I wore this dress for a November wedding and really enjoyed it. No bra allowed, but the material is thick enough that I didn't worry at all about any show-through. Though the neckline is very low, it's also very narrow, so it's still appropriate for a church wedding (maybe with a scarf over, if you're worried).

Love At First Sight Dress

Z Spoke Zac Posen

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 2

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 34C

I rented this dress for a wedding, but ended up wearing my backup. The material is very stiff, though lightweight, and I felt the cut was aging - I could see someone's mom wearing this, but it wasn't ideal for me (in my mid-twenties).

Snap Dragon Dress

kate spade new york

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 2

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 34C

I received this dress as a backup, but preferred it to the original dress I ordered. It's a slim cut - flattering, but doesn't show off your waist if that's something you love. It's a little tight under the arms, and since one side of the dress is light blue right under your arm, probably not ideal if you're worried about sweating. But, it was perfectly appropriate for a summer wedding (no worries about accidentally matching the bridesmaids).

Matisse Shift

Cedric Charlier

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Size Worn: 40

Usual Size: 2

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 34C

I rented this dress for an afternoon June bridal shower. It was very cute, and got a lot of compliments. It looked very well tailored, but was tight across the chest and waist. I think it does run a bit small, because I normally wear a size 2 and generally prefer a looser fit. I would size up for your backup size. Also, the pattern across the chest makes one look bustier, as does the the cut of the dress - so, if that's not something you want to highlight, I would suggest avoiding this dress. But, all that said, the fabric is of great quality, and aside from the tightness, it's very comfortable to wear.

Walk Like An Egyptian Dress

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 125lbs

Bust: 34C

I wore this dress to a wedding in mid-April, along with pearls and black heels. I got tons of compliments, and it was definitely a stand out due to the pattern and colors. If I could do it again, I would have tried to find nude heels instead of black - and I don't think it really needs a necklace, since the pattern is so bold. Additionally, though the sleeves have the thread clasp to hold in a bra, the back of the dress cuts in a bit, so you either have to safety pin your bra in the back, or wear a strapless one. The dress was comfortable for most of the night, but towards the end, the underarm portion of the sleeve started to chafe. But, overall a great dress that I'm glad I got to wear!

Piece It Together Dress

Rachel Roy

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 125lbs

Bust: 34C