I would give it 5
"I would give it 5 stars! Very beautiful dress! Very flattering and true to size."
Matte Jersey Empire Dress
Sequin Lace Bodice With Cowl Back
Style # 81171137
This empire waist gown combines a smooth matte jersey skirt with an intricately embroidered sequin lace bodice for a refined mix of structure and softness. The draped midsection enhances the silhouette, while the cowl back detail adds an unexpected touch of elegance. Perfect for formal weddings, evening receptions, or special occasions where comfort, confidence, and subtle glamour come together.
Fit Details
Stretch Level: Generous
Length: based on size 8, from top of shoulder to hem is 54"
Material: Polyester & Spandex
Length: based on size 8, from top of shoulder to hem is 54"
Material: Polyester & Spandex
Size Chart
If you feel like you are between sizes, please give us a call or email us at hello@alexevenings.com and we will help you to choose the best size based on any specific styles.
Regular & Petite measurements are the same for bust, waist & hip.
Petite sizes are cut higher in the natural waist by about 2" - and about 4" shorter in overall length vs. regular sizes.
We do run true to size, we suggest going with the size you typically wear.
Our garments are designed for stretch & comfort.
If you are in between sizes, we suggest sizing down.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash in cold water
- Lay flat to dry
Shipping Details
We offer Free Ground Shipping on all domestic orders $250+. *Exceptions Apply.
Orders ship within 1-3 business days via FedEx ground, and can take 1-5 days depending on where you live in the country.
*Exceptions: due to shipping time and cost, we require all orders for Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico to ship with express shipping.
Expedited shipping is available at checkout for an additional cost.
Canadian Customers: Due to very high duties and fees being levied for shipments into the country as of May 2025, we have paused all shipping to/from Canada. We expect this to be temporary and look forward to servicing you again soon.
We cannot ship to PO boxes.
Return Policy
RETURN POLICY
We hope you found what you were looking for. If that's not the case, we gladly accept returns & exchanges within 30 days of delivery.
If you choose to return your purchase, a $15 restocking & shipping fee will be deducted from the refund.
- Items must be unworn, unwashed and undamaged, with all tags attached.
- Final sale items & jewelry cannot be returned or exchanged.
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Matte Jersey Empire Dress
Sale price$199.00
Overall rating: 4.8333335 / 5 from 6 reviews.
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"I purchased this dress for my son's wedding in a size 16, and in every day wear I am size 12-14. I am very pleased with this dress, and based on this experience, would purchase from Alex Evenings. It was well made, extremely comfortable, wore well, and I received several compliments."
Very comfortable to wear all
"Very comfortable to wear all evening. Dress is a very flattering style. Got a ton of compliments while wearing it!"
NICE DRESS!
"Very nice dress. Well made. Fits well and is comfortable."
So elegant!
"It was a very long, exhaustive search for a dress for my son's wedding, and this was the one! Very beautiful, lovely fit and beautiful sequins and beading on the top. It has the added benefit of being very comfortable."
Fit nicely!
"True to size and looked very nice. The fabric, however, was too heavy for a July wedding."