I loved the way this dress fit- tight-ish up top but with a nice flow. The bunching in the skirt also helps highlight your curves. I got a ton of compliments! I would give this dress 5 stars, but you definitely can't wear a bra with it, so I was a tad uncomfortable just because I'm not used to that. I knew that going into it though, and really, it held me in pretty well! I had no "wardrobe malfunctions" as a result of not wearing a bra.

Lavender Brandy Gown

BCBGMAXAZRIA

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Size Worn: 8R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 137lbs

Bust: 34D

I love this dress- it was comfy enough to wear and dance all night in. It hugged my curves but is still classy enough to wear to a wedding. I was able to wear a regular strapless bra and didn't feel the need for spanx or anything because the fabric was thick enough, and well-structured. The color is pretty too!

Grapefruit Spritz Sheath

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 137lbs

Bust: 34D

I love love loooooved this dress. So much so that I tried to find a place that sells it so I can buy it! (No luck.) I was nervous when I rented this for a bachelorette party. It obviously looks great on the model, but lets face it, most of us aren't models. In addition to the scary cut-outs, I couldn't wear a bra with it and I never look good without a bra. (Note: a stick-on Nu Bra might work, but I wore this dress outside in a tropical climate, so I didn't think it would stick in the humidity.) First of all, the cut-outs end up hitting your waist to your upper ribcage, so too high for muffin top! Then, the full-ish skirt gives cute shape without being too short or bouncy. The fabric is thick enough that I could tie the top and feel comfortable without a bra. The fabric was supportive enough. Finally, it was extremely comfortable all night- not too tight or chafing of rough material. Oh... And it's extremely sexy. Definitely a show-stopper! Did I mention I love this dress? I will definitely rent this again.

Black Blaire Dress

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 36D

This dress was perfect for a formal wedding- it looked great and was comfortable for dancing all night. The length was just right for a pair of 4-inch heels- when I switched to flats for comfort later in the night, it was a little long. The only con- I couldn't get the back button by myself! I needed a friend's assistance both for buttoning and unbuttoning the top.

Beach Pebble Gown

SACHIN BABI

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 36D

This dress was perfect for a summer brunch out at a nice place. It was actually my back-up dress for a wedding, and it would have worked well for that too- it could easily be dressed up or down. It was comfy and looked great, and the length hit me perfectly. I would definitely rent this again.

Mia Maxi

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 36D

I received more compliments on this dress than anything I've ever worn! It was drop-dead gorgeous. The under-sheath is a pretty silvery/champagne color and the lace overlay was a nice blue color. It runs a little small so I wore the larger back-up size (an 8) which was perfect on me. Total strangers were coming up to compliment me all night! That said, there are a few things about the dress that were annoying, so I only gave it four stars. First, there is no way to put it on by yourself- the buttons in the back are impossible to reach and button up. I had a friend's help. Secondly, there is really not enough of a walking slit, so I had to take smaller steps and hike it up a little when I danced. Finally, after wearing it for about 6 hours, the lace had chaffed the underside of my arms a little. I'd recommend this dress as a show-stopper, but it's probably not a good choice if you plan to get rowdy and dance a lot.

Tracy Dress

CATHERINE DEANE

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34D

This dress, and the color, is beautiful. My husband loved it on me, and it hugged my curves in all the right places. That said, I didn't love it. The fabric had no give, so it tended to fold up strangely when I sat down, and be a little tight after eating. My least favorite part, though, was that the slit goes straight up to the waist. While it could be sexy, one gust of wind had me scrambling to find a safety pin to keep it together at least past my thigh. Then it just folded even more strangely. I'd recommend this dress as a summer night dress if you are NOT meeting his parents. The slit makes it pretty risqué.

Italian Sun Sheath

DSQUARED2

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Size Worn: 44

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34D

This dress is absolutely beautiful. I normally steer clear of strapless dresses, but this one worked very well. The ruching on the top hides any flaws, and the bottom is poofy enough to feel like a princess, but not so much that you feel like a ball of fluff. I received so many compliments- one woman ran out from another room to stop my husband and I while taking this picture to tell me that I looked stunning. Absolutely made my night:-) As for the fit, well, that knocked one star off. I am generally a 6 and order an 8 as backup. The 6 was don't-breathe-too-deeply tight while the 8 just literally slipped off when I zipped it up. I went with the 6, and it was fine for several hours, but it wasn't the most comfortable dress I'd ever worn. How can the two sizes be so different? Also, the zipper on the 6 was extremely difficult. The zipper on the 8 was fine, so I think that was just from overuse (or being slightly too tight?) All in all though, the dress was not so uncomfortable that I wouldn't rent it again. I did feel very beautiful in it:-)

Glass Slipper Gown

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34D

I can't say enough about this dress or this designer. I felt like a rockstar, and it was so comfortable. You can wear a normal bra, the fabric is thick enough to cover any flaws, and it makes your curves look amazing. This dress is beautiful!!

