I love the detail. It really made the dress elegant. I tried on many dresses that look matronly, this was not one of them. It was a bit "blousy" at the top, so I had to tape the deep V to my skin to ensure the married men at the catholic school fundraising party would talk to my face. It seemed to work well. Lots of compliments. I am tall and tried the 8L, but the waist to shoulder length was also long on that one adding to the gaping front.

Azalea Gown

Raoul

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Size Worn: 8R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 36C

The dress is beautiful. I wanted to love it, but I don't think it was the style for me. Or maybe I didn't look as good in it as the rest of these reviewers. I thought I looked more matronly than elegant. Anyway, I loved the pocket in the dress, but found that I stuck my hand in there constantly - a bad habit? The straps were a bit too long and sagged a bit, but not enough to be constantly falling off my shoulders. Being as I am post-baby #3, I got the 10 and the 12, but the 10 was actually a bit big too. I probably could have gone for the 8. But, I am not sure that the dresses weren't true to size because my body certainly wasn't true to size.

Golden Garden Dress

Jill Jill Stuart

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 36C