Bomba Dress

BAOBAB

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(46 Reviews)

Product Details

Style this rich one-shoulder gown by BAOBAB with statement earrings to let the stunning silhouette of this dress shine.

Materials and Measurements

Purple jersey (100% Nylon). Sheath. Cap sleeve. One shoulder. Pull on. Imported. See size & fit notes for length information.

Size and Fit

Based on reviews this dress seems to run on the larger size. Size down for a better fit.

Sized: XS-XL.

Three lengths available: Petite measures 56" shoulder to hemline, Regular measures 58" shoulder to hemline and Long measures 61" shoulder to hemline.

Model is 5'10 and wearing a size Small.

 

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (46)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
LL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 172lbs
Browse Danette's reviews
March 21st, 2025
Material wasn't formal enough for me

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Hannah's reviews
January 4th, 2025
Bump friendly

8 months pregnant and wore to a formal wedding. Got lots of complements on the color

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Elizabeth's reviews
October 16th, 2025
JAW DROPPING

I was worried about this one because of the other reviews but I have to say it worked so well for me. I may to buy it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 185lbs
Browse Katie's reviews
August 4th, 2025
great wedding guest dress

Loved this dress for a formal wedding. Other reviews mentioned they didn’t think the material was formal enough, but I thought it was fine! It was definitely a little heavy but I was at a chilly California wedding so it was nice! Got the long (I’m 5’11) and it was perfect length with average heels!

Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse RTR Member's reviews
August 6th, 2024
comfy weighted fit

don’t wear it if it’s going to be humid, I got pretty sweaty but i’m also pregnant. I loved how it looked on my belly tho and recommend it for pregnant mamas, it has plenty of stretch

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Ngan's reviews
June 20th, 2024
Great

As others have mentioned, the dress is made of a knit material. I sized down and didn't have any issue with fit. I wore it to a wedding that lasted from 4pm to 2am and the dress fitted me beautiful the entire time. No issue with sagging, probably due to sizing down. It is a bodycon fit so keep that in mind. It was not very long and I wore flats with it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Connor's reviews
December 4th, 2023
Gorgeous dress

Size down! I got a small and the knit fabric is so heavy and loosens as you wear it, it’s also soooo stretchy. I did love wearing this dress however and got so many compliments on it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Caitlyn 's reviews
October 19th, 2023
9 months pregnant - stretches through the night

I got a medium and it fit great! But it definitely stretches through the night. I loved this dress and felt amazing! Got so many compliments. Color is beautiful and it was so comfortable. It is a bit heavy so it will stretch. I’d size down!! Even if pregnant ;)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Caroline's reviews
November 8th, 2023
It’s heavy and stretchy

I’m usually between a small and a medium. I’m 5’9” 135lbs athletic build. I wore the small here bc the fabric is a sweater fabric so has a lot of stretch. It also is heavy. I ended up getting a safety pin from the bathroom attendant to pin to my strapless bra which worked fine. I probably would have used more tape or worn a different bra but I was working with what I had since I was out of town.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32AA
Body type: Straight & narrow
Browse Samantha's reviews
October 9th, 2023
Miserable

It was such a gorgeous dress I had such high hopes but I think the problem is it runs too large and is so heavy. The dress would not stay up despite safety pins and 20 pieces of garment tape. I also wore a bra because maybe my small chest was part of the problem? I couldn't dance and could barely walked it just dragged and fell down with every step.Also I'm tall 5' 7" and the regular was super long with heels. Don't recommend!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32AA
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
June 10th, 2025
Yes but high maintenance

You’ll keep pulling up the top all if youre dancing ; doesn’t hold with fashion tape but otherwise you ll be fine. Super light weight . Could be a beach cover up. You need to wear a slip or shorts under neath AND you can’t wear a regular bra

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Ale's reviews
December 12th, 2024
Gorgeous purple

Dress was stunning and very comfortable, but decided to go with another dress after some reviews shared that this dress stretched through the night and was falling

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 8
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Elyse's reviews
May 1st, 2024
Size up- and hope your b00b dosnt fall out lol

The fabric is kind of heavy and definitely expands through the night. It’s a cute look! Super long. I’m 6’ and it was hitting the floor with heels. Hugs the curves but gentle on the belly ;)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Juliann's reviews
October 17th, 2024
Very form fitting

Gorgeous dress, but VERY form fitting. The fabric is thick enough to hide cellulite, unlike some other thin body-con dresses. I decided not to wear this and went with another option more comfortable for a wedding. Might try again for another event !

