winter Dress to Celebrate
This shimmery red velvet dress is exactly perfect for winter celebrations. It slips right over your head with enough stretch to feel totally comfortable. The neck is flattering, wide enough for a necklace to show but with coverage to feel modest. The weight of the velvet is perfect for a nice drape of the fabric and the soft gathers at the high waist conceal a lot, believe me. I like the color because I think it brightens me up. I'm sure black would be very practical for every occasion but I wanted something more eye-catching. This is perfect. I wore the dress for Christmas and loved it. I'll wear it as a chaperone at the High School Winter Cotillion and it will be perfect for that too. I might wear it to a New Year's Eve party or out to a play. It is going many places with me because it makes me feel pretty!
December 28, 2015