Lillian Vernon Product Reviews and Ratings - Something Different

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Brand: Lillian Vernon

Located in: Halloween Hauntquarters, Costumes By Theme, Something Different

Cute as can bee! Black panne velvet leotard has feathery cuffs and collar. Attached yellow tulle tutu has black trim. Includes gossamer wings with swirls and black trim, bee-boppin' antenna headband, shoe accents and wand! Tights not included. Hand wash.

Choose size 2-4 or 4-6.

Attention: Costume returns must be postmarked by October 31st, 2009.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.5 stars

(based on 22 reviews)

83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(19), Lots of fun(12), Original(6), Well built / quality(4)

Cons:

Poor quality(5)

Best Uses:

Halloween costume(3), Imaginative play(10), Young children(6)

Describe Yourself:

Education oriented(3), Parent of two or more children(10), Stay at home parent(3), Working parent(8)

Feathers Don't Make The Grade

By Mom of twins

from Misssion Viejo, CA on 9/19/2009

Gift:

Cons:

Minimal feathers, Not as pictured

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

Not as pictured in catalog. It shows fluffy feathers. In actuality, the ring around the neck doesn't even go all the way around and the feathers are sparse both on the neckline and wrists.

DARLING!

By Shannabanana

from Whittier, CA on 11/5/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Lots of Fun, Original, Quality Construction

Cons:

Difficult to Clean, SMALL

Best Uses:

Young Children

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

This is an ADORABLE costume... i found the striped black and yellow tights on [...] and it was simply perfect. HOWEVER, my daughter is a small almost 3 year old and i had to SQUEEZE her little body into the 4-6. it runs VERY VERY small.

small small small

By enichols

from Corona, CA on 10/30/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Lots of Fun, Original

Cons:

Poor Construction

Best Uses:

Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

Thanks for the comments on the size. My small 3 year old that wears a size 3T is at the very largest you can be to fit into the 4-6 size costume. Be prepared to iron the tulle skirt if you want it to look as good as the picture. It is a very cute costume.

Bee Costume

By BeeMom

from Texas on 10/29/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Lots of Fun

Cons:

Back did not close

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

Too cute! Would have loved to have tights included (I purchased separately yellow and black striped that really MADE the outfit). Did not like that the back did not close. A little small so order big. Still very cute and lots of compliments.

Buzzing About the Bumble Bee Costume

By Crystal

from Federalsburg, MD on 10/27/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Durable, Lots of Fun, Original, Quality Construction

Cons:

Cut Small

Best Uses:

Halloween Costume, Imaginative Play, Older Children, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

My daughter is so happy with her bumble bee costume and so are we. The only problem with the costume is it is cut a little snug. I would suggest that parents buy the next size up for their child. The wings, antenna, and wand are the cutest accessories.

Images shared by: Crystal

Our precious little bumble bee!!

Tags: Picture of Product

Adorable Costume but Falling Apart

By cheryl

from Bay Area, CA on 10/25/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Child Loves It

Cons:

Falling Apart, Flimsy, Poor Construction

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

It's adorable and my daughter loves it. I was disappointed in the lack of 'feathery cuffs & collar.' What was there looked NOTHING like the advertised picture. The sequins are coming off the wings and headband. Also, the glitter is coming off the wings at an alarming rate and one of them droops. My daughter keeps saying that her wings are just tired! :) It's basically falling apart and my daughter has only tried it on once.

I would return it if my daughter didn't love it so much and had her heart set on being a bumble bee.

It runs super small but we should make it through Halloween. I agree with earlier posts about the lack of a back - I'm going to put a black tank top under it.

Adorable but very small

By Mom of 5

from Strasburg, Pennsylvania on 10/25/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Lots of Fun, Quality Construction

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

This is one of the cutest bumble bee costumes I've seen, however it runs VERY SMALL! My daughter is a perfect size 4 so I purchased the 4 - 6 size. It barely stretches enough to get over her shoulders, so I would suggest buying one size bigger than your child's true size. Other than that, it's very cute and we are very happy with the quality of the product!

order next size up

By KAS

from ptown,pa on 10/23/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

Order one size up regardless of your child's age. My daughter is 2.5 years and the 4-6 barely fits!Thanks to product reviews, I ordered one size up and it worked.

Very Cute!!! It runs very small.

By Jennifer

from Rathdrum, ID on 10/15/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Size too small

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

My daughter is a size 4, so I ordered the 4-6 and it was way too small. I had to buy a black dance leotard and cut the costume a part and sew the pieces on the leotard. It will work now for this year.

