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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.
Love the fit of this dress, I am 5'9" 125 lb. 34c ordered the small fits perfectly!
Naplesbeachgirl
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Most helpful critical review
Apr 28, 2024
Cheap Material with No Stretch
I was surprised at how cheap the material looked and felt. When I tried on the dress, it was difficult to zip up due to the complete lack of stretch. Runs very small. This is going back unfortunately.
SouthernInSeattle
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July 27, 2020Incentivized review
pretty but runs small with no stretch
This dress is lovely. I normally wear a small but this dress has no stretch so I probably should have bought a medium but since I put on the covid 10, if I lose what I put on, it will fit fine. It might look ok in the pics but if I sat down, I would burst the seams for sure. I’m 5’5. Currently weigh 128 and most of my weight is in butt, hips and thighs.
Verified purchase
lissadl
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
True to size
Large
63found this helpful
Jan 10, 2020Incentivized review
Disappointed
I ordered this for a party. It a little loose on the top but I figured I could make it work. The disappointing part is that there were these imprints in the fabric. It took a minute but I realized they were hanger imprints and it didn’t even come on a hanger. One side just looks like its an imprint. The other side looks like the fabric is damaged. Now I’m stuck because I don’t have time to find anything else and Im afraid if I wash it and it doesn’t go to normal then it will also be a waste of money.
Spicylikehotsauce
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
27found this helpful
Jan 4, 2022
Stunning Fitted Dress
Love the fit of this dress, I am 5'9" 125 lb. 34c ordered the small fits perfectly!
Verified purchase
Naplesbeachgirl
19found this helpful
Jan 12, 2021
Great if you never have to sit down...
This dress is adorable on. True to size and accommodates a larger bust and smaller waist perfectly. The problem is the lack of stretch... there is no possible way to sit down without popping a seam. So sad, but back it goes.
Verified purchase
KokoM33
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
17found this helpful
June 1, 2020Incentivized review
Love the red color! Flattering dress!
Bought the XSmall and small. I couldn’t zip up the dress when it got to the waist in Xsmall. I had the same problem with the small then realized the zipper was damaged on the small. Ordered a new one fit perfect. I not that thrilled with the fabric. Seems kinda of cheap. First time buying this brand, but I loved the color red and it was on sale. it looked really nice, so I will hem it and keep it. The ruching at the waist is very flattering. Reference 5’7 120 lbs size Small. 4 stars because the zipper and the fabric I felt not the best quality.
Lovelovetoshop
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
True to size
Large
12found this helpful
Jan 24, 2020Incentivized review
Pretty back dress
I found this dress to be quite pretty, however, it ran very small and did not have any stretch, so there was no give. I will end up returning it because it just is not comfortable to wear.
SavMom
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
True to size
Large
TOP 500 REVIEWER
10found this helpful
Nov 29, 2020
Beautiful but disproportionate
I loved everything about this dress but the shoulder straps. They were so excessively long that the cups were gaping on me, and I'm a DD cup.
Verified purchase
LCA3
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
5found this helpful
June 6, 2020Incentivized review
Sizes are not accurate
The fabric is ok. Their size chart is inaccurate. The dress was way too large. Waiting for the return to be processed for a smaller size.
Verified purchase
Levar
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
4found this helpful
Sept 7, 2020
Beautiful dress with a a sizing issue.
I am 5'9" and 135 pounds (34C) and this dress looked great on me. However, the small is tight in the bodice and the medium was too big. I bought the small dress for a wedding and will suffer with the light bodice for a few hours.
Aladygolfer
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
True to size
Large
3found this helpful
Apr 30, 2020Incentivized review
Beautiful Fit
I ordered up a size as recommended. I’m 5’9 and about 175, typically wearing size 10-12. I ordered the XL and it fits my curves perfectly. The length hits right at my knee. I’m more of a straight body style, and there was not much more room for curves.
Verified purchase
AmyBuff
Fit: Small
Small
True to size
Large
3found this helpful
Mar 9, 2020Incentivized review
Beautiful but needed alterations.
This dress is beautiful. I love the side gathers. Covers my tummy!. I am usually a size 8. The medium was a little tight and the large was too big on top. I purchased the larger and luckily have Nordstrom alteration points to get it altered to fit. I purchased the maroon color.
Laurelmc
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
2found this helpful
Jan 23, 2020Incentivized review
Pay attention to sizing
This a beautiful dress, well made and great material. I will say the sizing was odd. I am usually a 4 or small so I chose the XS (2-4) even though I am never an XS but always a 4. Very small. I returned for the S (size 6) and it fit perfectly. I would say select your size by whether your a XS, S, M, etc. not by what number you usually wear.