“Great for curvy women! Hides imperfections!”
- Height 5'6"
- Weight 148 lbs
- Bust 34D
- Body Type Full Bust
- Age 50
- Size Worn 48
- Usual Size 8
- Overall Fit True to Size
- Worn To Party
Received this dress as an emergency substitution for a totally different dress that was no longer available. It had been on my favorites list, and there's nothing like a red dress for your 40th birthday! Thick, stretchy fabric with ruching on the back of the dress in addition to the front hid all of my bumpy imperfections, and I was able to wear it with a normal pair of underwear and normal bra (no shapewear) without any lines visible. The sleeves were a touch tight but I have big arms. I'm 5'6" and the dress actually came down to just BELOW the knee (which looked amazing with open-toe black patent pumps); smaller sizes might be shorter. The slit at the left side didn't show, but was quite functional (allowing me to sit without discomfort). And a stranger grabbed me on my way to the restroom to compliment my dress. A definite winner! FYI, the earrings are Kate Spade (my own, but almost exact ones are available here on RTR) and the clutch is Lauren Merkin (my mystery bling, which was perfect).
–Jennifer
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