I loved the edgy style of this dress, which I paired with over-the-knee suede boots for a New Year's Eve party. Taller girls beware: the torso is cut for a much shorter person, so even if the bottom half is the perfect size, you might feel constrained at the arms, and the fit can look a bit awkward.

Color Block Perfection Dress

BCBGMAXAZRIA

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Size Worn: XS

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 10"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 34B

I rented this in a 0 and a 2 but was unable to wear either. The 2 fit baggily around my torso but was too tight around the arms, so the dress cut into me when I moved around. Another strange feature of the dress is the pair of holes through which the sash is threaded; when I cinched in the sash to give the dress a waist, the holes gaped, revealing two circles of skin at the stomach. Very odd.

Pleat Perfection Dress

HALSTON

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Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 10"

Weight: 130lbs

Bust: 34B

I loved this dress. The colors are a lot brighter in person...from the photos on the website, I expected orange to predominate, but the purple was much more prominent on the actual dress. I think I could get away with the very boxy cut because I am so tall, but shorter ladies should be warned that it could be a bit shapeless.