I loved this dress, and so did everybody else. I got a few compliments from random strangers while we were out! It looked great. Now, the dress runs very small- I normally wear a small to medium, but I had a large in this dress and it was *TIGHT*. I could walk and sit, but it was definitely body-hugging. The fabric is very thick though, so you couldn't see any body flaws or anything:-) I liked that part. I would rent again, but remember it is tight!

Egyptian Prism Dress

RVN

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Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34D

I loved this dress- it was beautiful and fit perfectly. I will say having to wear a backless bra kind of sucks- i'm not a fan of them, but I didn't really have any problems with it and you couldn't tell at all in the dress. The fabric was thinner than I expected so I wore Spanx underneath just in case. Otherwise, It was knee-length on me, and hugged my curves perfectly. I would definitely rent this dress again.

I would rent this dress again. It was classy and beautiful, and I got several compliments on it. The length is classy, to an inch or two above the knee, and the lace is see-through on the sleeves only. The dress hugs the curves a little bit, enough to make it not shapeless.The 6 fit me okay, but bulged a little in the back, so I wore the 4 and it fit perfectly. I loved it!

Portrait of Elegance Shift

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34D

Caution! This dress runs small! I normally wear a 6, and I ordered the 8 as a back-up size, and ended up wearing the 8. I would probably order a 10 next time as a backup just to see if it would fit better. I am a 36-D and the chest area was small so I felt a bit squeezed. The skirt length is good, however, not to long and not too short, and the ruching covered up any areas I was nervous about (ahem, my waist). So I liked that part of the dress. Also, the sequins aren't as pronounced as they look in the picture.

Sequin Mochafied Dress

Nicole Miller

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34D

This dress is a beautiful color, but it runs a little small. I felt a little too tight in it. The good side of that is that you don't really have to wear a bra with it! But you couldn't wear a bra if you wanted to- it doesn't really work. I've rented this designer before, and I liked it in other dresses better.

Totally Worth It Dress

Hervé Léger

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34D

I wore this dress for a party I was hosting, and it was a showstopper. My husband loved it. The fit was wonderful- I was worried that because it is kind of a "shift" dress that it would be shapeless, but actually, it hugged my curves pretty well. Other reviewers said that the sequins tugged at tights if you wear tights with it, but I actually didn't have that problem at all. I will say that the sequins did stick to each other, though, so my arm would kind of pull at the sequins along my side when my arms were down. My husband said that they kind of hurt to hug, too, so probably not a good slow-dancing or getting-close dress, but for a party and heavy dancing, it was great. And beautiful. It wasn't uncomfortable on me at all, just my husband while hugging.

Rich And Famous Dress

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34D

I loved this dress, and it was a beautiful color. I gave it four stars because although I would rent it again, I needed fashion tape to keep the flap closed- without the fashion tape, the flap just blew open in the wind! I mean- is that what it is designed to do? Weird. But once I had a piece of tape to keep it closed from any wind gusts, the dress looked great. I ended up not using the little ribbon belt- it looked good without it. I rented this dress as my "second rental" for $25, so I didn't get to pick a back-up size- I rented the small and it fit well (the other dress I wore a medium in, so I think this runs a little large). I would say it is great for day time and night time, but I would definitely pack a safety pin or fashion tape to keep the flaps from blowing around!

Jayne Tulip Dress

YUMI KIM

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Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34D

The dress fit beautifully. Hugged all the right curves, and I liked that I was able to wear a normal strapless bra with it, as well as normal underwear (no lines, because the fabric is pretty thick). Even though it hugs your body, the fabric is thick enough that no little pudges show. It holds you in pretty well. The dress arrived looking great- not old or worn or anything. I ordered a small as my back-up size, but other girls my size wore a medium and that was the perfect fit for me. The small wasn't TOO small, but the medium felt better. Looked amazing with a pair of sparkly gold heels!