“Beautiful...but...”
- Height 5'7"
- Weight 105 lbs
- Bust 34A
- Body Type Straight & narrow
- Age 41
- Size Worn 2R
- Usual Size 2
- Overall Fit True to Size
- Worn To Formal Affair
This dress was beautiful and I felt beautiful in it, but it was the most uncomfortable dress I have ever worn. I rented it to wear to two Inaugural Galas in DC. After the first event I was dreading wearing it to the second event. The biggest problem is the boning in the bust. It contours the bust nicely, but rather continuing down to the bodice, the ends of the boning poke right into your chest below the bust. I had red marks from this after just trying it on. The sequins around the top were rough too, which is expected in a sequin dress so it didn't bother me too much. The zipper is difficult because it is a hidden zipper and the sequins come right up to it so it is really tight. You WILL need help to get in and out of it. The second night I wore it, after exhausting all possibilities in my own wardrobe. I wrapped my torso in an ace bandage to prevent the boning from stabbing me all night. Night #2 was MUCH more comfortable than the first one. But, is this the price we pay for being beautiful? Perhaps...because I absolutely love every picture I was wearing the dress in and I got compliments continuously.
–Natalie
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