I got this as a backup dress and ended up wearing it out to dinner a couple days after I wore the one that it was backing up. It was snug, but not unreasonably so (it was, after all, post holidays). The only issue I had with it was with where the x hit on my neck: I am very uncomfortable in turtlenecks, chokers, and even t-shirts that hit at the wrong spot, which I should have thought of before renting this dress, but I didn't. As a result, I did spend a portion of the evening trying to rearrange where it was sitting. If I owned it, I would add another small stitch to keep it half an inch further from my throat, but as I didn't, that seemed likely to be frowned upon. Barring that issue, I highly recommend this update on the LBD. As someone who always tries to find the reviews closest to my body type: my measurements are 35-28-41. Happy hunting!

Black Halter Dress

Jill Jill Stuart

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 34B

I've got a small chest and big hips (35-28-41, if that helps any of you), so sizing isn't always the easiest for me; while I can fit a 4 up top, I definitely cannot below the waist. With that in mind, I rented this dress in an 8 with a 10 as a backup for my birthday, and it's a good thing I did- even with shapewear, the 10 was verrrrryyyyy snug (all photos taken after I'd eaten, so not the most flattering time, hahaha) I loved the cutouts and the color, though - I paired it with the raspberry tights on a whim, and was really happy how it worked out, so I added the stole, too. Due to inclement weather, the dresses didn't arrive until a day later than planned, resulting in me getting them an hour before our reservations, which made for a very rushed time of getting ready.

Blue Phoenix Dress

Elizabeth and James

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 34B