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4.5
Wow. Seriously wow. This dress is incredible. Far better than I expected. I cannot wait to wear this to a dance party and oh how I wish I would have received it last week as I JUST had a Tango competition dance Sunday. There was nothing there that could have compared even slightly.First, stretch velvet and stretchy straps up at the chest too. This is a thinner fabric, a good choice so as not to create bulges or bulk. My 36C-30-36 figure strains this size L getting it over my shoulders and settled in place. However, once in place, fit is just perfect. Unbelievably, I don't even need a bra. No, there are no bra cups sewn in and I suppose some could be added but it doesn't seem to be necessary. Thigh slits are perfectly placed and yes, they are really that high, and yes it looks just as fantastic on a smaller woman who doesn't have mile-long legs like the model here (I'm 5'4" and 130lb). The dress has beautiful movement.What isn't super readily apparent from the pics are the side panels. Do you see the ties at her sides there? Those are a plastic/rubber like material and the side panels beneath those ties are actually a very fine black mesh, nylon like, and a bit see through. Tight dress, more see through. Looser dress, more opaque. As my dress is tight, my pantyhose line may be apparent but I'm hoping that with the zigzagging aspect of the ties, this line might blur and be less noticeable. I rather think that a length of black silk ribbon would be a better choice for the ties. I might replace that aspect.It is very noteworthy that I received this gorgeous little number in only 10 days from China WITHOUT selecting expedited shipping. They had to to my door in only 10 days and I wasn't expected to receive it until December!!! This is outstanding!As I've not yet worn it to a dance, I cannot comment on durability. On inspection before and after trying it on, though, there are no pulled stitches, no asymmetry, and the entire garment is intact. Adding pictures would probably be redundant, though I may add later. Really, what you see on the model is a very accurate representation of what you get and those side panels can actually emphasize your hourglass figure.Overall, I strongly recommend this. I'm very, very pleased with this purchase.
