I’m usually a comfortable 14 in dresses. I ordered the 14 and 16 but couldn’t get the 16 to clasp— wasn’t even close! The clasp sits right at the widest part of my rib cage, which made this dress impossible to wear. Too bad, it’s so pretty!

Eldon Dress

Jay Godfrey

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Size Worn: 14R

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 3"

Bust: 38DDD/E

Didn’t end up wearing this dress, which was a replacement for another dress I ordered but ultimately wasn’t available. The material is heavy and the sequins are itchy if you have sensitive skin. I didn’t need a bra and the top fit well, but the midsection was a bit too tight for my liking and even with shape wear, I didn’t love how it looked. The train was longer than I expected it to be. Just not my vibe I guess! Might be fun for a fancy dinner date or New Year’s Eve.

Ruffled Sequin Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 16

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 3"

Bust: 38DDD/E

Ordered a 14R and 16R. I’m usually a 14 but sometimes have to size up for my wide rib cage and bust. I wore the 16R because the sleeves were slightly looser and it wasn’t so tight around the bottom of my rib cage, but I would have been fine in the 14R. This is light and flowy, makes twirling fun on the dance floor, and is soooo gorgeous. Four women came up to me specifically to gush about my dress (you know that’s a big deal!), and I received compliments all evening. I felt sooo gorgeous in this. I wore it for a formal wedding in DE at the beach in the 70s with humidity, and I was super comfortable. Pro tip: use a misses kisses bra for this dress. It’s amazing for lift and security in this gown, and I was dancing and jumping all night! At 5’2”, I wore 3.5” heels and the bottom of the skirt fell perfectly at the floor. I already miss this dress!

Pink Floral Gown

Ieena for Mac Duggal

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Size Worn: 16R

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 3"

Bust: 38DDD/E

I'm usually a 12/14, and the 14 was a loose fit, especially in the chest which hardly ever happens for me! Loved this dress for a rehearsal dinner. Very comfortable. Fabric is stretchy and doesn't wrinkle. Can wear regular bra. Size down if you can!

Printed Faux Wrap Dress

ELOQUII

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 3"

Bust: 38DDD/E

I'm usually a 12/14 in dresses and wore the 16. I probably could have gone up to an 18, but i think it would be slightly too loose in the stomach/chest area and too long for my 5'3" frame. The 16 was a little long for me but okay with heels. It is fitted in the midsection but the ruffles camouflage a lot. I felt so beautiful in this dress and it was perfect for an early fall wedding. The boning left some battle wounds on my rib cage, but that's the only complaint. No bra needed, woo!!

Multi Floral High Low Maxi

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 16R

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 3"

Bust: 38DDD/E

First off, my boyfriend could not keep his eyes or hands off of me. This dress is a stunner! I wore the 10 because it cinched my waist a little more and held up my boobs a little better; it was just an overall better fit and look than the 12. I normally have to size up because of my bra size (36dd/38d), but I recommend going a size down for this dress. You might want pasties if you're going braless. The nude color underlay on the stripes really was not noticeable and didn't make a difference for me. I loved renting this dress and I am looking forward to another event so I can wear it again!

Living on the Edge Dress

ERIN erin fetherston

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 3"

Bust: 38DDD/E

I wore this to a graduation party/cocktail hour. It is such a cute dress, but I fell victim to the uniboob. I suggest either sizing up for a fuller chest, or not renting this particular dress if that's something you are cautious of. The color is really beautiful and the length was perfect for me. The material is pretty heavy, but I was comfortable in summer weather.

Coral Bow Front Sheath

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 3"

Bust: 38DDD/E

I wore the smaller of the two sizes but used the belt from the bigger size. the dress is light and airy and looks so great! I am thinking about renting this dress again for a spring wedding.

Malibu Orange Crush Dress

ERIN erin fetherston

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 3"

Bust: 38DDD/E

I had a difficult time choosing between sizes for this dress. I have a large bust and a smaller waist and need to accommodate for both. I normally wear a size 10 in dresses, but I had to go with the 12 for this dress because the bust is very tight. I could not wear a bra with the dress, but it did not matter so much-- I was fully supported! I noted that the dress runs large only because, while it was small in the bust, it was large in the waist/hip area. The waist is a drop waist (not a-line!) and hides a little bit of a tummy, although I suggest wearing spanx if you're uncomfortable. Finally, the dress did not flair out like it does in the photograph. Overall, it was a pretty great rental-- my boyfriend said he wouldn't be upset if I never returned it!

Red Daisy Love Dress

Nanette Lepore

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 3"

Bust: 38DDD/E

If you have a wide ribcage, size up! I fit into the 8, but could not zip up all the way. This is a great dress-- very light fabric, which makes it great to dance in.

This is a fantastic dress! I could have worn the 10, but decided to size up so I would be able to have more room in the bust. It was a fun dress to dance in (and it makes your boobs look fantastic!!!). So many people gave me compliments. The fabric is very light, which makes you all the more comfortable. Rent this for anything!

I wore this dress to my sorority formal and got a lot of compliments! It was incredibly lightweight and was very fun to wear and dance in. The color is a lot richer and darker than in the photo (look at the photos other raters have posted for a better idea of the color), but this was not a big deal at all. The beading is very much silver/gray-- there is no gold in it! I wore silver shoes with small gem details, dark teal/smokey quartz earrings, and an onyx bracelet with this dress. Definitely plan to wear your hair up with this dress, especially if you have long hair like I do. I normally wear a size ten, but ordered the size twelve as a back up because I have a large bust. The ten fit beautifully, but the zipper was broken, so it would not properly zip. The twelve had an okay-fit, but was too roomy in the bust/back area, which is NEVER a problem for me! Despite this, the dress stayed up all night long (even if I wasn't!).