Name: Bolia Faille Dress
Brand: Cecilie Bahnsen
SKU: CEC17
Price: 34 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.5 (32 reviews)

I got nonstop compliments while wearing this dress. It’s very lightweight, so easy to travel with, and minimal wrinkles. I hung it up in my hotel room and it was fine. The next morning takes minimal styling because there’s so much detail in the top. I wore this with black tights and red shoes, and with combat boots….and loved it both ways!

I lost track of how many compliments I got when I wore this gorgeous dress to a work dinner and then to a date at a jazz club. Women stopped me on the street and made a huge fuss (the flower statement earrings, fishnets and patent leather platform Mary Janes also helped). I felt like a queen. The chest was a tad snug (I'm a G cup lol) but didn't ruin the look at all. I love the easy lightweight fabric and POCKETS! Fun Scandi girl details. I think my height helped elevate this look, so read all the reviews carefully so you can decide if this is for you. But for me, it was a 20 out of 10. Might have to keep this one. 

So many complements! Somewhat tight in the top so would size up 

This dress gives off total Scandi girl vibes! The lightweight parachute fabric is comfortable and has flattering rouching and statement puffy sleeves. It's a great length for petites and even has pockets.

Just a heads-up: it's tight around the chest and armpits, so be sure to size up and enter from the bottom. I would recommend sizing up if you have a larger chest.

The only issue I had with this is that it’s crazy static. Maybe it would be better over bare legs but I wore it over sheer tights and nothing could make it non-clingy. The smocked top is a little (not a lot) stretchy but runs small - the 4 is the smallest size and it fits like a zero. Below the waist/rib it’s not fitted at all. 

Wore this to a Florence and the machine concert and felt like a member of her witch choir. So fun, comfortable, and interesting. Got lots of compliments 

So flattering, so many compliments. Very chic, a little witchy. Was hesitant to rent from some of the reviews but finally went for it. Loved! 

Kinda weird, but also super fun! Fits snug in the chest but tts elsewhere and even has pockets. Fun for work, or can dress up! 

Fits great, makes an excellent swooshing sound while walking. Looks expensive. Would rent again!

its lovely but definitely tight thru the chest. 

This is super fun and a LOT. Hard to find the right occasion. Wore it to a concert with black Nike Air hightops. Runs small in the chest -- I rented a 6 the first time and couldn't zip it.

Parachute material so if that sound bugs you, skip this one. Fun oversized fit, but the fit in the armpit area is just off. Way too snug and I'm not big in any way in the shoulders or chest. 

Loved this dress and ordered an 8, but I received a FR8, which is like a US4. Surprisingly, it fit pretty well since it's so oversized, except in the bust. I couldn't get the top zipper done up. My guess is I'd need a FR10 or 12. So in US sizes, it's oversized, but the sizing is very confusing. 

Love this dress, but had to size up 2 sizes vs my usual size with this designer and it was still a little snug

Top of dress is super tight/ small. Fabric was too thin to wear to evening event bc I knew I would be freezing. Plus I thought fabric would make me sweaty/stinky

Light parachute like fabric, and cool design. not flattering on top since it’s a snug fit at a 36A/B cup.  

Oddly enough, I got a lot of compliments on this dress, but I can't figure out why. My husband said I looked like a witch and asked where my broom was, and I tend to agree with his assessment of the aesthetic. Also, the dress was big most places but tight in the armpit area, which made it uncomfortable. I gave it a two because some folks found it likeable. 

It's ALMOST super cool. The arm holes are cut at a weird angle, so the seams dig into the armpit. Just a bad cut for a visually interesting dress

I couldn’t bring myself to post a picture because the dress just doesn’t photograph well. This is niche but you know what this dress reminds me of? The black dress Pauline Harris wears in Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables series). Shower curtain material meets Victorian mourning chic.  Very tight in the chest and I went up a size so the waist was huge and the top didn’t fit right. 

this dress reminded me of how a black garbage bag might look if it was artfully decorated with ruffles. I’ve got a decent baby bump going at the moment so I’m sure my perception might be different pre-baby, but man, this dress did not drape well on me haha 

This was the weirdest fit. Meant for mini shoulders and chest. I am small busted and this was still too small. Do not advise renting! 

Bolia Faille Dress

Cecilie Bahnsen

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