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As if the prom night itself wasn't stressful enough, there are many things that girls have to figure out before attending it: makeup, hairstyle, shoes, accessories and the most important - the prom dress.

These days it is really popular to shop for this last ingredient online. You can pretty much find whatever you want, you don't need to leave your house to find it, and somebody will even deliver it to your door! Cheap shopping literally couldn't be any more convenient. Unless you decide to buy your prom dress online, that is. Because what looks good on the internet doesn't always look good in real life! Some of these unlucky prom-goers managed to save their epic fails of dresses by mending them; others opted out for Plan B - throwing the ordered dress to trash. Take this list of funny fails as a cautionary tale.

From mermaid style dresses turned to blobfish, laces looking like grandma's doilies and a dress that turns you into a character from Handmaid's Tale, this compilation of online shopping disasters is truly hilarious.

#1

Prom Dress Online Fails

Morgan_Morris29 Report

Suzy Shelley
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dress on the left is a wedding dress by Hayley Paige and costs thousands!

white widow
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

order your dress online... just be careful and check the site from where you're buying... do some research first, especially for such an ocasion!

DancingToMyself
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't stop laughing because this dress on the left costs like smaller car.

Sierra Hall
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is.

Nancy E
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at the boob covers. How embarrassing !

Molly Block
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They could have tried a little harder on the top part, don't you think? Circles, hahahaha.

Jane The Killer
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's just a rip-off. There ain't no lace on that dress.

Deborah Bellesfield
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've ordered clothes online and sometimes I wasn't too happy with what I got. I'm a "little Ole Lady now, but we did have prom dresses in the 1970s, and I wanted something a little more "me" and a lot less "off the rack." W didn't have tons of money, so the first year, I started looking at the clearance racks, especially if the store was going out of business. The next year, went through a lot of old magazines and found a dress that I thought I could improve upon. Then, my mother, her friend and I came up with "My dress." It wasn't as expensive as some dresses that I looked at and I felt like Scarlett O'Hara at the barbeque. I was impressed with how I looked and that made me glow from within. At this point, if you can't get your money back and a new dress in hand quickly enough, start looking for deals. Maybe someone just got married and they don't need the brides' maid dress anymore. Sometimes, ordering online is great and other times you'd rather wear the box it came in.

Cassandra Simons (Peregrine Web)
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's because the left one is the original designer's and the right one is a rip-off of the design from some cheap website. Obviously, they use the original photo to sell it, but don't do quite a good enough job copying the design. :/

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    #2

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    Tijana Skrbic
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you buy suspicious chinese stuff, you get suspicious chinese stuff. Simple as that

    ZOEMMC
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are fantastic chinese stuff, cheap with ordinary ones, expensive with good ones, everywhere is the same, don't mark label on China..........

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    Mel Dot
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate that ppl are making this about her size. People come in different sizes get over it. Its an entirely different dress

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeeeeah. Prom and wedding dresses are something you really need to try on, BEFORE buying or renting

    Cyriane Aleister
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks like a red fish. Not good for prom night, but ready for halloween ^^

    Ellen Clark
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You look like some kind of fish of the sea. If there is a Charlie the Tuna day somewhere, or a Poseidon day, you will fit right in.

    Mark Kelly
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tear off the bottom flashing and sleeves

    Jessica Tilton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sleeves look like maybe they're wearing a t-shirt underneath.

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    Jens Ramputh
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ladies, please order dresses according to your body style, otherwise you will look like a whale in a potato sack

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    #3

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    Alusair Alustriel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Simple solution - cut out the bra pods, wear a skin-tone bra and the dress is fine. Oh, and also stand straight, helps a lot.

    Niki Lakshmi
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is not the same dress as advertised....the embroidery on the bodice is far more intricate an embellished on the website than the dress that was sent to her

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    Nikki Lombino
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one actually has a pretty top part, if you take out the dumb, weird pad things and just wear a nude cami underneath. Could be saved :)

    Lunar
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think the dress is not bad...just remove the bra pads and wear a skin-tone bra underneath instead, as Alusair has suggested :)

    Natalie Ellis
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the worst we have seen, but the bra pads have made it appear worse than it is.

    Wendy Lundvall
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is salvageable, kind of nice actually. Wear a white tank instead of the boob things, or wear a coloured tank to add some brightness. She could also add something to the skirt to hide the cheap fabric.

    Sherri Fournier
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this dress can actually work. She needs to get rid of the boob pads and wear a skin tone body camisole.

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have the top lined. These dresses are not age approate for these girls

    nightcore.nerd
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The look she has on her face...XD she's pissed

    Addas William
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This prom dress is the most similar one here. With more rhinestone in shapes, the dress will become more beautiful and good for prom party. Adda

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    #4

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    N G
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the model is standing on a chair, so just get get to the prom early, stand on the first chair you see and don't move all night

    Crystal Flores
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao she would look like the statue of liberty

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    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She needs 36" platform heels.

