Ok, Where do I begin? First, its website is really professional and easy to navigate. I didn’t have any problems with finding the perfect ball gown for a Hollywood Night themed Sweet 16 Party. What impressed me most was the extremely affordable prices for such beautiful gowns I’ve ever seen. Literally it was like a kid in a candy store for me. The second most impressive for me, they are stationed in China and deliver anywhere around the world. You can find almost anything from wedding attire to electronics top quality guaranteed. The dress I selected original price was $285 with 65% off came down to $98.99. That’s right $98.99. Just when I couldn’t get any lower, I found a coupon code online that took off an additional $12. You wouldn’t believe this dress was already inexpensive at its original price. I will show you the dress soon.
About Customer Service.
I had a ton of questions mainly about the product itself. Light in the Box has live chat located in the upper right hand side of computer screen. However, I didn’t use it at first because page itself was loaded with information with review and Q&A sections. Before I got down that far, pretty much all my questions were answered. The only question I had was could my dress have a corset back instead of zip-up. I had to use the live chat for that. Unfortunately they couldn’t. I was fine with that because the dress is absolutely beautiful. To add, live chat representative was very pleasant, patient, and courteous. There was no negative feedback I could give. The real big plus, I didn’t have to wait long to chat with someone. I waited no longer than a minute.
Once purchase is made, you can now place tickets on your order. Tickets are communications between yourself and Light in the Box. Its like having email on their site. I placed a ticket just for blogging and my own personal information purposes. The website says they will respond to all tickets within 24 hours, so far its true. I currently have two tickets to introduce myself and updates on the process of my dress. Right now, the first ticket was marked resolved. The second ticket was them reaching out to me because my measurements were incorrect as far as hollow to floor. That was my fault. I didn’t subtract and leave the difference between hollow to floor from my height. I was grateful they reached out to me. I then opened another chat which I didn’t have to wait long for again. The representative and I discussed how to correct my measurement and help me implement steps towards processing again. That happened this morning. Currently waiting reply. Needless to say, for this company to be in China, the communication is open and on point.
Here are two tips:
- My order date was March 12, 2014 with estimated shipping date of April 6, 2014. Order as early as possible if you want it to arrive on time. My event isn’t until July, so I am good with the estimated shipping date. I’ve read reviews and watched them also on youtube, many say they have received their products within two weeks. Not bad. My dress would have reached my doorstep within that time if there wasn’t a problem with measurements. The beauty, they were ready to refund my money if we couldn’t come together in agreement for the purchase.
- Make sure your measurements are correct so the process wouldn’t be delayed. If you do not know how to measure yourself, have a friend or tailor do it for you. Wear tight clothing to get accurate measurements. Keep in mind also, United States dress sizes are different in China. If you are a size 22w in United States, China is 26w. However some charts says 27. The website has a size chart there so it should be easy for you to decide. Its best to get measured and send them in. The downsize, they charge $19 for custom measurements. That’s not a biggie though considering the dress is already discounted enough.
General Size Chart.
Light in the Box instructions for measuring yourself.
Light in the Box Measuring Chart in Inches.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hips | Hollow to Floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 32¾ | 25½ | 35¾ | 57¾ |
| 4 | 33½ | 26¾ | 36½ | 57¾ |
| 6 | 34¾ | 27½ | 37¾ | 59 |
| 8 | 35½ | 28¼ | 38½ | 59 |
| 10 | 36½ | 29½ | 39¾ | 59¾ |
| 12 | 38¼ | 31 | 41¼ | 59¾ |
| 14 | 39¼ | 32¾ | 43 | 61 |
| 16 | 41 | 33¾ | 44 | 61 |
| 16w | 43 | 36¼ | 45¾ | 61 |
| 18w | 45 | 38½ | 47¾ | 61 |
| 20w | 46¾ | 41 | 49½ | 61 |
| 22w | 48¾ | 43 | 51½ | 61 |
| 24w | 51¼ | 45¼ | 53½ | 61 |
| 26w | 53¼ | 47¾ | 55½ | 61 |
About the dress I selected.
A-line Jewel Ankle-length Tulle Wedding Dress
Specifications
| Silhouette | Princess, A-line |
|---|---|
| Neckline | Jewel |
| Waist | Natural |
| Hemline/Train | Ankle-length |
| Sleeve Length | Sleeveless |
| Embellishments | Criss Cross, Buttons, Beading, Appliques |
| Back Details | Zipper |
| Fully Lined | Yes |
| Built-In Bra | Yes |
| Fabric | Tulle |
| Belt Fabric | Stretch Satin |
| Shown Color | Ivory (color may vary by monitor) |
| Body Shape | Plus Sizes, Misses, Petite, Rectangle, Pear, Inverted Triangle, Hourglass,Apple |
| Style | Reception, Chic & Modern |
| Wedding Venues | Hall |
| Trend Collections | Open Back, Spring 2014, Vintage Inspired, Little White Dresses |
| Season | Fall, Spring |
| Net Weight | 2kg |
| Shipping Weight | 2.48kg |
| Model | Diana |
Photos
Learn More About This Product
Fine fabrics
We carefully select high-quality fabrics and threads to create every dress. We look for vibrant colors, beautiful sheen and rich textures in every material that goes into your dress.
Elegant beading
Many of our dresses feature beading on the sleeves or skirt. Professional dressmakers spend hours sewing on beads and pearls to perfect an elegant and classic design for you.
Exquisite embroidery
Embroidering a wedding dress takes great skill and an eye for detailed designs. Our dresses feature exquisite hand-done embroidery, brought to life from patterns and the hands of dressmakers.
Hand ruching
Ruched detailing is not just decoration for your dress-it can create a figure-flattering silhouette. Our tailors do ruching by hand to create the perfect shape and fullness on each dress.
Hand appliques
Hand-done appliqués can give a dress that extra detail that takes it from pretty to breathtaking. Our dresses feature appliqués arranged into beautiful designs and attached by hand.
Lining and boning
All our dresses are fully lined and structured to hold their shape and flatter your figure. Our full-skirted dresses use a hard net lining underneath a soft fabric that feels comfortable against the skin.
Packaging
A lining bag, sturdy cardboard box and wedding garment bag accompany every wedding dress.
Shipping
We ship to over 200 countries worldwide through fast and reliable delivery partners.
Above information taken directly from their site.
Considering its a Hollywood Themed Party, I decided to get this dress because it resembles what Audrey Hepburn wore the day she won the Oscar for Best Actress in Roman Holiday 1954. This style of dress was a combination of my personal taste. I love tulle, lace, and beads. I knew getting a complete replica of her dress wasn’t in my cards. This beautiful elegant A-line Jewel Ankle-length gown was perfect for me.
Roman Holiday is a 1953 romantic comedy directed and produced by William Wyler. It stars Gregory Peck as a reporter and Audrey Hepburn as a royal princess out to see Rome on her own. Hepburn won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance; the screenplay and costume design also won. Wikipedia.
So there….My partial review of Light in the Box. I haven’t received my dress yet to give it a complete review. Stay tuned for second part when I get it. I hope this review has helped someone make an intellectual decision on purchasing anything from http://www.lightinthebox.com. Happy Shopping.
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