I'm looking to purchase the Violet Gloaming Dress, but haven't been able to find it in my size at the local store. I know that a lot of you have reviewed this dress, so I'm wondering if the size 0 or 2 would be best? (I can't tell if this is a narrow fitting dress through the hips, and being slightly larger in the booty than everywhere else, I occasionally run into some issues!)
Can anyone offer sound advice?
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Chrissy, I tried it on in a 2 and it was a much better fit than a 0. I could get the 0 on, but it pulled at the hips. You and I are similar sized. Reviews will be soon.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I was not thrilled with how long it was. I'm 5'3", and the proportions seemed all off. I would wait for a sale as I think other people are going to have the same fit issues.
Thanks, Tien! I had a feeling my butt wasn't fitting in any size 0. Nothing I hate more than the feeling of a dress bunching up. I had to pass on the Manor Gates Dress for this same reason.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I do know what you mean about the length. I'm about 2 inches taller than you, do you think that would make any difference (and I always wear 4 inch heels, lol)??
The length isn't so much a problem as where the waist is. It's a really beautiful dress and I am likely to get it, but $268 is too much for what it is. The Manor Gates dress fit me much better than this dress did. The waist was lower and seemed awkward to me. But it's not a deal breaker. Just makes it so that it's not worth full price.
ReplyDeleteWith that said, I think your being 2 inches taller will definitely make it fit much better.
I could only find a 0 in the Manor Gates, so I should probably try the 2. Did you like that one?
ReplyDeleteOh the 2 fit much, much better. Definitely give it a try. The fit of the size 2 in the Manor Gates is much more flattering than the 2 in the Violet Gloaming. Hope to have reviews up soon. Sorry it's taking a while.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Tien - I tried this on tonight and the 2 fit me much better and I literally have no butt! I'm 5'7" and even I thought the length was dowdy - I was disappointed in the dress :-(
ReplyDeleteReally, Kim??? Aside from the length, what did you dislike about it? It is too bad that there isn't a petite option. Even us average height or slightly tall girls would prefer a shorter length, it seems.
ReplyDeleteI tried the dress on last night and I would definitely size up to accomodate the hips. I'm 5'8 and tried the dress on and found the length looked dowdy too. The waist hits higher and the length of the dress hit below the knee and the proportions just looked off. I was really disapointed in the dress, I wouldn't even pay 158 for it much less 258. I'll definitely be passing on this one, even at sale time. Manor gates was definitely more flattering and I was able to take more normal size and proportionately it hit all the right places!
ReplyDeleteI've not tried it on; however, Carol from the blog In Pursuit of Pretty Things has, and she would be another good person to contact for an additional opinion.
ReplyDeleteHope this helps
Heidi