RUNS SO SMALL!!!

By Carrie from OK on 10/11/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

sizing is way off

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

I bought the size 4-6 for my 4 year old daughter. She wears a 4T-5T and this costume was so little! It was more like a size 2! I now have to find a costume at the last minute. It is a very a cute costume but they really need to change the sizing!

Little overpriced

By Julie

from Omaha, NE on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Original

Cons:

Poor Construction

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

Need to be careful putting arms in or yellow puffs at wrists will detach. Runs a little small but will make it through Halloween.

Very Cute!!!!!

By Mama

from Bono, AR on 10/6/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Lots of Fun

Cons:

The Sizing is very small

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

I love this costume. My daughter put it on and did not want to take it off. She looks so cute in it. But please beware of the sizing. My daughter is 18 months old and I ordered the 2-4 size. It barely fits her.

Beautiful but made extra small !!!!

By Buyinglady

from Ky on 10/2/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Lots of Fun, Quality Construction

Cons:

Tutu shows so much

Best Uses:

Halloween

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

Absolutely beautiful but it's made a couple sizes to small.

Very cute; but runs very small!

By Mom of Four

from Madisonville, LA on 10/2/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Sized too small

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

The costume is adorable. My daughter is three and can barely fit into the size 2T-4T. Very disappointed with size.

Very Very Small

By mom from killeen, tx on 10/2/2007

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

I had read the few reviews about how small the custome is, so I order the larger size. Small is an understatement, my 2 1/2 year old could not even get the 4-6 on, she wears a 2-3t bottom and a 3-4t top.

TOO CUTE!!

By grandma cindy

from winchester, oh on 10/1/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Lots of Fun

Cons:

runs small

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Grandparent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

This costume is so cute! It does run a little small so beware of the size.

Too small

By Disappointed Customer

from metro-Detroit, MI on 9/30/2007

Pros:

Lots of Fun

Cons:

Inaccurate sizing, Poor Construction

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

Glad I checked the sizing on my daughter today.
There is no way that the measurements are accurate to the sizing suggestions. The sizing chart is incorrect. The size 4 - 6 (small)is more like a size 2-3. I even verified her measurements. She is under both measurements and cannot even get up to her waist!

Now I need to scramble to get my daughter another costume when I ordered well in advance. And take the time to return this item. I wish there had been feedback available a month ago when I made the purchase!!

Poor description and poor quality - glitter is everyone in my house from opening this package. Not worth the cost in my opinion.

Look elsewhere if you want true sizing.

BUY IT LARGER!

By Mother of Cities

from Athens, Georgia on 9/25/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Lots of Fun, Original

Cons:

Incorrect Sizing

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Halloween Costume, Imaginative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

Very Disappointed in (misleading) sizing. My daughter is 29 lbs., 36" tall, 2 & 1/2 years old. The toddler 2-4 size is WAY TO LITTLE!!!!!! Looks like it would fit a 6-9 mth old. Unbelievable! Sending it back, but did order larger size, because it is all she talks about.

Very Cute, but size runs Small

By Halloween Mom

from Cotati, CA on 9/23/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Sized too small

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

This adorable bumble bee outfit runs small. My petite 6 yr. old daughter could barely get it on...very tight! Would recommend the 4-6 size for only kids that wear a size 4.

Cute but sizes run small.

By Fifi's Mommy

from Fort Hood, Texas on 9/4/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Lots of Fun, Original

Cons:

Difficult to Clean, Poor Construction

Best Uses:

Halloween Costume, Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

This is a super cute costume except that it isn't a leotard at all, it has a big slit down the back and a small piece of velcro at the neck to hold it on. I'm putting in a zipper because it makes it look really cheap. Also, the sizes run really small, my 2 year old had to get a 4-6, she's big but she isn't that big (she normally wears a 3T). Otherwise, I love this costume, the wings are really sturdy and the wand is so cute. My daughter looks adorable in this.

Runs Small!!!

By mom to twins from Rhode Island on 8/27/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design

Cons:

Flimsy

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

This is a beautiful costume for Halloween or dress up. However, it runs very very small! My daughters are just turning two and the toddler 2-4 did not fit them! I am reordering the next size up for them.

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Runs very small

By Tammy from Bardstown Kentucky on 8/21/2007

Pros:

Attractive Design, Lots of Fun

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Comments about Lillian Vernon Bumblebee Costume:

This outfit is adorable and my daughter loves it.
But I had to re-order the size. Size 2-4 is a broad range. It's more like a 2 and no were near a 4.

Customer Reviews about the Bumblebee Costume at Lillian Vernon