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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.
Perfect fit. Great material. Stretchy and exactly for someone who might be between sizes (usually a small and the xsmall fit very well). The ruching might need to be slightly altered but needs to be hemmed as well for height.
BlkdressDTP
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24found this helpful
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Oct 1, 2020
Too long and Big size!
Runs too big and too long! And I’m 5’7. So I had to return it!
Anonymous
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June 29, 2020Incentivized review
Another great dress by Dress the Population
Perfect fit. Great material. Stretchy and exactly for someone who might be between sizes (usually a small and the xsmall fit very well). The ruching might need to be slightly altered but needs to be hemmed as well for height.
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BlkdressDTP
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24found this helpful
Oct 8, 2020
Poor quality
Very poor quality, cheap material, have to return it. Very disappointed.
I need to put four stars, because if you try to put one star your review doesn’t go through
Absdefg
Fit: True to size
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23found this helpful
July 18, 2020
Good to go
I'm curvy and tall (215 and 5' 11") and needed to find a formal Miami wedding guest dress so I ordered the XXL thanks to my chest size. This dress is quite sexy without crossing that line. I require ZERO alterations. The tummy ruching gives a slimming look. The straps are comfortable. The zipper works fine. I wish the fabric was softer, therefore I docked one of the stars for the review. I can't beat the price of $90 thanks to 25% off clearance. It's a great blank canvas for higher quality accessories. Looking forward to the February wedding!
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Stella365
Fit: True to size
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12found this helpful
Nov 2, 2022
Sexy dress
I will start with the fit. I. Normally a size 6, so a small will normally fit perfectly. This dress was not about to zip. To be fair, I am a DD and that's where the zipper stopped. I got the Medium and as you can see, the girls were an issue. I think if you are a c cup or below that may be fine. I am 5'4" and definitely needed it hemmed even with 3 inch heels on. So keep that in mind. The material was easy to steam, and comfortable. The ruching made the dress very flattering, accentuated my curves, and hid my tummy. I was told my butt looked good in it but I never looked. I received many compliments throughout the night and the dress remained comfortable and flattering. Make sure you give yourself time to get the right size. There was no size chart. Women's fashion is ridiculous that way. I had a lovely time and would recommend this dress.
Masquerade Queen
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
True to size
Large
10found this helpful
Aug 6, 2021
I love it!
It’s not cheap material at all just light which makes it super comfortable! It does accentuate your curves so if you don’t want all your curves accentuated, don’t get it. It’s a tad long. I’m 5’3 125 pounds. I need to get it hemmed but it fits me so beautiful and I feel very sexy in it. I’m 52 and many dresses either make me look old or like I’m trying to look 20. This is classy, sexy and comfortable!
Not that Karen
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9found this helpful
Nov 6, 2019Incentivized review
A beautiful dress for most
Let me start by saying I have been looking for a dress for my sons wedding for months. I thought I found the one in this dress. I ordered a XXL. It was a decision between this dress and same style but the sequence version (which is the one I choose). The only issue I have with this dress is the top. I'm a busty babe and I know if I went with this dress I would definitely need to have it altered, taped and be tucked in all over. It's a beautiful dress but if you are short and busty you will HAVE TO have this altered.The great thing is Nordstrom's offers alterations.
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Mamacece
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7found this helpful
Oct 27, 2019Incentivized review
Stunning, but need to tailor
This dress is beautiful, classic, and sexy. But I will need to get it tailored. I’m 5’4” and usually between a size 2 and 4. For me, this dress in a size small is too large in the belly/torso and an XS is too tight in the legs. Since I am not the tallest, it is also a bit too long even with heels. So, I will be getting the size small tailored. It is unfortunate that neither size worked, but I think it will be perfect after it’s altered.
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Kristy22
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
True to size
Large
6found this helpful
Feb 14, 2024
LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress!
I love this dress! I was going to a formal wedding and didn’t have time for alterations thank goodness I found this in the store! I’m 5’7 165-170 lbs with an athletic curvy shape. Size 8-10 normally.
This dress made me feel like a completely bombshell and I got so many compliments! I’m small chested so it’s very normal for tops to be a bit loser on me and the dress was but I used a safety pin and it fit perfectly. It was a little snug in my hips only when I sat down but again I have athletic hips/legs so that’s very common for me. The medium definitely fit more like a 6/8 size. I tried on the large and it was huge!
The material was comfortable and not too hot for a summer wedding. I felt classy and stunning.
Worth it!!
nfg23
Fit: True to size
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True to size
Large
Size purchased:
Medium
Color:
BLACK
Height:
5’7”
5found this helpful
July 18, 2020
Perfect black dress
So surprised as to how well this dress fit! It’s amazing. I’m 5’10” 160 and just had a baby so I wanted something flattering through the middle and this dress does it! Great neckline, long length, material is a nice weight and texture.
Shleebell
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4found this helpful
Feb 18, 2024
flattering and comfortable
True to size, very flattering and comfortable.
Material has a nice stretch and does not wrinkle
petriej
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
Large
Color:
BLACK
Height:
5’9”
Weight:
180 lb.
3found this helpful
Feb 11, 2022
so flattering
This dress is so flattering. I looooooved it. It hugged in all the right places so stunning 10/10 recommend
JennDiego
3found this helpful
July 26, 2021
Not a good fit if you are petite
The dress was meant for someone who is taller. Too many alterations would have been done for this dress to fit me. Love the color and style.