    Nicole Gore
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe if she was 7 foot tall and had huge boobs? Yep, the model is on a stool or chair, but the dress shouldn't bunch up on top without a chair.

    Lucybaby
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it was your size it might have looked a little better but its a beautiful dress

    Amber Ice
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if she was taller the dress they sent her is weird

    Susan Ramsay
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not just the length. The prom girl is tiny. A good tailor might be able to take this in, but sometimes you just can't!

    Ellen Clark
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are too thin for that dress.

    Petra Rola Cole
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha she could use it for Halloween and go as a beautiful green cake.

    Alusair Alustriel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do order, but keep in mind the model was size 36 adn 180 cm tall. And you are size 36 but 150 cm tall.

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    #5

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it's definitely a disappointment, compared to what you were promised and payed for, but it doesn't actually look that terrible.

    DancingToMyself
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dress is screaming IRON ME! it shouldn't be as bad as previous 3.

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    Lucybaby
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1.) She wasn't too fat for a dress. 2.) Body shaming is a little outdated. 3.) The whole point of this article was to show how buying things online are not what they appear to be. You should probably rethink how you approach people in life.

    GoGo Paredes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems a lot of the commentary forgets that these people aren't getting what they paid for... the material itself is cheap as is the workmanship and that something that isn't portrayed in the advertisements no matter what size the model versus the size of the buyer.

    Dwin Dykema
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually: they ARE getting what they pay for. The designers use fine fabric and spend a lot of time and effort to come up with magnificent designs. The girls bought dresses at prices less than wholesale of the originals: they did get what they paid for. You are fairly unwise to imagine that you will pay pennies of what the original cost and actually get something with the fit, quality materials and construction of the original gown. Sometimes the savings just isn't really a saving.

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    Jane Doe
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remove that awful sleeves, iron it, and it would be a corker!

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get a full tuke slip to hold the skirt out.

    i_know_im_amazing
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just need to iron it and a petticoat, but since you're a different body type than the model, it won't fit the same way as shown in the pic.

    Megan Pippenger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A legit dress wouldn't need a petticoat, it would have one built in. And that is not remotely the same fabric or the same shape skirt. I'm a professional seamstress and I've altered about a dozen knockoff prom dresses just this year and have worked in bridal/formalwear salons. Trust me, it does not just need ironing and a petticoat. There isn't even enough room under that skirt to put a petticoat.

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    Liliana V
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The material makes it look like a costume!

    Sarah Kim
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the material of the real fabric thoooooooooo

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    #6

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    Amanda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a Snuggie blanket :0

    Allana Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    snuggie or a sack...a dress it isnt!

    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong order ? Is it a tent ?

    Jane The Killer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I SWEAR the person or people that made this dress are color blind, and untalented. SMH.

    Natalie Ellis
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry but it looks like a snuggy. Poor love.

    Shelley Colleen
    Community Member
    Premium
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bodycon dresses like this are meant to be worn skintight. If your shape is different to the model in the ad, the dress will never look like it does in the ad.

    Kira Tekeneyy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needs only a very simple tailor job and it'll be fine

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    safety pins in the back do WONDERS

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    #7

    Prom Dress Online Fails

    itsme_sxm Report

    Asia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is not bad!

    Just a Purpler
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even like the model dress to be honest, the mermaid dress in general seems like such a silly trend to me. It looks like they're going to trip with every step, or like they didn't pull there pants up enough (in this case the skirt part of the dress, but I'm sure you get my saying?)

    jacluckycat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't believe people are saying this is pretty. Even the tulle hates the random spots of glitter, that's why it's so limp and sad.

    Lucybaby
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its a very pretty dress, prettier than the others, at least it looks normal.

    Alana White
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know its not what she paid for, but I think its cute..

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not that bad, the sparkles are good!

    Cyriane Aleister
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not like picture but wearable for a taller people with big boobs!

    Alison Evans
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    technically this one isn't so bad, the model probably has a petticoat on that makes the net stand out, the hip needs letting out slightly and the bust needs taking in. All these tips you don't get told when buying on the net, also the seam isn't big enough for alterations which it should be in a shop. Do yourself a favour girls, go and support a local shop and get what you looking for

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    #8

    Prom Dress Online Fails

    Saffron2000 Report

    GoGo Paredes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The accents on the sheer top aren't even remotely the same as in the advertisement... the failing in a lot of the dresses are the details, at the least.

    Liliana V
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is it with these sheer tops?

    Diane Zerr
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get a bandeau bra to go underneath, problem solved.

