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Fit Guide for LightInTheBox’s Dress Collection
Choose the right evening dress, wedding gown, or formal dress style for your body-type and desired look.
1. A-Line
Universally flattering, the A-line silhouette really is a girl's best friend. By gently flaring from the shoulders down, it skims curves rather than clinging to them, to create an elegant silhouette.
Is This Style for You? If you're petite A-Line adds the illusion of length; if you're tall it can add fullness, and if you've got curves you'd rather cover, the A-line does that too.
2.Ball Gown or "Pick Up"
The most traditional of all dress silhouettes, the ball gown adds curves by accentuating the waist and flowing gracefully into a full skirt. The skirt is great at hiding full hips and creating a gorgeous hourglass figure. <
Is This Style for You? A perfect choice for formal or “fairy-tale” inspired events, the ball gown style makes a wonderfully classic wedding dress. Looks great on most body types.
3. Column or Sheath
Figure-hugging column dresses come in a variety of strapless and backless styles. This modern style has become popular among brides who want a chic or beach wedding.
Is This Style for You? An elegant choice for anyone with broad shoulders or slender, athletic builds, it can also elongate a petite figure. However, if there are certain areas you'd rather not accentuate, its clingy design might not be the style for you.
4. Mermaid
Also known as the trumpet or “fit and flare”, mermaid dresses are fitted at the top and flair dramatically around the knee.
Is This Style for You? Mermaid silhouettes accentuate the bust, waist and hips giving an hourglass figure, so it is perfect for showing off your curves. A perfect choice for a glamorous celebrity-inspired wedding.
5. Empire
This empire silhouette features a bodice with a high waistline directly below the bust. The look can be either soft or flowing or more structured and classic, depending on the fabric and cut used.
Is This Style for You? The empire silhouette draws attention up, enhancing the waist while softening the hips, making it a great look for most body types.
6. Princess
Created with a series of vertical panels of fabric, and no obvious waist, a princess silhouette is more dramatic in appearance than the A-line, but similarly flattering.
Is This Style For You? The seams on a dress with a princess silhouette follow the contours of the body to create shape while elongating the torso. An ideal choice for anyone with a petite figure and small-waist.
7. Mini
For the super sassy bride, the increasingly popular bridal mini ends well above the knees and is perfect for showing off a pair of sexy pins.
Is This Style For You? It is best suited for informal or outdoor weddings and is especially appropriate for summer beach weddings. Equally flattering for taller brides with long legs or shorter brides who want to appear taller on their special day.
8. Knee-length
Another great look for a casual bride, this gown’s hem ends just below the knee.
Is This Style For You? Many petite or curvy brides choose this style for both elegance and comfort. Best for cocktail wedding receptions or weddings during warmer months.
9. Tea-length
Tea-length dresses feature a hem that falls anywhere between the bottom of the knee and the bottom of the calf, creating an elegant yet casual style. Popular in the 1950s, this style is a good choice for those who want to add a vintage touch to their wedding ensemble.
Is This Style For You? Tea-length dresses are ideal for showing off your legs and drawing attention to a beautiful pair of shoes! A popular choice as a “second” dress to change into for your reception.
10. Ankle-length
The ankle-length gown is hemmed right at the ankles, thereby showing off your feet and shoes. The skirt can be either full or fitting.
Is This Style For You? Great for brides who want to present themselves as smart, stylish and modern. Because this skirt’s hem does not touch the ground, it is also highly sought after for outdoor weddings or for the bride who just doesn’t want guests stepping on her dress!
11. Floor-length
Just slightly longer than the ankle-length wedding dress, this style’s skirt is not meant to drag on the floor but rather float just inches above it. Some floor-length dresses come with detailing along the hem to accentuate the style.
Is This Style For You? Rather than having your shoes and feet covered by your gown, having them visible can often ‘balance out’ your wedding ensemble. Why not add another color to your wedding ensemble, for example red, and wear a pair of shoes in that color? Guests will be pleasantly surprised when they see a striking pair of shoes peeping out as you walk down the aisle!
12. Sweep Train
Sweep Train gowns are for brides who wish to incorporate the traditional train feature but do not want to be troubled by a long train. Trains on Sweep Train gowns barely touch the floor.
Is This Style For You? For brides who want a beautiful and elegant gown with a nod to tradition.
13. Court Train
Extending about 3 feet from the ankles, the Court Train is longer than the Sweep Train and can be worn at most ceremonies – formal, semi-formal or casual.
Is This Style For You? Extremely elegant, the Court Train style is appropriate for those who plan to have only one train carrier or a train light enough for their flower girl to hold.
14. Chapel Train
The Chapel Train is the most popular of all train lengths. It flows approximately three to five feet behind the gown. A bride wearing the Chapel Train style makes a bold statement saying “I feel beautiful and special! This is MY day!”
Is This Style For You? A stunning choice for all figure types, the Chapel Train sets the brides as the centerpiece of a formal wedding.
15. Cathedral Train
Cathedral Train dresses features a cascading train for formal weddings. It extends from six to eight feet behind the gown. Also known as a Monarch Train.”
Is This Style For You? This style is the perfect formal wedding gown and will surely attract the attention of guests at church or your reception.
16. Watteau Train
A single panel of fabric attached to the top of your dress at the shoulders or upper back and flowing down to the floor is the defining characteristic of a Watteau Train gown. Veils can vary in length.
Is This Style For You? As the train begins at the bride’s upper back, this style allows the bride to look elegant from behind. Also appropriate for ladies who would like to hold their own trains.
17. Asymmetrical
Asymmetrical gowns have different tailoring features on one side of the gown compared to the other. A popular asymmetrical design is to have a gown’s hem shorter at the front than the back. This style allows the bride to look different from various angles.
Is This Style For You? Suitable for brides who want to combine the casual look of a shorter dress combined with the elegance of a longer hem at the back.
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Style Guide for The Apple Shaped Figure
If you're a full figured woman, we have some tips and style selections to bring out your best features.
Suggested Necklines: Deep V-neck, Strapless and Sweetheart will accentuate your bust and curves.
Suggested Skirts: Empire, A-line, and Ball Gown will give you a slimmer looking waistline.Wedding Dresses Recommended For The Plus-Sized FigureStyle Guide For The Hourglass Figure
You have a well-defined waist, and your shapely top and bottom are about equal in size. The goal here is to accentuate your waist, while trying not to add size to your hips and shoulders.
Suggested Necklines: Scoop, V-neck, One-Shoulder, Strapless or Halter.
Suggested Skirts: Sheath, A-Line, Ball Gown, Dropped Waistline, Mermaid, or Fit & Flare.Wedding Dresses Recommended For The Hourglass FigureStyle Guide for Inverted Triangle Figure
V-Shaped women will want to avoid a high neckline, turtleneck, big collar and stiff or bulky fabrics.
Suggested Necklines: One shoulder or Strapless.
Suggested Skirts: A-line, Mermaid, Fit & Flare, Ball Gown, or Sheath.Wedding Dresses Recommended For Inverted TriangleStyle Guide For The Pear Shaped Figure
The lower half of your figure appears fuller, so it's important to create more balance. Add some style upstairs; choose wide necklines, puffy sleeves and tops that hug the shoulders. Tops with wide-set straps will also help to visually widen your shoulders and chest area.
Suggested Necklines: V-neck, Big Shoulder, or Halter.
Suggested skirts: A-line, Ball Gown, or Empire.Wedding Dresses Recommended For The Pear Shaped FigureStyle Guide For The Rectangle Shaped Figure
Your body is well balanced but could use a little something to bring out the curves. Creating the appearance of a curvier waist and bottom will enhance your femininity nicely.
Suggested Neckline: Scoop, V-neck, Strapless or One Shoulder.
Suggested Skirt: A-line, Sheath, Mermaid, or Ball Gown.Wedding Dresses Recommended For The Rectangle Shaped FigureStyle Guide For The Small Busted Figure
Create the illusion of a fuller bust line with a rouched or embellished bodice, or play up your youthful figure with some eye-catching style.
Suggested Neckline: Halter, One shoulder, or Sweetheart.
Suggested Skirts: A-line, or Ball Gown.Wedding Dresses Recommended For The Small Busted FigureStyle Guide For The Large Busted Figure
If you're a busty woman, finding a bust shape that works well with your dress is important. While much of this is down to wearing the right bra, certain necklines will accentuate your feminine qualities better than others.
Suggested Neckline: V-neck, Princess Off The Shoulder, or Square.
Suggested Skirts: Ball Gown or A-line.Wedding Dresses Recommended For The Large Busted Figure
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Our Color & Fabric Selection
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Size Chart
Since we're an international company, our clothing may run larger or smaller than the size you usually wear. The size charts below show the measurements for all our standard clothing. Be sure to compare your measurements to these charts in order to ensure your made-to-order dress fits!
Want an even better fit? We can tailor this dress to your custom measurements! This extra service costs just $29.99 for all dresses $200 and under, and $39.99 for dresses over $200. See How to Measure for more.- 2. Plus Size Dresses Size Chart >
- 4. Junior Bridesmaid Dresses Size Chart >
- 6. Bridal Mini Jackets / Wraps Size Chart >
Dresses Size Chart
Discover our Special Occasion Dress, Bridesmaid Dress and Mother of the Bride Dress Collection and our Wedding Dress Collection
Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm Bust 32 ½ 83 33 ½ 84 34 ½ 88 35 ½ 90 36 ½ 93 38 97 39 ½ 100 41 104 Waist 25 ½ 65 26 ½ 68 27 ½ 70 28 ½ 72 29 ½ 75 31 79 32 ½ 83 34 86 Hips 35 ¾ 91 36 ¾ 92 37 ¾ 96 38 ¾ 98 39 ¾ 101 41 ¼ 105 42 ¾ 109 44 ¼ 112 Hollow to Floor 58 147 58 147 59 150 59 150 60 152 60 152 61 155 61 155 Plus Size Dresses Size Chart
Discover our Plus-Size Dress Collection
Plus Size 16W 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm Bust 43 109 45 114 47 119 49 124 51 130 53 135 Waist 36 ¼ 92 38 ½ 98 40 ¾ 104 43 109 45 ¼ 115 47 ½ 121 Hips 45 ½ 116 47 ½ 121 49 ½ 126 51 ½ 131 53 ½ 136 55 ½ 141 Hollow to Floor 61 155 61 155 61 155 61 155 61 155 61 155 Flower Girl Dresses Size Chart
Discover our Flower Girl Dress Collection , and our First Communion Dress Collection.
Size Child 2 Child 3 Child 4 Child 5 Child 6 Child 7 Child 8 Child 9 Child 10 Child 11 Child 12 Child 13 Child 14 Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Bust 21 53 22 56 23 58 24 61 25 64 26 66 27 69 28 71 29 74 30.5 77 32 81 33 84 34 86 Waist 20 51 21 53 22 56 23 58 24 61 25 65 26 66 27 69 28 71 29 74 30 76 31 79 32 81 Hips 20 51 21 53 22 56 23 58 25 64 26 66 27 69 29 74 31 79 33 84 34 86 34.5 88 35 89 Hollow
to Floor33 84 35 89 38 97 40 102 41 104 42 107 43 109 44 112 47 119 48 122 50 127 51 130 52 132 Junior Bridesmaid Dresses Size Chart
Discover our Junior Bridesmaid Dress Collection.
Size J4 J6 J8 J10 J12 J14 J16 Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Bust 22 56 24 61 26 66 28 71 30 76 32 81 34 86 Waist 20 51 22 56 24 61 26 66 28 71 30 76 32 81 Hips 25 64 27 69 29 74 31 79 33 84 35 89 37 94 Hollow to Floor 42 107 45 114 48 122 50 127 51 130 53 135 55 140 Bridal Mini Jackets / Wraps Size Chart
Discover our Bridal Mini Jackets / Wraps Collection.
Mini Jacket / Wrap Size Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm Bust 32½ 83 33½ 85 34½ 88 35½ 90 36½ 93 38 97 39½ 100 41 104 Shoulder to bust 9¾ 24½ 10 25 10 25½ 10¼ 26 10½ 26½ 10¾ 27 11 27½ 11 28 Shoulder to waist 15¾ 40 16¼ 41 16½ 42 17 43 17½ 44 17¾ 45 18¼ 46 18½ 47 Bust point to bust point 7 17½ 7 18 7½ 18½ 7½ 19 7¾ 19½ 8 20 8 20½ 8¼ 21 Shoulder 14¾ 37 15 38 15 38 15½ 39 15¾ 40 16¼ 41 16½ 42 17 43 Armhole 15 38 15½ 39 16 40½ 16½ 41½ 16¾ 42½ 17½ 44 18 45½ 18½ 47 Size 16W 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm Bust 43 109 45 114 47 119 49 124 51 130 53 135 Shoulder to bust 11½ 29 11¾ 29½ 12 30 12¼ 31 12¼ 31 12½ 31½ Shoulder to waist 19½ 49 19¾ 50 20 51 20½ 52 21 53½ 21½ 54½ Bust point to bust point 8¾ 22 9 22½ 9 23 9¼ 23½ 10¼ 26 10¾ 27 Shoulder 17¾ 45 18¼ 46 18½ 47 19 48 19 48 19½ 49 Armhole 19½ 49 20½ 52 20¾ 52½ 21½ 54½ 20¾ 52½ 21½ 54½ Flower Girl Wraps Size Chart
Discover our Flower Girl Wraps.
size Child-2 Child-3 Child-4 Child-5 Child-6 Child-7 Child-8 Child-9 Child-10 Child-11 Child-12 Child-13 Child-14 inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm Bust 21 53½ 22 56 23 58½ 24 61 25 63½ 26 66 27 68½ 28 71 29 73½ 30½ 77½ 32 81½ 33 84 34 86½ Shoulder
to waist9¾ 24½ 10 25½ 10¼ 26½ 11 27½ 11¼ 28½ 11¾ 29½ 12 30½ 12½ 31½ 12¾ 32½ 13¼ 33½ 13¾ 34½ 14 35½ 14½ 36½ Shoulder 10 25 10¼ 26 10¼ 26½ 10¾ 27 11 28 11¼ 28½ 11½ 29 11¾ 30 12 30½ 12¼ 31 12¾ 32½ 13 33 13½ 34 Armhole 12 30½ 12¾ 32 13 33 13¾ 34½ 14¼ 36 14¾ 37½ 15½ 39 16 40½ 16½ 42 17½ 44 18¼ 46 19 48 19¾ 50 Sleeve
Length12 30 12¾ 32 13½ 34 14¼ 36 15 38 15¾ 40 16¼ 42 17½ 44 18¼ 46 19 48 19¾ 50 20½ 52 21¼ 54
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Measuring Guide
A perfect-fitting dress starts with perfect measurements. Before ordering a made-to-order dress from LightInTheBox.com, we strongly encourage finding a professional local tailor who can help you measure accurately. Here, we'll show you which measurements are needed and how to correctly take them. Warning: measuring yourself at home is trickier than you think! For best results, always have your measurements taken by a professional local tailor.
