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Lace Illusion Dress

En Crème

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Details & care

A curve-defining ruched mesh overlay adds opulent texture to a short party dress topped with a lacy cap-sleeve yoke.

  • Hidden back zip with buttoned keyhole closure.
  • Approx. length from shoulder to hem: 31 1/2".
  • Fully lined.
  • Polyester; dry clean.
  • By En Crème; imported.
  • BP.
  • Item #352534
  • Core Product ID 333334PKMS

Size info

  • Runs large; for a closer fit, order one size down.
  • Junior sizing: XS=0-1, S=3-5, M=7-9, L=11-13.
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Reviews

(241)2414.1 out of 5
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Fit: True to size

Most helpful positive review

Nov 23, 2011

Beautiful dress

I got this dress for my boyfriend's upcoming winter formal. I wanted something classy and dainty looking, and this delivers both! Its beautiful. The lace at the top feels very delicate and fragile, and the rest of the dress feels so dainty and precious! The ruched overlay is flattering on areas that aren't so perfect, and gives it a break in the lace from the top to the bodice. The entire dress is lace, but the ruching makes it look less solidly lacy. the back is my FAVORITE! The keyhole is gorgeous, and the button on it is so pretty! Also, the way the ruching is sewn along the butt makes me look smaller, while at the same time making me look like i have a bigger butt! Its the perfect length on me (I'm 5'3",) and not too tight. I'm usually in between a small or a medium, and this runs a little big, so the small gave me the perfect amount of comfort room. Also note, the color is more nude/ kaki looking than the picture shows. Its like a cream with a slight yellowish tint. Overall, the dress is beautiful, and i can't wait to wear it!
KLS06
27found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

Apr 10, 2011

Not Great

I was so excited to recieve this dress because I thought it would be great to wear to an event I have coming up, but I tried it on and all my excitement was gone. The sizing wasnt accurate as the large was too big on me, the sheath on the front that covers the lace was baggy and too big so it hung awkwardly, and my bra was showing the entire time, the lace in the front went too low so it showed your bra. I plan on returning this as soon as I can.
Deeeeeeeee
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Nov 23, 2011

Beautiful dress

I got this dress for my boyfriend's upcoming winter formal. I wanted something classy and dainty looking, and this delivers both! Its beautiful. The lace at the top feels very delicate and fragile, and the rest of the dress feels so dainty and precious! The ruched overlay is flattering on areas that aren't so perfect, and gives it a break in the lace from the top to the bodice. The entire dress is lace, but the ruching makes it look less solidly lacy. the back is my FAVORITE! The keyhole is gorgeous, and the button on it is so pretty! Also, the way the ruching is sewn along the butt makes me look smaller, while at the same time making me look like i have a bigger butt! Its the perfect length on me (I'm 5'3",) and not too tight. I'm usually in between a small or a medium, and this runs a little big, so the small gave me the perfect amount of comfort room. Also note, the color is more nude/ kaki looking than the picture shows. Its like a cream with a slight yellowish tint. Overall, the dress is beautiful, and i can't wait to wear it!
KLS06
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
27found this helpful
Feb 12, 2012

simply perfect.

as long as you order a size down like the description recommends then it fits true to size. i'm usually a small so i ordered an xs and it fit well. some reviews say the lacing at the top goes too far down, but i wore a reg. strapless bra and the sweetheart frame covered it just right. the dress to me looks way better than the picture, it's a tad bit darker like a really nice beige color. the dress also is a little thin, but fortunately the tulle-like layer on top of the lower portion of the dress is thick enough to hide any underwear lines. the dress is also kind of fragile looking and must be dry cleaned so be careful when washing it! and i'm pretty tall with long legs and it still wasn't inappropriately short. i wore the dress to my high school formal, but definitely think it is elegant enough for many other occasion as well. i'm about 5'6", weigh about a 120 lbs., and am wearing a size xsmall. i paired up the dress with some nude heels which i think went perfectly together.
theevictoriaa
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
15found this helpful
Sept 7, 2011

awesome dress!

This is an awesome dress great for many occasions. I actually purchased this dress for a Vegas bachelorette party and it was perfect for my style. I'm conservative but wanted something a little more revealing than what I usually wear. The only thing is the dress fits big. I'm typically a 0-2 and I purchased this dress in a small. I'm 5'4" and about 110/115 lbs. The small was still a tad big, but the ruched mesh over the dress somewhat hid that. If they had it in an extra small, it would've have been PERFECT because the fabric is stretchy. This dress would have easily been one of my absolute favorites. The bottom fell around my mid/upper thigh. Short enough for Vegas, but too short for a work function or a wedding.
DontWorryBeHappy
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
10found this helpful
Dec 7, 2011

GREAT DRESS!

I purchased this dress for my husband's company holiday party. It was a big hit. I received so many compliments. I normally wear a medium but purchased the dress in a small because the medium felt a little big. The lace at the top of the dress makes it super classy. Great dress and a Great buy!
Brandis2911
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
9found this helpful
Apr 10, 2011

Not Great

I was so excited to recieve this dress because I thought it would be great to wear to an event I have coming up, but I tried it on and all my excitement was gone. The sizing wasnt accurate as the large was too big on me, the sheath on the front that covers the lace was baggy and too big so it hung awkwardly, and my bra was showing the entire time, the lace in the front went too low so it showed your bra. I plan on returning this as soon as I can.
Deeeeeeeee
6found this helpful
May 11, 2011

Perfect Unique Dress

I love this dress! It is so unique and romantic looking. I am curvy between a Medium-Large and this dress fit nicely! Not loose but not too tight either. The lace cap-sleeve's are so pretty! I can't wait to wear it but saving it for a special event!
Lucy11
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
4found this helpful