Bridal shop quality
I’m giving this company 5 stars because the quality of the dress is excellent, lovely heavy weight and layers more than i could have hoped for with an off the peg dress. I took a bit of a chance with sizing and left it too late for altering, so I can’t complain if the fit wasn’t spot on. I am a bust 37.5”, long torso, long arms, hips 39.5”, quite an athletic build, height 5ft 8 or 9”. I ordered a uk 14 and it fitted pretty good- a bit loose in the waist, I could have done with getting that taken in for a sleeker look. However it wouldn’t be an easy job due to the lace pattern, the position of the zip and the layers of material. Again, I feel it’s a little narrow across the area just above the bust, making your arm movements constricted. I don’t have wide shoulders. A 12 would’ve been too constricted in the bust and a 16 way too big in the waist and hips. So, if you have allowed time for a custom fit, I would go for that next time- it’s really worth it for the price you’re paying. I had to pay £18 taxes and could see that returns would be quite expensive so you have to get it right first time. I ordered on 20th Aug, the items (wrap as well) were dispatched on the 27th Aug and arrived in rural Scotland on 4th Sept. So that wasn’t bad timing. I thought the ‘ink blue’ colour looked like teal in the photo… or that it could match with a teal fascinator. Well, it’s not teal. It’s a dull blue, not as dark as navy. The wrap was exactly the same colour though I ordered separately (another guess!) so I was glad about that! My dress has a beautiful lacy top part and I should not have covered it with a plain wrap, I should’ve got a lacy wrap or none at all, the dress has sleeves so didn’t need a cover, but I was thinking of possible cold outside. The wrap was perfect for a 14, quite roomy in fact. It’s not jacket material- it’s flimsier than that, more of a cover up, though it is lined. The other thing to watch for is the neckline. Be careful to choose the right neckline on the wrap to match the dress- I didn’t! So, all this to say that if you’re careful, measure properly, order custom made perhaps, allow plenty time for any further adjustments you need to make yourself, you should have a really good experience as online purchases go.