Retro Chic Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
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Retro Chic Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
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https://www.torrid.com/product/retro-chic-puff-sleeve-mini-dress/44951184-37431.html
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44951184-37431
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Rated 4 out of
5
by
leigh1992 from
I am a US 22-24/3X, larger/apron belly, smaller bust with no butt for reference. I am a 2 with torrid and got this in a size 20.
The 4 star is only because I don't love the dress for my shape. The waistline doesn't do wonders on my shape and the bust is a little too big for me (I'm a D, a flat D lol) I'm keeping it regardless.
Aside from the personal issues the dress itself is so cute and will be a great option for a lot of people. The bee print is adorable & the lace bottom trim
Date published: 2026-03-05
Rated 3 out of
5
by
LdyP7 from
Bumble Trouble
This was a dress I thought I’d take a chance on, aware the waistline could be a challenge in this type of fabric. Sure enough, my curves couldn’t pull off the tendency to appear thick waisted, despite the lovely puffed sleeves and the fullness the gathers above the hips provided. The front panel at the waistline was unforgivable on me - even though it has pockets, I just couldn’t pull this one off as an attractive addition.
Date published: 2026-03-27
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Mommatude1 from
Pros & cons
I LOVE a good bee print and Torrid has offered several this season. This one is nice, but beyond the print the dress has some drawbacks.
PROS:
The fabric is nice and it is lined. Still on the lighter side which is great for hot summer months.
It has pockets!!!
Skirt is a nice length - not too short or too long on me (5'6").
Skirt has a nice flare shape IMO - not too much or too little.
Lace detail is sweet - and lace is not stiff or itchy.
CONS:
Like others said, top runs large. This is normally the type of dress I love for my pear shape, but it would've been nice to have more elastic or stretch to be more form fitting around the chest. A belt helps with this.
It ran a smidge big (wide). After losing weight from a 2x down to a 00, I'm normally a 10/12 on top. I got this in size 10 and it's definitely too big. A belt helps with this too.
It's a LOT of yellow. Yellow isn't usually a good color on me but I'm trying to branch out. This one is still a bit hard to handle with the shade that it is.
Overall, I think I would've loved this if it was just a skirt, and paired it with a black top. The poof on the sleeves is HUGE and prevents me from wearing any sort of shrug over it. I'm considering keeping it and removing the sleeves to be able to wear with a black shrug, or the entire top to just use the skirt portion.
I really do love the print and got it on a good sale, just wish the top & sleeves weren't so large.
Date published: 2026-03-19
Rated 2 out of
5
by
KLewellen from
Weird Dress Proportions
The material is super cheap, like shein level cheap. I'm a size 20 in every other dress but this one was suffocating my chest it was so tight (I'm a 46DD for reference) and the arms were HUGE. The print is cute though, but that's about the only plus I have.
Date published: 2026-03-22
Rated 2 out of
5
by
AmAnd23 from
Weird fit, top too big
I was so excited to buy this dress because of the cute yellow print and the style, but sadly it didn't work for me. I ordered size 16; I am a pear shaped 14 top, 16 bottom. The waist drapes fine, but the chest is too big and not flattering on me. I'm a 36F bra size for reference. I will have to return it and find something else. So bummed, it looks great on the model. The material is nice and thick, and I like the slip too.
Date published: 2026-03-18
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Jazz2929 from
I wanted to love it
I wanted to love the dress so much. In order an 18 which fit however it’s kind of weird cut and was not flattering on my body. It also gave no shape in the chest area. So sad because I really love the print
Date published: 2026-03-13
Rated 4 out of
5
by
leigh1992 from
I am a US 22-24/3X, larger/apron belly, smaller bust with no butt for reference. I am a 2 with torrid and got this in a size 20.
The 4 star is only because I don't love the dress for my shape. The waistline doesn't do wonders on my shape and the bust is a little too big for me (I'm a D, a flat D lol) I'm keeping it regardless.
Aside from the personal issues the dress itself is so cute and will be a great option for a lot of people. The bee print is adorable & the lace bottom trim
Date published: 2026-03-05
Rated 3 out of
5
by
LdyP7 from
Bumble Trouble
This was a dress I thought I’d take a chance on, aware the waistline could be a challenge in this type of fabric. Sure enough, my curves couldn’t pull off the tendency to appear thick waisted, despite the lovely puffed sleeves and the fullness the gathers above the hips provided. The front panel at the waistline was unforgivable on me - even though it has pockets, I just couldn’t pull this one off as an attractive addition.
Date published: 2026-03-27
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Mommatude1 from
Pros & cons
I LOVE a good bee print and Torrid has offered several this season. This one is nice, but beyond the print the dress has some drawbacks.
PROS:
The fabric is nice and it is lined. Still on the lighter side which is great for hot summer months.
It has pockets!!!
Skirt is a nice length - not too short or too long on me (5'6").
Skirt has a nice flare shape IMO - not too much or too little.
Lace detail is sweet - and lace is not stiff or itchy.
CONS:
Like others said, top runs large. This is normally the type of dress I love for my pear shape, but it would've been nice to have more elastic or stretch to be more form fitting around the chest. A belt helps with this.
It ran a smidge big (wide). After losing weight from a 2x down to a 00, I'm normally a 10/12 on top. I got this in size 10 and it's definitely too big. A belt helps with this too.
It's a LOT of yellow. Yellow isn't usually a good color on me but I'm trying to branch out. This one is still a bit hard to handle with the shade that it is.
Overall, I think I would've loved this if it was just a skirt, and paired it with a black top. The poof on the sleeves is HUGE and prevents me from wearing any sort of shrug over it. I'm considering keeping it and removing the sleeves to be able to wear with a black shrug, or the entire top to just use the skirt portion.
I really do love the print and got it on a good sale, just wish the top & sleeves weren't so large.
Date published: 2026-03-19
Rated 2 out of
5
by
KLewellen from
Weird Dress Proportions
The material is super cheap, like shein level cheap. I'm a size 20 in every other dress but this one was suffocating my chest it was so tight (I'm a 46DD for reference) and the arms were HUGE. The print is cute though, but that's about the only plus I have.
Date published: 2026-03-22
Rated 2 out of
5
by
AmAnd23 from
Weird fit, top too big
I was so excited to buy this dress because of the cute yellow print and the style, but sadly it didn't work for me. I ordered size 16; I am a pear shaped 14 top, 16 bottom. The waist drapes fine, but the chest is too big and not flattering on me. I'm a 36F bra size for reference. I will have to return it and find something else. So bummed, it looks great on the model. The material is nice and thick, and I like the slip too.
Date published: 2026-03-18
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Jazz2929 from
I wanted to love it
I wanted to love the dress so much. In order an 18 which fit however it’s kind of weird cut and was not flattering on my body. It also gave no shape in the chest area. So sad because I really love the print
Date published: 2026-03-13
