Features & Fit
Materials & Care
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Overall rating: 4.3 / 5 from 30 reviews.
The Cardero Dress is praised for its quality, described as great and beautiful by many customers. However, opinions on the fabric vary, with some finding it amazing and light, while others find it bumpy or sagging.
Review topics: [size, fit, look, felt, quality, fabric, material, dress, customer service, train, park, experience, alterations].
"This dress is beautiful! I am normally size medium across the board, but I read the reviews and ordered a size small, and I’m glad I did. The size small fit me perfect. I did have to take it to get tailored to shorten the hem by 2 inches. Overall, it looked beautiful for my rehearsal dinner and loved the dress. I received so many compliments!"
"This dress is so flattering: from the basque waist that defines the midsection and hugs your curves, to the cat-eye neckline that scoops at just the right point. Also on my list for my wedding dress was a low back, and this dress sits at the perfect spot-- just below the midback! The short train is perfect to not overwhelm my 5'2" frame, though I will get it altered so it just grazes the floor for my wedding day. The dress is a true white, so it looks crisp and clean, especially in the satin fabric. I'm excited to pair it with an all lace veil for the ceremony and then a satin neck scarf for the reception."
"Love the dress! Super high quality and beautiful fabric. Im 5’2 so had to get the length and the corset adjusted"
"Light weight, perfect fit"
"This dress is beautiful and an affordable price point for a wedding dress. My only qualm was sizing. I went and got sized at a park and fifth store in Vancouver. They recommended a small. I had to pay to a small fee exchange to an extra small. I wish at the store they had the actual sizes, instead of clipping in. It would allow for more accurate purchasing. When I ordered the small, I was swimming in it, despite being a small / medium usually. I ended up ordering the extra small, which was a bit tight in the waist but a much better fit overall."
"Beautiful and affordable dress — exactly what I'm looking for!! The only challenge I experienced was with sizing. I visited the Toronto studio and tried on the small, which fit perfectly (even a little snug), so I confidently ordered a small assuming I wouldn’t need alterations. When it arrived, however, the corset felt slightly loose. I requested an extra-small to compare, but that ended up being too tight. That said, customer service was incredibly accommodating and made the reordering and return process seamless, which I really appreciated. For reference, I’m 5'8", approximately 145 lbs, with a slim build and a smaller chest. I’ll still need to have the corset taken in slightly and the length shortened a bit, even with heels. Overall, I’m so excited to wear this dress! The gathered material around the stomach area is very flattering and forgiving. The satin drapes beautifully without clinging or highlighting every little detail. I also tried on the Anderson dress at the studio and found that its fabric is much heavier compared to the Cardero, which makes the Cardero easier to move in. In terms of delivery, the dress arrives with both a dust bag and garment bag. Express shipping took only a few days, while standard ground shipping took almost two weeks — so plan accordingly!"
"Stunning dress, I am usually a small or 4/6, ended up going with XS. I’m 5’4 128lbs and 32E in bras. It snatched my waist and looked so beautiful. I paired it with the Lola bridal scarf, I’m obsessed with my wedding day look. Only down fall was it would slip down on me. I think that was because of my bust and not being able to wear a bra because of the neckline. Washed in the machine on gentle in cold water, it came so clean!"
"I purchased the Cardero dress two weeks before my wedding, and I’m so glad I did! I was a little nervous it wouldn’t fit, but it ended up fitting my body perfectly! The only alterations I made were shortening the length and removing the short train in the back (I love to dance and didn’t want to risk ripping the dress halfway through the night!). The dress itself is absolutely gorgeous and very well-made. I was genuinely impressed by the quality, especially at this price point. I received SO many compliments. It was also extremely comfortable to wear, and honestly, I was sad to take it off at the end of the night. For reference, I usually wear an XS/S depending on the brand, and I went with the XS in this dress—it fit wonderfully! My measurements: Chest: 32C Waist: 26" Hips: 38" Height: 5'4" Thank you, P&F!!"
"Will be wearing this on my wedding day!!!! I ordered and tried on so many dresses and this was the ONE. I could not be more happy with it. I'm normally between a small and medium but more medium and the small fit me like a glove. I did have to get some length off the bottom. It's very comfortable, flattering and forgiving in the belly area."
"There wasn’t XXL available so I took a risk and went for the XL. It fits snug in all the right places and I’m a curvy girl. I was happy to know the quality of the fabric was light weight and not see through. I wore skin toned spanks and a strapless bra for reference. Also, the boning in the corset made the difference in cinching in my waist and making feel secured and put in place!! This was so important because I bought a size down than I normally would get and it fit just right. I get married a year from now and this is the best summer time wedding dress if you live in hotter states or in the humid Midwest. I tried it on when it was 75%-80% humidity and I felt breathable and little to no stickiness."
