I’d recommend sizing up for your backup size! I’m normally an 8 but could not even get the M zipped up. The L fit great, though! I will say the arms holes were a bit tight but not too bad. It was a little tough to dance in because the fabric is pretty stiff/doesn’t have much give. (I still made it work!) And I did have rashes on the inside of my arms at the end of the night from rubbing against the dress’ appliqués. Overall, it was great for a “blackout formal” wedding and I got a ton of compliments!

Lorena Embroidered Sleeveless Gown

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Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E

I really liked this dress! Got a ton of compliments! Two things to keep in mind if you are petite and/or have a larger bust, though. I felt like the pleats/piping made me look a little wider than I think I am (but they did help my nonexistent butt)--- and the sizing was a little off for my body type. I could have worn a 0 in the waist, but a 0 definitely would not have fit me in the chest. If the chest were any tighter, I honestly would have gone up to a 4. I still say the dress fits pretty true to size though, because I feel like it would have been better for someone with more even proportions. Oh, and you can't lift your arms in this. Luckily, I wore this to the rehearsal--- so things hadn't got that crazy yet.

Blue Ayla Dress

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 34DDD/E