Name: Mandalay Gown
Brand: Jay Godfrey
SKU: JG154
Price: 69 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (37 reviews)

I am only 5' 3" but this dress elongated me and flattered. Must wear backless bra because the back is fairly open. Plan that accordingly. Also, it fit but is VERY fitted from the ribs down.

Wore as a wedding guest, very gorgeous color. Muted purple, silky, felt amazing on. It does mark easily with waterdrops, careful not to get any water on it, since it shows when it dries. Wore without a bra, since back is open. Overall amazing fit! 

Hips can be tight. I wore 3 inch heels to get the dress off the ground. Love the looser top but you'll either need to go bra-less or wear some sort of stickies. Really pretty color. 

This dress has a vintage look. The draped sleeves and the fit on the waist are very feminine. I ordered a size 4, and even though it seemed that it was lightly large, it actually looked that it was meant to look loose around the sleeves and back, because of the cut. This was a backup dress and I didn't wear it, because I opted for the other RTR dress. However, I did love this dress, and I will be ordering it in the future for another formal event. 

This dress is amazing. If you have any type of bootie though I would not recommend. Im very flat down there and it was tight on me. And the long is VERY long. I wore  4in heels and i had to hold it up everywhere I walked. I got so many compliments and this color photographs so well! I would for sure wear this again and holding it up while I walked almost made it look like thats how you were supposed to hold it. So glam.

I rented this for a client event (Broadway musical launch party). It fit perfectly, & I was able to move and do my job normally. Would definitely recommend.

Dress was comfortable and very light! The stomach area is a little tight, so I was self conscious abt it all night...but that was prolly just more in my head. Overall the dress was very comfy and I got a lot of compliments on it and the color.

I ordered a 4P (2nd and 3rd pic) and a 2R. The 2R was too tight around the booty and waste. However the 2R length was perfect with my 3.5 inch heels. The 4P definitely worked but ideally I would have picked a 4R. The slit in the dress makes you feel super sexy, especially when you walk. Pics don’t do the slit justice...
I am 5’4 and 125 pounds 

This dress was really nice. The fabric was a little fussy and it was a bit tight in the waist, but that was also flattering. 

I would say this dress fits true to size. It was too big up top and in the waist for me, which made the back a little too long. The smaller size was unavailable to ship. I will say it could be a tough dress for us pear-shaped ladies, as I think the 6 would have been a little snug in the hips. Beautiful dress, however, and I received a ton of compliments. A little disappointed that the back had water stains on the bottom when I received it. 

I am pear shaped, so I only just barely fit the 12! This is quite form fitting on the bottom. In more a-line shapes I wear a 10. This was pretty but required a special stick on bra and shapewear, and the shapewear was tricky with the slit and the open back. Overall it was a good dress for the price point.

STUNNING vibrant color, kimono-esque up top gives plenty of room to fit all bust sizes. Cut is deep enough to be sexy but not so deep you'll worry about wardrobe malfunctions. 100% polyester material is very thin, but not clingy. Panty lines WILL show. Length seemed like it would be good for a variety of people, I am 5'5" and wore 3" heels and dress barely grazed the floor. The back of this dress zips up the skirt to waist, and then has 2 eye hooks on the back: one in the middle and one at the neckline. THE BACK IS OPEN aside from these closures, I ended up wearing a lacy halter bralette as a regular bra would have shown in the back. There is NO stretch in this dress, keep in mind for fitting your hips. I am a true apple shape so the waistline was tightest for me - I ended up wearing the size 12, I didn't even try the 10 on even though I usually wear a size 10 (but I've been a bit sloppy with my diet sooo it could be true sizing right now lol). My tummy pooch is the one area I want to hide and this dress did do a surprisingly good job of that despite the tight fit in the lower abdomen and hips. 
Also note: you WILL need to steam or iron this dress if it arrives slightly wrinkled.  I used a low-heat iron on the back of the fabric and it worked great, it didn't seem to be an issue the rest of the night. There is also a slit up the left leg (which I personally like). Overall, it's a beautiful and VERY comfortable dress, if you keep all notes in mind. I appeared to be the first to wear this dress as there were no prior reviews and both dresses arrived with tags. Took a chance, glad it worked out, but would probably not be my very first choice if I hadn't needed to rent 3 days before my event. But I'd wear this pop of color over a safe black dress if that's your thing! 

