The wedding dress code called for elegance and whimsy, and it's hard to imagine a more perfect dress for the occasion. The embroidery is beyond gorgeous and it's got enough structure to be flattering from every angle. I'll love this dress foreverrrr.

Floral Overlay Dress

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 4R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 32D

I'm typically an A-line, all black everything kind of girl. But I rented this for a gala with a "bold colors" dress code, and I've never gotten so many compliments. If you're between sizes, size down, as there's a lot of room. But this dress is effortless, elegant, and looks expensive. Bought immediately.

Phoebe High Low Shift Dress

Adelyn Rae

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Size Worn: XSR

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 1"

Weight: 125lbs

Bust: 34B

I wore this to my engagement party. I'm normally a 4 or a 6 but those sizes were unavailable. I managed to wriggle into a size 0 and got more compliments than I ever have in my life. It's got some give in the waist, so if you're wider-hipped but narrow-waisted it'll fit like a glove and flatter the hell out of you.

Black Lace Dress

Rachel Zoe

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 32D

So I've got kind of a pear-shaped thing going on, and if you do too, I'm gonna say skip out on this one. The design is gorgeous, but I ended up going with my second choice because of just how tight it is.

Derek Dress

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 32D

I wore this dress to a low-key gala event and got a billion compliments. I wore it with subtle jewelry, but it's an understated-enough piece that you could definitely go crazy with bigger statement jewels as well. It's straightforward and fits pretty much as you'd expect, with that lovely back detail acting as a nice surprise!

Chanty Dress

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 32D

First thing's first - this dress is considerably less violet and more navy than it appears in the photo. It's also a very thick, heavy material, so if you've got a winter or fall event, this is your ideal garment! I, on the other hand, wore it for a rehearsal dinner for a late-spring wedding in DC and felt a little bit weighed down. It's super-flattering, wearable, and stress-free - I've got a small-enough chest that I was able to go braless, showing off the elegant line of the back. I got a ton of compliments, too. One sizing note: I'm normally a size 4, but the 2 fit me perfectly.

Piece Of Cake Dress

Tibi

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 32D

I grabbed this ring for my sister's wedding, in which I was the maid of honor. The bride-to-be thought it was a bit too flashy for the ceremony, which is fair - it was definitely too big ratio-wise for my ring finger (I do have small hands.) I pawned it off on a non-bridal-party wedding guest for the ceremony, and then got it back for the party. It was a GORGEOUS, super-fun addition to my look! I wore it on my middle finger, but the adjustable band makes it suitable for any finger. Definitely would recommend for a quirky, flashy pop to liven up a conservative look!

Diamonds are Forever Ring

Tova

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 32D

Lovely dress! Lovely fit! Ran maybe slightly large, but I wore this to a super-stylish gala at a Brooklyn theater, and felt like I completely fit in, PLUS got tons of compliments.