Watch Us Measure
Standard Dresses
Bust
*This is not your bra size!
*Wear an unpadded bra (your dress will have a built-in bra)
*Relax arms at sides
*Pull tape across the fullest
part of the bustWaist
*Find the natural waist
*This is the smallest part of the waist
*Usually about 1 in. above belly button
*Keep tape slightly loose to
allow for breathing roomHips
*Find the widest part of the hips
*Usually about 7 in. below natural waist
*Tape should brush across both hipbonesHollow to Floor
*Stand straight with feet together
*Measure in bare feet
*Begin at the hollow space
between the collarbones and
pull tape straight down to the floor
*To fit high heels, we’ll add
an extra 5 cm onto custom-sized
floor-length dresses and dresses with trains
Height
* Stand straight with feet together
* Measure in bare feet
* Begin at the top of the head and
pull tape straight down to the floorMaternity Dresses
Upper Bust
*Relax arms at sides
*Measure the highest part of the chest
*Pull the tape right underneath the armsBust
*This is not your bra size!
*Wear an unpadded bra (your dress will have a built-in bra)
*Relax arms at sides
*Pull tape across the fullest part of the bustUnder Bust
*Measure immediately under breastsAround Belly
*Find the fullest part of the belly
*Pull tape around the belly
*Keep tape slight loose for comfortHips
*Find the widest part of the hips
*Usually about 7 in. below natural waist
*Make sure tape is parallel to the floor
*Tape should brush across both hipbonesHollow to Floor
*Stand straight with feet together
*Measure in bare feet
*Begin at the hollow space between the collarbones and pull tape straight down to the floor
*To fit high heels, we’ll add an extra 5 cm onto custom-sized floor-length dresses and dresses with trains
Height
* Stand straight with feet together
* Measure in bare feet
* Begin at the top of the head and pull tape straight down to the floorFor Bridal Jacket/ Mini Wraps
Bust
Bust - Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust.Shoulder
Shoulder - From the edge of the shoulder socket, measure across the back to the same point on the other shoulder.Arm Length
Arm Length - Measure from your shoulder point to the wrist.Armscye
Measure from the top of the shoulder, down the front of the shoulder, under the arm pit, and up the back of the shoulder.
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Shipping Information for Made-To-Order Items
Since all of our dresses are made-to-order, each dress’s tailoring time is based on the complexity of its design and seasonal changes in demand. Each dress’s page will display an estimated tailoring time calculated based on these factors. To ensure you receive your dress on time, please place your order as early as possible to avoid prolonged tailoring time during peak seasons.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that ordering a dress for your special occasion is an important undertaking, and our cancellation policy was created with this in mind. However, it is important to note that our clothing and some accessories (including shoes, sashes, and wraps) are made-to-order, whether you ordered a standard size or custom measurements, and the materials cannot be reused once the creation process has begun. The good news is that after placing your order, there is still time to change your mind. Please refer to our cancellation and return policies below for details.
- Item cancellation requests received within 24 hours of payment confirmation* will be eligible for a full refund.
- Item cancellation requests received within 24 to 72 hours after payment confirmation will be eligible for a partial refund consisting of the full shipping cost and 50% of the product purchase price.
- Item cancellation requests received more than 72 hours after payment confirmation will be eligible for a partial refund consisting of the full shipping cost.
- Once your order has been shipped, it can no longer be cancelled.
If you would like to cancel your order, please Login to My Orders to proceed.
• When you receive an email entitled "Payment Confirmation for Order#_______ with LightInTheBox.com", your payment has been confirmed.
Return Policy
Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us. Upon the arrival of your package, we encourage you to check and make sure that the dress or clothing has been made to the standard size or custom measurements that you specified. Try on your dress or clothing as soon as possible without removing the tags, altering, or washing the dress.
If you are returning or exchanging dresses, clothing, or accessories, please make sure they are in their original condition - unworn, unwashed, unaltered, undamaged, clean, free of lint and hair and with tags intact and attached.
Defective, Damaged or Misshipped Items
Defective, damaged or mis-shipped items are eligible for a full refund. When requesting your refund, please be ready to provide Customer Service with photographs clearly showing the problem with the items. If you believe your items were damaged during shipping, Customer Service will need photographs showing the damaged packaging as well as "Proof of Damage" documentation from your delivery carrier in order to process your refund.
Sizing or Fitting Issues
As all of our dresses and clothing is hand-sewn and custom-tailored, the finished gown may vary by approximately one (1) inch in either direction of the specified measurements. To ensure that your item will still fit you perfectly, our tailors have created all our dresses with additional fabric in the seams to allow minor size modifications to be made easily.
Item is not the size you ordered
Should your item size differ from the specifications of your order by more than one inch, we encourage you to find to find a local tailor to make adjustments, and we will gladly reimburse you for up to 100% of the product price in tailoring costs. If you choose this option, please remember to request a receipt from your tailor as a copy of it must be provided when requesting reimbursement.
Your item is the size you ordered but does not fit
Dresses or clothing that does not fit properly but fit the specifications you ordered cannot be returned or exchanged. As our dresses and clothing is made with additional fabric in the seams, you can make minor adjustments at a local tailor, at your own cost.
Please note: if your order specifications differ too greatly from the final sizing request, resizing may not be possible.
Color Mismatch
The settings of your computer screen may alter the color of the pictures shown on LightInTheBox.com. Slight color mismatches between the color of your item and the color shown on screen may not mean that the item is defective or mis-shipped. However, if you are confident that you have received the item in a wrong color, please contact Customer Service to see if a return or refund is possible.
Overdue Orders
If your order cannot be shipped by the time originally stated, Customer Service will offer you the option of keeping or canceling your order. Customers whose items are overdue by no more than 10 days can choose to cancel the order and get a full refund, or keep the order and get a 30% reimbursement upon delivery. Customers whose items are overdue by more than 10 days have the option of canceling for a full refund, or keeping the dress at no cost except shipping fees.
Items that cannot be returned or exchanged
Personalized and dyed items, earrings (including jewelry sets containing earrings), and personal care items (including lingerie) are final sale, no returns or exchanges.
Return Process
1) Contact Customer Service within 7 days (30 days for defective or incorrect items) of receiving your order. Include an explanation and photographs documenting the reason for the return. Returns will not be accepted without prior approval from Customer Service.
2) Once Customer Service has approved your request, please send the item within 5 days and the completed Product Return Form back to us as soon as possible.
3) Once received at our facility, your return will be processed in 5 to 7 business days. Once your return is confirmed and inspected, please allow up to two billing cycles for it to be credited to your account. Items returned in unacceptable condition will not be processed as refunds and cannot be shipped back to you.
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Recently, some websites have been using LightInTheBox.com's product images to sell their low-quality dresses. Even worse, they use the LightinTheBox.com brand image to confuse customers into buying dresses from their websites.
Attention customers: please be careful and only buy LightInTheBox.com dresses at the actual Lightinthebox.com website. These other untrustworthy online shops cannot provide high-quality dresses and will only bring you trouble.
LightinThebox.com hires the best dressmakers and experienced designers in China while using the finest production techniques. Our factories supply all our dresses, which makes it a quick and efficient process for our customers and us. Our efficiency and lowered operational expenditure can be seen in our great prices for the best dresses online.Here are some factors you should consider before making your purchase: 1. Fabric
LightInTheBox.com uses 395 Taiwan Satin, which is very soft, doesn't wrinkle easily, is easy to iron and wash and has a natural glossy shine. It is also heavier than other types of satin with an extra 30-35 g/m2.
The individuals who are stealing our product images use satin that is only 120-125 g/m2, which is lower in quality, has an underwhelming gloss, is uncomfortable to touch and becomes wrinkled easily.2. Embroidery
LightInTheBox.com's embroidery techniques are extremely detailed, look vivid and are very solid and compact.
The copied dresses' embroidery is poor because of its unimpressive technique and easily comes loose.3. Beading
LightInThebox.com's dresses are made with beautiful beads on their sleeves and collars, which make the dress look more detailed and classic. All the beading is exquisitely made by hand.
The copied dresses normally have no beading details.4. Inside Lining
At LighInTheBox.com we use a hard net lining to make our dresses, so even if you don't wear a petticoat, the dress will still look great. We also uses a comfortable lining clothe that feels nice to the touch.
The Lightinthebox.com dress copiers only use very poor clothe for the lining that has no style and counts bad stitching among its many problems.5. Bodices & Fish Bones
The dresses from LightInTheBox.com have bodices that are really well-made, perfect for different styles and sizes. There are even seven fish bones in the bodice to make sure the dress holds its shape. The bones are capped so they don't push through the lining and they follow your curves to add support and make your body look great, even without a bra.
The LightInTheBox.com dress copiers do not put much thought into the bodice and they don't use fish bones, their dresses are just flat and lack any design to speak of.Dear customer, we hope to make buying your wedding dress a joyous occasion and we wish you a wonderful wedding. To make it so, we hope you will choose a trustworthy shop from which to make your purchase.
If you have questions, please contact our customer service department or check our FAQ page for more information.Boning Q& A What is “Boning”?
Boning is used in dresses to help the dress maintain its shape, providing support and curves in all the right places to make the dress look amazing even when worn. Good boning is made from soft and flexible materials, so beware overly hard boning as it will look odd with your dress, and possibly harm your body.
What are the benefits of boning?
Many designers use boning for the majority of wedding and formal dress styles. Unlike corsets, which work to reshape your body, boning simply serves to make the dress conform to your body, allowing it to fit like a glove.
Where is boning usually applied?
Wedding Dresses: Dependant on the style of the dress, boning will be applied in different positions and quantities.
Strapless Styles: 7 slender “bones” (soft, flexible metal or plastic) will be placed in the front, and 6 in the back. Boning for princess waistlines are approximately 0.8cm wide.
Other Styles: 4 “bones” are necessary for the front, and 2 for the back. The width of the boning is usually approximately 0.6cm wide.
Formal dresses: Dependant on the style of the dress, boning will be applied in different positions and quantities.
Strapless Styles: 7 slender “bones” (soft, flexible metal or plastic) will be placed in the front, and 6 in the back. Boning for princess waistlines are approximately 0.8cm wide.
Other Styles: Different styles will have different quantities, since the places that need support vary depending on the style.
Note: Not all styles require boning. For example, sheath style dresses rarely need it.
How is boning applied to dresses?
The ends of the “bones” are always rounded so that there are no sharp edges that can poke out of the fabric. In addition, stiching is applied all around the “bone” to ensure that it is secure and won’t shift accidentally.
Quality Check: LightInTheBox dresses have undergone quality assurance testing by Beijing Chinatesta Textile Testing & Certification Services Company (CTTC).
LightInTheBox wedding dresses and special occasion dresses were found to feature high quality fabrics and precision tailoring, meeting or exceeding the China Clothing & Apparel Standard Conditions.
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FAQs
1. How far in advance should I order my dress?
2. Can I return or cancel the dress if I change my mind?
3. Can I order this dress in a different style/fabric/length?
4. Do you have photos of other customers wearing the dress?
5. How can I make sure I’m ordering the right size?
6. Can you customize the size of my dress?
7. Will I be able to alter my dress if I receive it and it doesn’t fit exactly right?
9. Will my dress exactly match the color I see on your website?
10. What kind of fabric do you use on the dresses?
11. How can I be sure what the fabric will look like in person?
12. What kind of zipper will my dress have?
1. How far in advance should I order my dress? ^Top Since all of our dresses are made-to-order, each dress’s tailoring time is based on the complexity of its design and seasonal changes in demand. Each dress’s page will display an estimated tailoring time calculated based on these factors. To ensure you receive your dress on time, please place your order as early as possible to avoid prolonged tailoring time during peak seasons. 2. Can I return or cancel the dress if I change my mind? ^Top Our dresses aren’t just pulled from a warehouse - once your order is confirmed, our tailors begin selecting materials in the color you requested and cutting fabric based on your measurements. Even standard size dresses are made to order for each customer. The custom nature of our dresses means our cancellation and return policy is stricter than for other items, so it’s important to order carefully. For full details, see our Return and Cancelation Policy .
3. Can I order this dress in a different style/fabric/length? ^Top Each dress is carefully tailored to match exactly what you see in the photos, and unfortunately we are unable to modify the style, length or material in any way. If you haven’t found exactly what you’re looking for yet, the “Narrow by” search function on the left-hand side of each dress category’s main page can help you find the perfect combination. 4. Do you have photos of other customers wearing the dress? ^Top We only have photos of our models wearing the dress, but sometimes customers post photos of themselves in the dress on the product page. You can also post a request for photos and your email on the page, in case others who have bought the dress want to reply with pictures. 5. How can I make sure I’m ordering the right size? ^Top When ordering a dress for your special occasion online, you’re right to pay close attention to getting the size right! Since we’re an international company, our clothing may run larger or smaller than the standard sizes you’re used to. Checking the actual measurements in our size chart and comparing them to your own measurements before placing your order is the best way to avoid size errors.
If you’re ordering a custom-sized dress, it’s especially important to get your measurements exactly right. Getting professionally measured is the most reliable way to ensure the final product reaches you perfectly tailored. Be sure to check out our measuring guide .
