Review on BABYONLINE D.R.E.S.S. Women'S Gold Lace Applique Mermaid Prom Dress Long Ball Gown Elegant Evening Dress by Austin Hampton

I was searching for a dress to wear to a lavish black tie wedding and this dress was perfect! Both photos of me in the dress are taken with 3 inch heels and I'm about 5'3". I ordered a size 2 and it fit me perfectly (except for the length). There's sewn in cups so you don't need a bra. However I used a sticky bra + strapless Aerie bra for more security since I would be dancing the night away. I'm really small on top (about 30A), so the duo bras helped me create some cleavage and shape. The dress was really comfortable and easy to move in.I did several alterations to this dress including hemming it and embellishing the lace. I used the blind hem stitch on my Singer machine but I believe you can also do those by hand (it'll just take longer). Up close, the gold lace looks a bit flat to me, so I decided to hand stitch seed beads in the flowers and sequins along the vines. I also used fabric glue to attach some gemstones to the oval parts. My tip is to alternate the sizes of your beads and if in doubt, smaller sequins will look better! You don't have to do this since the dress looks fine from afar but if you have the time, it's worth it.Pros:Fits well / comfortableSewn in cupsQuality + price, it looks more expensive than it isPurple color is beautifulEasy to embellish (the top isn't lined so you can easily sew on things)Cons:Alterations needed if you're shortSmall hook and eye clasp at the back of the neck tends to come undone (the dress stays up regardless though)