This dress was beautiful, fun and I felt very classy and sexy in it but ended up going with the back-up for a couple reasons. The first is the other one was shorter in length and short sleeves and I knew I would be hot and I wanted to be able to dance more freely. I also wanted to have a more fun, sexier look. This one is more classy sexy. It's a beautiful dress though. It is very tight and not as forgiving as I would think for the material. Spanx help some, but definitely size up if you are worried. I originally thought I would be fine in a medium for my size.

Burgundy Emery Dress

Dress The Population

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Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 11"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36A

This was my back-up dress and I ended up going with this one rather than the longer, long sleeve version because this one felt sexier and easier to dance/move in. It was tighter than I expected with it being a large. And I thought there would be more forgiveness in the stomach area given the material. Spanx helped, but still pretty tight. I am around 145 pounds and fairly small, just a small mom pouch and the large was very snug. Still felt amazing though and received lots of compliments. Also, being tall this dress was long enough where I could actually wear a short dress! I never am able to find dresses where my butt doesn't show. I could bend over easily in this dress without showing the goods.

Bronze Tabitha Sheath

Dress The Population

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Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 11"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36A

Beautiful top, but runs small! Also something to note is the back is see through, so I would need to wear a top underneath to wear it to work. I will be renting again when they have the larger size available. I am hoping the large size is longer in length for my longer torso.

Clay Rowan Top

Marissa Webb

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 11"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36A

I was not able to wear this as I could not get it zipped up no matter how hard myself or my husband tried. It seemed to be stuck at the middle. I think the size would have been good once it was zipped but the zipper just wasn't working. Was thinking about trying a size up, but they didn't have it available. I also think the size up would have looked too big overall.

Jamie Lace Top

Rachel Zoe

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 11"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36A

So, somehow my first two dresses I ordered were unavailable because someone returned them both late. After being extremely frustrated I found this one in an 46 (size 10) and a different dress. I got lucky and they both fit. In the end I felt the most confident in the other dress. But this dress was beautiful and fun. I had to wear spanx because I still have a little belly from being a mom :). It is form fitting and will show any bumps you may have. But it's a fun dress!

Criss Cross Dress

Blumarine

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Size Worn: 46

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 11"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36A

So, somehow my first two dresses I ordered were unavailable because someone returned them both late. After being extremely frustrated I found this one in an 8L and a different dress. I got lucky and they both fit. In the end I felt the most confident in this one. I did wear spanx because I still have a little belly from being a mom :). It is form fitting but there is also ruching around the stomach so that helps. It was easy to move in and plenty long enough with heels. I will say right at the top of the slit the sequins go on the inside so after a night of dancing my leg is all irritated from it rubbing against it all night. But overall it was a great dress that made me feel very confident and get lots of compliments!

Navy Constellation Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 8L

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 11"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36A