I’m 5’3” and 32A, 115lbs. 2P was perfect in length and the bust/waist. Wanted 0P but it wasn’t available: 2P I needed a strapless bra but 0P I probably would not have needed it. Wore 2.5” heels. I could move freely and comfortably while still looking good in this cut. Great color (dark navy) for complimenting my husband’s Army uniform. Military ball is a “work formal.” The gold accents are shiny but not distracting or cheap looking. Side seam boning to help keep the dress from slumping. Only FYI is that the straps are quite long, so I had to pin them about 1.5” shorter. Ralph Lauren was a classy brand that made me stand out in a good way from the cheap elastic Windsor dresses.

Jacindra Gown

Lauren Ralph Lauren

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Size Worn: 2P

Usual Size: 0

Height: 5' 3"

Weight: 115lbs

Bust: 30B

Be aware: there is a 12” neckline plunge from the top of the shoulder (see pic)! I am a skilled sewer and used a ladder stitch on the underside of the seam to close up 2” (removed for return) to make this dress less revealing. It is more secure and less likely to tear the dress than pinning. My normal sizing: 5’3” size 0 or 00, 32B. Also be aware that the sleeves have 3 buttons at the wrist; if your thumb and middle finger do not overlap when you circle your opposite wrist, the sleeve cuffs may be too tight for you. I wore wedge sandals to navigate the gravel mountain path; they were not tall enough for my height in this dress— it is very long. It arrived with the pleats needing ironing. I had to accordion fold them and steam press most of the lower 36” of the skirt to sharpen the pleats. In all, I loved the fit, the flow of the skirt, the warmth yet lightness of the layers and got tons of compliments.

Pleated Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 0R

Usual Size: 0

Height: 5' 3"

Weight: 115lbs

Bust: 30B

I am a 30B, 26” waist, 34” hip and this dress hung correctly from the shoulder. Probably could also fit a 30C or 32B. Sometimes I wear 00 depending on the designer and I am small busted so I was nervous about this dress falling. However it was perfect! The large bust/shoulder ruffle had lots of gathers and swing so it never felt constricting. The boning inside the bust lining helped hold up the dress so that I never had to pull it up. If you have large upper arms, the dress may feel tight. The dress skimmed my waist and hip without bunching and I could easily sit in it. I had to wear tall heels or the dress would have touched the ground, so I never got to take off my shoes for dancing (I would have stepped on the dress). The colors are a flattering blush pink, cornflower blue, and navy on a white background. The dress is polyester so I wasn’t worried about sweat stains. Lightweight for an outdoor summer wedding cocktail hour and enough coverage to not freeze in air conditioning.

White Floral High Low Maxi

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 0R

Usual Size: 0

Height: 5' 3"

Weight: 115lbs

Bust: 30B