A lavish garden scene is embroidered all over this figure-flaunting dress topped with a slim, plunging bodice and finished with a breezy, flared skirt.
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Launched in Los Angeles in 2011, Dress the Population is known for its fresh take on evening wear geared toward dressing women with a chic, spirited approach to style. With the goal of making quality design accessible and affordable, the company offers fashion-forward pieces that run the gamut from sequined jumpsuits to sophisticated little black dresses and glamorous gowns.
Hi , after reading many reviews on this dress I was nearly put off buying the dress but I decided to anyways because I fell in love with the elegance of it and it reminded me of a spring garden when the blossoms are on the trees and I thought what a beautiful dress to wear to an open air baby shower. I read you should order up. Well I didn’t I ordered the xl which is a size 12. It fit perfectly. I’m 5’7 bust 38cc waist 32 hips 40. I got so many compliments and this dress is made to perfection. Love this brand
Anonymous
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Most helpful critical review
May 27, 2021
<shrug>
Based on the reviews, this dress does not fit a single body type straight off the hanger, if at all. Purchase large, take to a tailor. And do yourself a favor, have cups or a bra sewn in....
ShoeSnob2
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5 stars51%
4 stars16%
3 stars14%
2 stars8%
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Apr 27, 2021
This dress got me in my feelings
This dress is cute and the overlay covers up the parts of my body that I don’t like (my legs), but I was in “my feelings”, because I had to purchase XXL. I have not purchased any kind of garment in that size in years, but I wanted this dress (I’m a size 12). I can see if I’m not careful with the zipper in the back I can have a “malfunction”. It’s hard to pull up the zipper where the zipper meets the bodice seam. I would have wanted to give more stars but the size that I need to order and that darn zipper is the reason why I give the amount of stars I did. I better turn some heads in this dress. lol
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
True to size
Large
Rruthlongsworth
227found this helpful
May 4, 2021
Simple stunning dress
Hi , after reading many reviews on this dress I was nearly put off buying the dress but I decided to anyways because I fell in love with the elegance of it and it reminded me of a spring garden when the blossoms are on the trees and I thought what a beautiful dress to wear to an open air baby shower. I read you should order up. Well I didn’t I ordered the xl which is a size 12. It fit perfectly. I’m 5’7 bust 38cc waist 32 hips 40. I got so many compliments and this dress is made to perfection. Love this brand
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Color:
Off White/ Nude
Verified purchase
Anonymous
123found this helpful
May 16, 2018Incentivized review
Nope nope nope
I gave this two stars only because it really is beautiful and appears to be well made. Unfortunately the fit is way off so it is going back - let’s me clear, it’s not just that it didn’t fit ME right, it’s that it is freakshow off in sizing. I don’t even know where to start wth the fit. First of all I need to describe me to describe how off this fit is. I’m 5’4” 125 and a D cup. I am a 4/6 in just about everything I buy. I’m your pretty standard medium sized petitie gal and I don’t have a ton of trouble finding things that fit. Whoever sized this dress sized it for a woman who doesn’t exist. I ordered based on the size chart for my waist and chest, and when I put this sucker on it fit in the waist and the nude layer was tight in the hips(I have fairly narrow hips) but the chest was about 3 cup sizes too big. As a D cup this literally never happens to me. What woman is my size in the waste and hips with a FF cup? I could have put apples in the cups and they would have fallen out. My husband audibly laughed when he saw me attempt to fill out the cups with my fists. And let’s talk length - remember, I’m 5’4”. Most tea lengths can be tricky on me but this dress, even though I sized up was the perfect tea length. So in summary, this dress was built for a short, slender woman with extremely large breasts. If that describes you then go for it, if you are the other 95% of women then move along.
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
Mnstyle10
108found this helpful
Apr 26, 2021
Stunning, simply stunning
This is probably one of the most beautiful dresses that I own. It’s a show stopper. Everyone complemented me on this dress. It’s so beautiful ❤️ I felt so beautiful in it.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
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Sandalique
103found this helpful
Dec 5, 2021
What an AWESOME DRESS!!!
This dress made my dreams come true for our 10th Anniversary photos!
I can’t wait to wear it again!!!
Mahalo!
MaryAnn808
76found this helpful
Apr 14, 2022
Simply Elegant
This dress is amazing! I received so many compliments at a school gala. I wear a size 8 and bought a size it. It fit correctly. If your stomach isn’t flat, perhaps you’ll have to order up. I accessorized with pearls and nude pumps. It was the perfect look!
CaribbeanQueen
66found this helpful
May 29, 2022
Beautiful dress!
This dress is everything I thought I thought it would be. I received sooooo many compliments. I find it true to size. It’s perfect!
DDiggity
35found this helpful
Aug 26, 2018Incentivized review
Gorgeous but sizing way off.
Unfortunately, I had to return this gorgeous dress. I ordered it in blue and it is absolutely beautiful. However, I normally where a size 12-14. I ordered the largest size, an XXL and I couldn’t zip it up the back. It was WAY too narrow through the back for an XXL. When I returned it to the store, the saleswoman said she had received NUMEROUS returns of the same dress in all different sizes for the same issue. Too bad as I really loved it. I don’t know who decides how to size the dresses for this brand but they need to get real!
Fit: Small
Small
True to size
Large
NordyNita
26found this helpful
Jan 30, 2023
Confused by sizing chart and reviews
I had my eye on this particular dress because i needed a yellow dress but there were no larges in stock, so when one became available, i quickly ordered it without looking at the reviews. A large always works for me but according to the sizing chart, I should be a XXL. 5'5" 160lbs 43-33-43. That coupled with the reviews, I KNEW I would be returning this dress. However, the dress fits fine. The video states the slip is supposed to fit like shape wear. It's no where near that tight. It's very comfortable and flattering. I had no problem zipping it up.The dress is supportive enough to wear without a bra for my broad back and triple Ds. In my thicker bra the dress was tight under the arms. Pictured with and without. I will say it's a little more formal looking than what I thought.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
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Size purchased:
Large
Color:
Carney
Verified purchase
Riley
Height:
5'5"
Weight:
160
21found this helpful
Dec 7, 2018Incentivized review
Love the dress
Dress is beautiful! Love the details. Dress the population is my go to brand for dresses when I want to stand out. The fit was good - I ordered a small and I’m 5’4 about 128 lbs and 32DD. Waist line is pretty tight so if you’re in between sizes you might want to size up. I did not need to alter...but it barely zipped up without a bra. It holds everything in place so I’m happy about that. Wearing this to a company holiday party and I’m sure it will be perfect for other events as well.
Fit: Small
Small
True to size
Large
Janny10
21found this helpful
Mar 12, 2024
Loved my dress!
I loved my dress, it fit well and garnered so many compliments! The other reviewers are correct regarding the bra situation, its made so that traditional bras do not work well. I wore it to accept an award.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
Large
Usual size:
Medium, Large
Color:
Off White
Anonymous
Body shape:
Waist narrower than shoulders and hips
19found this helpful
May 27, 2021
<shrug>
Based on the reviews, this dress does not fit a single body type straight off the hanger, if at all. Purchase large, take to a tailor. And do yourself a favor, have cups or a bra sewn in....