Great true wrap dress, lovely bright tropical colors (the dark bits are black, not navy, just FYI) in a beautiful crisp cotton. I wore this to a very dressy school event (I’m a teacher) and it was perfect — a little bold and loud but not tacky, not too dressy crossing into the realm of formal, but still elevated. If your event is outdoors, you’ll probably want to pin the skirt somewhere to keep it from flying. Note this dress doesn’t have pockets.

Blue Floral Rita Wrap Dress

Marie Oliver

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Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 153lbs

Bust: 34B

I’m 5’9” and around 150lb, thicker in the midsection (hello motherhood and midlife hormones), and usually wear a 30” waistband in pants. This dress fit really well and was comfortable. The neckline is pretty low and I’m not terribly well endowed but it wasn’t so drastic that I felt the need for a cami, and didn’t feel self-conscious about it. The waistband was comfortable, and I loved the length and pockets. The bodice is snug but stretchy. Depending on how you’re built that could influence if you want a size up. I usually wear a 4 or 6 in dresses because I’m smaller on top; this fit that pattern fine. I got an 8 for my backup size because I was concerned about the waist, and it was way too big for my top half.

Marilyn Gown

Hutch

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 153lbs

Bust: 34B

This dress fit really well on my midlife/postmenopausal, mother-of-4 (read: thick in the middle) body and was very flattering and fun. I wear a size 10-12 in jeans and a small or medium shirt depending on the brand/cut, and I waited longer than I should have to order this dress so I was worried it wouldn’t fit. I got a 6 and a 4, because other sizes were out, and I was pleasantly surprised that the 4 fit fine. It wasn’t tight at all. The waist is stretchy and the fabric is light, and there’s plenty of room in the bodice for ladies who are more well endowed than I am. The sheer fabric was ever so slightly itchy but not enough to be annoying or really noticeable much. The little gold dots all over are so fun without being loud or tacky. The neck fit me just right, and I didn’t have any fit issues with the bodice at all. Highly recommend this dress!!

Point Desprit Dress

Adam Lippes x RTR

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 155lbs

Bust: 34B

These are fun and super lightweight. There are sparkly dangles on the stud and on the back of the earring, so it makes a cool effect when you have them on.

Electro Calla Earrings

DEMARSON

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Size Worn: 0

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

I wore this to my husband’s annual work party with a black sequin tank and a velvet pinstripe blazer that I already own. Huge hit. It fit really well, even on my out-of-shape mom-of-4 midsection. I love clothes that are a little loud in color or pattern but simple in shape, and this fit the bill completely. It does run a little large so I wore the smaller of the 2 sizes I got.

Kelly Diamond Sequin Skirt

Rixo

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

Fun and lightweight, the backs stayed on securely and the posts didn't bother my ears a bit.

Maxi Twisted Sia Earrings

Soko

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Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

I have a somewhat straight/athletic build and a mom-of-4 midsection with a long torso. Size M tshirt, usually 6/8 pants depending on the cut. This dress fit great, with nice stretch and a lovely drape. The sequins were not scratchy at all, even around the neck, which I had worried about. The slit was just right, not so high that I had to be super mindful of it. Really nice rich shade of red, not orangey, kind of deep without being maroon but with a bright sparkle.

Sequin Elkin Dress

Rachel Zoe

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

This dress fit perfectly and was super flattering. I've had 4 babies and I'm a little thick in the middle but this dress was absolutely comfortable and flattering. The cut was perfect. The fabric is a stretchy, mid-weight-to-thick textured (jacquard?) fabric. The green is like Christmas tree color, deep and dark, not earthy/olive or peacock. I had to get my husband to safety pin the top of the back because the fabric wanted to roll up and out of the V where the zipper is. But that was minor.

Evergreen Melanie Dress

Hutch

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 34B

Loved these! They're simple and lightweight but elegant. I loved the natural material.

Brooklyn Earrings

Kendra Scott

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Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 34B

I wore this with a sheath dress with an angular, asymmetrical hem. It's a simple piece but I loved how it echoed the angles of the dress.

Windrose Cuff

Elizabeth and James Accessories

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Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 34B

I loved these earrings. They're m simple and feminine and the variety of whites, creams, gold/silver, and rhinestones made this easy to pair with my dress, shoes, pashmina, and look super put-together. They weren't heavy at all, and were a nice larger size for studs without being gaudy.

Force Of Nature Earrings

Marchesa Jewelry

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Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 34B

I loved this bracelet. It's simple and feminine and the variety of whites, creams, gold/silver, and rhinestones made this easy to pair with my dress, shoes, and pashmina, and look super put-together.

Force Of Nature Bracelet

Marchesa Jewelry

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Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 34B

This dress fit beautifully. It's a thick stretchy jersey-like material with multiple layers. It was form-fitting without being tight, and I didn't need shapewear in spite of my I've-had-4-babies midsection. It was very comfortable and moves with you. It would be a good dancing dress. You can wear it with a regular bra -- there are clips to keep the straps tucked in. I wore it with a Nubra so I wouldn't have to worry about straps, and because with small boobs I didn't feel like I filled up the top well enough for the deep V-neck to be flattering without a little help. The color is a really rich dark peacock blue, and there's a little silver rhinestone accent on the right shoulder that's hard to see in the pictures. I'd definitely rent this again.

Annika Dress

Lauren Ralph Lauren

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 34B