I initially thought that this would be the dress that I wore to the rehearsal dinner, however I ended up wearing it to the wedding. The bodice is snug (was able to go braless) and the skirt of the dress is fuller, and longer, than I was expecting - I felt like I was wearing a vintage dress from the 1950s. I loved the color and the texture of the material - and the pockets.

Pink Sweetheart Dress

Jill Jill Stuart

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Size Worn: 8R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36D

This was my top choice based on the images that I saw on the website. However, I was a little disappointed when I first took the dress out of the bag. There's a purple hue to the dress that I didn't like, and the bodice was very tight across the back. I rented both a size 6 and 8 and could barely zip up the 8 (but the snug fit makes it possible to go braless). Although I still liked the dress, it definitely became my last choice of the three and I ended up wearing something else to the wedding.

Off the Shoulder Midi Dress

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36D

Loved the feel of the fabric and the way I felt in the dress. However, the color and floral print were not as muted as I was expecting, and the bodice/neckline gaped open (I think an application of double-sided tape would have fixed this). Although I ended up not wearing the dress, I would still recommend it. One thing to note is that the sash for the waistline comes detached from the dress and is in a separate little pouch, which I didn't discover until I was packing the dress for return...

Fasikka Maxi

Lauren Ralph Lauren

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 36D