    Debbie Detmer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Different design but it looks good on you. Just need to get rid of those goofy pads and replace it with a pretty half bra or cute cami

    Sabrina Henneman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    None of these have matching appliqués, beading etc.

    Ellen Clark
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet another Kardashian original.

    LaurelLeaf R
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are 2 different dresses. No comment here.

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok this is actually a really nice dress, to fix it just order some lace flower appliques and you can iron on the appliques on the top layer along the sides of the bra pads and then its ctually completely accurate

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    #9

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again. Totally not the expectation, but looks wearable.

    Josh Ritter
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put on some bright red lipstick and go as Poison Ivy.

    Sweep the Leg
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure the China kids did their best.

    Brenda Kocourek
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one wasnt half bad... Maybe have a seamstress make it hang off the shoulder and its a pretty close match.

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "China Kids" - shoukd have been your 1st clue on why Not to order.

    Alicia Wales-Woodson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why proper grammar makes all the difference😂😂

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    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remove the mesh and go strapless, or you the lace to make gathered straps and it would be quite pretty

    Sean
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah that kind of alteration would be like $20 max and take a day? Not too terrible lol

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    Brandon Evans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Fiona's dress in Shrek

    Welshwitch
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's heartbreaking for them, I expect they were all excited their dream dress arrived and then it all ends in tears bless them too.

    Caroline Han
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno, some of them look pretty good ...

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    #10

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    Jesus Wäre
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This dress was almost as disappointing as my life choices

    xpurinx
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, totally different - these sellers have no shame

    Kikari Grace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the consistent thing that bugs me about these is the recurring bait-and-switch they do with the materials; embroidery/decoration is reduced or entirely absent, the fabric is different, etc. The one on the model is clearly not satin, for example.

    Mr.Fly
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If proms work the way I believe them to, then the original dress was also a bad choice. (trip, fall, trip trip fall). But I don't know if proms could be a calm thing as well.

    Nicole Gore
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of these online dresses are made of this shi++, thin, stiff costume material. Why they are such a "good deal".

    Dwin Dykema
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, don't think it could EVER look like the original....even with some fitting.

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    Tetiana Bondarenko
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ....Because price on an original dress is about $1500 not $150 from the China's sweat shop replica.

    Shelley Colleen
    Community Member
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The idea that these girls think they're ordering quality designer gowns from cheap-o fast-fashion factories is the funniest part!

    𝓴𝓪𝔀𝓪𝓲𝓲_𝓐𝓾𝓭𝓻𝓮𝔂 💖
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least you have great taste in dresses. If you DID get what you ordered, you would look amazing!

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    #11

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    Naima Ivansdóttir
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, i don't think this is THAT bad actually... needs some fixing for sure, but...

    Red Panda Kitty
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. It's really just the difference between having a tailor and buying off the rack.

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    Lara B.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Compared to the others, this one looks actually kinda ok 🙈

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks kinda like it was made from old fashioned linen towels. Badly.

    GoGo Paredes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bodice... it could be a home made toga for a slightly upscale Grecian themed sorority party.

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    Nana Kwaku
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    her face says a lot! hahahahaha

    Grace Boden
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem with this one is that the dress that she bought is made out of a completely different material than the one in the picture. The different texture of the fabric makes the dress look less sheek and hollywood and more costume for a play at a church

    Alberto Curutchet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like she could appear in the new season of Game Of Thrones.

    Fabiola Pacheco Bernal
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it, it's so Megara from Hercules, love it, it just need you to go with someone who knows how to fix it. And iron it.

    Karin Niki
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Silk can not be replaced by polyester.

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did anyone else notice she is standing on the tub? Sorry, fellow BPs, I think this one is a total fail, needs to be re-sewn!

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    Naima Ivansdóttir
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh my, this looks like a lame disney princess costume for kids :D

    GoGo Paredes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would've had better results with an Elsa dress that lights up as it plays Let it Go. Which might have been cool since all the kids do molly now anyway, a dress AND a light show

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    Rachelle McDonald
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Passable, in my opinion... but what's with all the teenage girls wearing see through clothing?!?!

    Lulu Kubo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks nice don't see what's so bad about it

    moonsong23
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not fitted correctly, the embellishments are all wrong, and the sleeves are different. It's not that it looks bad, it's that it's a completely different dress.

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    LaurelLeaf R
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These ones with the leg out are always tricky.

    Stephanie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not even the same dress!!! But it’s not as terrible as the others.

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok ive tried to defend the other dresses but i just cant with this one.

    Mariann Bårdsen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the model is about 180cm, and standing up straight....

    Kendal Blackburn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bad that you got conned... BUT, you could make it look better i guess its not the worst

    lovethosebudgies
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many things aren't constructed right on this.

