I went with the bigger size (usually 10R) only because I thought it looked better with no bra and had a little bit more room to move around. And the boning (there is not much) was sticking out a little inside the 10R dress. There is a little give in the fabric up top, but not a ton. It hit me right at the ankle bones and was the perfect length to dance and not worry about it getting in your way. The straps did fall down some, but I think that is a product of me choosing to wear the bigger size. It is hard to tell in the pictures, but the straps and belt (its small and attaches in the back) are velvet and it really adds some extra dimension in person. Could not say better anything better about this dress. Got lots of compliments and it was an easy to wear dress.

Floral Overlay Dress

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 12R

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 36D

Great dress for a formal occasion or wedding. My event was in March and was unseasonably warm, but this dress was both winter appropriate, but not too warm. It is a thicker material and sucks you in a little, so no need for spanx, wore a regular bra and was very comfortable all night. The lace can snag on things easily, but did not rip. So sturdy fabric. I would say it runs slightly small, so glad I sized up. There is just no give in the fabrics, but that's good also cause no need for spanx. Loved this dress for a winter formal event and would rent again.

Lace Aline Dress

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 34B

This dress was even prettier in person. It has a green/blue hue to it in person (hard to tell in pics). It was a great length, I am 5'8" and it hit right above the ankles so it shows off your shoes and was in between a long dress and midi dress in length, which was nice to not have to worry about it being to long or short. It is nice enough to wear to a black tie event or can dress it down to wear more casual. The fabric is thicker, but not too thick to be suffocating and has a just enough stretch to be comfortable, but not lose shape. There is boning in the chest/waist area, so I didn't need to wear a bra and it was comfortable. Highly recommend this dress for any occasion and would rent again.

Garden Lace Dress

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 10R

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 36D

Loved this dress! The color is even more amazing in person. I wore the bigger size to be more comfortable all night and it was slightly longer, but was a little large up top. I got the Long, but it still only brushed the ground with no shoes on (I'm 5'8") but it didn't look too bad because it showed off the lace at the bottom. I didn't realize the front was as shear as it is, by it really was tastefully done and was perfect for a black tie wedding. I got so many compliments and it was comfortable enough to stay on the dance floor all night. Highly recommend.

Green Floral Lace Gown

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 12L

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 34B

It fit so well and was very comfortable. Not too tight and enough room to "eat" ;) it was formal enough but also cool enough to wear outside in the Georgia heat! I got a lot of compliments on it and didnt feel like I had to add any jewelry to dress it up!

Red Carmine Dress

HALSTON

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 36D

Loved this dress! It was super comfortable and loved the pockets. Got tons of compliments and was able to dance all night in it!

Hailey Gown

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 10L

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Bust: 34B