“Incredibly flattering--runs very large.”
- Height 5'6"
- Weight 170 lbs
- Bust 36DD
- Body Type Pear
- Age 35
- Size Worn 2
- Usual Size 12
- Overall Fit Small
- Worn To Party
I wore this dress to a charity fundraiser that I chaired, so I knew I needed a dress that would photograph well and stay in place while I was lifting boxes, moving around auction items and making speeches. This dress was perfect on all accounts. I wore a traditional bra with the straps lengthened an extra few centimeters for the back and I felt confident all night. I have worn Lela Rose before so I knew I should rent this dress in a small size since it had a loose bottom. I am normally between a 4 and an 8 wore a 2 and I actually think a 0 might have been even better. If you are very petite there may be other dresses that are better. As you can see from my pictures this dress is tea length, which was perfect for the conservative event I attended but something to be aware of if that isn't the look you want. The material looks expensive but it's polyester so I wasn't in love with the way it felt. A woman spilled a glass of white wine on the front of me and it was gone in minutes though--so that was definitely a benefit compared to silk. Overall I was thrilled with this rental--it fits very similarly to the Lela Rose Don't Mind if I Do dress, but even a little larger. It would be perfect for a family wedding, holiday party or an event in early Spring or Fall. I think the material would be hot for summer.
–Bailey
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