Flapper Dress with Sleeves for Women

I had a work Gala to attend and did not want to spend a lot on something that i probably would not wear again. I am 5'6" and wear a size 14-16 usually. In choosing a dress I literally ordered 18 to see if I could get one that would fit and look good. I felt that this one was the most flattering.Some concerns that I had when ordering was length, wearability, comfort, and style. Length- this had the underdress or sheath that went to about 3 or 4 inches above my knee and the fringe ended about 1 inch below my knees. Wearability- The material is stretchy and I was able to put it on by slipping it over my head. There was a side zipper but I find that they are difficult to zip up so I skipped using it. The beading was in appropriate places and not scratchy on exposed areas of skin. It was also long enough to sit in (some of the others were impossible to sit in without risking a crotch shot.) It also stood up to a 5 hour affair without unravelling or losing most of its beading as I had this happen on another dress. Comfort- As I previously stated the fabric was stretchy so I did not feel like I was too confined or at rick of splitting a seam. I could also sit in it. Style- I felt that this was a very flattering style. I liked the sleeves as it was a November event with temperatures in the low 40's F. I also liked the placement of the beading/embellishment. I thought that it emphasized the waist without needing a corset to wear it. I defiantly did not feel that this was a "plus" size garment. I sis not have to be a size 4 to look good. It emphasized all of the right areas. I would recommend this item not only for a 20's themed party but for any dressy event.

I purchased this dress in a size 14/16. It fit fine, a little on the loose side and a little stretchy but I loved it and got several compliments.

This review is for the PrettyGuide 1920’s Art Deco Sequined Flapper Dress in Gold Burgundy. I bought two of this same dress, one in my actual size: MEDIUM, 8-10, and one a size up: LARGE, 12-14, and will address sizing a little later. I will start by saying that in my experience the dress runs true to size, but if you prefer a looser fit, you can probably go up one size and still be fine.Quality: for the price, I was pleasantly surprised. I found a loose thread or two, easily trimmed, but no hanging or missing beading, and no unraveling seams or botched stitching. On one dress, a few of the hem tassels were overly long, but again this was an easy fix. The side zipper is a bit touchy, but if you are gentle with it, it should not be a problem. Although the garment needs to be handled with care, due to all the lattice-netting, beads, and bling, it feels solid rather than fragile. The burgundy color with the black accents and gold trimmings is simply stunning in person. The effect is rich and elegant. DO wash this dress before wearing; out of the package it has a slightly “chemical” feel to it that I associate with fabric dye that will bleed easily until a first wash and rinse. Carefully turn it inside out and HAND WASH ONLY, preferably in a bathtub so you can let the dress stretch out; having to crunch it up could damage the beading. I let the dress flat dry, still inside out, on a thick bath towel for about 30 minutes before hanging it to finish drying.Sizing: At 5’5” and 130 lbs, I am a solid 8 in skirts and pants, but a 10 in dresses due to broad shoulders. The medium, 8-10, fits perfectly. It is flatteringly form fitting without being uncomfortably snug. The beaded overlay helps disguise any minor rolls (I’m an active person, and in fairly good shape, but I’ll freely admit I’m not as svelte as I was 20 years ago, lol). I prefer a freer fit with clothing in general, but I really like how this dress both looks and feels. The hem of the solid under-dress comes just to my knees, short enough to be saucy but not so short I have to restrict my movement to stay decent in polite company. Overall I am quite happy with this dress.However, for a true 1920’s flapper effect, it actually fits a bit TOO perfectly. To satisfy burning curiosity, I went ahead and ordered the large, 12-14, figuring I could send it back if it hung like a sack, and rather expecting it would. Another pleasant surprise: the next size up did NOT hang like a sack. The looser fit allows the dress to hang in more of a flapper-style straight line, but it is still lovely and flattering, with the waist, neckline, and shoulders still falling where they should. The solid hemline comes to just below my knees, so I gained about an inch of length, but still short enough to be saucy. I've seen dresses before with styling of a quality that allows sizing to be flexible but still well fitting, and this is one of them.Bottom line: if you have generous curves, or like your dresses to have some extra room, you should be able to size up and still have an attractive, comfortable fit. I would say this dress runs true to an average size, so it really comes down to personal preference. For myself, I will be keeping both dresses. The larger will do duty as a costume/party dress, while the “true size” will be reserved for holidays and formal events. With contemporary shoes and accessories, this dress can easily step from the early 20th century into the early 21st century. I am hoping by dividing wear between the two, I can extend the useful life of both. Yes, I LOVE this dress THAT much!

This dress fit well. I am usually a 16/18 so I purchased the 18 plus, and I'm glad I did. It fit but was not too tight, which was perfect for the 20s theme event I went to, and I won the costume contest with it! Some of the fringe along the bottom came off while I was getting ready, but not enough that it was a problem. The slip under the dress had stretch to it, which was perfect! i would definitely recommend this dress!

This dress was very classy. I am a musician and had to perform at a large Roaring 20's event. I just had a baby and it was hard to find a flapper dress that covered my arms a little better and wasn't extremely form fitting. This made me perform very confidently. Great find!

Absolutely beautiful dress. The liner is stitched to the sides so it won't ride up. Front and back are identical and no tags, so not sure which was front but didn't matter. Forgiving size wise and the underneath is stretchy. The dress is pretty heavy with all of the beading but wore on 90 degree evening and it wasn't bad. Sleeves are nice esp if you're not thrilled with showing off your arms. The dress held together great. Easy to sit in and didn't ride up or show your behind if you bent over, which was nice. I'm not incredibly tall though 5'-6" and short waisted (have long 32" legs) so that helps. Purchased the 3X and normally wear a size 20 or 2-3X tops. Have practically no waist (49/45/49) but it was pretty forgiving. Wish they had more color options for us heavier gals, but the royal blue w/ black is beautiful. Wore a peacock headband w/ black beads and black pumps. Tried other color shoes, but really need to be black w/ this dress.

Very comfortable and well made for the price. Had it altered to fit better in the waist.

This dress was so beautiful! The only downside was the strings at the bottom. If pulled too hard, they will fall out. I’m glad there’s plenty, but still...no one wants their dress coming apart.

I loved this dress, very good value for what it cost me. The amount of work gone into making the dress with all its beading and tassels. I am on the large size 20-22 but as it was a stretchy material it fitted my curves well. The down side I needed to repair it by sewing back on some of the beads around the sleeves.

I love this dress! Bought for a 1920’s fancy dress party. As other reviews have mentioned, the black under material rest above my knee (I am 5’5”), but the outer layer is quite a bit longer. The dress has a bit of stretch in it, but hangs nice. The beading/sequin detail on the dress is perfect for the era. I opted for this dress as it has little cap sleeves to give a little bit of arm coverage, and I am teaming it with some long satin fingerless gloves.

I wore this to a Chicago theme party & it was greatly admired. It fitted really well & was comfortable to wear. Yes a few of the tassels did need cutting as they had pulled and were longer than the others but apart from that i have no other criticism. Good value for the money

I am loving this dress.I have matched it with the shawl from the same supplier to make a beautiful outfit for Ascot.

If you like the flapper style of dress, then you will love this one. It's flattering and eye-catching. Comfortable and a conversation piece - you'll feel glamorous whenever you wear it.