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(based on 19 ratings)
Brand:Chadwicks
Located in:FASHION, Dresses, Special Occasion
Stunning, spectacular and flattering empire waist gown with invisible side-zip. Fully lined. Imported.

  • Rich chocolate color
  • Gorgeous beaded bodice
  • Subtle sweetheart neckline
  • Beaded band design at great shape and drape
  • Silk; Dry clean

Misses 41” from natural waist

Internet only style.
Not available in catalog.
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.4 stars
(based on 19 ratings)
67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attractive design(16), Comfortable(9), Doesn't wrinkle(4), Flattering(12), High quality(6)
Cons:
Low quality(3), Poor fit(8), Wrinkles easily(3)
Best Uses:
Cocktail party(6), Special occasions(16)
Describe Yourself:
Bargain shopper(8), Career(6), Casual(8), Classic(11), Eclectic(3)
 
Loved it, bust too small
By TCVerified Purchaser from Seattle on 9/30/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flattering
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Classic Dresser
Comfort vs Style:
Comfort Driven

Loved this dress when it arrived, but the bust was way too tight. I'm a size 14 and a c-cup, I was spilling over the top. Too bad, because it's very pretty & a very flattering style.

 
Stunning!
By AnnetteVerified Purchaser from Lacey, Washington on 9/9/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flattering, High Quality
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Classic Dresser
Comfort vs Style:
Style Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased this gown for my bridesmaids, and it is absolutely gorgeous! Not to mention that it was a steal, being half the cost of other bridal retail stores. I fell in love with it so much that I am going to order one for myself! I would highly recommend that brides start to consider what Chadwick's has to offer in their special occasion dresses for their bridesmaids. ~Annette

 
yuk
By boubouVerified Purchaser from fitchburg, ma on 8/26/2008
Fit:
Feels too big
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Comfortable
Cons:
Color Not As Expected, Low Quality, Poor Fit, Wrinkles Easily
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Casual, Classic
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

As soon as I opened the package I did not like this dress. The chiffon felt rough and looked wrinkled and I did not like that the beading was a lighter brown than the dress (some of the beads looked like a bronze color). Also, this dress was way too long (I am 5'6"). Over-all I just thought this dress was cheap looking and unattractive.

 
LOVELY DRESS, TOO LONG WAS THE PROBLEM
By CHINAVerified Purchaser from JACKSONVILLE ,FLORIDA on 8/7/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, High Quality
Cons:
Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Career, Casual
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I LOVE THE DRESS. IT WAS JUST TOO LONG. THE COLOR WAS JUST RIGHT. I LOVE THE STYLE VER MUCH.

 
FORGET THIS IF YOU ARE D CUP OR HIGHER!
By LizVerified Purchaser from Muscat, Oman on 7/23/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Cons:
Low Quality, Poor Fit, Wrinkles Easily
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Classic, Eclectic, Sexy, Trendy
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I bought this hoping for a great ball gown, but boy, was I dissapointed.
I am a 36 DD and there is no way I can go out of the house wearing this dress. My breasts were falling out! This is not made for a big chested gal, maybe for someone B or smaller.
Pretty upset, but this HAS to go back!

 
Beautiful Beaded Dress
By Chadwick's FaithfulVerified Purchaser from Cresskill, NJ on 7/16/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, High Quality
Cons:
Gown was too long
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The product description of this dress is right on. It truly is a gorgeous dress with dark beads of varying shades that make the dress so elegant. The only negative for me was that it ran very long. You'd have to wear with a very high heel. But well worth the price with that aside.

 
Disappointment at it's ultimate
By DisappointedVerified Purchaser from Miami, Fl on 7/9/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, Wrinkle Resistant
Cons:
Low Quality
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, On a Date, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Sexy, Trendy
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I was dressed and ready to go to a Gala function and after driving away from the house, I felt the zipper give way and had to go back home to change. The dress was not tight at all so it was unexplainable.
I was thankful that I had another dress to wear but I was very disappointed because the dress was beautiful and it fit great.

