“Gorgeous dress, kind of annoying to wear!”
- Height 5'3"
- Weight 112 lbs
- Bust 32DD
- Body Type Pear
- Age 36
- Size Worn 2R
- Usual Size 2
- Overall Fit Large
- Worn To Formal Affair
I loved this dress and might even rent it again, even though I share many of the same complaints that other women have already mentioned. The color and sparkle were truly stunning in person, and photographed beautifully. I thought the fit was quite flattering -- sexy without being too scandalous. You don't need any shapewear and can even go braless, though I felt more comfortable with a standard strapless bra. Now the frustrations. The sizing is quite odd. I wore the 2R even though I normally wear a 4-6, and even wore an 8 in another Nicole Miller dress (the Plum Metallic Ruched Dress). It was insanely long and I had to hold it up to walk even with 4.5 inch heels on -- no dancing for me! The straps are too long, which means they gape awkwardly in the back, and the front always wanted to fall down to display my bra. Since the sequin layer is heavier than the underlayer, the slip kept showing at the bust (you can see it in one of the pics). Fashion tape wouldn't've helped. The sequins were also a bit irritating under the arms, though I stopped noticing it after a while. I wore it with the Crystal Thorn Drop Earrings by RJ Graziano. My stunning friend is wearing the Take the Stage Gown by Badgley Mischka.
–Lily
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