The Basics
The Essex garter dress is made by DreamGirl and sells for $17.99. It’s made of 90% nylon and 10% spandex. Being nylon and spandex, the material has a lot of stretch to it. It only comes in one size fits most. It only comes in the color black. It's made in Taiwan.

The Design
The design is very unique and interesting. The entire outfit is attached. The top part is halter style that closes with snaps behind the neck. The fishnet pattern consists of bigger diamonds. At the mid-section is an opaque panel. I especially like this black panel because it covers up the top of the thighs, the butt and the lower stomach and love handles, which are all places that women might want to hide. The opaque skirt panel is then attached to thick garter straps, two on each leg. You cannot detach these. The diamond fishnet then continues from these garters down to the toes, which, as a big plus, are reinforced!

The Fit
This fishnet halter dress fits my size, even though I’m at the higher end of the one size fits most size chart for hips. It’s true to size and would easily fit a few sizes bigger or smaller than me, though the nylons will get tight at the thighs. The top part and skirt panel look really sexy and make me feel confident. The only downfall is that the garters aren't detachable, which is a problem when you have stubby, short and wide legs like me. If I put the nylons as high as they can go, the garters just dangle awkwardly so I have to adjust the nylons on my legs. They would definitely look sexiest on a woman with longer legs (and some heels too). But it still doesn't look bad on my short legs. The outfit was easy to put on as the material was very sturdy and well made so I didn't have to worry about tearing it.


My size is:
Size: 10 dress/pant size
Bra size: 34B
Weight: 145 pounds
Height: 5’4
Waist: 30 inches
Hips: 42 inches

DreamGirl one size fits most sizing chart:
Size: 2-14 dress/pant size
Bra size: B/C
Weight: 90-160 pounds
Waist: 24-32
Hips: 34-40

Washing
This should be hand washed separately in cold water and line dried. It shouldn’t be bleached. I haven’t washed these though.

Packaging
Great for gifting, this package came in a small cardboard box with a girl wearing it on the front and back.

Although I do still like this outfit, I don't have much occasion to use it. I still think it's pretty flattering and makes me feel confident about my body though.