Bbonlinedress Women Short 1950s Retro Vintage Cocktail Party Swing Dresses

This dress was exactly as I hoped. The quality of the fabric and stitching is good. In the 3rd picture you can see the lining in the bodice. It is very comfortable, snug around the lower ribs, waistline is just above my natural waistline, as most dresses of this style are. This means it doesn't squeeze at the waist, which is nice. I got a size small. I am 5'4, 123-ish pounds. I was concerned about the bodice with this style. I am a 34A and this style bodice usually doesn't fit real well no matter what. This fits but not as snug as I would like, but that is what I expected. It comes a bit low on me for my comfort so I put an insert in the neckline (first picture). I think it still looks nice, though. In the first picture I have a petticoat on underneath, in the second picture I do not. I think it looks good both ways, even without it. The blue color with the white dots looks great. Love the color. When I first put it on the seam at the bottom of the bodice was folded up and made the fabric look bunched up. When I figured out why it looked that way, I just folded the seam down inside and it is fine. I have not yet steamed this dress so the wrinkles you see are how it came out of the package, it has been hanging for a few days but that is it. Needs to be steamed but doesn't look too bad. The length is perfect, exactly what I wanted. I would definitely recommend this dress.

We got this dress for my daughter to wear to her friend’s quinceañera and it was perfect! The vintage style is so cute, and the fuller skirt made it fun to dress up and dance in. She was comfortable in it all night and looked adorable. It was dressy enough for the occasion without being too fancy, and she got lots of compliments. Definitely happy with this purchase!

My only complaint is that there are NO POCKETS!!! (I assumed as much when buying the dress based on the description.) But since I’m capable of adding my own and the side-seam placement will make this relatively easy, it was more important to me to pick a style and fabric I liked. The fit and flare style is perfect for a curvy figure and the white on black polka dot pattern is adorable. The fabric is truly cotton except for a little polyester in the bust lining. This fabric will probably wrinkle a little more easily but at least it will *breath* —very important if you’re going dancing! I’m usually a size 14 (L/XL) but I ordered the 3XL because my bust measurement was in-between sizes and the cotton fabric has NO stretch. There’s a little looseness and gaping but I think I’m happier with this than if I’d ordered the smaller size. This is probably most appropriate for casual occasions but I plan to wear it with heels to a semi-formal wedding where there will be dancing and I want to be able to move comfortably.

Was very beautiful. Fit was exactly as described. I purchased a crinoline to Ginger it and it was so beautiful!!

My measurements are 40" bust and 40" waist and 36" hip. I'm 170lbs and 5'8". Mother of multiple children. I really wanted to like this dress based on the listing photo but it fits strangely on me. The waist is very fitted. A bit strained to breathe. The chest is loose on the top hem line only so bending over would display my ladies. The tightness of the chest was fine, note it was only the top of the hem. If ppl are looking straight at you, they wouldn't notice the looseness, only when you bend. The ruffled effect at the chest was there but the pretty way the listing dress laid in the skirt was definitely there. It was just a bell shape. I did not have a petticoat on, mind you, but I purposely stood over the AC vent so it would billow to see how it would look. It was absolutely disappointing. The sleeves were cut very well so as there would be probably zero sweat stain issues. Moving my arms up and down was not fluid though. When I moved my arms up, the entire dress came up... meaning there would be constant and neverending adjusting. The color I ordered was the coral. It was more pink to me than coral but that could be a matter that each individual would need to determine for herself. Since I needed it to be coral for a wedding, the hue was a miss for me. My overall assessment is that if you have a lovely curvy figure, this will flatter in all the positive ways. But for me having the same circumference of chest and tummy but small hips meant it didn't have a flattering effect for my body shape. I think I will be returning.

Size large was good. However I am a 36 DDD, 163 lbs and 5’6. It runs small if you have big boobs. I am getting married for the second time and is perfect. Just know if you have big boobs get a size larger. Quality is great and a nice material.

This stylish dress is made very nice and it does hold you in. I highly recommend this cocktail dress and can't wait to wear it at a special wedding.

Bought this for my cruise this year. I actually have it in two patterns because I liked it on my last cruise so much. I’ll probably buy it in another color for my next cruise too. It’s very cute but I’m removing one star due to the stitch over the bust overlap being so weak. It popped on both of my dresses and I had to tack them both with stronger stitches.

I bought the dress for an on-stage appearance, looking for a simple little black dress with a retro appeal. The fabric is good, sturdy quality cotton. The v-neck draped front is flattering and sexy, but not too revealing, and for middle-aged ladies like myself I prefer the litte wing-like short sleeves to spaghetti straps. The top of the dress covers bra straps perfectly well, even when dancing; always a plus. I bought 2X large, being a tall, statuesque person, and for me the waistline is a little to high up - or my torso is too long - but the dress fits fine and overall looks really cute. The elastic waistline makes changing without help easier (there is a long zipper in the back that takes some contortionist ability to zip completely by yourself) and makes for a very comfy outfit. Careful: when sitting down in hot weather and sweating, the fabric really crumples and will not hang back out without ironing.

Lovely dress. Fits very well, looks elegant

Colour was lovely , wasn’t over generous stretch in it , but fitted quite well on the body I’m a pear shaped body , so skimmed over body & was flattering on, length was well below knee & perhaps a little to long for me 5ft 1, but it was fine for what I needed it for .

Lovely dress - nice fit and well made. The waist is at a flattering height and there's actually enough room in the chest area without the dreaded gaping! I would usually go for a 16, (14 at a push) and found the 2XL fits perfectly. It's the second dress I have from this seller and have been very happy with both.

Beautiful dress. Good quality. Arrived super quick. Fit snug