Pretty but loose
Ordered this in the sale and agree with other reviewers who have said the sizing is over generous. I am a pear shaped size 12 but probably could have got way with a size 10. My first Brora purchase so I can't say how this compares with other dresses. The colour is more faded than it appears in the picture. It is a very pretty dress so I will keep it; would not have bought it at full price, however.
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Huge at the back
I ordered a size 10 and it did fit me well everywhere else except for the back where there was obviously too much fabric. I found it quite strange as never happened to me before.
The fabric was nice and had a great touch but I don't think the dress was well cut and I had to send it back.
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Strange cut!
I love both the fabric and pattern of this dress, but the cut of the top section seems to be for a taller person. At 5'3'', I found the v-neck looked far too low, even with a camisole underneath, and there seemed to be a lot of material bulging out at the back above the waist panel. I sent for both the size 8 and 10 (usually size 10), it happened on both, with the 8 being slightly too tight at the waist. So unfortunately both dresses have to be returned.
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Lovely fabric and pattern.
The size 12 I ordered was too big in various places and felt as though it was meant for someone taller (I'm just under 5'5) I was very sad to have to send it back. The dress is a good shape and made from a nice heavy viscose printed with a gorgeous pattern.
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Pretty, but not a perfect fit
I love the look and the fabric of this dress. It's well made and I'm going to keep it. However, my weight distributes more to the lower half of my body than the Brora sizes are designed for. I followed the size chart and ordered a 14 to fit my hips. The result is that the top of the dress is definitely quite loose, and the neckline falls a little bit low for daily wear, so a camisole is required.
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