I just wanted to let others know how it fits. I'm 5'2", 122 lbs, 34B bra, pear shaped, normal-ish length torso with short legs. I can wear a S or XS in some brands, but not usually for high end dresses. If that sounds like you, size up. The M fits me like a glove, and hits just above my knees (short legs). It bunches at the waist, which shows a little pooch if I don't wear spanx. The back seems high enough for a strapless bra, but I didn't honestly try yet and don't know that I'll need one. The dress is nice and stretchy yet sturdy. The red has a sparkle to it, which is delightful. Looks even better than the pictures, and the white was still nice and white. Very pleased. Can't wait to see my fiancé's eyes pop out of his head when we go out for dinner.

Garden of Eden Dress

RVN

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 122lbs

Bust: 32B

I used this to temporarily hem a dress I rented because I'm short. It worked like a charm and removed with ease. I also used it to hold the busy of the dress in place and it worked fine. This will become a staple in my dress renting experiences.

Double Sided Fashion Tape

Hollywood Fashion Secrets

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Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 125lbs

Bust: 34B

I am 5'2" and dresses typically run a bit long, but this one was crazy long. I'm glad it was the backup! In the picture I have on 3.5" heels and there's still 3-6" of dress on the floor (it was even longer in the back than what you see in the photo). I had bought some fashion tape for hemming, since it's a typical must, but this dress was way too thick and heavy to make that option work. As everyone seems to mention, it was a really heavy dress, like heavy enough to make me glad I had something lighter on for dancing. It would have been torturous to wear in high heat, so save this choice for an air conditioned venue. The plus was, though, that it was made very well, and even with the lace I didn't worry about it getting damaged had I worn it (the lace was thick and heavy too). The size 4 was too big (and I had just finished dinner before trying on so I'd know if it would be comfortable after a meal), the size 2 was still a better fit, though it was a tad snug. I'll be honest, this dress was stunning, but for my frame I couldn't have made it work without having it hemmed (which I think RTR offers in some areas, but it never would have worked with my rental schedule). Too bad, it had the potential to be a show stopper.

Ivory Dianthus Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 2R

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 125lbs

Bust: 34B

The fit was long for my height, but I temporary hemmed it with fashion tape, since it was light enough fabric to allow me too (thank goodness it was). Fashion tape for the chest was helpful but not necessary for my frame. I wore A Reveal Bra pasties/adhesive bra and it served me well for the night (but was a nightmare to remove - separate review there). I consider myself pear shaped and I felt this dress was a good fit (covered the problem spots with class, but showed off the small frame of my upper body). I was a bit self conscious at the Catholic Church, but flipped one side of the skirt past its high slit over the other leg and got through okay. Would have been good to have a shawl though. And the slit, while standing it felt like it was in the perfect place, but when sitting I felt self conscious at times, like I had to be aware of how I crossed my legs and whether or not it was riding up. Nothing a napkin on the lap didn't fix. Overall, this dress was everything I hoped it would be and it served me well.

Goddess of the Heavens Gown

Yigal Azrouël

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Size Worn: 4R

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 2"

Weight: 125lbs

Bust: 34B