Adrianna PapellWomen's Halter Art Deco Beaded Blouson Dress

As some of the reviews have said, beads fall off. It arrived with about 3 inches of beads missing. However since I was wearing it to a wedding sooner than later and this dress fit amazing on, I decided I could use the package of beads (yes numerous beads) that came shipped with the dress and do a little diy myself. I did not pay full price for the dress, it was 2/3 the original price, so doing a little repair was fine by me. I can sew a little, I am NOT a seamstress by any stretch of the imagination. My diy on the beads turned out great.The waist measures exactly as defined. Beware if you have larger than average hips or bum. This dress was snug in that area on me. If you are even 1/2 inch larger than the measure for waist, size up. It is slim fit arm holes, slim fit waist, hips and upper thighs.If you are average bust, or small bust you are golden. That said I imagine if you are more well endowed that the top might be a bit snug as well.I am average build and height, more natural pear than anything.This dress is made with thousands of beautiful beads. Lots and lots and lots of beads. The beads make it heavier than most other dresses I own. I have had two beaded dresses in recent years, both have been noticeably heavy. Not bad, just aware kind of thing. The good is that the wind did its best to lift the dress and the dress ignored the wind.This dress has two layers of fabric. One under the fabrics with beads. This is good as it means the skin under is protected by a nice feeling fabrics away from beads.This also means, I would personally not wear this dress to a 100 degree outside wearing for any length of time, unless I was okay sweating a few pounds. Seriously while it is sleeveless…. It is not a summer dress.I received numerous compliments. I ordered the pink dress, and the pink is a soft light pink…hard to describe the shade of pink. The beads are a mix of pink, rose, silverish colors, and from afar can change the appearance of the color of dress.When I looked at pictures online I had a hard time deciding if I should wear silver, pink/rose gold or yellow gold jewelry. Answer: any. In my opinion the dress works well with any color of jewelry. You do not need a necklace, as the neckline is high. It would work with stud earrings or dangle earrings.I have short hair and did not have any issues with my hair getting caught in the beads. I can see how long hair or a hairdo with hanging hair might catch on the beads.I will say I did notice the beads on my bum when I sat in a hard chair, but less noticed when I sat in a soft chair.Wearing the dress for a few hours was comfortable. I personally do not think I would want to wear this for a long car ride to an event, or for several hours if I had to sit the whole time (for example a musical/play or ballet). I wore it to a wearing and only sat during the vows and was sitting only a little, then standing or dancing the rest of the night. The dress was perfect for me for that occasion.

I enjoyed having this gown on. It was chic with all the sequins that adorned it. I felt like it fit me well, as I felt it was true to size, and I wore it comfortably with a strapless bra. I believe the quality is excellent for the price. As far as the so-so side of it, the sequins are literally all over the dress. Therefore one has to be careful. Still, moving around through a wedding and reception with it including getting in and out of the car, there were no issues with the sequins, which to me were secure. Extra sequins had been provided to sew on, should there ever be a need. I would gladly recommend it.

This dress is so pretty but not well made. With that being said, I will wear it again if the occasion arises. But beware, the beads come off easily. But don’t let it deter you from buying it. I got lots of compliments on it.

What a beautiful dress-elegant and classic just too large in the size I ordered. Do one size down. Can be worn with a belt or without. Just stunningly made.

I bought this dress for my son's wedding. When I went to put it on, the zipper was defective. It was sewn too tightly into the fabric and could not be zipped up. We tried everything to try to make it work. At one point, we got it past the worst point but then the zipper split open below that point. In the process, beading was coming off. I can't return it since it's past the return window, so now it's just trash. Very disappointed.

I'm wearing this dress to my son's wedding in a few weeks. It is beautiful, stylish, forgiving and comfortable. I had only 2 alterations made to it, but well worth it. Highly recommend this dress.

The blush color is pretty and I had no issues with the beading as others described. Overall the dress fit and the length was perfect for my 5'9" frame but the back puckered weirdly and was not flattering so it was returned.

Whats not to like. Price was right. Dress is timeless. Daughter loved it.

Gorgeous dress with beading. Just like the photos. Would highly recommend!

Llego el vestido puntualmente. Es tal cual se muestra en las fotografías. Me atrevería a decir que viene un poco reducido en talla por lo cual sugiero que se pida una más grande para que quede cómodo.

This dress is beautiful. Mine came missing a few beads. The dress came with a bag of replacement beads so it’s easy to fix. I love this dress! I am using it as my wedding dress.

Tal como lo vi en la foto me llegó, excelente calidad, aunque largo para mi estatura.

El vestido está muy lindo… pero tango el talle largo y como tiene corte en la cintura no me quedó nada cómodo y lo tuve que devolver