The slit in the front adds just enough drama without being too revealing for a formal event.Shipping was decent too, it arrived with a few days to spare.

My daughter picked this out for her winter formal, and as a mom, I'm always skeptical about online sizing. But we measured her carefully and ordered the closest size, and it was a win. The dress is beautiful in person. The strapless top stayed up well, which was my main worry, although we did use a little fashion tape just to be safe since she was dancing a lot. The material has a nice sheen to it that looks great in photos. We took some pictures in the park before the dance, and the way the skirt flares out at the bottom is just gorgeous. It’s a solid choice if you need a fancy gown without the designer price tag.

I usually struggle with mermaid styles because my hips are wide, but this fabric has just enough give to be comfortable while still holding its shape. The color was exactly like the picture, which is rare. The only reason I'm not giving it a perfect score is that the lining was a tiny bit bunchy around the waist, but once I steamed it really well, it smoothed out.

I decided to take a chance on this dress for a pageant opening number, and I'm glad I did. The movement of the skirt when you walk is fantastic because of that split front—it makes walking in heels so much easier than a standard tight mermaid gown. The structure in the bodice is actually pretty good; I didn't feel like I was going to have a wardrobe malfunction on stage. It is a very long dress, so unless you are super tall or wearing six-inch platforms, expect to get it hemmed. But the quality is definitely there. It held up through a long night of standing, walking, and sitting, and didn't wrinkle terribly. A really good find for the budget.

I was really impressed with the quality of this dress. It fits well and the material is really nice.