Rented this to try on for a wedding, but didn't end up wearing it. The fabric didn't feel very nice and is pretty thin. The dress is also more purple than purple/magenta as it appears in the pictures. The cut is very flattering however. 

Wonderful dress - color, material, fit. However, it was heavily stained with what looks like drink spills. Too bad I couldn't wear it due to noticeable stains.

Great look for a wedding. It's pretty long and requires very high heels, and the bottom is very fitted so spanx are a good idea. The back can fasten at the top, middle and bottom but I left the middle open for a sexier look, which required boob tape to keep the girls in line.

This dress is absolutely amazing but was a too long for me (I am size 5'7"). Something to have in mind is that the dress gets tighter around the hips and the shiny effect might make you want to use a slip/compression short with it. However, the high cut makes it difficult to hide anything underneath the dress. This is not a magenta dress, it is a beautiful purple tone (def different from pictures).

The dress was so beautiful- I literally received so many compliments. The color was beautiful and fit amazing.

I chose this dress a week before the wedding and prayed I would love it. I did

There was some gathering at the waist for me but I think that was just due to my shape. The fabric stains easily when water splashed on me but otherwise it was a great choice 

I rented this as a second option for a work gala.  I selected the Marilyn gown instead. These events are more about looking appropriate but not standing out as an employee. So... this dress with its high slit and open back (there is a single hook at the back which closes a shoulder-to-waist slit - be sure to have the correct undergarments), while gorgeous, was a bit too extra for where I was going. Would definitely rent for an event I was attending as a guest. 

I ordered this dress for a wedding but it didn’t quite fit (6R). The bottom was very tight and the slit was a bit high. Overall, the quality was as expected (very soft, silky and thin). The top seemed a bit large, but nothing some fashion tape couldn’t handle. I will be ordering this dress again in a larger size. 

Loved this dress! Got tons of compliments. Bigger fit up top but very fitted mid-waist to mid-thigh

A little tight  due to weight gain on my thighs made it a bit snug.

Be careful as this fabric is not very forgiving! I'm 5'9" and the 10 Regular was a good length. 

I am between a 14 and 16 and this dress was tiny. Like, couldn't even get it on my body. I wondered if it was a size 6? I couldn't believe how small it was!

The fit of this dress was perfect. I have a thin, long frame and I was concerned the dress might not look right one me. It was stunning. I honestly can't wait to rent this dress again. It was elegant yet comfortable. I got so many compliments. The color was outstanding. 

This was an absolutely stunning standout dress.  While the dress fit in the 12 and wasn't tight, the material is thin, so it outlined my stomach area/belly button which I'm super picky about and avoid on all dresses. 

The 14 was huge at the top, but i draped it primarily in the back and held it with fashion tape.  It looked beautiful, drapey, Grecian, and the color - just wow.  I would absolutely rent this again.  

This dress was better than expected-the color is a deep, rich purple and was in perfect condition (I was concerned about the satin finish looking picked from wear). Great dress for larger busts, but may want to opt for a mid-rise control top thong to keep it smooth on the bottom half. The sheen would accent any bulges and the material is thin. I ordered an 8L and it fit like a glove. Def needed longer length for heels. 
Also, this dress has a peekaboo back which I didn’t expect, but liked a lot. Overall, very elegant and stood out in a sea of black dresses! 

Although  I did not end up wearing this as I found a dress that fit my body type better, I really liked this dress. Would have probably preferred it in a dark blue or black or a richer tone of the burgundy. Would look great on a taller, slender person. Really nice design. 

The fit and length were perfect and I received many compliments! The color is even more beautiful in person!

Unfortunately the 8R was juat too tight for mw in the waist and hips. I LOVE this dress on but I needed a size larger as you can see. This was my first RTR and it appears gowns need to be ordered 1-2 sizes larger than normal dress size.

True to size. No stretch. It is satin so you’ll have to be extra cautious.

I wanted this dress to work so badly. The shape is beautiful and I am crazy about the color. It's a beautiful purple. I tried it on and the bottom definitely runs small. If you have any hips size up for sure. The top portion fit nice and would work for really any bust size.  

I could not get this over my thighs/butt area. I think you need to be pretty narrow to pull this one off.

Didn’t end up wearing. It was a better fit, but the material was incredibly wrinkled upon arrival. I tried smoothing it out with an iron and the material reflected water spots all over. Disappointing because I really liked the dress & fit. 

This dress didn't work well for me. It was thin, and the top was very large. Didn't wear it.

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