Lovely dress
"Lovely velvet Dress. It fits perfectly. Love the quality. The only thing I am not fond of are the side slits. I will sew them a little bit so I feel more comfortable wearing it."
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Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 28 reviews.
The By The Candlelight Maxi Dress is praised for its excellent quality and perfect fit. Customers appreciate its classy fitted shape and the soft, high stretch velvet material. The design, featuring puff sleeves and double thigh high slits, adds a unique touch to every ensemble.
Review topics: ["fit","fabric","quality","dress","velvet","suit","slits"].
"Lovely velvet Dress. It fits perfectly. Love the quality. The only thing I am not fond of are the side slits. I will sew them a little bit so I feel more comfortable wearing it."
— Filipa R. (5/5)
"Love the style details of this dress! The leg slits do go up quite high, but you could always stitch them closed. The velvet fabric is nice quality as well. The fit is a little on the big side. . . I got a Medium and could have done a Small. (5'2" 32D 33-27-38)The M is definitely okay, I'll just end up wearing a belt or cincher."
— Erika H. (5/5)
"Absolutely love this dress. Fits beautifully, feels lovely, and I’ve never felt more famous! Quality is stunning, and the fabric is divine."
— Liberty S. (5/5)
"feeling like an absolute queen of darkness in this. quality and fit are amazing. if you are a bit taller like me (1. 78m) the slits are quite high, but well :)"
— Ria K. (5/5)
"Gorgeous number! Fabulous at the top for covering up. Lovely fit, great quality - looks great on! A must for your wardrobe ๐ค"
— Lisa H. (5/5)
"Extremely comfortable, high quality velvet ! Beautifully reflects light"
— Jean L. (5/5)
"Love the flow and the movement the dress gives you. It's such a wonderful piece that can be styled for different aesthetics. Fits lovely even on a more petite frame"
— Nadia D. (5/5)
"The velvet is of good quality and the design is very flattering"
— Arnela A. (5/5)
"This dress is either sized incorrectly via manufacturer or the xs doesnt include my reality, i was absolutely excited for this dress and purchased it immediately, on arrival unfortunately I am pretty unhappy and wont start a return due to the international distance and poor refund policy. Dress size is way to big for xs measurements I would say its closer to a Large. Velvet fabric is poor quality and I can see though the dress as if there is damage to the pile of the velvet and the stitching is poor or the cause of the holes, the button closure and zip seem cheap. . . I havent inspected that further as I kinda gave up. Sadly I wont complete future carts with this brand as the quality and size offerings + postage costs dont inspire a good insentive to shop. Be ware if you're very small this brand wont fit."
— Daniel (1/5)
"Tessuto di buona qualità, taglio spettacolare, taglia perfetta, Ottimo"
— Stefania G. (5/5)
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| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
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8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18/20 | 20/22 |
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4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
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36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
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| ย | ย | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Meas. Chest | CM | 80-84 | 85-89 | 90-94 | 95-99 | 100-104 | 107.5-111.5 | 115-119 | 122.5-126.5 |
| ย | IN | 31ยฝ-33 | 33ยฝ-35 | 35ยฝ-37 | 37ยฝ-39 | 39ยผ-41 | 42ยผ-44- | 45ยผ-46ยพ | 48ยผ-49ยพ |
| Body Meas. Waist | CM | 62-66 | 67-71 | 72-76 | 77-81 | 82-86 | 89.5-93.5 | 97-101 | 104.5-108.5 |
| ย | IN | 24ยฝ-26 | 26ยฝ-28 | 29ยผ-30 | 30ยผ-32 | 32ยผ-33ยผ | 35ยผ-36ยพ | 38ยผ-39ยพ | 41ยผ-42ยพ |
| Body Meas. Hips | CM | 87-91 | 92-96 | 97-101 | 102-106 | 107-111 | 114.5-118.5 | 122-126 | 129.5-133.5 |
| ย | IN | 34ยผ-35ยพ | 36ยผ-37ยพ | 38ยผ-39ยพ | 40ยผ-41ยพ | 42ยผ-43ยพ | 45-46ยพ | 48-49ยฝ | 51-52ยฝ |
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| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup Size Range | 30-34 A-C |
