I did like this dress, and it was great for a holiday semiformal party I was attending. However, as many others have mentioned, it is *HARD* to get into when you're alone - it's a bit of a contortionist act, really. Once it's on, the straps will need a fair bit of adjustment, especially if you're needing any support from the dress. My tip, I think, would be to tie knots around the loops that the straps pass through, to 'secure' the lines and so they don't shift - essentially, putting more structure into the bodice - at least at the very top loop after it crosses behind your shoulders, that way the neckline of the dress doesn't shift without having to tie the whole thing too tight. If you have a bust that doesn't need much support, then this is a great dress option - I think my downfall was that I had to tie the back tight to make sure that the neckline wouldn't do too much moving, and didn't tie those knots like I was saying. Past that first loop, I didn't need the ties to be tight, but with a corset back like this, if one is loose, they're all loose, lol; because of this, it did dig into my back a bit and leave indentations while wearing it. However, I did get a ton of compliments, and I felt very confident in it - I have a rounder belly and most body con dresses leave me feeling a bit self-conscious, but the sequins worked wonders to keeping me feeling a little less lumpy. The dress is also long, ladies, so keep that in mind - the drama is from the neckline and the back, not the leg exposed! A nice pump heel would likely go very well with this, as well as some understated jewelry. Also, probably size down - the hips of the 16 were too big for me, but the 14 was just right!

Wine Sequin Tie Back Dress

Ieena for Mac Duggal

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 205lbs

Bust: 36H

So this fit me pretty well - but the bust was a liiiiittle small. I wear a 36G/H, so I can imagine that it would have fit very well on up to an F cup with no problems, but even with it being a little small, there were no nip slips or concerns thereof - I had to pull up on the top a couple of times, but that was more for my own mental comfort than anything. It fit very well everywhere else, except for the fact that it was shorter than I would have liked by around 2-3". While appropriate for a formal, which is what I was wearing it to, it would definitely not fly for a black tie event. Additionally, the middle 'band' lay a little weird - as you can see in the better-lit photo, it was a bit wrinkly if I was doing just about anything other than standing bolt straight. Nonetheless, it was super cute, and I got a ton of compliments on it all night - one-shouldered looks are IN right now, apparently, and I was very trendy. Overall: if you're a big busted woman, consider sizing up. If you're not, this is absolutely your dress in your regular size.

Letta Gown

Staud

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Size Worn: XLR

Usual Size: 16

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 205lbs

Bust: 36H