I bought this dress to try as an outfit to be the sister of the groom for a beach wedding. I was not prepared to step out of my comfort zone and wear something *shudder* normal...
This dress is absolutely beautiful, more beautiful in real life than in these pictures. The skirt has a bit of volume, but is still very flattering even for a heavy gal like me. I can't wait to swing it about on the dance floor!
It zips up at the side so it's easy to get on yourself, but a little confusing working out the arm straps. The neck strap fastens with poppers and I would argue is absolutely essential for this dress. It adds that perfect final touch you didn't know it needed.
I'd consider this the perfect anytime dress - even once the wedding is over I'm going to keep wearing this dress whenever I feel like wearing a dress (gotta admit, not that often). I think it works really well in both semi-formal and casual settings. Pair it with thick tights and a nice bolero and it could be worn in cooler times.
Others have described this dress as being incredibly flattering on me. I'd be inclined to agree.
I'm not normally a fan of flowery patterns but this one is very nice, the red roses are actually a bit darker than in the photos but I like that kind of subtlety. The material is great quality too.