I didn't personally wear this dress, I got this dress for my roommate as a surprise! Below is her story: I wore this dress to a "Kentucky Derby" themed Croquet Match. I wish I wore a sweater, as the wind was brutal at times, but the dress held up. I was happy to find that the dress was heavy enough so I didn't have to worry about a fashion fiasco, but it was also breathable. It went perfectly with some white wedges and a white Derby hat, and I didn't wear any gawdy jewlery with it either, the dress spoke for itself. It was very flattering and I was able to move around in it without having the seams scream at me. The only issue I had (or my roommate had, actually) was the zipper, it's hard to grip and the fabric rolls out which makes it a pain to zip up. Other than that, I loved it! I have the same measurements as my roommate with the exception of bust (34A) and size (4/6).

Spray Paint Dress

Issa

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Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36B

This dress definitely showed off my curves, which I have. I wore it with a simple white blazer and a black and white floppy hat. This outfit was worn to a Kentucky Derby-styled Croquet match. I think the best part about this dress was how easy it was to put on and I could wear it for hours. The back was gorgeous, however I wore sleeves as the wind was rather unkind for the event. I chose to size up so I wouldn't have to "suck-in" all day, the 8 fit loosely around my waist and shoulders, but I was quite comfortable in it. Needless to say, the dress was a huge hit at the match and went perfectly with the theme of the event.

Good Karma Sheath

Rachel Roy

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36B

This dress was beautiful. I wore it to a black tie military ball and it was so well received. I accessorized it with a snake skin clutch to match my snake skin pumps. Simple gold jewelry gave it an awesome Mediterranean feel, but I kept it simple for the most part. The dress itself was breathable, which made it easy to move around and dance; however, as the night progressed, I found that the fabric under the open shoulder became looser so I ended up tucking it into my strapless. I recommend wearing seamless undergarments, or even Spanx to remove lines. There are three ribbons running along the inside of the dress to create the drop cinched waist, but they didn't give me any issues once I figured them out. The dress does run long, but my 5in heel with a 2in platform pumps served me well. The dress hugs where it should, and is loose where I needed it; feel free to eat as much as you want before your event because this dress allows for it!

Melting Lava Gown

Plein Sud

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Size Worn: 42L

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36B

This dress was amazing!! I loved how comfortable it felt when I was wearing it. I ordered a LONGER fit dress for heels, but my heels were also 5in. tall. I got a TON of compliments on it at the event I wore it to. I was initially worried about the cutouts, but they were classy and showed just the right amount of skin.

The fabric flowers all over the dress were so cute! I loved the navy blue bow in the back!! It wasn't too short either! The only complaint I have is that it is a little too wide, but I added a larger belt and no one was the wiser.

Tie-Back Rose Garden Shift

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36B

This dress was confusing to put on at first, but I figured it out. I ordered a 42L, but I could have used a larger size because I have a longer torso and higher/wider set shoulders. I got this dress as a "backup" to another dress, and ended up wearing the other one.

This fit very well! It was snug around the butt, but the looser secondary fabric covered the slight strain on the area. The length hit the thigh in just the right place, and with heels it made my legs look fantastic! I ordered a small as well, and my roommate wore that dress the night before-loving it just as much as I did!!

Crimson Catwalk Dress

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36B

The nude slip that was worn underneath the dress really helped with "sucking in". The dress, overall, ran true to size; I'm a small, but I got a Medium just in case I was feeling bloated or ate too much at dinner-which I did. It hit about 5-inches from my knee and didn't ride up when I walked. The lace designs throughout the dress added some shape to my athletic figure. And lastly, I chose to wear 5.5in black heels with this dress.

Kate Lace V Dress

Nicole Miller

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36B