While a unique, lovely, and fun dress, for me it probably wasn't worth the hassle of figuring out the underwear situation. Didn't need that stress the hours before my b-ette party. I do not believe there is any way to wear this dress without pinning it down. I tried NuBra but (1) you can see NuBras middle corners, because the dress is so low cut, and (2) the dress gaps starting at the stomach (not just at the chest) - my entire torso would have been exposed any time I bent over, showing NuBra and all. Tape did not stick to the rayon-esque fabric. So, I wore a lot back corset-style bra and pinned the dress lapels to it on the L and R (good thing there are lapels to hide pins). As for undies, I ended up with spandexy short-short underwear, which worked out surprisingly well although I'm sure the whole world saw them at some point. These extra underwear purchases happened frantically the day-of, causing anxiety, and cost about $50 extra. Also: I don't really feel the dress runs large. People are just observing the insanely gapping chest. Sizing down won't fix that. I'm usually a 4 or 6, ordered the 4 and 2 in light of reviews, and 4 was acceptable; 2 was definitely too snug at hips (I have 39.5 inch hips).

Ivory Tux Sheath

Haute Hippie

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 134lbs

Bust: 32A