I have a true hourglass figure, D bust, much smaller waist and wider hips. The top of this dress fit very weird. It was VERY tight right at the seam between bodice and skirt and there was zero give. The bodice was oversized, even for me and it bunched oddly at the arms. Almost like it was accidently made too long in the front, but not the back. The skirt was gorgeous and I loved the way it flowed and showed just enough leg to not be a matronly dress, but not exactly sexy. The length of the 16L was perfect with my 4" heels (yes, I'm tall and still love to wear tall heels) and it was very easy to maneuver on stairs, the dance floor, and on having to walk across the plank to board and disembark the ship the event was on. The detailing of the seams in the front was also an understated touch that added drama to the dress without being overpowering. I really wanted to love this dress, but it was not comfortable. The dresses arrived late, so I was unfortunately stuck wearing what I had. Customer service, once I was able to contact them explained what happened and worked to make it right. All in all, I'm sure I'll be renting again for my next event.

Navy Halter Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 16L

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 10"

Weight: 200lbs

Bust: 40D

This was my backup, I’m glad my original choice worked so well because this dress was both too sexy (slit reached above mid thigh) for a work function and I was boiling hot just trying it on inside. I would have melted outside. The fabric does not breath very well at all. Overall it was pretty and both my kids picked this one as their favorite over my other choice, but I just couldn’t wear it.

Midi Long Sleeve Dress

RACHEL ROY COLLECTION

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Size Worn: LR

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 10"

Weight: 200lbs

Bust: 40D

This dress is gorgeous, and the ruffle strategically hides a problem tummy. I received a ton of compliments in this dress and felt very classy. This was a business networking event and it fit the occasion perfectly. I would say it does run small, and if you have an hourglass figure you might even consider sizing up twice. I typically fall in a 14, but ordered the 16 as my backup. It fit, but revealed every single line. I had to wear full non control top pantyhose (in a very muggy September in VA) to avoid vbl and shape-wear lines. The zipper also had a strange bulge in the middle of the zipper, pulling the dress up or down didn’t help either. The dress also wrinkles pretty significantly when you’re seated... this picture is at the end of wearing it for about 4 hours.

Shara Dress

Parker

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Size Worn: 16

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 10"

Weight: 200lbs

Bust: 40D