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Elisse's reviews
April 2nd, 2024
Size down!

Beautiful color. Ended up wearing something else, but got the impression it was heavy material and would’ve been hard to dance in. Usually size S but got a XS which was better. Also needed spanx bc the material wasn’t hitting well

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Emmy's reviews
February 7th, 2025
Body ody

Really liked how this fit me, would defo rent again for another event. It requires seamless underwear and is very stretchy. Sadly didn't get any pics

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Runs big

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 136lbs
Browse Averill's reviews
December 26th, 2024
Gorgeous, heavy, and beautifully form fitting

I'm an hourglass/pear shape, and I have to be careful with fitting things around my hips, but this was perfect. Smoothed down any bumps and really accentuated my curves.

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Faith's reviews
December 15th, 2024
LOVED

I loved this dress. It was very flattering and received so many compliments. Size down.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 129lbs
Browse Susan's reviews
August 19th, 2025
Purple Passion

Love this material, the color, the fit! Great dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
June 7th, 2025
So cute!

Super cute and I felt cute in it! But make sure that you either have on seamless underwear or are able to go without underwear.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Petite
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Jenna's reviews
May 3rd, 2025
LOVED!!

Wore this at 7 months pregnant for a black tie wedding and LOVED it!! The cut, color, fabric - everything was so great. Got so many compliments!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32AA
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Rhapsodi's reviews
February 5th, 2025
Material stretched out throughout the night

I was tugging to keep the dress in place by the end of the night. But it was a great color

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Wedding
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 28B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Chloe's reviews
September 10th, 2024
Gorgeous color and fit

Loved the dress and received so many compliments. It will fall down while you dance though because the material is on the heavier side

Top Contributor
Size worn:
LR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Shani am.'s reviews
June 8th, 2024
Gorgeous, rich purple color, comfortable fabric

Body hugging, so, spanx may be a friend for the night 😃

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Weight: 150lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 27th, 2024
Great color, comfortable fit, true to size. Would've preferred a longer version for my height

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Afrouz's reviews
January 2nd, 2025
Nice color

Beautiful!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Sam's reviews
February 5th, 2024
Great dress

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 8
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 153lbs
Browse Cynthia's reviews
November 19th, 2023
The dress is knit. I guess I missed that in the description. It showed every flaw in my figure.

Didn’t wear

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSL
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Becca's reviews
October 25th, 2023
This dress is so long and the material so heavy it does not stay up.

Did not wear because it would be a pain to yank up all night

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Erica's reviews
February 23rd, 2025
Beautiful but size down

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SP
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Ivonne's reviews
January 18th, 2025
BAOBABE

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Grace's reviews
October 20th, 2025
Wish it was for me!

Lovely, easy to travel with slinky and comfy fabric, bold color, just not suited to my color-palette (and maybe height too). For someone a little taller that looks great in bold purple, this is the dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Rebecca's reviews
October 16th, 2025
Nice dress

I wore this for a formal event. Definitely size down! It stretches a bunch and I had to adjust the upper portion several times as the area around the chest seemed to widen - I didn't want any unwanted lookers staring at my chest.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
ML
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 146lbs
Browse Sadie's reviews
October 6th, 2025
Gorgeous and elegant

I could've sized sized down because the material is very stretchy. After looking at photos the dress was laying the wrong way most the night.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Mercedes's reviews
April 28th, 2025
Beautiful color but stretches

The dress is perfect when you pur it on but after a while starts to stretch a lot

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XSR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Formal Affair
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Danielle's reviews
April 5th, 2025
Gorgeous Color and Fit

This dress makes every curve look lovely and it is a striking color and style. Although it is form fitted - the thickness of material is so flattering and made me feel very pulled together.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
SR
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 133lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
May 9th, 2025
Love but not for me

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
March 20th, 2025
Lack of structure wasn't my style

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
MR
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Demi's reviews
April 25th, 2025
Size down and enjoy

Beautiful. I'm a 10/12 and the Medium was too loose perhaps because of the knit style.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XLR
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 208lbs
Browse Renee's reviews
January 4th, 2025
It vlings to all your imperfections :(

This is a jersey knot...beautiful color...it clings to all the imperfectiona...i did not wear it as it did not look good on.…if you're super svelte with no tummy, I highly recommend

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