Alex Evenings Women's Long Rosette Mother of The Bride Dress with Short Sleeves

I absolutely LOVE this dress - so pretty! I got it in eggplant for my daughter's wedding in October. The picture here made the dress look more like fuchsia, but it is a beautiful shade of eggplant/aubergine. Extremely flattering shape for my big belly and overall squishy body. Neckline is high enough to be modest without looking Victorian. It has a nice amount of stretch to it so that it doesn't feel tight or restrictive - even the sleeves are comfortable. It's several inches too long, but at 5' 3", I expect that. The biggest problem was the sizing! I went by the manufacturer's chart in the pictures, and I fell right between 18W and 20W. The advice I saw was to order down, so I got the 18W. It was enormous! I could pull several inches away from my waist. Just to be safe, I then ordered both the 16W and 14W. The 16W was still way too roomy. The 14W fits nicely - not tight at all, anywhere. It's got some breathing room, and eating room, too. I have not worn a 14 anything in decades - their sizing is weird.

Perfect fit. True to size. Nicely tailored and well sewn. I notice these things as I used to sew most of my clothing. I appreciate good craftsmanship. The design is quite well done. There is the soutache embroidery plus sequins.The movement is good with enough skirt fullness to dance in. It falls very nicely. The lining is well done. It's not a light weight dress. I bought it for my mother of the bride dress to wear to my daughter's late afternoon wedding in the Spring in a location where the temperature is mild. I feel like I won't be too hot or too cold in it as the reception is indoors after a garden ceremony. I'm 5'6" and 185lbs. If I wear two inch heels, I won't need to have it hemmed.

Color is exactly as pictured, quality is perfect, as you would expect from Alex Evenings. Cut was very slimming, fabric weight was light so for an August event it was not too hot. Good Value and can be shortened to mid calf for more use. The sequins added a touch of sparkle but not overdoing it.

Like others, this dress arrived well packaged and when I tried it on, I fell in love! It is cut generously although true to size guide (give thought to sizing down). The fabric has give, and the princess seams are very flattering to a mature woman's figure. I needed this gown for my son's wedding and it will be perfect! It is classy and elegant. Finally the ribbon floral design and the sequins are stunning on the lace layer. The "lining" is a stretchy silky polyester. I purchased the blue and the color is lovely. I am only 5'3" and will need to hem it about 4-5 inches if I wear lower heels . Even if I wear high heels, it would need hemming. If you need any adjustments, the style works well for tailoring. I feel extra lucky as I purchased this gown on sale and for the price, I feel I got a huge bargain.

Beautiful dress! Ordered a size 12 and it was too big in the waist so I returned. I may reorder in a smaller size if I don’t find the perfect MOB dress.

This is a very beautiful dress, great color, nice fabric, good weight, perfect fit - but not the dress I wanted. The one pictured and described in the listing has a V back which is what w I wanted, and I was happy I found it on Amazon and available in a 6P. The dress I received had a high rounded neck in back. But I felt I wouid not be able to find the V-back version in a 6P so I kept it rather than send it back and keep looking.

It is beautiful! I love it! I ordered size 10 petite and perfect length

I ordered size 8 which is sized at 36.5 - 30 - 40. My measurements were close at 35 - 30 - 38. In other words, I would be size 6 except my waist which was 1 inch bigger than size 6. I didn't want it to be tight, so I ordered a size 8. I am very happy with the fit - not too tight and not too loose! Dress has a bit of give, so comfortable without being flimsy. Other important detail - I am 5'6" tall and will need to wear a 2 1/2 to 3" heel to get it off the floor. I'm good with that heal height. Love the color and the shimmer without being a lot of bling.

Bought the dress for a wedding. Super comfortable and fits exactly to the Alex Evenings size chart. It's the perfect dress for traveling because you can pack it in a suitcase and the dress does not wrinkle. Received lots of compliments on the dress. Love the violet color, it's almost a periwinkle blue color.

Very nice fit. Simple and elegant. Stands out. Comfortable.

Nice color and beautiful 😍

Lovely dress. Love the color and overall flowers.

Beautiful dress fit really well, unfortunately decided on another dress for wedding so sent this back but I really liked it.