Super disappointed :( I was very … Super disappointed :( I was very careful measuring and selecting my size, but the dresss arrived too small. Like, 2 inches too small. Now, since there are no returns, I'll be spending almost as much as I did on the dress itself just to have it altered. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Great swatches, decent experience Took a little longer to ship than expected, and only half of the swatches came on a white backing board - having it on the backing makes it so much easier to tell what the color is actually going to be when it has multiple layers of it. That being said, they are great swatches, they were well packaged, and, once they shipped, they arrived quickly. I got numerous email updates on my order, which was appreciated as well.

Poor advice on sizing I contacted the Dessy Group to request advice on selecting the dress size for the style. Based on my measurements, the specialist recommended a size that is way too large for my chest, hips, and even the waist. I'm disappointed that I'll need to spend the additional costs to get the dress altered. Also disappointing is the cost of the dress, for what is essentially just a bunch of polyester.

Delusions of grandeur Dresses that have restricted size guidelines are, say it with me now, not a custom order. They are dresses, made in sizes. Period. There is absolutely nothing custom about them aside from color. The sizing guides are extremely inaccurate, and the return policy doesn't apply to all styles of dresses. You can measure, and follow the fitting guide to a T, but be ready to pay through the nose for head to toe alterations. Seems a little expensive for a $300 "custom dress", doesn't it?

I paid $200 for a dress that I can't … I paid $200 for a dress that I can't get the zipper up or down on without a lot of manipulation. Heaven forbid I should try to dress myself! Also, it has a scalloped neckline, which looks beautiful in theory, but when I got it, it was so loose and bunchy that it looked ridiculous. I will have to spend more money on alterations.