I am generally a 10, but 10 L was unavailable so I went with the 12L. The fit was a little loose in some areas (like the waist), so 10 would probably have been perfect. As it was I worried a little about the hanging loop (which was bright red) peeking out at the lower back, but other than that the 12L was beautiful. The shape of the torso or top of the dress is totally unique and the beading and sequins give it a striking effect. I wore 5 inch heels, and the length was perfect for them... I could not have worn a regular with any heel. Bonus - the darker color navy of the sequined top and the slightly lighter navy of the fabric matched my husband's dress blues almost exactly! I hadn't expected that, but it was a perfect accident. I felt like royalty, and this dress, worn with the Janis Savitt Montana Blue Drop earrings as my sole piece of jewelry, was the reason for that. It was a fantastic night, and a fantastic experience working with RTR.

Racing Sequins Gown

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 12L

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36D

Worn to a military ball with Monique Lhuillier Racing Sequins gown; they matched exactly and were the perfect single piece of jewelry for the event and the gown (which is a statement on its own!). They are a little heavy, but did not cause me any pain through an evening of dancing and celebrating. They are large and stunning and will absolutely make a statement! (For anyone with a nickel sensitivity as I have, they are NOT nickel free, so there was a little aggravation from that by the end of the night, but nothing too severe!)

Montana Blue Drops

Janis Savitt

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Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 160lbs

Bust: 36D