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    #13

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    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better bra, in a nude color, remove the pads, and your fine

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do have to admit, this is something my 70 yr old mom would wear.

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    Inkeri Jäntti
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww she's cute! Maybe some parts of that are salvageable... Needs more bling and better fit at the waist but not hopeless.

    Sherri Mantooth Bagwell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take on the waist a bit. Go to your local craft store and spend $5-10 on bling. I've done it before and made clearance rack dresses look better than the original for my girls.

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    Jamie J
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh that is just so unfortunate!

    Cristina Loayza
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovely girl, perhaps she can fix the dress herself and it would be ok, no??

    Lalita
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was awful even in the original pic.

    Brigitte
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually... the original dress doesn't look great either.

    Aldea
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than the other ones i saw

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    love that she's still smiling

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    #14

    Prom Dress Online Fails

    cae_rose Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loiks worse cause it isn't fastened on her left side, and she's standing on the hem.

    Inkeri Jäntti
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she's not able to get it fastened, that's part of the problem :D

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    Megan Pippenger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My experience with knockoff dresses tells me that she tried ordering it in a custom size, which is almost always a recipe for disaster as well as a sure sign you're ordering from a knockoff site, and when it arrived it was not the right size, despite having submitted measurements. ALSO, the Chinese knockoff sites don't claim to be Chinese. Most of them go to great lengths to appear to be American, or British, or Australian, depending on what country they are targetting, so it isn't until the dress arrives with postage that says China or you try to send it back and they tell you you have to ship it to China that you find out that is where it really came from.

    Laura Henri
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it obviously wont zip cause the china size is NOT our size.

    Katherine M
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved playing that level in Candy Crush

    Iceroyalmilktea
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this dress looks ok. well except for the wrong size.

    Mandy Martinez
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Duh! Maybe if you put it on correctly.....

    moonsong23
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yuck, it looks like a costume.

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try it on right. Might work pitiful.

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    LotofStuff
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    obviously... that's the problem, she did not get what she ordered

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    Penelope Corbett
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this one! I like it better than original!

    Bridget Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone's prom dress dreams, "this one's not too bad."

    Debbie Detmer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes this one isn't too bad. A lift bra would make this dress look great on you! And maybe add a necklace

    Grace Boden
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a nice dress, but definitely not what she ordered... That's a completely different dress

    Nickie LaRue
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the knockoff better

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    #16

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    emma_burnham Report

    Ana T.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the school nurse call , she wants her gauze cloth back

    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first dress is beautiful. The second ruined by cheap skirting .

    Angel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least she's got a good start to a zombie bride costume lol

    J. Black
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think if it were more fitted and tight, less flow-y around the waist like the first picture shows it would look great. it just needs to be tailored to her body proportions

    metalheavy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, Elie Saab couture vs. what was probably under $100. There's one born every minute...

    Linda Gulley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd have to wear another outfit underneath either one.

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    #17

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    __rissabailey Report

    GlassOfWater
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a shower curtain XD

    Mademoiselle Mirage
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think my shower curtain is more.. how can I say prettier? XD

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    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a plastic dress. Not even similar. Use it for a shower curtain.

    Cara Crawford
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then again some of these are wretched. Yet spending money on prom you should take the time to go in person n try THOSE dresses on as well.

    J. Black
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    might not be the same one but it looks great compared to some on this list

    Cathy Proctor
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It had to have been better because the dress hanging there is AWFUL

    Sherri Mantooth Bagwell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now you have a dress for St. Patrick's Day parties!!!

    Erica
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a terrible prom dress, both the model and the real thing.

    Lucybaby
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could have been way worse lol

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    #18

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    mogantalley Report

    Katie Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A decent seamstress could actually rescue this one.

    Megan Pippenger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Speaking as a decent seamstress, I wouldn't want to.

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    i_know_im_amazing
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get a different size and it should fit fine,the skirt is pretty cheap looking though...

    LaurelLeaf R
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks terrible one you ! Must change it.I hope you did.

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What you can do is take a safety pin and clasp the back but do it on the inside of the back and its invisible. then it should actually work.

    Iceroyalmilktea
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its a famous mistake. but people still order their prom dress online.

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too big. Top needs lining Redo it & it might work.

    Cathy Proctor
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    obviously different dress and the model had it tailored to fit, as did the rest of them.

    Charity Van Ausdle
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want that kind of bust without a bra, you better be using some tape to push everything into place.

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    #19

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    victoriaalaw Report

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that type of bodice is only good on a certain boob type. I've never been able to pull that off. I like the dress though.

    GoGo Paredes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the hemline/design of the bodice. All that gaudy decoupage-like sparkle? Not so much.

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    Blue Cookies
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she ordered purple instead of white??

