"I ordered size S, 5'8, 130 lbs, 34D and found it a little too loose for my taste. I know it's a shift dress, but it was too bulgy around my (flat) stomach. The embroidery is beautiful though."
Overall Rating:
4out of5
sizing:
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 2 for Byzantine Empress Shift
Name:arrabella95
Location:uK
age:over 45
body type:long and lean
Disappointing
3.30.2013-
"I am 5ft6, slim build and the medium is very fitted. The quality of the dress is disappointing and the dress is not nearly as vibrant as pictured. It is much more a cream colour. Given the quality it is vastly overpriced. It is more like a dress you would pick up at an Indian clothing store for about £30 max. I am an international buyer so a lot of hastle to return."
"This dress is so beautiful. All of the embroidery on it is perfect. The look of the dress overall has exceeded my expectations. I even found it long enough, which is rare because I'm 5'11". The only thing is...I do find it a little bit too big in the top half. Around the arm holes and such. I always always always order a small on free people and this is the first time that it wasn't a perfect fit. That being said, it's not big enough for me to return it. It's just a little roomy. I would suggest going down a size. It really is a beautiful dress."
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
5out of5
sizing:
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 4 for Byzantine Empress Shift
Name:leahpowellmoore
Location:Nebraska
age:26-30
body type:petite
lovely and well made!
3.7.2013-
"Lovely little dress, well made and nearly perfect. Lined and comfy, but the top runs a little loose for me, I was hoping it would have a better silhouette. I confess, I'm a little. 5'2, 100 lbs, 32 B, so I'm not surprised it ran a little large. But I love it so much for layering and has so much potential I'm going to have it tailored to make it perfect. And I often have to with free people clothes."
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Overall Rating:
4out of5
sizing:
runs small
true to size
runs large
Review 5 for Byzantine Empress Shift
Name:daisy18
Location:Minnesota
age:14-20
body type:slender
really lovely
3.6.2013-
"I bought this dress to wear to a semi-formal event, but also hoping I could dress it down more frequently. It's pretty perfect for both. I'm 5'5" pretty thin, and I bought a small, and it fits mostly great everywhere. It's just a little tight/short in the back, but I have a pretty big butt. It's a little shorter than I expected but nothing too bad. The fabric soft and feels good - delicate but not like it will tear too easily. I'm very happy with this purchase."