 
Extremely Flattering!
By Nola JeanneVerified Reviewer from Norwalk, CT on 7/1/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flattering
Cons:
Wrinkles Easily
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Classic, Eclectic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It is longer than I expected from the picture, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. I'm 5' 7'' and a size 6. I will need to wear at least 2-inch heels (and it will still be full length). The bust is really snug and I'm only a 34B. I managed to zip it all the way, with moderate difficulty. HOWEVER, it is amazingly flattering. I look really slim in it, and the top is very sexy. Shows cleavage without being overtly sexy. If you're pear-shaped like me, this is a great dress for you. Plenty of space in the skirt. Go up in size if you are busty.

 
It would have been wonderful had it fit!
By Wedding wisherVerified Purchaser from Grand Rapids MI on 7/1/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels too small
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Poor Fit
Describe Yourself:
Classic
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I loved the dress, ordered my normal size and couldn't begin to zip it up. A little snug maybe but this was no where near my regular size. I loved the dress and was very dissapointed.

 
Tall women only!
By CarolEVerified Purchaser from Plattsburgh, NY on 6/24/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels too big
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Wrinkle Resistant
Cons:
Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Casual, Classic, Eclectic
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Dress is very tight on the bust and extremely long, over a foot of extra length! Too many layers for me to hem.

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The gown is beautiful
By TracyVerified Purchaser from Germantown, TN on 6/4/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flattering
Cons:
Unknown at this time
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Classic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My cousin is getting married in a castle in Scotland in July and this dress will be perfect. I can't give an accurate review right now but I will report back. The mother of the bride loves it.

 
beautiful dress and very nice quality
By jazzermomVerified Purchaser from Gibsonburg. Ohio on 5/20/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, High Quality, Wrinkle Resistant
Cons:
Chest area runs small, Poor Fit
Describe Yourself:
Casual, Purchasing for a wedding
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Very elegant dress but it runs small around the chest area...other than that it is a beautifully designed dress and very flattering.

 
More beautiful in person
By DaffyVerified Purchaser from Kansas City, KS on 5/15/2008
Fit:
Feels too small
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Career
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The dress is beautiful but I had to return it. Way too long and didn't fit at all when trying to zip up.

 
Beautiful Dress
By MelindaVerified Purchaser from Madison, MS on 4/29/2008
Fit:
Feels too big
Waist:
Feels too big
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Flattering, High Quality
Cons:
Poor Fit
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Classic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Beautiful dress; however, dress was much larger than anticipated and way "longer" than appeared - I did return the item, which I had purchased for a wedding, but will definately purchase more items from Chadwicks -

 
Beaded Empire Gown
By brideVerified Purchaser from michigan on 4/17/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering
Cons:
Dress was way too long
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Classic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The dress is beautiful. I had to have it hemmed though. I am 5'5" and it was way too long. I am wearing it for my very non-traditional wedding this spring.

 
Nice Party Dress
By Decatur-gal from Illinois on 4/4/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flattering
Cons:
WAY TOO LONG
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The picture online shows the dress on the model hitting her at or above ankle length - which is what I was hoping for. However the dress is a few inches longer than my legs. I am guessing the model is at least 6'4"?

 
Love this dress
By KristaVerified Purchaser from Stroudsburg, PA on 3/18/2008
Fit:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Durable, Flattering, High Quality, Versatile, Wrinkle Resistant
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Career, Casual, Classic, Sexy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great dress

 
Beautiful Dress
By RoseVerified Purchaser from New York City on 3/14/2008
Fit:
Feels too big
Waist:
Feels too big
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design
Cons:
Way to long
Best Uses:
Cocktail Party, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Classic
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Although the dress was beautiful and the quality
was good, the dress was way to long. I'm 5'6"
and in order for it to fit me I would have to be
5'10". In the catalog it looks like it is a tea
length. I would have to spend additional money
for alterations. I am sending it back.
Thank you.

 
Simply beautiful. Very well sewn.
By VilmaVerified Purchaser from San Juan, PR on 3/7/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Waist:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels too long
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable, Flattering, Versatile
Best Uses:
Special Occasions
Describe Yourself:
Bargain Shopper, Classic
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The price was good, the quality of the dress was perfect, and it is beautiful. I am very pleased with the purchase.

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