    Marios Louvaris
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should consider casting for a Bollywood musical in that dress!

    Grace Boden
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless she ordered the white and got purple instead, I see nothing wrong with her dress except for the orange jewels and the difference in the pattern. It's a nice dress

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what? i like the second WAY more.

    cinderelly 0f sPiRiTlAnD
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is actually nice as long as they are honest about what they are sending

    Maria Tag
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still a very pretty dress.........

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    #20

    Prom Dress Online Fails

    DaniCameron1331 Report

    Grace Boden
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are some very talented adjustments, it looks really good

    Rosemary Moreland
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looked fine in both. In fact, I preferred the first one.

    Eliza
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think most of these are people who look different to the models so think it's a fail both dresses look stunning on you

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the fixed one is gorgeous, but so is the before

    Beth McFadden
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is NOTHING wrong with this.

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be a lot worse. Keep your eyes closed.

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    #21

    Prom Dress Online Fails

    lyss399 Report

    Nicole
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all these dress's look like f*cking Halloween costumes!

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the model picture doesnt even look that good.

    Lori Dennis
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of the dresses look completely different and if you look at the models showcasing the dress, they are all older women who are very thin! But yea, good idea not to buy clothes online, I've learned my lesson!!

    Linda Leigh Johnson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not even close to the same dress. I have to agree - cheap costumes.

    Katherine M
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ones with nude allusion seem to be the most problematic (funniest)

    Sherri Mantooth Bagwell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least this dress doesn't have the "nursing pad" bra insert!

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    Rosemary Moreland
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't look like the same style of dress even.

    Linn Johansen
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that one was actually kinda nice...¨

    GoGo Paredes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah for a bridesmaids dress for a family members wedding that you kind of hate.

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    #22

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    kavita1206 Report

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, what? Did they send it in pieces? Even if put together, it won't match the picture.

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What happened? Did it fall apart in shipping? Horrible, not even close.

    Grace Boden
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That dress is awful... I think it's the worst one on this list. Ew

    Allana Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess there is a theme going on here. Do not buy online perhaps?

    moonsong23
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You might want to read the title of the article.

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    Uni N
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at list u got 2 pieace dress & skirt kkk

    #23

    Prom Dress Online Fails

    _Annie_AreYouOk Report

    Aine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The top fits her well... to add a different skirt would be easy!

    GoGo Paredes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So two girls on this list were duped by the same dress... smdh...

    The Cube Cat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they got different dresses than each other

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    Willie D'Kay
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how this is the second girl to order this dress and both of them got VERY different things sent to them.

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Steam or press it very carefully & go I guess. Looks better than most of these other ones. At least it's not hanging on you.

    Allana Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the look on your face! Priceless!

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    #24

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    Hooks_andbait Report

    Sean
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one could be refitted and be ok, the material is a bit sad though

    The Cube Cat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just redo the shoulders and it'll be fine

    Rosemary Moreland
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the shoulders should have some padding to make them like the dress on the model.

    Megan Pippenger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seamstress here: you wouldn't be able to fit padding into the shoulders, and they aren't cut to hold the shape of the original shoulders. There isn't enough fabric to change the shape, either.

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    Emma Prada
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i will never get a crazy prom dress

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too big. I don't understand the rounded slit. Horrible

    Linda Leigh Johnson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The models are grown ups with life experience showing, not just skin. It's too much like dress-up.

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    #25

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    jackieepezan Report

    Kati
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But... what's wrong here? Except the black top under the dress?

    Megan Pippenger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where to start...the shape of the bodice is made all wrong. Whoever cut out the pattern pieces did a horrible job. She's wearing the top underneath because her boobs would be hanging out the side if she didn't. That's intricate allover beading on the bodice of the original. The knockoff just used sequined fabric and called it a day. I can guarantee you the original was not that lowbacked, and it had some structure in the bodice like boning and bra cups. The knockoff has none of this. The skirt is fuller on the original and made of a much nicer chiffon. The knockoff has cheaper fabric cut much slimmer because rule 1 of knockoffs is make it as cheaply as possible.

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    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get it fitted so that there's no/little side boob, and the empire waist is where it's supposed to be. Will look great

    Angel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one looks more like a sizing fail

    Lina
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    could be easily fixed...

    lovethosebudgies
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It needs to have a completely new bodice.

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's cut out way too much around the boobs. You could try to take it in ,in the back to draw the front back. I don't know if it would be enough. Horrible.

    Rachel May
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get professional measurements taken. I got a wedding gown online n it turned out gr8

    Long Joan Silver
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! I've seen the same dress on eBay! So glad I never made a purchase.

    Katherine M
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But why would anyone buy the one on the left on purpose?

