Topdress Women'sVintage Polka Audrey Dress 1950s Halter Retro Cocktail Dress

I bought this for a Kentucky Derby party and didn't want to pay a lot for something I might not wear a lot, but honestly, I will wear this cute dress any chance I can! It's comfortable, fits exactly as expected/true to size, and is really cute. I like the fit and flare style and it works well on its own, though I think you could put a petticoat underneath easily for a bit more punch--would look really cute! I get that I look a bit like a picnic table in it, but I don't care, I love the large red and white gingham and with a red sunhat, it worked well. There's cinching in the back so you can pull it in a bit around the waist. It also comes with a sash to tie a bow in front or back or you could also go without it. I felt supported in the chest, never felt like I was having to suck in or couldn't breathe in it, and though it's not the greatest quality ever, it works well for the price paid.

I LOVE IT! It's absolutely adorable and so flattering. I wear my 50s dresses with a quality petticoat to get the big flair in the skirt. This fabric is actually a good quality thickness though. So for those who don't wear petticoats, it could still look great.I usually have a problem with these dresses not being made for larger busts. I'm a 42DDD and this looks so great on me! The secret is the stretchy back! Beneath the lace-up back is very stretchy so it would give a flattering fit on a wide range of bust sizes. I'm wearing a strapless bra in the picture. I was afraid the back might be too low to hide it, but that's not a problem at all.The side zipper is, of course, clutch! No help needed to get in an out.I'm impressed with the fabric thickness. These are usually a very cheap fabric. This one is durable and absolutely no transparency. The top is even lined.I usually wear a 2x in normal women's cloths (or an XL in unisex shirts). I sized up to a 3X because that's always a good idea in these types of dresses. And it's a perfect fit. So I say size up one size for sure.I'm bookmarking this dress to order other patterns later! For now, though, I can't wait to wear this to Halloween brunch!100% recommend!UPDATE: My sister in law loves it so much, she ordered one for herself. Twinsies!UPDATE 2: Added some more pictures! Got to wear this out once already and got SO MANY compliments on it! Ordering it in red for Christmas! My friend who I had brunch with loved it so much she's ordering one too! We're going to convert them to straps though. Should be a simple sewing job. You also have the long belt as extra material if you need it. I'm going to make a matching headband for the Halloween one with the belt material.UPDATE 3: As promised, I bought it in red for Christmas. We just sewed the straps down in the back. I wore a bolero over it so we didn't pay much attention to making them look perfect. It was an easy job. again, I received a million compliments.I'm wearing it with the Malco Modes "Zooey" Chiffon Petticoat. "Zooey" is the fluff size I'm wearing. I tried a "Jennifer" but sent it back because it was too much puff. Invest in a good petticoat and you can buy all of these 50's dresses for cheap and they look amazing. The chiffon is also smooth and silky and not at all hot. And when the lace edge shows through, it's cute -- not obscene.Next wedding I get invited to, I'll be ordering one of the prints!

Bought for a friend, but tried it on to see if it was worth it. The shape itself is very flattering, and the corset-esque back definitely helps with that. It's 95% cotton, which is usually hard to find in cheaper dresses, but I was quite pleased with the fabric. It's very opaque for a white fabric, no seeing your underwear or anything through it. If I wore dresses, I would absolutely consider buying it in a different pattern.Only downside is that the zipper feels flimsy. You'd likely have to fix it/change it out for a different one after a few wears, and if you cannot sew, that might be a problem.Length is good, bust is good. I love the 50s shape of it, and it looks very nice on my friend.Also, make sure you click the box to "send in Amazon package" because if you do not they only ship it in a clear plastic bag. Doesn't feel the safest to me.

My girlfriend absolutely loves this and looks amazing in it . fits as advertised and arrived quick . Great quality material at an affordable price. 10 out of 10

It looks better than I thought! The quality is great. It has a corset in the back to adjust if you need more or less room in the boob area. The length is perfect! It's comfortable and I feel so beautiful in it. I bought it for myself as a birthday gift and I can't wait to wear it. My birthday will be one of the best days of my life. ❤️I will come back with pictures after my birthday!

Runs small and style is not as expected. Much more polka dots than it the picture indicates. Had to return.

Wary of poorly produced prints, I gave this one a try and it didn't disappoint. The pattern is bright and overall the dress is well made. There's a small side zipper, a corset-like laces on the back and the neck band so it was easy to adjust for me. I am 5'7 and 165 lbs, with smaller chest, so having all the adjustments to avoid chest gaps was nice. The belt band is not attached to the dress so it can be worn without it. The material feels nice and light and makes it a perfect summer dress. So far I didn't notice any issues with stitching. The only complaint I have that might be related to shipping / pre-shipping treatment is that when the dress arrived, the package was humid inside, with a bit of condensate. Based on the delivery times, it was in transit for about 24 hours, and the fabric is okay, but I am just not sure why this happened. So make sure to remove the item from the package promptly and not let it sit there for too long.

This dress is a good value, the price is low, which I was looking for, but it's quite comfortable. I love the tightening tie in the back, it was a little bigger than I expected for the size label, but I could pull it tighter for a perfect fit.

The fabric was different and the shape of the dress is also different. This belongs on one of those "dress fail" internet posts.