Adrianna Papell Women's Short Sleeve Blouson Beaded Gown

I loved wearing this dress to my granddaughter’s wedding. It was very elegant and so comfortable to wear. It is beautifully made. I did have to have it hemmed, though. I’d say it runs long.

I got the blush gold color for a Christmas Concert. I absolutely love this gown. I’m 5’ 5” (5’ 4.5” to be exact) and 133 lbs and I got it in size 2, size I normally wear from Adriana Papelle and it fit very well and very comfortable, plenty of room. I made the right decision by not sizing up. The only alteration was for length, half inch of outer material and 1” from lining. I read the reviews about the beading. My dress came in all beads intact but it did loose a few beads of a row in the back in the process of dry cleaning and trying on, I can’t say when. The gown came with extra beads and I fixed the one row in the back and reinforced a few that were loose. Totally worth it, the gown is delightful, just loved it, a total vision.

Great dress! I wore this to a semi-formal garden party and it was perfect. I got the blush/gold and the color was perfect for the occasion. I felt great in this dress! It covered my old mom body without making me feel matronly. I gave it 4 stars only because it was way too long and I had to have it hemmed by about 6 inches, but otherwise it fit true to size. I am 5’4” 145 pounds, DDD, 51 years old, size 12. I definitely recommend this dress. I felt great in it and I got many compliments on it.

My daughter picked out this dress for me to wear as the mother-of-the-bride for her wedding. It fit me perfectly, I just needed to have it shortened a little bit. I'm 5'6" tall. It was flattering on my full-figure. I received so many compliments. This dress is so elegant and classy. I also liked the price. Can't go wrong with this dress.

I ordered this dress in August for a wedding on November 2nd. It is a beautiful dress and fit well, not tight at all. However, the first time I sat down in it, the thread attaching the beads to the dress broke. I had 20+ beads on the seat of my car and 15-20 on the seat of my chair at the wedding reception. I cannot wear the dress again because of the missing beads and because it looks like all beads are attached with a continuous thread, so I cannot find a way to stop more from falling off.

I ordered the dress for my daughter's wedding. Beautiful dress but stitching in the back was poor that the beads were falling off... had to return. I may reorder and hopeful it will be better inspected.

This dress is absolutely a winner. The color, the silver design running through the fabric are perfect without being overly done. This gown would be appropriate for a very formal wedding without missing a beat. It does run slightly small because it is form-fitting. I chose not to wear it because it was a little over the top for the wedding I was attending. (I was very disappointed but did not want to outshine at a slightly informal outdoor wedding.) I would highly recommend this beauty as it is well made, very attractive and is priced right on target. It will make you feel like you are on the runway at the Oscars!

I just received my dress, stopped what I was doing and tried it on. I was nervous about it, too, wondering if it would fit and how it would fit. I figured any body bulges would be eliminated with shapewear, so if I could get it on without, I was home free. It fit like a glove! After reading some of the reviews (after I bought it), the sequin/beading issue kind of bothered me, but with the handy dandy bag of beads and sequins that came with the dress, a small sewing kit in my clutch, I should be good to go. My husband will help if I lose anything from the back and I can handle the front. Ladies, this is a reminder of what can happen with beads and sequins on clothing. Being prepared ahead of time is the key!