If your size fluctuates or you want to modify the dress slightly, we always leave a few inches in the seams so that your local tailor can easily make alterations as needed. If you have any other questions about ordering the right size, don’t hesitate to contact us .6. Can you customize the size of my dress? ^Top Absolutely – if our standard sizes don't work for you, we can make you a custom-sized dress for a small extra charge. Custom sizing costs $29.99 for all dresses priced $200 and under, and $39.99 for all dresses priced over $200. When ordering, you’ll need to check the box for “Custom size” to the right of the dress’s drop-down size menu and tell us your measurements in inches. Getting professionally measured is best, but if you want to do it yourself be sure to read our measuring guide first. Avoid common mistakes by doing the following:
Ask someone else to measure for you
Take measurements while wearing undergarments similar to what you’ll wear with the dress
Provide a bust measurement from the fullest part of your chest, not your bra size!
7. Will I be able to alter my dress if I receive it and it doesn’t fit exactly right? ^Top Yes. If your size fluctuates or you want to modify the dress slightly, we always leave a few inches in the seams so that your local tailor can easily make alterations as needed. Dresses generally have a margin of 1 inches on either side of a seam. Flower detailing, beading or belts/ribbons may limit ability to let a dress out. 8. How do you measure length for mini, knee-length and tea-length skirts if you only collect a hollow to the floor measurement? ^Top We use the hollow to the floor measurement to determine where the knee is and then cut the correct length according to the dress design. 9. Will my dress exactly match the color I see on your website? ^Top There might be a slight difference between the actual dress’s color and what you see in the photo depending on your computer monitor’s display settings. 10. What kind of fabric do you use on the dresses? ^Top Each dress is made of one or a combination of the following beautiful, high-quality fabrics:
Chiffon: delicate, sheer, and transparent material made from silk or rayon; its soft finish is often layered because of its transparency, making it popular for overskirts, sheer sleeves, and wraps
Organza: crisp and sheer like chiffon, but with a stiffer texture reminiscent of tulle but more flowing; popular for skirts, sleeves, backs, and overlays
Satin: heavy and smooth with a high sheen on the front; very commonly used for bridal gowns
Silk-Like Satin: smooth, silky satin with a glossy front and matte back
Matte Satin: soft, subtle shine and a smooth surface; similar to silk-like satin but less prone to wrinkles
Taffeta: a crisp, smooth high-end fabric with a slight rib
Tulle: netting made of silk, nylon, or rayon that is used primarily for skirts and veils (think ballerina tutus)
11. How can I be sure what the fabric will look like in person? ^Top Checking at our Color Chart and photos should give you a very good idea what the dress, color and fabric will look like. If you’d like to be even more confident, try ordering samples from our site just keep in mind the extra weeks needed to receive your fabric samples when timing your order. 12. What kind of zipper will my dress have? ^Top We use 2 types of zippers – invisible and visible. Invisible zippers are hidden inside a seam and use a discrete pull tab in order to blend in with the lines of the dress. Visible zippers are wider but hidden behind a tab of fabric. They are reinforced at the top with a metal hook that clasps through either a metal or fabric ring. Each zipper is of high quality and chosen with the overall dress design in mind.
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Dress Care
Your dress is such an important part of any special event that you could even call it an investment or valuable keepsake. Whether you want to preserve your dress for the memories or wear it again and again, following these maintenance and cleaning tips well help keep it as beautiful as the day it arrived.
Overview:
All of our dresses are made of beautiful, high-quality fabrics that are:
-100% polyester
- Dry clean only
-Wrinkle resistant
Why Dry Clean?
Dry cleaning helps colors stay bright and preserves the beauty and sheen of our satin and satin-like fabrics.
Many of our dresses have delicate trim, beading, embroidery or other embellishments that could be damaged by machine or hand washing.
Dry cleaning minimizes the need to use dryers, irons and steamers to dry or remove wrinkles. Heat can be damaging to the fabric of our dresses.
Stains:
Accidents happen, but spills need not ruin your beautiful dress or your night. If treated promptly, many stains can be removed and your dress will be as good as new.
Dry cleaning stains:
-All of our dresses are dry clean only.
-Take stains to a professional dry cleaner as soon as possible for best results.
-Tell the cleaner what caused the stain so they can treat it properly.
Treating stains at an event:
If a stain happens in the middle of your event, you may not be able to take it to a dry cleaner right away. Here’s all you need to know to minimize damage and get on with your night.
-Dab gently to remove any excess stain. If there is residue, scrape it off with a dull knife.
Treating stains at home:
-Never rub as that may spread or push the stain deeper into the fabric.
-Use a clean white cloth to dab. Avoid tissue or paper towels that could leave a residue.
- Don’t use soaps or pre-treating chemicals on the dress if you will take it to a dry cleaner later, as the chemicals could react and damage the fabric.
-Oil-based stains should be sprinkled with an absorber such as baby powder or cornstarch. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then brush off completely and dab with a cloth. Dry clean as soon as possible. Common oil based stains: makeup, grease or butter, deodorant, gasoline or body lotions
-For non-oil-based stains, place a white cloth underneath the stain and dab at the stain with another white cloth dipped in cool water. Common non oil-based stains: juices, coffee/tea, bodily fluids, red wine, mud, ink, baby food/formula
-Soak persistent stains in cool water until they come out (up to 24 hours). Remaining stains should be taken to a dry cleaner.
-Don’t iron, steam or heat dry stained fabrics s heat will set the stain.
If you do decide to treat a stain yourself, be extremely careful and gentle. Remember that any stain removers or detergents you use could react with dry cleaning chemicals and damage the fabric should you later decide to have it dry cleaned. While oxygen-based cleaners and gentle detergents can remove some non-oil-based stains from polyesters, oil-based stains are best handled by professional dry cleaners.
-Never use bleach or stain removers with bleach on our dresses.
-Follow all instructions on the stain remover’s packaging.
-Spot test the stain remover on an unnoticeable area first.
-Mixing stain removers could damage fabric.
-Gently dab all excess stain off with a clean white cloth, being careful not to rub it in further.
-Place another cloth underneath the stain to catch residue.
-Work the stain remover from the edges in so the stain is removed to the wiping cloth and the cloth underneath. Avoid wiping outward and spreading the stain.
-Completely rinse all detergent or stain remover from the fabric afterwards.
-Once rinsed, roll wet fabric in a towel and then lay flat to dry. Don’t twist or wring.
Wrinkles:
Our fabrics don’t wrinkle easily, but if they do, hanging the fabric so that wrinkles fall out is often all that’s needed. A careful ironing or steaming with low heat can safely smooth out any persistent wrinkles.
-If the dress still has wrinkles after several hours on a hanger, try hanging it in the bathroom during a hot shower for a gentle steaming. Make sure the dress itself doesn’t get wet.
- More stubborn wrinkles can be removed with a warm iron. Avoid the hotter settings as they may damage the fibers.
-If using steam, use distilled water and clean any rust or particles from inside the steamer first.
-You may want to test the iron or steamer on an unnoticeable spot first, or place a clean cloth between the iron and the dress.
Preservation/Maintenance:
Our fabrics are chosen not only for their look and feel, but also their durability. With a little care, your dress will stay beautiful through many years and many special occasions.
-It’s a good idea to dry clean dresses after each wear. Body oils, deodorant residue or unnoticed stains left on the dress could set in and discolor the fabric over time.
-If the dress isn’t too heavy, it can hang in a garment bag for several months with no problem.
-If hanging a heavier dress, consider draping the skirt over a second hanger to take weight of the shoulder straps.
-Dresses heavy with beading or embroidery could start to pull apart if left hanging for many years. Store these flat, ideally in a box with acid-free tissue paper or a white sheet.
-Lay flat or roll the dress up instead of folding to prevent creases.
-Store or hang in a cool, dry place to prevent yellowing or mildewing over time.
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Happy Customers, Real Stories
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Contact Us: editor@lightinthebox.com12Ah-mazing!
There will definitely be a longer review to come. Suffice it to say that I am in LOVE with LightintheBox--dresses, quality, customer service and pricing is all more than I could expect even from a boutique wedding dress store. These are actual images of me and my fiance on my wedding day. I did order a mermaid petticoat off of eBay to supplement the dress. The veil is my own design :) If you have any other questions, you may contact me through my website: www.cpmacphotography.com By Chelsea Patricia ,Dec 2010
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See More Dresses >>Simple but elegant
Both my wife and I wore this same dress to our same sex ceronmony in Jan 2011. We had them custom made for us and the dresses fit almost close to perfect with the measurements we gave. We had the straps slightly ammended in Australia. But other than that we were extremely happy with how well the dressers were made. We did attach a coloured train to the exsisting train to individualise them to our own personalities which enhanced the look of the dress as well. The train was detactable which was perfect to take off for our reception. Light in the Box were fast with shipping and were excellent with all there communication and updates. I would definitely recommend Light in the Box. Measure yourself correctly with a bit extra space more than anything. Our dressmaker was impressed with the workmanship for the price. By Shannon ,Mar 2011
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See More Dresses >>GLADLY SURPRISED
We´ve just received the dress we had ordered for our six-year old daughter. We are delighted. The dress fits her like a glove and she says she feels like a princess. We are looking forward to the wedding we are going to attend. I´m sure she will be praised as much as the bride. By Yolanda González ,Mar 2011
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See More Dresses >>Dress was amazing!
Light in the box did an excellent job on the dress. It was beautiful and I LOVED it so much. It fitted perfectly, I just needed a hem. I wore it to my senior prom and got a lot of compliments. I would recommend this dress to anyone. I will definitely purchase another dress from light in the box. By Brittni ,Mar 2011
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See More Dresses >>My favourite dress)))
I like this dress very much)))) I'm glad that I bought it from you. Dress made the happiest day of my life more happy. I am grateful to staff for good service. The dress has surpassed all my expectations. I enjoy going to continue to use your services. Thank you=))))))) By Yana ,Dec 2010
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See More Dresses >>Beyond AMAZING!
The dress arrived quickly, in mint condition. Excellent craftsmanship, absolutely no regrets! Everyone is blown away by the gorgeous, intricate detailing. You will not be disappointed. I am a size six, oftentimes I wear a four (depending on the brand), so as long as you take proper measurements the dress will fit just fine. I'm 5'7", 125lbs. By Robin ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>loved it!
while my dress DID take quite a while to arrive, when it did, i fell in love with it! I wore it to my prom and got soo many compliments on it. I did need to have it altered a bit. the train was quite long but the seamstress added a small button to the back so it could be busseled because the train was too gorgeous to remove completely! the bead work was very nice as well. There were a few stains on the dress when I got it, however the dry cleaners was able to remove them. Overall I am extremely pleased with this purchase! By M ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Cute Bought it for my Ball
I bought this dress in sky blue for my husband Marine Corp Ball. I'm 5'3'' with a 35 1/2 inch bust 26 inch waist and 36 inch hip. I was so afraid the the size 6 would be too small, but I bought on a whirl hoping that if it was I could loose a few inches before I had to squeeze into it, but it was perfect fit. The only issue I had was cheap looking sleeves which seems to be the most thing people complain about. I also had an issue with it being to long by about 6 inches. I tried on 4 inch heels and I was still stepping on it so I got it altered which costed another 40 bucks since it is chiffon. The color matched perfectly to the swatchs. I was thinking it would be a little dark so I bought the sky blue, but I wish I had bought in darker blue now because it made me look even more pale than I am which made me self conscious, but other than that I'd say it was a great experience. The shipping was pretty quick after it was shipped. It took a total of about 3 weeks to get it and 5 or 6 days to get it in the mail after I received the "it shipped" notice. I will definately buy from here again. By Tasha ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>perfect timing!!
I ordered this gown for the Marine Corps Ball October 24th, and the ball was Nov 11th. I was getting worried when it wasn't here by the 9th, but got a huge surprise on Nov10th at 9pm when it showed up at my door!! It fit perfectly!!! Thanks for the hard work!!! It was perfect!!! By Meghan ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>Good one
Hi You will find my earlier review below with more details. I am just uploading two more photos here. Hopefully it can help other girls to make decision. This dress is wonderful. But to be honest, I have ordered another wedding gown, garment bag and tiara. They more or less have a little problem. However, the customer service is still great. I got replacement for garment bag twice. By Joy ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>i loved my dress
i ordered this dress for my ball. this dress was everything i wanted. It took about 4 weeks to get to us. Very happy with the purchase and i recommend it to anyone. Great compliments all night and i was even told that i'd stolen the show. Hope these pictures help x By Gemma ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>best friends prom dress
My best friend ordered this dress in navy. She got it custom tailored, but when it came in it didn't fit her very well. She went to get it fixed, and the lady who did it said it was very difficult to fix because the quality and the make of the dress was so good. Even though she had to spend extra money on getting it altered, she loved it and it looked great. By Emily ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Reasonably happy
I bought this dress for my wedding in April. It arrived in under a month which I thought was very good. I did'nt get a dressmaker to fit me, I did it myself, but I believe it to be very accurate as I measured myself about 6 times to be sure! Unfortunatly when the dress arrived it was about 2 sizes too big for me. That is quite a big difference so I don't know how it went wrong. But better too big than too small I say! When buying the dress I asked one of the online sales reps what colour the sash was on the dress pictured and was told pink. However the pink was a sickly lolly pink which didn't match the ivory of the dress. I really wanted a vintage dusky pink colour so I bought the fabric colour I wanted and set out to find a dress maker. It was hard to find a dressmaker that would do a good job for a good price but in the end I found a clothing alterations shop who was awesome. I had 3 fitings and had the dress resized to fit me perfectly and also made some changes to the design for $300 NZ. So all up I paid $700 NZ for the dress, which I was extremely happy with for a dress I will only wear once! The changes to the style that we made were: -Attaching a hook under the zip where the train could be hooked up when I was dancing etc. (I highly recomend this as it looked realy lovely up aswell as down) -Making the train slightly shorter at the sides as it didnt sit particulary well when hooked up -Made the dress tighter at the thigh all the way down to the knee so it fish tailed more as I didn't like the A-Frame style -Replaced the sash for a different colour and made it tie up at the back -added in bra inserts so that I didn't have to wear a bra You could tell the fabrics were not high quality but only by looking up very close and the beading on this dress is quite lovely Buying this dress online was a real risk but one I am happy I took. It can be stressful when you can't try a dress on before you buy it but I think if you don't hold high expectations that the dress will be perfect when it arrives and order it early so you have enough time to fix it up then it is worth your while, especially if you don't want to pay the big money for a dress in a shop. Hope this helps! Happy Shopping! By Dee Archibald ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>Ah-mazing!