    Pauline Chu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think you mean purposely . Also the original dress is quite nice

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    #26

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    AlexisBuono Report

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way too big & sloppy. Needs to be redone. Sad.

    Jens Tejera
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is totally SAVEABLE!!!! Come on people, send me your unwanted dresses

    Sherri Mantooth Bagwell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even dresses you see at the mall may or may not look good on your body type. Why would you chance it by not trying on a dress?!?

    Petra Rola Cole
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect to disguise yourself as a corpse bride in Halloween ;)

    Marilyn Holt
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somewhere here i just have to ask a) why would you buy such a really special item online, unseen, unfitted and from China of all places? i mean honestly i might order a TY shirt online but not the dress i wanted to remember forever. And B)--i guess this will prove i'm a gramma, but really these are not "prom dresses"--you should be technologically bright enough to know that these photos are 'shopped', that colors never match what you see online, that sizes vary incredibly, that a beautiful dress from a local shop will make you look stunning and if you found a dressmaker like me in January, i could put you in a dress that would make you a star. Just sayin.........

    Megan Pippenger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of those websites don't say they are fin China, and often go to great lengths to make it seem like they are legit companies based out of the US or UK or wherever they are trying to attract customers. The girls aren't often know that they are ordering from China until the dress arrives with "China" on the postage. And since these websites often steal photos and claim they are getting overstock or last year's merchandise, everything seems legit. I've even talked to girls who found a dress they tried on and loved at a local store, and then found the dress online for much cheaper, thinking they were getting a great deal, only for what arrived to be different from what they tried on in store (since of course, they were unknowingly buying a knockoff). These websites prey on those who are on a budget or don't know any better. Shaming the people who fall for it doesn't help as much as trying to get the word out.

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    #27

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    Little___Renee Report

    Tiari
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, this looks like the wrong size. Perhaps simple as that. Perhaps it would look good if it wasn't too big.

    Megan Pippenger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen the real dress in person. It's made of jersey. The knockoff is made of something cheap and not stretchy. And oftentimes the knockoff websites offer a custom sizing option, which almost always results in dresses not being remotely the right size because the Chinese kids making them in sweatshops don't know what they are doing. And the top is too big but the hips clearly are way too small.

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    Lucybaby
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing about it being too big is that it can probably be fixed a little bit.

    Emma Prada
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It just needs to be refitted and it wouldnt be that bad

    Jeeves
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow I can see why u wanted to by that.. blue ones still pretty nice but maybe downsize!

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take in under arms down. Press. Might work. I wouldn't wear it.

    Inkeri Jäntti
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She can make it work. Just take it in. Nothing can fix that color tho, but I guess she chose the blue herself.

    Mandymoo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like wrapping paper! Oh no!!

    Haniza Rahmat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this doesnt look so wrong..the dress still look nice

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    #28

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    jazmineahmet Report

    Brigitte
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's really not that bad. This dress is still wearable.

    The Weasel
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks better than original

    Diana Hayden
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly as pictured. Did you think you would look like the professional model??

    Marios Louvaris
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why I say 'first consider how it looks on your body type before you order. Her waist is different than the models

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    Cara Crawford
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This dress actually looks the same just 2 diff body types

    Stephanie
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like the circus came to town

    Jovana Vasic
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its not the same material as the left

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awful. Way wrong type fabric for this dress. It looks cheap & messy.

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    #29

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    Sydd_Thee_Kiddd Report

    Captain Planet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hah complaining about a dress not fitting well enough when you are consiously ordering a dress that shows all your private parts at 16-17. Good thing you are worrying about the right things. That damm dress fit.

    Brandy Summerlin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She most likely thought there was a nude slip underneath. That's how most lace dresses are.

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    E Menendez
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not see how this could be an appropriate dress for prom if it had come as it was supposed to. Not that I think it is wrong for women to show what they want, just these girls are 16-17. They need to be taught their beauty is more than sex appeal.

    Alyxander Grey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If pedophile a*s boys like you would stop objectifying their bodies in the first place, it wouldn't f*****g matter.

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    Kim Wagner-Denig
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this even appropriate for a school function?

    Kristel Kerstna
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    U want wear that in prom ? What school u went ? Porno ?

    Luca
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could use this as an 'interested-in-me-or-interested-in-my-body-test'.

    Dnelle1972
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wondered what happened to grandma's curtains...

    xpurinx
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just asking for trouble

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    #30

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    godparkjimin Report

    rakuninaru
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it me?.. or a lot of people order that dress...

    Thinh Vo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dress looks better without the hanging veiling parts

    Deneille Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    China wastes so much fabric on this c**p.....who would ever wear this stuff ?

