“This was a masquerade ball/military ball”
- Height 5'5"
- Weight 150 lbs
- Bust 36C
- Body Type Hourglass
- Age 46
- Size Worn 8R
- Usual Size 8
- Overall Fit True to Size
- Worn To Formal Affair
I chose this dress because I'm 26 weeks pregnant with my second child (meaning my belly is BIGGER at this point) and it looked like it would work. I ordered the 8R and 10R (I'm usually between an 8 and 10 - 5 ft 5 and about 160 pounds pregnant). The 10R fit, but because of where the band sat (right under my boobs) - there was too much material on top so I looked bulky. It was also, oddly, shorter (maybe because of where it sat?). The 8R was a little tight to get the zipper up but once closed, fit like a glove! The band was a little tight but sat nicely above my bump, the top fit perfectly - no gaps. I wore a strapless bra (you might not have to) because I'm a little self conscious. No spanx needed (yay! not even sure they have those for preggos). I wore 3 inch heels which were a little high - would have been perfect with 2.5 or 2 inch but it was fine. The color was GORGEOUS (picture does it no justice). It was lightweight and very comfortable, flowed beautifully. No pockets. Very age appropriate (I'm 39 and didn't feel like I was trying to crash prom). I highly recommend this dress, especially for pregnant ladies (depending on belly size, you might want to get a long size). I was able to walk, eat, sit, go to the bathroom (!), with no issues. I didn't feel like I was squeezed or corseted in and even after a full meal the dress was still comfortable.
–Cristin
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