There will definitely be a longer review to come. Suffice it to say that I am in LOVE with LightintheBox--dresses, quality, customer service and pricing is all more than I could expect even from a boutique wedding dress store. These are actual images of me and my fiance on my wedding day. I did order a mermaid petticoat off of eBay to supplement the dress. The veil is my own design :) If you have any other questions, you may contact me through my website: www.cpmacphotography.com By Chelsea Patricia ,Dec 2010
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See More Dresses >>Wow
I bought this dress in royal blue for a recent castle wedding. I got loads of compliments and it really suited the occasion. The detail of the dress was beautiful. I had ordered a bigger size just in case I had miscalculated my size so I had it taken in a bit and the strap shortened (as i'm 5ft 3) but it took no time to alter and still looked just as beautiful. By Laura McGregor ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>BEAUTIFUL!!
I was so excited to wear this dress! I ordered it in a size 10, usually wear an 8, however, it fit perfectly! My husband and I eloped to Las Vegas for our wedding. It was fantastic! I had hundreds of compliments on this dress while wearing it for pictures in Cesar's Palace, and other fancy casinos. I could not have been happier with any other dress!! I have uploaded a few pictures of me wearing the dress, pearl earrings, and pearl necklace, which were all purchased through LightInTheBox :) By Lauren Quinby ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>My perfect day!!!
II recently got married in this dress when I was 7 months pregnant!!! I had the time of my life and what great compliments did I get on the dress and still getting. I puchased the dress, matching jacket an a veil. For this price and the way it fitted me that day I couldend get a dress in my home country the Netherlands. I'm telling all my friends and family where I got it because it just was perfect!!! Thank you verry much!!! Elly v. Gestel-Kuipers By Mw v. Gestel ,Dec 2010
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See More Dresses >>ein Traum wird wahr
als ich das Kleid bekommen habe, war ich einfach nur begeistert. Der Schnitt ist wunderfoll und die Lieferung war vertrauenswürdig. Ich kann es nur empfehlen das Kleid auch zu kaufen. By elena ,Oct 2010
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See More Dresses >>Anniversary Dress
I ordered this dress mostly for my 4th anniversary with my husband. We had a formal night on our cruise and I wanted a special dress. I got this customized to fit my body type and it was worth little bit extra to do it. It fit perfectly and even the length was perfect! I got tons of compliments and will definitely recommend this site to anyone whose looking at buying a formal gown. The customer service was very nice and the delivery was quick. I also wanted to stress the quality of the material and craftsmanship. I will for sure order again when I need another one in a few years. By Brandi ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>bridesmaid dress
Español: Ordene este vestido para las damas de mi boda en noviembre 2010. El vestido tiene una gran calidad, las telas son muy hermosas y suaves y tallaron perfectamente a mis damas. El vestido esta muy bien terminado y es un poco pesado debido a las capas de tela que lo forman, pero realmente excelente. English: I ordered this dress for my bridesmaids for my wedding in November 2010. The color is beautiful and soft and fits perfectly on my bridesmaids. These dress has great quality the fabric is top quality and the workmanship is excellent. By Sofia ,Dec 2010
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See More Dresses >>brandy
AWESOME.. pre measure.. cost ALLOT to trim due to amny layers.. FAB DRESS!! By Brandy Victory ,Dec 2010
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See More Dresses >>Love it!!
I ordered this dress the last week in October and received it November 15. I ordered the dress in white and a size 2. I absolutely loved it! There was one part of the dress that I need to get fix, part of the dress was overlapping the flowers on bottom, but it's nothing big. In my opinion, the dress needs a mermaid petticoat. In the picture that I attached I put a regular petticoat under the wedding dress, that's why it looks so big. If you are unsure whether to order the wedding dress because it is online, I would say ORDER the DRESS do not Hesitate. You will love it! I will sure be telling my friends about light in the box. Good Luck Brides! My wedding is February 5, 2011 you can email me after then to see how the dress looked Congrats Girls! feli_rod@yahoo.com By Felicia ,Dec 2010
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See More Dresses >>I love this dress!
I custom ordered this dress in ivory and it took just over 2 weeks to arrive....I live in Oregon....The only thing I didn't care for was the straps they just looked cheap on such a beautiful dress. I took a pair of scissors and carefully cut them off. As soon as I did that we all thought wow! Fit perfectly. Married August 7th 2010 in Vegas. So many compliments asking wear I bought it:) Also I had to iron the chiffon a little in the areas that didn't have ruffles. I left the ruffles alone....The dress is so much prettier strapless in my opinion. Hope this helpes:) By Misty ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>BARGAIN!
The dress arrived slightly quicker than stated and was absolutely beautiful and just like the picture. Very well made and good quality fabric etc. ~Colour was spot on the colour on the website. My daughter wore it to her prom and looked amazing in it. Had to have it adjusted very slightly (chose the 'off the peg' version) but the shop that did this also commented on how well the dress had been made. Would definitely recommend. By Graham ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Gorgeous Dress
I ordered my dress on june 30th and it arrived on the 20th july. i was very impressed with the quality of the dress but i did notice that in the picture there is more sequin and pearl detail than on the dress i recieved. also i did order in ivory as im getting married on a beach in Thailand and i didnt want to look to orange, but the dress and veil did come in white. but i do love the dress and i am very happy with the supurb service i have recieved from light in the box, so thank you very much. now on to the bridesmaids.... By Karly ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>gold dress
the bride ordered us GOLD color. when i saw the dress for the first time, I thought the color looks a greenish. It was not love at the first sight. It has self padded bra and the workmanship was pretty good. I got a size 4, and the waist and bust fits a little tight for me, but it’s all good because it made me correct my posture. The other petite bridesmaid in the photo ordered a size 2, she think it’s a little big, but it’s not her fault because size 2 is the smallest size they have. if you have curvy or bigger chest, I would recommend to order a size up. It might be a little loose on waist, but you can have that taken in easily. we added an ivory belt to break up the color and At the end every bridesmaid liked the dress. By dai ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>New photo
i posted a review when I first got the dress and posted a pic but now that the wedding has been and gone I thought Id put up a new pic. Everyone loved my dress!! bridesmaids dress is also from LITB By Tracy ,Dec 2010
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See More Dresses >>Parfaite
Je viens de recevoir cette robe que j'avais commandé en rouge il y a un peu moins de 2 semaines. Elle est absolument magnifique, les coutures, la coupe, le tissu ... tout est parfait. Ce site est vraiment génial. By Brunette,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Happy customer!
I ordered my wedding dress, 3 bridesmaid dresses, 1 maid of honor gown and flower girl dress from LITB. We ordered custom sizes, but all the dresses still needed minor alterations - I suppose it's hard to fit into a dress like a glove if there are no opportunities to go for a fitting. But bottomline is, we LOVED it. TIP: ORDER EARLY - you don't want the added stress of wondering if your dress will arrive on time .By Queenie C ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Golden Grape :)
Everyone dreads having to wear a bridesmaid dress but I can happily say my first time as one has not left me scarred. My friend chose this dress in Purple with a matching belt. Super pretty color, and very fun playful cut. I was worried that the dress would keep sliding down since i'm blessed in the breast department. Luckily that wasn't an issue. I spent the entire night dancing and didn't once feel like I was going to fall out of my dress. I even placed my order late and it still arrived w/ ample time for the wedding. The bride chose gold accessories to compliment the dress so I felt like a golden grape.. but in a good way. LoL By Cat ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>perfect
Español: Ordene este vestido para las damas de mi boda en noviembre 2010. El vestido tiene una gran calidad, las telas son muy hermosas y suaves y tallaron perfectamente a mis damas. El vestido esta muy bien terminado y es un poco pesado debido a las capas de tela que lo forman, pero realmente excelente. English: I ordered this dress for my bridesmaids for my wedding in November 2010. The color is beautiful and soft and fits perfectly on my bridesmaids. These dress has great quality the fabric is top quality and the workmanship is excellent. By Sofia ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Wonderful!!
This was an absolutely beautiful dress. It is a very flattering wedding dress. I got married in it out by our pond and as you can see from the pictures it is beautiful. The straps were long so I had the them shortened. Great fit. By cindy ,Oct 2010
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See More Dresses >>Perfect Dress
I bought this dress for my graduation and it was exactly what i wanted. Made perfectly and fit just right. The bow is pinned on so you can change it up a bit aswell, i pinned mine to the back. It looked beautiful on and i recieved endless compliments throughout the night. The shipping was great aswell. lightinthebox is now my favourite online shopping website =) jessica_.x.o.x@hotmail.com By Sarah ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Homecoming Hit!
My daughter wore this dress to her freshman homecoming dance and looked beautiful. The dress was comfortable and easy to wear. I was really nervous about the shipping and if I would get it in time. It came right on time. We will order from this site again. By Patty ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Delicious in Daffodil
I bought this dress only 3 weeks ago max with custom sizing and it arrive today and looks brilliant - i have attached a picture for everyone. Very well done LITB - only need length altering as it is VERY long but the sizing is perfect thank you! By RSmith ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Fantastic Dress
I bought this dress for my daughter for her school prom and was a bit scared it would not be as good as the picture, I needn't have worried, the dress looked better than the picture and the quality of the material was absolutely briliant. My daughter looked and felt amazing and everyone she met that night complimented her and asked where they could get the dress so I expect Lightinthebox will have lots of new orders soon. By Donna Wray ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>superbe
Je l'ai commandé en bleu roi, couleur magnifique. Elle est très agréable à porter, on ne la sent pas sur soi. Le rendu est d'un bel effet By diwaysteph ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>For my step daughter
This dress was great, fitted her perfectly and she got best dressed at her formal :) it was amazing. Thankyou very much you did and amazing job with the dress. She was very happy with it :) By craig ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>so beautiful!
i ordered this dress on 1st august and became it on 11st. when i saw it the 1st time i was surprised because it was better than i thought it would be. take a look at the picture and you will believe me. By Franziska M. ,Oct 2010
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See More Dresses >>so beautiful!
i ordered 4 dresses in black and they were so beautifully made,these dresses do come up long but best to be too long than short,i added black corsages to the dresses for my wedding but everyone said how beautiful the girls looked,thank you light in the box By victoria eagle ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>Joyce Landes
The dress was exactly what I was looking for. The bride had described a dress she wanted with dark green trim. We thought we were going to have to put trim on a dress ourselves to get it. Then I saw this dress and it couldn't have been more perfect. We also were working with a limited income and we were able to buy the dress and you got it too us faster than usual as we needed it because we ordered late. Thank you for making Sarah's day perfect. By Joyce Landes ,Oct 2010
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See More Dresses >>Beautiful
I received my dress yesterday. My first impression was that for this low price the quality is really good. The upper part is very stunning with small sparkling pearls. The size fits me perfectly. When I tried it the lower part seemed a bit too big,but now I don't think it is. By Zsuzsa ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>very happy !!!
Español: Ordene este vestido para las damas de mi boda en noviembre 2010. El vestido tiene una gran calidad, las telas son muy hermosas y suaves y tallaron perfectamente a mis damas. El vestido esta muy bien terminado y es un poco pesado debido a las capas de tela que lo forman, pero realmente excelente. English: I ordered this dress for my bridesmaids for my wedding in November 2010. The color is beautiful and soft and fits perfectly on my bridesmaids. These dress has great quality the fabric is top quality and the workmanship is excellent. By Sofia ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>Las Vegas Wedding Dress
was absolutely delighted with my dress. perfect for Vegas! the pic is one of me walking me up the aisle and i think it really shows off the dress. my sister has already ordered her 4 bridesmaids dresses from this site after she saw my dress and is delighted with them too! By Nicola ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>Absolutely stunning!
What can I say, have a look at the photos! We ordered a size 14 and a size 6, also two cusotm made sizes for the smaller girls and all fitted perfectly. Dresses arrived in Australia in less than 3 weeks from order. Colour is Watermelon. Incredible! Thank you Light in the Box. By Tracy ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>I love my dress!!
I received my dress and i love it!! I ordered it in Navy Blue on Friday 12th November and it arrived on Thursday 25th November to the UK (expedited shipping)!!!! It is gorgeous and fits perfectly for my xmas party. :) I will definately be ordering from this site again!! By Domanique ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>Perfect Plus Size Fit!
I had gone to David's Bridal & fallen in love with a tea-length dress but my fiance & I were paying for our own weddig so their price range was a bit steap for us a that time so my (now mother-in-law) found this wonderful website where I had met my match. I usually wear a size 18/20 & tried on a wedding dress size 22 & it fit very well. I ordered this dress in the size 22 & it fit like a glove! I'm busty so I was affraid it wouldn't fit up top but I didn't have to add one single stich to the dress. I'm also only 5'2" & it was a perfect tea-length, not too long or too short & perfect for our July wedding in the south! The flowerers were exquisite, the fabric & the ivory color were absolutely gorgeous & it was simply an absolute steal for the price. It was certainly an excellent value, It does need a light slip underneath but I was extremely pleased. By Rebecka ,Dec 2010
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See More Dresses >>MANY MANY times better in person!
My wedding was on July 2 in my backyard. I wanted something comfortable but elegant. This dress was absolutely perfect!. The material and the actual make of it are stunning. My mother said that you could probably wear it inside out. I sent in my measurements, and it fit like a glove. The only thing, like it was pointed out before, is that it was very long, so we ended up having to cut it. I'm attaching a couple of pictures. Unfortunately, I don't have a full length photo to attach, but i hope these help. By Maggie ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>I recommended
This dress is perfect, I bought it and my two daughters loved it, one of them took a photo, so you can see how marvelous it is. Kisses By VANETE ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Perfect and simple
What a blast when i received my dress shortly after i ordered (20 days and i live in Reunion Island!) I was so happy, it was so cute, well cut and so appropriate for my day 1 wedding (at the city hall), everyone found it lovely, and i felt so at ease... it is a really good job Light in the Box did for my edding since they made me save heaps of money AND still i felt like a princess! thanx By Arianne S ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Supernatural!
