Black [Castle of Dark Romance] Square Collar Short Sleeves Multi-Layered Ruffled Embroidered Open-Front Lace Gothic Lolita Mermaid Dress

The open front caught my eye online, but the overall silhouette is what I ended up loving most. It has enough visual detail for photos, but I could still move around comfortably at a portrait shoot. It gave me the exact silhouette I had in mind.

I wanted a gothic look for a Gothic Lolita meetup, and this delivered exactly that mood. The Black option worked especially well with a matching headpiece.

I chose Black, and the first thing I noticed was how clearly the lace trim appeared in person. I like that the Castle of Dark Romance details are visible without taking over the entire coordinate. In photos, Black works especially well alongside the nylon finish.

Size M worked well for me after I used the measurements on the chart. The placement of the lace trim looks neat once adjusted, and photos show the layered skirt clearly. For me, the size chart and the finished fit were consistent. The listing is for the dress itself, so I used my own accessories.

The nylon and polyester fabric suits this design, especially around the ruffles. The nylon and polyester fabric holds the shape of the design nicely, so the shape stayed neat for several hours. It came together with very little extra styling.

Size XL worked well for me after I used the measurements on the chart. The ruffles and layered skirt add depth without making the outfit feel too busy. The listing is for the dress itself, so I used my own accessories.

The embroidery caught my eye online, but the overall silhouette is what I ended up loving most. The embroidery and nylon finish add depth without making the outfit feel too busy. The listing is for the dress itself, so I used my own accessories.

I really like the open front; it gives the outfit a strong gothic mood. I needed to adjust the open front more carefully than expected before wearing it out. The small fit note is the only reason I am giving it four stars.

The Castle of Dark Romance theme is even clearer in person than it was in the photos. The bodice has a defined look, while the embroidery gives the skirt plenty of movement. For me, the size chart and the finished fit were consistent. The listing is for the dress itself, so I used my own accessories.

The nylon and polyester fabric suits this design, especially around the lace trim. The bodice has a defined look, and the combination with the embroidery adds movement to the skirt. In photos, Black works especially well alongside the embroidery.

I wore this dress to a tea party, and it felt like the right balance of dramatic and wearable. The nylon and polyester fabric holds the shape of the design nicely, so the shape stayed neat for several hours.

I wanted a gothic look for a themed dinner, and this delivered exactly that mood. The placement of the embroidery looks neat once adjusted, and photos show the nylon finish clearly.

I really like the layered skirt; it gives the outfit a strong gothic mood. I needed to adjust the layered skirt more carefully than expected before wearing it out. My favorite part of the design is still the layered skirt.

Size S worked well for me after I used the measurements on the chart. The Nylon and Polyester gives the lace trim a cleaner finish than I expected.

The Castle of Dark Romance theme comes through clearly, especially in the ruffles. It fit a little closer than my usual size, so I would measure instead of guessing. The small fit note is the only reason I am giving it four stars.

The Black color and ruffles look lovely together. The look needed a simple choker before it felt complete to me. I still enjoyed wearing it and would style it again.

Size S was close to what I expected after checking the chart. I needed to adjust the open front more carefully than expected before wearing it out. The small fit note is the only reason I am giving it four stars.

I wore this dress to a weekend outing, and it felt like the right balance of dramatic and wearable. The bodice has a defined look, and the combination with the open front adds movement to the skirt. The finished coordinate looked polished from every angle. The listing is for the dress itself, so I used my own accessories. The short-sleeve cut also suits the overall shape.

I went with Black because I wanted the layered skirt to be the focus of the coordinate. The nylon and polyester fabric holds the shape of the design nicely, so the shape stayed neat for several hours. It came together with very little extra styling. The short-sleeve cut also suits the overall shape.

The Black color and open front look lovely together. The look needed lace tights before it felt complete to me. Once everything was adjusted, it photographed very well.

The embroidery caught my eye online, but the overall silhouette is what I ended up loving most. The bodice has a defined look, while the lace gives the skirt plenty of movement. It came together with very little extra styling.

The Nylon and Polyester suits this design, especially around the lace. The Nylon and Polyester holds the shape of the design nicely, so the shape stayed neat for several hours. This one is going straight into my regular rotation for themed events.

I wanted a gothic look for a Gothic Lolita meetup, and this delivered exactly that mood. The proportions looked balanced on me in size XL, especially through the bodice and skirt. In photos, the Black and embroidery combination looks especially good.

I wore this dress to a weekend outing, and it felt like the right balance of dramatic and wearable. The Nylon and Polyester gives the layered skirt a cleaner finish than I expected.

I wore this dress to a weekend outing, and it felt like the right balance of dramatic and wearable. I like that the Castle of Dark Romance details are visible without taking over the entire coordinate. This one is going straight into my regular rotation for themed events.

I wore this dress to a portrait shoot and liked the overall silhouette. The look needed a petticoat before it felt complete to me. The layered skirt is still my favorite part of the design.

I went with Black because I wanted the layered skirt to be the focus of the coordinate. I paired it with a simple choker, and the Black color was very easy to coordinate. In photos, Black works especially well alongside the gothic silhouette. The short-sleeve cut also suits the overall shape.

I chose Black, and the first thing I noticed was how clearly the ruffles appeared in person. The Nylon and Polyester gives the ruffles a cleaner finish than I expected. It gave me the exact silhouette I had in mind. The listing is for the dress itself, so I used my own accessories.