Alex Evenings Women's Long Lace Jacket Dress - Elegant Formal Evening Gown for Weddings, Prom & Special Occasions

Muy elegantesSorry about the additional post.In case my refocus post somehow didn't go through (I accidentally hit the submit button before I was finished) here's a brief description of me: 5'10" muscular build - not too firm but I don't have any rolls. I wear a size 38D in VS bras and an XL Target and Nike sports Bra. My pant size is 16 or 33, sometimes 14 or 32 with a 33-34 inseam. I ordered one size up, an 18, because of the previous reviews and it fit perfect.I was stating before that the package I received - in only TWO DAYS! - was quite heavy and I found that it was because the dress was very well made. The lace is beautiful and soft, although if you're sensitive to lace being itchy - you may not care for this dress.... I tolerate it fine but can easily see how the jacket (which has most of the lace that comes in contact with the skin) could be irritating. The lace overall is quite soft however, and dainty with long vertical lace patterns alternating with soft sheer fabric. With the lace pattern being vertical, I think it gives the dress a slimming look. I love how thick the lining is. It's a nice fabric - not cheap at all... More like a thick polyester/viscose, and doesn't cling but still gives me a feminine shape. It has a slight stretch that allows you to easily move but I have no doubt the dress will not lose it's shape. I'm not soft and squishy but I'm not too firm either - so I didn't want a dress that drew too much attention to the unflattering parts of my curves; I just wanted something to address the fact that I HAVE curves. That's the one thing I do appreciate about this dress... It has the right amount of both and even on my figure it fits just like the model's; hanging quite nicely and very flowy at the bottom.The jacket is a nice touch and is entirely lace. I wish it had a nicer seam on the edge of the sleeve - I'm quite picky about clothing being made well - but it still tapers nicely at my forearm and lays well. Info think the jacket shoulders are a tiny bit wide. I don't have too-broad shoulders but mine are definitely not narrow. I feel like the shoulda droop just a little.The dress has a zipper that runs to your tail end in the back. For the most part it's not noticeable but when looking at my side profile I feel like the bottom of the zipper pokes the fabric out a bit making a little point. Like I said... I'm pretty picky but decided this was bearable because everything else seemed right. I tried a short crystal necklace but because of my breast size and that the collar of the dress goes nearly all the way up to the neck, I think I will look for a long hanging necklace in a champagne crystal color to accessorize but not distract from the busy sequins already in the dress.Back to the jacket.... It falls just under the bust which creates a smaller waist and the mermaid-type bottom of the dress touches the toi of my feet - nearer my ankle than my toes even while wearing my perfect pair of silver sandal pumps - about 2 1/2 inches - that I've had for some time.I am a professional pianist so this dress is what I will perform in. It is conservative yet sexy and it doesn't shoe my upper arms as I play! Bonus! I'm 40 yrs old and love fashion. For my size t think this dress does a great job giving a modern yet traditional look for a more dressy event. It's way to sparkly for anything else.Dress was a perfect fit for my elderly mother. Will need hemming but she expected that. Very attractive and youthful looking on her.I bought this dress for my 95 year old mother for my son's wedding. It is PERFECT! The material quality is gorgeous, the fit is amazing! We just have to have it hemmed since she's only 5 ft tall. I will update once we get her all put together and send a picture. She is in love with this dress! And at 95 years old, the woman still has curves! LOL!I really like the dress, it is exactly as pictured. The only reason it does not get five stars is the length of the gown. I am 5'8" and the dress, size 18, is about 5" too long. It literally pools on the floor at my feet. Even with 4" or 5" heals it will still be difficult to keep the dress up off the ground. I haven't tried to have it altered as my event is too soon and I just don't have time. .The quality of the gown is very good and it is fully lined. It is not too "clingy" but does have some stretch to it. I'm an older women and perhaps not as shapely as I was when younger, but the dress suits my figure without accentuating the stomach area and arms. The little bolero style jacket is becoming and helps hide those trouble spots without taking away from the overall style of the dress.I bought this dress as a wedding gown for myself. My husband and I are convalidating our marriage in the church and he thinks the dress is perfect for this type of event.The shipping was phenomenal. Ordered it on a Thursday at 2pm and had it delivered the very next day, Friday, by 1 pm...less then 24 hours! I live in Alaska so this is almost unheard of shipping speed even with expedited shipping which only cost me $12.99.So overalI I am extremely satisfied with this purchase and recommend the dress. Just know that it will be long and may need to be altered.I got alot of compliments.I spent weeks going to stores attempting to find a dress for the family wedding. Just for fun I looked on Amazon and found this dress, I purchased it in beigh. It is absoluely beautiful, well made, the lace is soft and there is just enough sparkle. If I had to critique I would say that the beigh is somewhat hard to match with accessories - it is more of a taupe. Throw the jacket in a plastic bag and take it to match shoes and purse. This dress looks expensive.Excellent service, delivered timely. The dress received is true to the imaI have been hunting for the perfect Dress for my Son wedding for entourage, im very particular with the shape due to my body , im usually size 14 but since I don’t want anyone to focus on my chubby body shape I decided to go two more up the size to give room, and im so glad because it came so perfect, I love it so much, its looks so elegant on me, I cannot express the rights word BUT to say that it’s so perfect, love it love it, I adjust and hem on the shoulder part to make it exactly on my heightI liked it and it is a great dresshow to return item?was not what expected.. unable to see option for return oor to contact seller