This dress goes pleasantly well, without any problem for the door on a long lasting, it remains simple and at the same time elegant woman, I am very satisfied!I certainly recommend this site. The service has been fantastic and the quality of the dress is outstanding! By guilbert elodie ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>Value for money
Although it takes around 2 months to wait for the dress and a few alterations, the dress does turn out to look really good. I am happy. By PK ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>A gorgeous formal dress
My daughter ordered this gown in Electric Blue to wear to her sister's formal 21st birthday. We ordered a standard size 12 and it fitted her like a glove and she said it was very comfortable to wear. We now look forward to ordering another gown from ltb for her formal school graduation next year. We have had a very positive experience with our purchase. By Dianne ,Oct 2010
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See More Dresses >>my prom dress
I ordered this dress in grape for my prom night. I got it custom tailored and it fit PERFECTLY! The material and quality was amazing. I was very nervous buying a dress online, but I don't regret it at all. I loved it! By Emily ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Perfect fit!
My daughter was invited to prom, I was laid up and we are down a job so money was tight. I found this site and since my daughter is tall we did a custom for less than any department store. I was nervous but when they came OMG! perfect fit for both, workmanship, impressive and no duplicate at the prom. she loved the dress so much she did not want to take it off....these photos are when she got the dresses and tried on, no special undergarments or anything. By CJ ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>Photos for my below review
Here are some photos of the dress, size 2, blue. ( the only blue dress in the photos) Sorry one is a bit blurred! I wore the dress to my brother's wedding, added the ribbon myself (oand in one photo, straps for the ceremony) By Beth ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>Robe de Princesse
J'ai commandé ma robe de la même couleur que sur le site, elle est jsute magnifique. C'est une vraie robe de bal qui fait une très jolie ligne, est très agréable à porter et fluide. Un soutien gorge et un bustier sont intégrés - si vous avez un peu de ventre comme moi, n'hésitez pas, votre ligne sera superbe ( contrairement au satin qui ne pardonne pas ). Bref une très belle robe à un prix très abordable. By NEL ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>PERFECT!
I just recieved this dress I only ordered one for my bridesmaid because I wanted to make sure it was what I wanted I'm so happy with this dress I ordered it in the blue with a white bow the blue is gorgeous the fabric is thick and beautiful and the stitching on this dress is perfect. 2 of my girls are a size 8 but I ordered a 10 because I didnt want it to be to small The size 10 fits them like a glove they love it cause the dress actually has built in cups for the chest and it makes them look like they have a bigger bust and who wouldnt want that! I have lots of pics of the dress I will upload some if you want more contact me at babyblueskittle@hotmail.com Also I ordered this dress on October 7 and recieved it october 28 By Sammy ,Oct 2010
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See More Dresses >>Gorgeous but be aware of fitting
I ordered 4 of these for my bridesmaids (made to measure). They were gorgeous and went well with the accessories we bought. Only a few hitches with the fitting. One dress was slightly smaller then measured, another was too big and on all the dresses we had to tack down as they stick not sit as in the picture. My bridesmaids still look gorgeous as you can see from the photo. By nikolamara ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>so pretty!
I got my dress in less than 4 weeks. I'm so happy about my dress! It fits perfectly! My honey loves it! I'm very satisfied with all the details in this dress! I highly recommend your site. Thanks LTB! More power! By chloe ,Nov 2010
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See More Dresses >>perfect dressed for my wedding
thanks light in the box formaking this dress, was very impressed, it is well tailored and fit me well.i love the beadings and the material is the best..you really meet my expectation 100% and my friends keep asking where i got this dress and i recommended your online shop to them...thank u so much... By mary jane siddayao ,Oct 2010
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See More Dresses >>Pictures
Pictures By Trista Samson ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Perfect Dress
I brought this dress for my best friends wedding as i was maid of honor. The dress was perfect, the bones kept me in all day and were even comfortable when we ate our meal. I had compliments all day because of the dress. Would highly reccomend to all PERFECT DRESS! By Veronica ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>Highly recommend
I purchased this dress back in May for my wedding in August. I was more than pleased with my purchase. I recommend that you pay the extra to get the dress tailored to your size. I did, and the dress fit perfectly. I got so many compliments on the dress and you can't beat paying less than $300 for the extra tailoring, and shipping included. Remember you're only wearing it for one day. Why pay hundreds even thousands when you can save on your wedding day. By nhule77 ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>Red A-line Sweetheart Dress
I was very happy with this dress. I ordered it for my senior prom and it was gorgeous. As usual, I procrastinated and waited until only 15 days before my prom to order the dress.. my prom was on May 1 and I ordered the dress on April 16. It came the exact day I expected it to come (April 26). I was scared to open the box because I have never ordered any type of clothing online before, so I was afraid that it might not be what I expected. I was wrong. The dress looks exactly like it does in the picture. It has beautiful beading and flows beautifully. The fabric quality was just as I expected. It has three layers of fabric which makes for a beautiful flowing look (the bottom layer is a kindof thicker fabric, the middle is a silky fabric, and the top is a sheer flowy fabric. All of my friends and my boyfriend loved the dress too, in fact my friend is going to borrow it next weekend to wear to another school's prom she was invited to. This dress is a steal! I looked great and I spent a lot less money than other girls did on their prom dresses! By ?Megan, May 2010
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See More Dresses >>amazing quality for an amazing price
I fell in love with this dress the minute i seen it, and when i seen the price i was totally amazed how cheap it was. i bought the dress feb 2009 when i seen it in the sale for under £100, when it was delivered within 2 weeks i was extremley overjoyed with it, as it was good quality, and fitted me perfect, i got married june 2010 and everyone said my dress was stunning and how nice it was on me, so anyone who is thinking of buying this dress from LTB, go for it, as you will not be dissapointed, i have enclosed a few pics of the dress for yous too see for yourselfs. By Angela Kaya ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>My Dress As Expected
Hi I bought this dress last year, It was amazing! Absolutely worth it and the weight was perfect for dancing. Really light! Hope some pics help you to make a decission. Thanks Lightinthebox.com By MARIANA, May 2010
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See More A-line Dresses >>Its Perfect 5 Stars
i just ordered this dress for my prom its relly nice i just dont want to take it off,ill recomend this dress its perfect By tiffany, May 2010
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See More Evening Dress >>Here Are More Pictures
Hey people, I uploaded pictures of the dress. It is a european size 36 and fits perfectly. Material is rather tulle than organza, but is nicely fluffy and layery. The material is also rather transparent, that is why I wear a bra underneath. I ordered several dresses, all are very nicely made, excellent craftsmanship. I opted for a different dress, and don′t need this one anymore. If anyone is interestes in buying, I would give it away for 120 dollar plus shipping to your country from germany. Email me at spam@nikita.info (don't worry, it will get to me). Accept Paypal. Dress is lightweight, more 1-1,5 kilos. It had more flowers attached where the white flower is, I removed them for the picture. I could reattach them, but I reccommend using different (maybe real) flowers, because the colors are very bright. By nikita, May 2010
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See More Celebrity Wedding Dresses >>Greek Godess Dress
the material of the dress looks a bit different from the picture itself, but it was still a gorgeous dress, the only problem i had with it was the size chart. i chose a medium based on the chart and i ended up having to alter it because i needed a small which made the ruffles of the side of the dress unattractive. other than that this dress was perfect for my senior prom, it made me look good when i won princess ;] By alma, May 2010
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See More Dresses >>Received The Dress
It′s nice. It looks like the picture. The material is good and well tailored. it′s bigger, I have alter it. I REALLY LIKE By ARA, May 2010
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See More Oscar Dresses >>Pictures in Black
Loved the dress here are some pictues, cause I know thats what you're looking for. By Carmon ,Oct 2010
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See More Dresses >>YCF 153-Wedding Dress
This is the most stunning dress. We had it custom fitted and when it arrived it was an absolutely perfect fit! Saw the same dress in a bridal shop and it cost 4 times what we paid for it. I'd recommend Light in the Box to everyone. It's genuine, it's safe shopping and the goods are excellent. Thankyou so much Light in the Box. By Janet, April 2010
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See More Trumpet/Mermaid Wedding Dresses >>great dress
Only had to get very few minor alterations on a size 8 - take it in a little bit on the waist, loosen it up at the hips and shorten it a bit (I am 5'7). It is great that the dress is made so that it can be altered, the quality is great. The top has good lining which assures great shape without need for a bra. I received it about 2.5 weeks after ordering it (expedited) and I am very happy with it. By Ina , Nov 2010
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See More Prom Dresses >>Top!!!
j'adore! c'est une vraie robe de princesse! je l'ai choisie en ceinture rouge! magnifique! elle est gonflée juste ce qu'il faut! j'avais acheté un jupon mais cela n'est même la peine! dire que je croyais que c'était moi la plus heureusedes futures mariées By la grande, May 2010
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See More Prom Dresses >>Dress Arrived!! :D
Hi, I ordered this dress March 21 and it arrived today 6th May, just in time for my formal which was on the 8th May. I ordered the dress in black and I would highly recommend black to anyone interested in this dress. It looks absolutely stunning on and when it came to the night of the formal I received endless complements (and am still being talked about at school to this day). My only suggestions would be to order it in HEAPS OF TIME, and to be made tailored to you (I had to get the dress slightly altered around the waist area when it arrived. Hope this helps girls!! By Tahls, May 2010
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See More Gossip Girl Fashion Dresses >>LOVE IT!!
Arrived today! It's absolutely beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, and fits like a glove! I would highly recommend this company. It arrived on time and the quality is great, worth twice the price! By RACHEL, May 2010
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See More A-line Wedding Dresses >>AMAZING!
I ordered this dress and it came about 1 month including weekends from the date it was ordered. It looks exactly like it did in the picture! I am so impressed with the quality I cannot wait to wear it. Unless you are VERY tall get the custom measurements or you will need to get it hemmed. By mishellee, May 2010
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See More A-line Wedding Dresses >>Got My Dress-Happy Customer
Very good customer service, Very good quality. Although there is one sewing problem but only myself is able to discover :p Watch out for the custom though. Size is good, material is good. Thank LITB. Will order again soon. (Size 6, height 162, cup C, details see photo) hope this is help. By Joy, May 2010
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See More Gossip Girl Fashion Dresses >>Great Bridesmaid Dress
Got this dress in grape for one of my bridesmaids. She was very happy with it. We adjusted the hem so it became knee length and was perfect for my wedding (you can see this in the attached pic). By pacifini, May 2010
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See More Tea-Length Bridesmaid Dresses >>Review With Pic
I bought this dress in grape for my bridesmaid. It fit her like a glove. I've included a pic from my wedding in March. By pacifini, May 2010
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See More Gossip Girl Fashion Dresses >>Great Dress
I have ordered these dress for my 4 bridesmaids and loved them. See photos. By Belinda Draper, May 2010
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See More Floor-Length Bridesmaid Dresses >>Stunning
I have just recieved this dress for my prom and its stunning, looks exactly like it does in the picture and is made beautifully By Naomi, May 2010
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See More Evening Dresses >>Great Brides Maid Dress
I was looking for something with sleeves in a reasonable price range and came across this dress. I ordered 10 total in 2 colors and several sizes. The blue and the lavender for alternating colors in the bridal party. Here are a couple of pictures. There are small sleeves that you cannot see in the websites picture here. you can see what I'm referring to in the picture of my daughter in both colors that I'm posting. We ended up cutting the sleeves off all 10 dresses. I'm very pleased with the blue (turquoise) color. It's very bright. The fabric is not soft like chiffon but still very good. Light and comfortable. Hopefully to post more pictures later after the wedding By Trista Samson, Jun 2010
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See More Knee-Length Bridesmaid Wedding Dresses >>Gorgeous Dress
it arrived a few days later but it was gorgeous just had to steam iron to get the wrinkles out. I was complimented all night and online on how gorgeous the dress was By Byanka, May 2010
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See More Golden Globe Dresses >>Nana
I ordered these dresses for my daughter's wedding. She could not choose between her nieces so decided to have them all in the wedding party meaning we had to find 7 dresses for the children. We ordered in US sizes, white with champagne belt. They were delivered at the time we were told and far exceeded my expectations! The dresses are absolutely gorgeous!!! The girls think they look like princesses and they do. I can't wait to see all the girls in them at the same time. By Marg Laughlin, May 2010
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See More Flower Girl Dresses >>Amazing Dress!
Amazing dress! This dress completely exceeded my expectations. The embroidery is phenominal. The dress is covered in intricate detailing. The pictures do not do it justice. All the embroidery around the midsection is completely emersed in bead work. It comes with a very nice breathable garment bag as well. I did the exact size and it is a perfect fit. Im a larger woman, about a size 14-16 normally. The dress is amazing regardless of size. I haven't figured out how to tie the train up for the reception yet, but i'm sure i will think of something. This dress is a complete steal at 229$. I saw similar dresses retail at more then 3000$. I came across this dress looking for something with straps vs the 98% of strapless dresses right now. I was forced to turn to online shopping, which i wouldn't normally risk for clothing of any kind, but im very pleased that i did. By Trista Samson, Jun 2010
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See More Ball Gown Wedding Dresses >>AMAZING!
I got this dress, because I thought it was very original, and I wasn′t wrong! My groom, now my husband, loved it! I made the whole wedding white and red like this dress it turned out to be so beautiful, a lot more that I would have ever imagined. I share with you my pictures and if you are thinking of buying this dress do it! it is really gorgeous! Thank you light in the box you made one of my dreams come true! I am so happy! I alsogot my bridesmades dresses from here! By Veronica ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>I HAVE PICTURES!
so i ordered my dress and it took a total of TWO MONTHS to be made and shipped to me. luckily it made its way to my doorstep a month before prom! i ordered the dress in grape and put in my custom measurements (which were NOT my measurements because i had to get A LOT of work done to the dress!). when i opened the package, i took out the dress and saw that it had a TWO FOOT LONG TRAIN. the waist of the dress was too small and i had to get the train cut off and a gusset put in on both sides and the zipper changed. after two weeks of work and $150 spent, the dress was perfect! before you buy, READ THE REVIEWS! hopefully you won't be in the same situation as i was! By sarahbee ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>LOVED IT!
