Cinched Waist Long Sleeve Velvet Dress

The dress fit really well. The cinched waist gives it shape and definition. The deep velvet black lends to sophistication and elegance as one would expect from Armani. I was saddened and absolutely shocked to see the dress arrived wadded up carelessly in a ball and stuffed into a plastic bag then stuffed into a small Nordstrom plastic envelope that was far too small to hold the dress. When it arrived the packaging was covered in dirt and even torn. It was nothing short of a miracle that the dress was not damaged. For a dress this expensive I would have expected it to come wrapped in tissue, on a hanger inside a wardrobe bag placed in a box, not carelessly stuffed into a plastic bag that was too small to hold its contents. I guess the days of bespoke Nordstrom are behind us. Nevertheless, I am planning on wearing this exquisite comfortable and elegant dress to the Nutcracker Ballet this year and other holiday events.

Beautiful fabric but fit was off. I tried two different sizes and in both cases, the dress hung weirdly over my hips, somehow the cut was for more for a person with a straight torso, not curves. I wanted to like it, because it was a truly beautiful dress and luxurious black velvet fabric, not see-through at all and very versatile. But, not for curvy girls! Sadly I returned it.

I read other reviews saying this beautiful, expensive dress arrived crumpled in a tiny bag, and I couldn’t believe it. But, it’s true, mine also arrived that way, in a tiny bag rolled up in a ball. Shocking packaging. The dress very pretty but I can’t tell if it looks good yet because I can’t seem to get the right size. I’ve already tried two different sizes, knowing Armani usually runs small. So far, all too big. I might try one more time with an even smaller size… the quality of the velvet is indeed quite lux so I have high hopes. But Nordstrom, please fix the packaging!!!