Loved the colors and deep pockets that held a phone without adding any bulk. Even though it's unlined, it was not see-through at all. And, in windy San Francisco, the length kept it comfortably billowy without lifting at all. My only con is it arrived a bit wrinkled, and the dress wrinkled from sitting pretty easily, however the skirt wrinkles don't seem to be that visible because there is enough material to maintain a nice drape and pleating effect.

Striped Berber Dress

kate spade new york

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 34C

This dress was fun, happy and tasteful from the front or back for a daytime outdoor graduation ceremony in 90-degree heat. The pockets are great for your cell phone and care keys. Even without a normal bra, the structure of the dress worked fine. Loved that even though I was sweating on the inside, the dress stayed crisp and gave me the confidence not to worry. The bows on the back are a great detail, too!

Multi Stripe Kite Bow Back Dress

kate spade new york

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 34C

Love the textured fabric and the pockets--perfect for cell phone and lipstick--and the wide skirt made it flirty and fun. Threw a shawl on because it was cooler than expected, which kept the neckline a bit more modest for the daytime event. Would have liked little snap-on threads in the shoulder straps to ensure the bra strap remained covered, but I have relatively broad shoulders so that wasn't a problem (and I didn't worry about it because of the shawl).

Felt Flowers Dress

Jill Jill Stuart

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 34C

I got both the 6 and the 8, and while I could have worn the 6 for a cocktail party, I needed to give a 40-minute solo vocal performance in the dress and wanted more freedom in the chest area and the armholes, so I felt more comfortable in the 8. I received many compliments on how beautiful the dress was, both up close and from a distance.

Rocket In the Sky Dress

HALSTON

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 34C

Rented for a birthday party and had two options--dress it up with sparkly heels and statement necklace or down with flatter sandals and quirky jewelry. Decided to go less glam for this party since it was a casual Mexican restaurant. It was perfect--beautiful, fun, comfortable. It can be snug at the waist so would order a size up for backup or use shape wear underneath.

As others have noted, a strapless bra is best because of the racer-back-like arm holes at the shoulders. It is a bit roomy at the chest and waist so I would have preferred to size down, but it accentuates the waist and provides a comfortable A-skirt flare with a fun touch of petticoat lift. I also loved wearing the Kate Spade Moonlit Way Necklace the stylist provided as my Mystery Bling! Lots of compliments on the dress and the necklace both.

The Vote Is In Dress

Tracy Reese

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 34C

Wore this for a daytime solo voice recital where I needed to go from classical opera to Broadway comedy, and it was just the right look to navigate that range as well as stand out at the after party! I should have ordered an 8, but I've just realized that I've lost enough weight to wear a standard 8 instead of a 10, so I would describe this dress as true to size.

Mademoiselle Dress

kate spade new york

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 34C

Appreciated the other comments about the roomier top, and ordered the 10 and 8; wore the 8. The material was light enough for a warm weather evening, and the print was dressy yet fun, which was exactly the theme of the wedding, with the frill on the bottom. Even got a few compliments from women I didn't know. Thanks, RTR!

Boy Meets Girl Dress

kate spade new york

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 34C