I wore this dress for my wedding 3 months ago. I loved it, I was so impressed with the quality as soon as I received it! Only thing I didnt take into account was the fact that because its shipped and packed into a box, it was creasy when I took it out of the box however once I had it steamed it looked stunning. Only other thing I would change is getting it made to size instead of the standard size that I chose because it was a little bit to long for me, but you hardly noticed at the wedding. The quality of the stiching and material of the dress is great, the boning is in all the right places, the details and sequins on the front are gorgeous. Definitley suited to bigger girls like me :-) I felt like a princess in this dress. I highly recommend. By Tasha ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Such a beautiful and expensive looking dress!!!!
At first I was hesitant to buying a wedding dress online and from another country plus I hadn't heard anything about this website but after reading other reviews on the site I saw that people had good luck, so for under $300 I went for it and I am SOOOO glad I did! This dress is absolutely stunning and looks very similar to the picture above. The only thing that I will alter is the puff on the shoulder. It's smaller and lower than pictured and I looove that about the dress. This will be an easy fix as I am not worried about it! The dresses out there that look close to this style are well over $1000 and I feel very lucky and fortunate to have stumbled across this site. Thank you Light In The Box...you will be part of making my day extra special! By Hollie ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Very Satisfiied
I've juste received my dress in white. Very beautiful and well done (see the picture) !!!! But be carefull the sizes are small and the original one is backless but not this one...For me it's even better... By Nika ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>its beautifull
i ordered this dress on 7.5.10 and it arived on the 4.6.10. i was a bit worried as the box was so small. i ordered it for my neice and daughter as thy are going to be my flower girls in july. once i opened the box i was so pleased. the dresses are so beautifull and look just like they discribed. i do recomend that you order made to mesure or a few sizes biger as my daughter is 6 she's a bit tall for her age so i ordered usa size 8 and it fits perfect. its easer to have the dress taken in rather then buy a new on because they dont fit! im very happy with the dresses and look forward to ordering more xx By Clearheels ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Gorgeous dress
I reviewed this dress before and have been back to this page and sent pictures to some of the readers, but I will try to attach a couple here to help you all make your decision. It is gorgeous! By Boodie ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>heres pics
haha it's me again, i just decided to post the pictures on here, lots of hassle e-mailing them and attaching them each time! By Natasha ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>AMAZING
I ordered the dress in ivory which was more white than i expected but it looked amazing. the back is exactly like the picture and it fit perfectly. i would definitely reccommend it. By Kathryn,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Timeless wedding dress
I have always dreamed to have Audrey's dress for my wedding and here it has arived to me within 10 days of ordering it!! White, simple, timeless - utterly beautiful :) The dress and the veil I have ordered came in a middle sized box printed inside with flowers and a pink zipper cover for it. Everything was nicely packed. As for the quality, a whole dress is well made. I still can't believe for such a little price! I chose size 2 since my measurements are exact and the padded bodice is tight, especially underneath the arms (not too tight though). It's more like well-fitting :) Ballet-type skirt has many layers and it's just perfect. I can't wait to wear it at the wedding day! I'm certainly going to order one more dress for other occasion. Thank you! By Jagoda ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Magnifique
Très contente de mon achat. Robe magnifique et de très bonne qualité. Couleur fuschia très belle. Délai de confection et de livraison respectés. Merci. By Cécile,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>It fit perfect!
I chose this dress as a second dress for my wedding for the dancing party! It looked lovely with the white belt, but not as good as it did with a red belt I wore it with since all the wedding was red and white. All and all it was perfect! I did my dnce choreaography with it and it lifts up as I danced! Thanks! By Veronica ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Dress Pictures
I ordered this dress in a standard size UK 8 and was surprised at how perfectly it fitted for my prom! I ordered it in 'light sky blue' and the colour was exactly what i wanted. It did need to be taken up alot and the train was very long so i would definately recommend having it altered so it can be attached to the dress, so your not holding it up all the time, but overall i loved it :)! Here are some pictures from prom for anyone who is wants to see the dress, its on the far left.... :) By Chloe ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Magnifique!!!
Je me suis marié le 5 juin dernier et ette robe était juste MAGNIFIQUE , de très bonne qualité.Elle a fait furreur! Merci a toute votre équipe By elodie ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Beautiful dress
I'm eloping to Las Vegas to get married. I needed a simple knee length white dress. I was reluctant to buy online for all the obvious reasons. I spent two months trying to find a dress. So, on May 11th, I decided to order it. I had a back-up dress just in case. I got my dress today. It's perfect. It fits like a glove. It's top quality workmanship. The neckline shows that is kinda heart shaped, but it's not, it goes straight across. That is not a problem it is still beautiful. The belt is not attached and there are no loops, but i'm glad because it looks better without a belt. I am so very pleased with my purchase. The sizing is true. I wear a 16W dress and that is what i ordered. It is not flattering to my figure but i don't have a flattering figure LOL. I have pics. My 6yr old Grandson took them so please excuse. If you are thinking about buying from this site, I encourage you to do so. Just be sure to know your correct size. By Rita ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Here are some *PICTURES* for this dress:
Wore this to prom, ordered it in slate grey, but came in lilac. Fit is great and material feels better than the price. Built in bra helps with added support, cut out in back is exactly the same. There is a bobby pin on the back in the second one because I had it taken in a little... By DJH1212 ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Got dress
I just got my dress, and it's like I imagined. I brought it in Dark Navy, and the dress looks just like the one Serena wears on Gossip Girl (the dress seems darker on Gossip Girl than the one on the picture). I got a size 2 and it's a little too big, although the measurements were exactly like mine. The delivery time was ok, it took a month to get the dress to Germany. I can recommend ordering from this site. By Jule ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>super quality, great material, excellent cut
There isn't enough words to describe how PERFECT this DRESS is !!!!!!! I am spechless !!! Would recomend this SITE, this DRESS, to everyone... THANKS, THANKS, THANKS LITB for give us those great oportunite for bying dress from our dreams!!!! if you want to order this dress dont hesistate at all,, go and buy the dress here, LITB will make a PRINCESS from everyone, every lady deserve to know about this site !!! AND SERVICE IS THE BEST!!! I count on the longest time this dress to come to me for the case it get stuck somewhere like (all 28 days of processing and 5-6 Expedit days for shipping and it become I am going to get my dress around 30 June like they told me too when my order have been shipped) but on my suprice processing was just 14 days and my order get in countrie for 6 days and if there wasnt a weekend I belive it would come more earlier I am sure ... really all best for seller too. By princess in LITB dress ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>I HAVE PICTURES
hey, i have ordered this dress in Burgundy and it arrived, as they said, 6 weeks later. i have to say i am really satisfied with it, I think it is really well made. the dress is longer i expected but i talked to a stylist and she explained to me that with that sort of cut, the shorter the dress is, the larger you appear to be. so it is better to have this dress full length, as it is. here are two pictures i took for you to see. i really recommand you this dress, it is absolutely beautiful. i am going to wear it at my prom. By peatc ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Prom Dress
I had my prom friday, loved my dress loads it was fab, i did take the netting under neath out as it was slightly too puffy for my height but it was a superb dress and i recomend it for any one. I got it tailor made for the extra £20 and it fit perfectly deffinatly worth the extra money! By Laura ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Beautiful dramatic dress
We bought this dress as a studio dress for our photography business. I am really impressed with how well made it is. We definitely have tested it in some pretty extreme conditions and it still looks awesome. Have included some photos. Thanks By Isaac ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Very nice
Girls, received my dress yesterday. i tried to email all of you here with more pics and my opinion on it. so if you want to ask me something or see more pic of it - please email me l_inessa@hotmail.com please put something like ''lightinthebox'' as subject so i won't junk mail you ;) ta. i am happy more and more with this dress as you can hide the strap and wear it a bit different way. By Inessa ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>buy this dress
I bought this dress for my wedding in September 2009. I ordered Light Slate Grey and it was more Lilac but I like to think the dress chose me. Excellent quality, fast delivery. Go for it. iIs heavy so I wouldn't recommend a mid summer wedding or occassion. the picture is off facebook....I hope you can see the quality By Andre ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Got My Dress :o)
I ordered my dress on June 5th and received it today, June 23rd :o) (For references' sake, I live on the East Coast of Canada). My boyfriend and I are eloping to Florida in October for a beach wedding and I fell in love with this dress....and didn't read the million awful reviews out there until AFTER I had ordered it, so I was extremely nervous about it. I got it today and I have to say, I am VERY impressed with my $99 dress, as were my parents and older brother. It is built so sturdy, with lots of under layering and boning on the corset, not to mention a built in bra which is incredibly important for bigger chested ladies like myself in a strapless. My only real complaint is that while the dress is built VERY sturdy, the beading seems a little loose and I am worried about some of it falling off on or before my big day. By Lisa ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Pictures
I bought this dress for the Miss Wales 2010 final. Its was perfect for the event, fantastic movement and sheen. By Cath ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>OMG
OMG...my daughters dress was so beautiful...and fit like a glove...amazing...definitely recommend your website...just superb work...loved it By Barbara ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>merveilleuse! recu en 3 sem,magnifique,merci
j ai recu cette robe en trois semaines , elle encore plus jolie qu'en foto ! les coutures sont nickels , vraiment rien à dire !! Elle est magnifiqque je lai commande sur mesures elle me va vraiment bien les couleurs sont les meme qu en photo je suis la plus heureuse des futurs mariées ! merci !!!! By MANDIGOTTE ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Mrs
I ordered this dress and was absolutely amazed by it. It was absolutely beautiful and looked way more expensive than it was. It fit great, and looked stunning, I'm sooo glad that I took the risk of ordering offline, it was perfect. By Fran ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>BIEN
j ai achetee la robe en ivoir sur mesure elle est tres bien mais pas tout a fait a ma taille malgre tout par contre j avais pris l option paquet cadeau je n en ai pas vu la couleur!!! dans l ensemble je suis satisfaite ps attention prevoir des frais de TVA a la livraison desolee pour la qualite de la photo je lai prise seule .By VCOUETTE@HOTMAIL.FR ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>my ball dress, loved it!
I wore this dress in 'lilac' to my school ball recently and I loved it - wish I could wear it again! It did take a while to arrive (5 weeks) so I was really worried that it wouldn't arrive in time but the shipping was amazingly fast. Unfortunately it had a really long train (like the other reviews have said) which cost alot to be removed by another seamstress. I think the silver sequins/beading looked nice with the lilac and I didn't find it tacky. The dress is gorgeous, looks just as good as the original and I'd definately recommend it! =) By Nadene ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>great dress
I ordered this dress in lavender and i'm so happy right now, everything is perfect, all the process was really fast. it took 2 weeks from the order to the reception of the dress it's amazing. for the french people: j'ai commandé cette robe de couleur lavande et je suis tellement heureuse, elle me va a ravir, je n'ai même pas besoin de faire des retouches. le processus de confection et de livraison a pris deux semaines au total! Je le recommande à tous. It's a great purchase i recommand it to everyone! By Mapy ,Jun 2010
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See More Dresses >>Better than I expected!
I bought one dress as a test for my bridesmaid, with the idea of buying the rest of the dresses if the first one worked out. I was SO thrilled when I saw the pictures of my sister wearing the dress and looking stunning! The boning, ruffles, zipper seams, were all perfect! Since she ordered a standard size, it was slightly tight around the middle, so she will just get it altered a little around the waist. Still, it is a small fee to get it altered compared to the full value of the dress. It's made of heavy, beautifully smooth satin fabric, and she is thinking of altering it more after the wedding to turn it into a cute little cocktail dress. It is also really long in the skirt - because my sister is pretty short - but getting it shortened is tons easier than getting it lengthened! Another thing - some people would think chocolate brown an odd color for a bridesmaid dress, but I LOVE chocolate brown, and it's one of the colors for my wedding - and though I'm biased - I think it looks absolutely beautiful! By Marie ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Great dress
I just got this dress today it is perfect im ususally a 4/6 dress size i ordered a 6 and its snug ! But very well made and wonderfull color im extremly happy. By susan jackson ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Really happy with the dress!
I got my dress a week or so ago and I couldn't be happier with it! It's as everyone else says, great quality and great fit. I got a custom order. I'm a little bit larger bride and I'm very short as well, so the only real problem I had was it was about an inch too long for me. Otherwise its great! Makes me feel like a fairy princess or something. =P I also got my dress in champagne. By Rae ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Love this dress.
My prom was on the 2nd July 2010, been shopping everywhere bu i couldnt find any that catch my eyes.My mom found this site and show this dress for me and the picture is just like love at the first sight.But it was it was a little too late as i only have 6 weeks before my prom,we took the gamble and my mom ordered them still and tailor made the size and color, I ordered fushia with white belted waist , i was so nervous abt the dress and if it going to arrive on time. my mom keep emailing them and had a good response from the customer services too. Finally it arrived early as we expected ( 3 weeks before prom) It turn out to be high quality made dress and beautiful , perfect n i couldnt expect for better prom dress than this. I was over the moon it just perfect. here is my picture of the another color of the dress. By April Payne ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Fresh & lovely | Modern & elegant
We bought a custom sized & tailored dress of this type in ivory colour (not green as seen in the pic). We are absolutely satisfied with both the service and the dress itself. Everything was just as requested (colour, material, shape, style, size). I know many people are afraid of buying their wedding dress from a webshop (and from China) but it's so simple and fun. You measure parts of your body following the simple guidelines of lightinthebox and they produce a custom made dress for you - it's not that you must fit into a dress pre-made following a general sizechart. We made the order from Hungary (not close to China, indeed :), and shipping was fine (with DHL) - it takes a good while for the package to be shipped if you want a tailor made dress as we did but if you count with the maximum number of days promised/estimated by lightinthebox, you'll be on time for sure. The only difference in the parameters of the dress here and in real life was its weight. The whole box (which included this dress + a pair of shoes for the dress) was pretty small and weighed not more than 0.5 kg (!). And even better, the dress was not creased at all due to its material. We opened the box, hanged the dress and it was practically read to wear. By Zs ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Same Quality As UK shops and better....