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    #31

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    Sajib Tanvir
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just stop ordering wrong sized dresses

    Megan Pippenger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HEY. DID YOU KNOW. That these dresses are knockoffs, and therefore even in the right size would still look terrible? Because that's what's really happening here. It's not the same dress. She unknowingly bought a knockoff from a scam website that used stolen photos. It is not a matter of right or wrong size. Sincerely, a seamstress who knows what she is talking about.

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    Linda Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To e erroneous commenting on all of these about the fit, It's not the fit, it's the fabric. The cheap nylon fabric they use will never flow and fit like the original knit jersey. They use real photos of high fashion items and make cheap imitations to sell.

    Rebecca Emelia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like it would've looked better if it wasn't so wrinkly. But honestly, they have different body types, and the size is wrong.

    melissa brown
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that shldnt have been ordered at all lol

    Gayle Bynum Cardosa
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    people keep saying, "just order the right size." What do you think, they see a dress they like and go, OK, I'm going to order THAT one, except I'll order it in the wrong size just for kicks. Jeez people, the freaking DRESS is f'd up, don't you get it? The size is f'd up too!

    Rachel May
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It says online that ur product wont look like the pic. Duhhh

    Pat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It isn't the size. It is the overall fit is off and the very cheap fabric.

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    #32

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    Rosemary Moreland
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find the skirts are made of very indifferent material alas.

    Pandykinz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way cheaper materials that don't drape correctly. No amount of "fixing" can make up for cheap materials

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    Sofia Murat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks OK, you should iron it and try it on, it looks OK, really.

    Stephanie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish she showed it on her. Because just the dress you can see it’s a cheaper skirt but I can’t tell just how off the top is with it hanging.

    Laura Cole
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one's pretty similar. It's certainly closer to the original than any of the others.

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The top needs to be lined. Steam or press.

    Lina
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this looks absolutely the same...

    lovethosebudgies
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like to see them on, not just hanging.

    Dwin Dykema
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one doesn't look too bad.

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    #33

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    ConfusedPanda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The socks really bring the look together

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For pete's sake people, build your foundation first! No dress will,look good with crappy bra, bad posture or until properly fitted!

    Kim Wagner-Denig
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not appropriate for a school dance anyway

    Sofia Murat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well you won't have another chance to buy another prome dress online Darcie Henderson.

    Stephanie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She literally doesn’t even have the correct size on. This one just needs to be fit.

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    simple safety pin to the back/shoulders and youre good to go

    lovethosebudgies
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh dear. Does anyone else think this is so inappropriate for a prom?

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    #34

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    Stephanie
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You bought an ugly very clearly cheap dress online… and it came just as cheap looking, only in a different color… you can’t be mad when the dress is ugly to begin with. They sent the dress you asked for sorry lol

    J. Black
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if it were tailored more it'd look better. still looks great

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    #35

    Prom Dress Online Fails

    sariarenee Report

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, not the right style for you. Until you understand your body type, always try on first. Took me years, still try first, every time.

    Long Joan Silver
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was going to say the same thing. I'm a big girl, and I know the struggle of buying clothes online. Unless it's from a shop that I know, and that I have purchased numerous clothing items from, I'd never buy anything from an unknown store, online.

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    Stephanie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s the dress you ordered. You just don’t understand yet that your body shape won’t look good in everything

    Rachel May
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get professional measurements taken. Buying dresses online it warns you that it wont b exactly like the pictures

    Teija
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    Nothing wrong with the dress here. Don't expect to look like the model in the pic with your body. And I don't mean to insult.

    Pauline Chu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ummm material is different beading is cheap looks like dollar store sticker gems and the lacing at the top is so wrong would look cheap even on a skinny girl. if you know anything about fashion these 2 dresses are clearly different

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    #36

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    Kati
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again. Why do you think you will look exactly like a photoshoped model?

    Tania Dubodiel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is Monica Belucci in a very expensive designer dress. The left side is a girl scammed by people who plagiarize designs and do it with cheap fabric and inaccurate patterns.

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    Inkeri Jäntti
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't expect a dress ordered online to fit like a glove.

    nazan fidan
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just needs some ironing and a little size reducing then here u go

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're not standing right. Cross your left leg in front of your right, lean forward....

    Suzan Wegman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little too big. A lot slutty looking

    J. Black
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it looks beautiful on her.

    Kim Wagner-Denig
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes and those dresses woken by the model ate not only edited but they have been professionally fitted and altered

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    #37

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    Lara B.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks alright to me. Just a different colour 💁🏼

    Lola Wallace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She just got the wrong size and has no boobs. Nothing wrong with the dress itself from what I can tell.

    Debbie Detmer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly it looks good. It's just a different color. Add a better fitting bra or a lift bra and voila!

    Pat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheap fabric doesn't have the body or drape that quality fabric does. Cheap price cheap dress. DUH!