32-36 A-C |
32-36 B-D |
32-36 C-DD |
34-38 DD-F |
36-40 E-G |
38-42 F-H |
40-44 G-HH |
| Equivalent To | 34A 32B 30C |
36A 34B 32C |
36B 34C 32D |
36C 34D 32DD |
38DD 36E 34F |
40E 38F 36G |
42F 40G 38H |
44G 42H 40HH |
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| UK | US | EURO | FR |
| 32A | 32A | 70A | 85A |
| 32B | 32B | 70B | 85B |
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32C |
32C | 70C | 85C |
| 32D | 32C | 70D | 85D |
| 32DD | 32DD | 70DD | 85DD |
| 34A | 34A | 75A | 90A |
| 34B | 34B | 75B | 90B |
| 34C | 34C | 75C | 90C |
| 34Dย | 34D | 75D | 90D |
| ย 34DD | ย 34DD | ย 75DD | ย 90DD |
| ย 36A | ย 36A | ย 80A | 95A |
| ย 36B | 36B | 80B | ย 95B |
| ย 36C | 36C | 80C | 95C |
| ย 36D | 36D | 80D | 95D |
| ย 36DD | 36DD | 80DD | 95DD |
| ย 38A | 38A | 85A | 100A |
| 38B | 38B | 85B | 100B |
| 38C | 38C | 85C | 100C |
| 38D | 38D | 85D | 100D |
| 38DD | 38DD | 85DD | 100DD |
| 40A | 40A | 90A | 105A |
| 40B | 40B | 90B | 105B |
| 40C | 40C | 90C | 105C |
| 40D | 40D | 90D | 105D |
| 40DD | 40DD | 90DD | 105DD |
| 42A | 42A | 95A | 110A |
| 42B | 42B | 95B | 110B |
| 42C | 42C | 95C | 110C |
| 42D | 42D | 95D | 110D |
| 42DD | 42DD | 95DD | 110DD |
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| 3 | 36 | 5 |
| 4 | 37 | 6 |
| 5 | 38 | 7 |
| 6 | 39 | 8 |
| 7 | 40 | 9 |
| 8 | 41 | 10 |
| 9 | 42 | 11 |
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| UK4 | EU 37 | US6 | US5 |
| UK5 | EU 38 | US7 | US6 |
| UK6 | EUย 39 | US8 | US7 |
| UK7 | EU 40 | US9 | US8 |
| UK8 | EU 41 | US10 | US9 |
| UK9 | EU 42 | US11 | US10 |
| UK10 | EU 43 | US12 | US11 |
| UK11 | EU 44 | US13 | US12 |
| UK12 | EU 45 | US14 | US13 |
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| ย | ย | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | CM | 86.6-91.5 | 91.5-96.5 | 96.5-101.5 | 101.5-106.5 | 106.5-112 | 112-117 | 119.5-124.5 | 127-132 |
| ย | IN | 34-36 | 36-38 | 38-40 | 40-42 | 42-44 | 44-46 | 47-49 | 50-52 |
| Waist | CM | 71-73.5 | 76-78.5 | 81.5-84 | 86.5-89 | 91.5-94 | 96.5-99 | 104-106.5 | 112-114.5 |
| ย | IN | 28-29 | 30-31 | 32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38-39 | 41-42 | 44-45 |
| Hip | CM | 86.5-91.5 | 91.5-96.5 | 96.5-101.5 | 101.5-106.5 | 106.5-112 | 112-117 | 119.5-124.5 | 127-132 |
| ย | IN | 34-36 | 36-38 | 38-40 | 40-42 | 42-44 | 44-46 | 47-49 | 50-52 |
| Inside Leg | CM | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| ย | IN | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Neck Size | CM | 36ยฝ | 38 | 39ยฝ | 40ยฝ | 42 | 43ยฝ | 45 | 47 |
| ย | IN | 14ยฝ | 15 | 15ยฝ | 16 | 16ยฝ | 17 | 17ยพ | 17ยฝ |
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| Size | Diameter (mm) | |
| US4 | 14.9 | |
| US5 | 15.7 | |
| US6 | 16.5 | |
| US7 | 17.3 | |
| US8 | 18.1 | |
| US9 | 18.9 |
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| Age (Months) | 0-3 | 3-6 | 6-9 | 9-12 | 12-18 | 18-24 |
| Weight | 6kgs | 8kgs | 9kgs | 10kgs | 11kgs | 12.5 kgs |
| Weight | 13 lbs 4 oz | 17lbs 10oz | 19lbs 13oz | 22lbs | 24lbs 4oz | 27lbs 9oz |
| Height, CM | 62 | 69 | 72 | 76 | 83 | 90 |
| Height, IN | 24 1/2 | 27 1/4 | 28 1/4 | 30ย ย ย | 32 3/4 | 35 1/2 |
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| Age (Years) | 2-3 | 3-4 | 4-5 | 5-6 |
| Height, CM | 98 | 104 | 110 | 116 |
| Height, IN | 38 1/2 | 41 | 43 1/4 | 45 3/4 |
| Chest, CM | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
| Chest, IN | 21 1/4 | 22ย ย ย | 22 3/4 | 24ย ย ย |
| Waist, CM | 52 | 53.5 | 55 | 56 |
| Waist, IN | 20 1/2 | 21 | 21 3/4 | 22 |
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Size recommendations vary per style. Please see product description for details.
BY THE CANDLELIGHT
- Soft, high stretch velvet.
- High neck.
- Puff sleeves going into a long, fitted sleeve from above the elbow to the wrist.
- Double dome buttons on back neck and keyhole detail leading into invisible zip.
- Classy fitted shape.
- Maxi length with double thigh high slits on front.
- Designed in Brighton, England.
Model is 5'8 and wears a size XS.
With KILLSTAR branding, 95% Polyester 5% Elastane
Hand wash delicate (30ยฐc) / Do not bleach / Do not tumble dry /Do not iron / Do not dry clean. Imported.
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