I was so nervous buying dresses from so far away but the dresses here in the UK are all made in China and shipped to bridal shops anyway so I decided to cut out the middle man. I am more than glad I did. Firstly, the fact that - for the small extra charge you can have dresses made to measure - means a saving of at least £40-£60 per dress if it had to be altered here in the UK. I had all 3 of my adult bridesmaids dresses made and they are a beautiful fit. Just the quality you would get in any bridal shop. Supported bust and lining. My size 14 and 18 bridesmaids are both very happy with the fit. I had to change my 3rd bridesmaid and so had to take the 3rd dress to be altered for the new bridesmaid. The bridal shop alteration has only cost me £40 as the dress has been made in such a way that it was a simple job to do. The alteration lady even commented on the quality of the dress. If you are worried about the measurements just stick to the website's measurement advice. My bridesmaids are wearing kitten heeled shoes but I think if they were going to wear high heels they would have needed a little extra length. I ordered Burgundy all 3 in completely different sizes and they are absolutely gorgeous. I am so happy with them. Plus even with the chinese new year holiday (their only one all year) I received them with fully trackable DHL courier in very good time. I emailed customer service so many times to check on them and they were always polite, helpful and quick to reply. I wish UK companies were so good in customer service in all honesty! I will DEFINATELY buy dresses from here again. By Sian ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>FABULOUS!!
I received my dress just a few days ago. I am so excited to wear it the day of! I was very impressed with the quality versus the price. I somewhat expected it be be cheap looking, but it's not at all!! I will post pics of the day of as well (the date is Sept 18th, less than 2 mos away!!). I am not small like the other girls in the pics, and I still think the dress can work (see pics... I'm a size 10 street clothes). Hope that helps!!! By Jenn ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Sophomore at Prom
I __loved__ the dress. Granted, it was a bit difficult to avoid having people step on the train but thats not a large issue. I bought it for prom last year and it even has little loops you can clip bra straps on to help hold it up. EVERYONE at prom loved it. its unique and simple but elegant at the same time. Thank you ^-^ P.S. I was the only one in my group wearing colour which made it stand out even more. By Anna Carbone ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Absolutely Fantastic!!
We ordered three bridesmaid dresses. We found the dresses amazing; the quality of the design, material and stitching was excellent. We would recommend Light in the Box to anybody. Thank you for your services. By John Paul Kirk ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Thank You For my dress.
i love it. By ivette ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>pix of dresss
here are the pix of the dress...perfect fit and great material! By midniteangel3000 ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>pictures
here are some picture of the dress in a champain color By lovely ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>pictures of the dress I bought
I thought you would like to see pictures of what the dress looked like. It is in Ivory I had it made to measure but still had to have the bust taken in. I also bought a chiffon jacket from Coast which really completed the outfit. Everyone said the dress looked magnificent. One bride to be said it was the best dress she had seen and thought it had cost thousands of pounds. By Passmoreplease ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Beautiful dress!
This dress is gorgeous,very feminine and sexy.Great fabric,silky soft to the touch,flattering fit,very well made.I have got so many compliments for wearing this dress and I'm so glad i have bought this dress. Prompt delivery and trouble-free customer service. I would definitely recommend it! By AGNI ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Brilliant
My dress was perfect. It arrived on time as expected. It was made to measure and fitted perfectly. The sequens were really nice and not tacky at all. I didn't want the train, so cut that off. My dress was silver and was exactly as the picture. Got loads of complements. Wouldn't hesitate to do this again. By Bridget ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Great Quality!,
Beautiful dress!! Made very very well! I ordered it in Hunter Green, came out a little lighter than expected, but still beautiful. Would definitely order from this company again. By Rick ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Lovely and very flattering
Looks great but see for yourself - really nicely made and i will always buy from LITB.com! By RSmith ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Beautiful!!!
I ordered this in a custom size and I am sooooooooooo impressed by the quality and the way it fits! It is absolutely beautiful... wonderful fabric, the grape color is beautiful and it was super fast shipping to California. I will definitely recommend Light In the Box to all my friends. I only need to get the length hemmed up and the straps, but that is because I over estimated my measurements just in case. Simple fixes. I can't wait to wear this beautiful dress as the matron of honor in my sister's wedding this September! So excited! Thank you!!!! I attached a picture so you can get the basic idea... not the best pic, just from my camera phone in the bathroom, but I'll try to post better ones after my sister's wedding! =) By Sara ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>AMAZING!
I got my dress today and it is beautiful! The embroidery is amazing and the fit was perfect! The dress is a lace-up which is great because it means you can cinch it in! I've ordered things online before but it was much nicer than anything I've ever received! I just wanted something simple and fun for my informal wedding and this is perfect! I ordered a larger size than I normally am but that was just because I went by the measurements so definitely check those first! Excellent! Beautiful! Thank you! By Clare from Australia ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Absolutely Stunning
My granddaughter chose her dress from Light in the Box, it was for a prom. Our order was handled professionally, and in a timely manner. From measuring right down to delivery was a simple process. We were concerned it would not arrive in time for the prom, but, not to worry, it arrived with days to spare. It was so well made, from the underskirt, the rouching of the bodice, the lace right down to the hem! See for yourself! By Jeanne Burns ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Beautiful dress!!
I ordered this dress for a friend's quinceanera. I had tried other websites like Bloomingdales, but no dresses fit me properly in the style I wanted. I'm so glad I got this dress! I ordered a size 2 in the lavender color and got tons of compliments. I've recommended y'all to my friends!!! Here's a picture of this dress; it's definately a keeper :) Sorry its a little dark. By Molly ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Lovely dress for your daughter to be a princess!!
This is a beautiful dress. I was at first a little hesitant to buy the dress from this website as i was not sure if the dress would actually arrive, or would i just be scammed. But it turned out to be way better than i expected. Its beautifully made, delivered on time. I was informed through out the process of the delivery of the dress. It came well packed. I can't say how please i am with the service, and quality of the dress. I suggest you go up a size, as it runs a little small. By Joanna ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Amazing Gown!
I got so many compliments on this gown. It fit me perfectly with no need for any alterations. By Dunnie ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>AMAZING! Great quality- true to size
I bought this for my sister-in law's wedding in Dark Navy--received it super quickly (less than 2 weeks) and am really happy with it. I am VERY very picky and usually would only buy a designer dress- but totally fell in love with this. Quality was amazing--tons of layers, excellent fabric, perfect color match, measurements exactly as listed. I paired it with a gold belt and sewed in some Carolina Herrera cotton tulle in the back opening for some modesty. It was VERY long- I'm 5'6 and I kept tripping over it--should have altered the length-- but it looked very cool because it swept the floor. Will definitely buy from LIB again. Since this dress didn't have any beading or embelishments- it looked truly like the original. By Stephanie ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>year ago
yeah i brought that dress over a year ago and it is amazing makesure you make it longer then what you actually want simply because it comes out shorter then what you actually make it!, it will look amazing By Stevie ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Dress Review
Hi, I ordered this dress in a medium size. The dress arrived yesterday and took 11 days to arrive to Australia. It looks just amazing! The dress looks the same as in the picture. I ordered a size too big so it's a little big, but only by a cm or so. It's quite long so I am going to have it hemed but that is usual with all dresses, and the straps are a little long so I am also going to have them taken up slightly. However that is all pretty normal stuff for an "off-the-rack" dress and its a simple fix. Its a slightly more peachy-pink colour than the photo, but that may just be my monitor, but still a beautiful colour. The only fault in it is that its a number of layer (lining, tule, satin, chiffon), one of which is a tule but it starts just below the hips. I am quite curvy so it shows slightly where it starts if you look closely, so I am just going to have it removed because it doesn't even need it, it will flow stright down without it. However if you don't have a very curvy figure it would be fine. This also may be fixed by trimming it from the hem, easy to do. P.S: One photo is taken with a flash, one without, the full length photo looks a little orange, its not that colour in real life, its still a soft pink dress. By G ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Wore this dress for my sister's wedding...
Let me just note that prior to encountering this website, I've searched for 4 months in multiple malls for a dress suitable but simple for my sister's wedding but was ultimately disappointed because the dresses I liked did not fit my petite figure. PRICING: When I found this dress, I was very happy because even with custom sizing (an extra $29.99) this dress came to $99.99 only. So the total of the dress including shipping was cheaper than a dress that I could find that may not fit me properly. SHIPPING:The dress, since it was custom made, took a little over two months to arrive at my door. It arrived squished in a surprisingly small box, which will most likely require steam ironing before wear. IMPRESSION:I was very pleasantly surprised with the color I had chosen (chocolate brown), the material (a heavier, thicker satin which looks and feels good), the cutting (it had a very nice flare to it), as well as the details (there is an elastic right below the breast to help keep the tube dress up, it was such a small gesture/detail but made the dress so much better) MOBILITY: A very important thing to consider if you were expected to be walking around all day. The dress, with the help of the elastic below the breast, stayed on surprisingly better than most tube dresses I own, and I did not have to fix it very often. It was a very good length to allow for me to carry a lot of things around, and as it was made of a heavier/thick satin material, did not get stuck on anything at all. IMPROVEMENT:The only fault, if any, was that the cup they had inserted into the dress was too big for my breasts. The fit was still snug but the cup was not at all the same shape/size as my breasts and, to me, looked a bit odd. I've included the picture of it from the side. OVERALL: I was very pleased with the dress still, and it received quite a bit of compliments that night! A tip for custom sizing - I had wanted the dress to be a perfect fit, and because I have a petite figure, I know how easy it would be for dresses to look big on me. I had actually subtracted half an inch~an inch or so from my real measurements and submitted those. The end result was very good, and you can see that in the picture I've attached. By Cassandra ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>AWSOME!!!
This dress was a major hit!! Beautiful, long, and perfect for the curvaceous or no-so-curvaceous alike - just gorgeous! I only wish there were more occasions for it to be worn. By Aight ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>nicolapitcher@aol.com
Ordered this dress last year for our work's Christmas ball in the shown colour - couldn't believe the quality of the dress and the detail on it when it got here. It fitted absolutely perfectly, as I had ordered it on the made to measure service as I am unusual proportions because of my job and taller than most. Fortunately I did cheat and add a couple of extra inches around the hips, which was useful as it gave me a bit more play in the dress when it came to sitting down! The dress proved very popular with my colleagues, with many of them telling me they wanted to borrow it in future years!!! For anyone considering this dress, I would heartily recommend it if you want the added wow factor, and I would definitley use this service again - just be aware of the additional import tax bill that follows from DHL a month or so later than delivery (think I had to pay about £20 - can't remember exactly but was no more than that). By Nicola ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>My pretty dress!!
I am so happy!! My dress was so pretty!! My wedding was July 17, 2010. I would tell eveyone to order from here. By Jacqueline M Franklin ,Jul 2010
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See More Dresses >>Perfect Bridesmaid Dress
tmuffins@abcs.com Order #0908270600303830 I ordered this dress for my 15 year old daughter to wear in her oldest brother's wedding. Like many other reviewers I wasn't sure about ordering online without seeing or feeling the material. However when the dress arrived we were quite happy. The rich chocolate color was lovely, the fabric weight was nice and the quality of construction was flawless. The dress fit perfectly except the length. The directions on the website say "measure from hollow to floor without shoes". Do not measure without shoes! We were able to embellish the hem with lace to achieve the correct length. The price was good plus I found a coupon online and Lightinthebox gave me a credit for the length error. I am always impressed with a company that will go the extra mile to make a customer happy. I will buy from them again and would recommend them to everyone. By Tina ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Perfect dress,
This dress is beautiful I ordered it in white, and loved it...you dont need a bra because it comes with some sort of bra attached to it which is a plus...Fits nice and makes you look nice and curvy By Nat D ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Picture
Here is the pic as promised. From now on I won't be sending any by email, takes too long to send. Cheers! By Oxana ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>LOVE!
i got the dress yesterday within 5-6 days of ordering and i love it. it is perfect anf just like the picture. i was worried a bit because you cant trust the internet al the time but this time im very pleased! its so pretty! i got a Small which isnt great because it doesnt zip up around the rib cage but i sure hope that can be fixed otherwise its perfect its amazing! By Emily ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Pretty bridesmaid dress,
I got seven of these for my bridesmaids in GREEN. It is darker than the picture, and the rhinestones on the straps are big and there are a ton of them. We ended up taking all of them off and sewing the rhinestones on the waist to make some definition. The skirt is shorter than the picture, and the bodice is too long to be empire and too short to go down to the waist. Still, they turned out pretty and looked great. GREEN is more of an olive green, not mossy like the picture shows. I have attached a picture of how they looked when they arrived and how they turned out. By Lizzylou ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Seriously, LOVE. Shipped incredibly fast!,
ok, so THANK GOD my friend had already ordered a dress from here for her wedding and was able to "vouch" for this site and their quality. I was all set to order from one of the competitor's site (the "imposter" sites, apparently) but was nervous because they had VERY few reviews there. So about lightinthebox.com I can confidently say they are AWESOME. You always hear "if it sounds to good to be true it usually is" and I was warned by may that if the dresses were this cheap there "must be something wrong with them." I can say, NOPE and NOPE. I ordered my dresses (yes, ES. At this price I ordered a ceremony AND a reception dress) on Friday, May 28th, think I finalized the oder around 9:30 pm. I recieved them yesterday (June 10th). Amazing! So about this dress specifically. It is kind of hard to imagine as Ivory because of the colors of the sample photographed, so I photoshopped it (see photo) before ordering. I read alot about the dresses being a little big in the bust, so I took a chance and ordered a size DOWN. (a 6. Risky, I know) I am sooo glad to report that while snug, it fits! Pretty sure I would have had it taken in if I had ordered the 8. So I think even after I drop a few lbs, it will still fit without having to be altered. The only thing I will need to do (unless I wear reeeealy high platform heels) is take about 3-5" off the length. I am fairly short though (5'4") so you tall gals should be fine. The satin they use is as advertised, it is a nice heavyweight beautiful "bridal" satin. It isn't thing or cheap looking AT ALL (it is seriously like what you'd get from David's, Alfred Angelo, most designer boutiques, etc). The tulle is also nice and fairly soft (not like the scratchy vintage tulle) AND all of the dresses are FULLY lined, so your legs will never have to feel the tulle (and pantyhose, if worn, won't snag on it). I personally don't feel like this dress needs any more petticoats or a hoop skirt, but I guess that's up to you. (It already has like 3 layers under the satin). A couple things to note: 1. The sash shown is sewn into the dress! It isn't pictured this way, but it is. not a big deal, but I was considering using a colored sash, so it just slightly complicated things (I can remove the bow and tie another sash over the existing if I reeeeeally think I need/want it). 2. The black flower's on the top of the bodice are really cheezy and look a little cheap. I will totally be removing them (but then, I knew this before I even ordered). They are strange, and look out of place. But then, they did on the original (Vera) as well. oh, and shipping/packaging. It'll arrive in a smaller box than you'd think. However, they are packing genius's, the dresses come out with very few wrinkles. I ordered 2 dresses, a veil, a shrug, hairpins, headband, and a feather headpiece thing and it shipped in a box approx 20" x 12" 12". The shipping was ridiculously fast. It shipped either Mon the 7th or Tues the 8th (says one thing one place, another another place) and arrive the 10th. SERIOUSLY. A M A Z I N G. Now I can't say that is always goes down like this, but it did for me! They sent me a nice pink garmet pag too. Overall I am completely satisfied with the quality and fit of this dress. If it weren't so damn expensive to ship, I'd order from them all the time! An amazing Vera Wang(ish) for less than $250 (shipped) in 2 weeks, that everyone will think was $1-$2K+. Yes please! By theangel ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Beautifulll!!