    Barbara Baldwin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor kids are expecting the dress to make themselves look like the model, also

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Learn to stand lije a model if you want that effect.

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    #38

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    xpurinx
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with this one? Just needs to be ironed

    Kim Isaacson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she took a picture of the new prom dress she bought to replace the online one

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    Susan Forbes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A good dressmaker could make that look really nice

    Jeeves
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This ones coool AND suits you!! What's wrong??

    Jenny Dewhirst
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look like a princess jasmine costume :)

    Stephanie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t get the problem with this one… iron/steam it and it’s fine

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    #39

    Prom Dress Online Fails

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    Pamela Mitchell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful dress - looks like people are disillusioned about body type and their actual measurements.

    Jessica Morris Friday
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not the point - the point is online shops in China advertise beautiful dresses, then produce and sell greatly inferior knock-offs. The only things these girls are disillusioned about is thinking they can get a beautiful dress for super cheap. In this post, the dress in the first two pics (left) are the advertised dress. The two pics to the right are the dress she received.

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    Stephanie D
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually it not just about body type, it's the weird fits. It's also the SERIOUSLY cheap and not at all as advertised embellishments as well... Not to mention random fabric replacements that don't even have the same drape as the fabric on the advertised dresses.

    Sofia Murat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dress does not look that bad, and you get what you pay for. And different body shapes.

    Lynne Gerry
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really am struggling with the issue! I like it, Pamela Mitchell is spot on

    Laura Cole
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... This one isn't that bad though?

    Gayle Bynum Cardosa
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the positive that comes of this is that kids are learning and sharing around social media that buying Chinese is not the way to go. Things like this are more powerful than learning it from your parents or through news organizations.....

    Allana Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's all in the material they use. Unfortunately, buying online often gets u the cheaper version.

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    #40

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    DestinyOoos Report

    xpurinx
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bit too much for prom - too revealing

    Laura Henri
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it was on a mannequin, which really isnt indicative of how its gonna look on a human being....

    GoGo Paredes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No kidding... "not built like the model"... you mean the model of a human? Wait, what's that called? A mannequin??

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    Rebekah
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good god this makes young me feel old. When the F did prom become a Show As Much Skin As Possible Moment?

    Pi...
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, schools let kids wear such plunging necklines? I dunno how I should feel about it. On the one hand, love cleavage. On the other, rules!

    Rachelle McDonald
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A teenage girl should in NO way, shape or form be wearing this ridiculously inappropriate dress to a prom. I weep for the youth of America.

    Ildiko S.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest, this dress is inappropriate almost anywhere. Celebrities on the red carpet tend to wear extremely revealing dresses (in my opinion), whiches makes those dresses seem more acceptable, than they are. Though for sure, a teenage girl has not much idea about what kind of message she sends in this dress. But

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    Emma Prada
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It wasnt a great dress to begin with

    Melisa Coffee-Gengler
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same dress just doesnt fit her the same. Im hoping her next prom dress covers more skin. Good gravy. Where are the parents???

    Beverly Long
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of parent let's their TEENAGE daughter go out dressed like that???

    lovethosebudgies
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She can't be serious -- this is a prom dress? My daughter wouldn't get past me out the door wearing that.

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    #41

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    Niki Kručenska
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me, it look the same. What's wrong?

    Aldea
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prom dress? Seems more like "Evening in the beach" dress

    Emma Prada
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks better on you then the model tbh

    Callie Munch
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The top isn't bad, the bottom is awful but could easily be fixed.

    Lenah Hedéen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like the picture...? and the dress on the website she bought it from looks see trough also. So... Its just as the picture!

    Kate Swartz
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's too short and cheap material, tho still cute maybe it for prom tho

    Sofia Murat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks just like it should. It's the women's own fault for thinking that she would look like the picture even though she has a different body shape and isn't standing straight.

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    #42

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    Jenny Dewhirst
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like she has clingfilm on one arm :l just cut that bit off and roll with it :)

    Debbie Detmer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes it's too filmy, not sheer like the model's. I agree, cut it off and it will look sexy sexy ;)

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    Miyu Yang
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slightly different but she still looks nice!

    Supriya
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks nice in that dress.

    Jeeves
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks fine unless you were hoping for a bigger neckline, which, honestly, you really don't need. You look fine girl

    Debbie Detmer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with it. Looks almost identical to the model's.

    Stephanie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other than the one arm it looks pretty spot on. Just not as tight on you

    Lexi V
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the picture

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    Many people have experienced mishaps when buying clothing online. Shopping for a prom dress on the internet might seem convenient, but it can lead to unexpected outcomes. Buyers who fall victim to misleading online portrayals might relate to well-known public relation mishaps.

    Learning from how companies have dealt with image damage could help avoid your personal shopping disasters.