This was originally my backup dress for an event, but I fell in love and wore this. It fit me perfectly, it's absolutely eye-catching, and it gives off a cool modern-meets-vintage vibe. Notes on the construction and fit: In the past, when I've worn sequined dresses/tops, the sequins have rubbed and left me with small scratches and irritation. I weirdly did not have that problem with this dress. The fabric is nicely stretchy in a snug/supportive way, so you feel free to move around but also a little sucked in. It really smooths over imperfections and made me look curvier that I am (bless). There is plastic boning in the top, two in the front and two in the back. The bones end at the waistline. I'm personally cool with boning, but a pet peeve of mine is boning that ends at the waist because it means the ends dig in right at the top of the hip and can lead to irritation and discomfort. I will say that at the beginning on the night it was fine, but by the end I had raw marks at where the bones ended in the back of the dress. Part of this is probably because I'm sway backed (meaning the base of my spine curves in more than most people), but still... ouch. It's been a week and I'm still healing. I would recommend a slip or some ultra high waist shapewear to add a little more protection to prevent that. Otherwise, just be aware this may not be the dress for dancing the night away if you're not up for a little bit of irritation from the bones and possibly sequins. As for length, I am 5'10" and it hit exactly at the knee. The slight was midthigh and did not expose anything, even when sitting down. I styled this with plain nude pumps, chunky hoop earrings, and my hair down and in waves. Everyone I talked to at the party complemented the dress and asked where I got it. I felt great! If it weren't for the comfort factor, I would have bought this dress.

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 10"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 32C