I ordered this dress for my prom in the light slate gray. I ended up getting the train cut off because i didn't want it to get ruined at prom from people walking all over it and what not. It was beautiful i loved it and everyone else loved it, mine didn't have straps but the one in the main pictures does but mine didn't. It fit so perfect and the best part was it had a bra built in which i loved. But i have a picture for everyone to see :) By Kelia ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Lovely Dress
I ordered my dress on 9th of July and recieved it on the 12th August. The dress is much nicer than the picture and really good quality. I'm a US dress size 4-6 and I'm quite bottom heavy but it still looked quite nice. Hope this helps! By Joanna ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Photos
Hi its Martine from Zimbabwe ,back again with photos of the dresses maids dresses and my Julia Roberts Runaway Bride dress By Martine Butler ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Photos
Here are the photos I promised everyone ! By Martine Butler ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Champagne... Love It!!
The entire Light in the Box Experience was great. I was a little nervous because I ordered the dress in champagne only 5 weeks before the wedding. It arrived in 3 weeks, thankfully. The champagne color was beautiful and the quality of the dress amazing... definitely exceeded my expectations. It arrived a small box just like Lauren and Angel described... folded inside out. Counting the toole, satin and inside petticoat there are about 4 layers. I removed the cheap looking embellishments and bow. The size grid was right on and the dress fit perfectly (ordered a size 4), with the exception of the hem. I let the dress hang for a several days and then took a fairly hot iron to get out the creases from shipping. Because of all the layers it cost around $90 for the hem. Overall, a very good value for my dollar. Once the hem, gown, and shipping were all done, the dress cost me around $300. It looks like a $600-$800 dress from a bridal gown store. I didn't add any extra hoop or petticoat beneath the dress because my wedding was a simple outdoor ceremony at a vineyard, so I wasn't going for a full gown. I received many compliments on my dress and could not have been happier. I would highly recommend Light in the Box. They were very responsive when I had email questions and sent email updates. One of the photos I've included will give you a good idea of the layers in the dress. By Lee ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>OMG! Got my bridesmaid dress today!
Hi as promised i'm posting some pics of the dress i've ordered for my bridesmaids in burgundy with a burgundy sash. I am so impressed with the quality of this dress it's absolutly beautiful. i will be ordering the other four now. I must advise you to order a size bigger than you would normally have though, as they come up quite small, but i am so happy. thanks light in the box! x By Rebecca ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Got the Dress!
K - so dress arrived yesterday (delivered within 2 weeks, I'm in Quebec, Canada). Very well made, the upper portion has boning in it which is great for support, but the bottom is a but "puffier" than I would have liked. I did not do the custom sizing, but instead ordered a size bigger (as most of the reviewers recommended) and it is quite big on the top. The "pointed" ends are quite long so I'll have to get a few alterations done, to take it in and to shorten it. If anyone want's a pic just email me: frosty_cherry@hotmail.com But all in all, I'm quite happy with Light in the Box! Easy shopping, quick delivery - quite impressive. By Jennifer ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>LOVE my dress!
I took a chance and ordered this beautiful dress on 11th June 2010 and it arrived on my doorstep yesterday, 2nd July. Very quick indeed. It really is utterly amazing how they pack so much into such a small box! I ordered this dress and the recommended petticoat, a ring pillow and a garter, total cost £190. However I also had to pay DHL who delivered the parcel a further £20.89 for Customs and VAT charges, which I was less than happy about yesterday! I emailed LightInTheBox about it and read up about it on the internet and discovered that not all parcels get charged for duty and VAT at customs so I’m just unlucky that they checked my parcel and added a charge – it is not a charge that LightBox could have foreseen but it’s worth bearing in mind if you make an order, that you may have to pay a little more for your item when you receive it. When I opened the ordinary looking brown box, I found it’s covered in pretty roses inside and my dress was perfectly packaged. I opened the petticoat first, thinking ‘I thought this was supposed to be hooped, it’s so small’ and then it popped open into it’s three hoops and it’s HUGE, I can’t for the life of me fold it back up and it really is very big! The dress came inside out to protect the front and it’s just stunning. I ordered it in ivory and it’s gorgeous. I will attach pictures also. I agree with Angel’s review that the little black flowers on the top of the bodice look a bit cheesy/silly and I’ll probably take them off too. The quality of the dress is fantastic – there is no way anyone would think you paid less than £600, it’s just so well made. The satin is very good quality. I know this because I ordered a dress from China on Ebay from selecting a picture of a dress I liked and got a very poor imitation for my money. The satin on the LightBox dress is a hundred times better than the polyester satin used on the first dress I bought from China on Ebay. The skirt of the dress is very fine netting on top which hangs perfectly over the satin skirt beneath. There are then layers of thick net beneath the satin, to give it it’s shape, and then a lining skirt too. Personally, I won’t be wearing the petticoat as the dress looks much more ethereal without it and is just seriously huge with the petticoat added in. However, if you want to look like a princess and have a large Cinderella style skirt, then the petticoat will be perfect for you as it gives you a really large ball gown shape. To be honest, the petticoat only cost £17, so it was worth ordering it just to see if I needed it. The satin ribbon on the bodice is sewn really well so that the dress holds it’s shape when you wear it. There is also elastic inside the bodice at the back like a bra strap to hold it in place – very clever. The fit is lovely, slightly too big for me on the bodice but I think that’s more because I measured my chest wrong – you really shouldn’t do it yourself! But the waist and hips are just perfect, and I can definitely take it in slightly on my bust – or get a strapless bra, no problem. All in all, if you are worried about the quality you will receive from LightBox, don’t be. They are different to other sites that offer to make dresses for you because the pictures of the dresses you are viewing are owned by them – they are their designs, whereas other people are showing you an image of a dress that does not belong to them and making a dress a little bit different to the picture to avoid copyright – trust me, I learnt the hard way and wasted £100 on a dress that looked nothing like the picture! I’m so happy that I bought this dress, I just can’t wait to wear it on my big day! Hope this review helps you make up your mind. Good luck everyone.xx By Lauren ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>PICS--- Green with Green Sash
Here are pics of my bridesmaids dresses Green with green sash. great quality, they are long though so will need to be taken up. also the shoulder part is silver sequins. all in all very happy with purchase- packed very well and arrive very quickly!! By Denicka ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Pictures of dress.
Hello - here are pictures of my dress with the adjustments and personal touches I made. It turned out wonderfully and now I think I will dye it green so I can keep wearing it - I may decide to shorten it in the future, but I'll keep it long for now! By TLW ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>just married
Just had my wedding yesterday and OMG i recieved SOOOO many compliments about this dress, its perfect and I love it. Pictures attatched. By Moira ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Pics, Pics and More Pics
Hey it's been a while since posting my featured review :D and I have got over the stress of the wedding and thought I should post some pics as no one else has. The dress was champagne in colour and just read my review for other details!By Ruth ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Received this dress in champagne
Got the dress, fantatic, thanks, will order from you in the future. By Nicole ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>Happy beyond words!
I was a little apprehencive about ordering my wedding dress off of the internet but I must admit it was a very good choice. I ordered the dress a few months before my wedding because I thought it would take a while to get it but to my susprize it came in only two weeks. The dress fit like a glove and is a top quality garment. I must say this was the best way to go. My wedding was just as I had always emagined and the dress was beyond words. Thanks, Light in the Box! By Jennifer ,Aug 2010
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See More Dresses >>ravishing in red
My daughter wore this dress for my wedding. She gave me away. We ordered it in red and it was gorgeous! The workmanship is amazing! By Marisa Love ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>my gown was gorgeous
I wore this gown for my wedding. I made some very simple changes, I added pearl like buttons down the back and I changed the lace band under the bust. Simple changes that made it unique for me. It was a light flowing gown and photographed so beautifully! By Marisa Love ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>Cheap! and Worth the money!
The veil was more than what I expected. For the same item at a shop your looking at 50-85$. Strong mesh material. Spotless clean! packaged well, and looks great! Perfect length By Patrick Kent ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>Awesome Dress
I bought this for my Wedding. It was Beautiful!!!! I am one of those low maintenance kind of ladies, and I did not try on a single dress before this one arrived at my door and I was floored, as was my seamstress. I wanted something that was not puffy, elegant and sexy all in one, and definitely found it in this dress. The dress is made of quality material, required very little tailoring eventhough I bought the size that would fit my measurements, and made me feel like a princess. I would recommend this, or any of the other dresses on this site to anyone!!!! By Ginger ,Sep 2010
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See More Dresses >>The Dress Is Perfect!
I received my Kate Hudson dress yesterday via UPS. I had it 3 day shipped and it was here in 2! Don't be afraid of the small box it comes in.They take wonderful care in wrapping the dress. IT IS PERFECT! You definitely need to go by the size chart they give you... mine was right on the money. I will not need alterations except at the bottom :) It's beautiful! I looks like it cost WAY more than 250 dollars. The time and attention to detail is definitely shown in the making of this dress. I can't say thank you enough to anyone involved in making this dress! I'm so excited! Don't be afraid to order from this company... you will not be disappointed! The only thing that I noticed is that they did not make it a sweet heart neckline, they just did it straight across, but turns out I like it better that way :) By Ashly, May 2010
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See More Celebrity Wedding Dresses >>Awesome Dress
Here are two pictures from my wedding. I hope it helps even though I was in the moment and was not thinking about showing off the dress. For anyone that is interested in purchasing this particular dress I would say go for it. What you see is what you get, and the final product is perfectly crafted. A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++. Thank you Light In The Box. By Happy Wife, May 2010
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See More A-line Wedding Dresses >>Amazing
I got the dress today. It's amazing. I got it in red. It's actually shorter on the sides than the front but nonetheless, it's beautiful. By heather rodriguez, May 2010
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See More Gossip Girl Fashion Dresses >>Lovely
I received my dress today! I had it custom measured, so it took about a month to arrive. It's beautiful. The top part is delicately beaded and looks expensive. The bottom has a stiffness to it and has a bit of sheen. I imagine after it's steamed and hung, the stiffness will relax a bit. Thanks LITB! By Nikki, May 2010
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See More Trumpet/Mermaid Wedding Dresses >>Amazing!
Hey, I received the dress yesterday and it is absolutely amazing - it looks exactly like the picture, the back is exactly the same as the picture (for those that were wondering!) The lining is double lined, the first layer is like a cotton material, which i guess is to stop the satin from becoming too static and sticking to your legs, and the second layer is made from satin. I got it made in champagne, and it really is a lovely colour so I would definately recommend it! There is a built in bra in the dress, with a separate 'bra strap' concealed undernearth the strip at the back of the dress and there is also boning inside the bodice, which is perfect for keeping the dress up! I hope this review helps! xo By mackerel, May 2010
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See More Emmy Dresses >>Very Pleased :)
Hi I bought this dress last year, It was amazing! Absolutely worth it and the weight was perfect for dancing. Really light! Hope some pics help you to make a decission. Thanks Lightinthebox.com By nycgal, May 2010
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See More Oscar Dresses >>Beautiful Dress
I'm eloping to Las Vegas to get married. I needed a simple knee length white dress. I was reluctant to buy online for all the obvious reasons. I spent two months trying to find a dress. So, on May 11th, I decided to order it. I had a back-up dress just in case. I got my dress today. It's perfect. It fits like a glove. It's top quality workmanship. The neckline shows that is kinda heart shaped, but it's not, it goes straight across. That is not a problem it is still beautiful. The belt is not attached and there are no loops, but i'm glad because it looks better without a belt. I am so very pleased with my purchase. The sizing is true. I wear a 16W dress and that is what i ordered. It is not flattering to my figure but i don't have a flattering figure LOL. I have pics. My 6yr old Grandson took them so please excuse. If you are thinking about buying from this site, I encourage you to do so. Just be sure to know your correct size. By Rita, Jun 2010
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See More Empire Wedding Dresses >>Great Bridesmaid Dress
Got this dress in grape for one of my Bridesmaids, it looked great on her :-) By pacifini, May 2010
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See More Cocktail Dresses >>Love The Dress
Here you have a pic of the dress . I bought size MEDIUM and I normaly a size SMALL. By Norma Fajardo, May 2010
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See More Dresses >>THE DRESS!!!!,
Hi everyone i got my dress in hunter green and it was lovely. ive ordered my wedding dress as well from litb tha kate hutson one. great quality my whole family are fans now. we are all ordering all our dresses from here By Katie ,Jul 2010
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