Normally wear a 16/18 and couldn't fit into the 16 for this. Not even squeezable.

Strapless Origami Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 16R

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

I wore this dress to the Opening Night reception of a musical I was starring in. As my first lead role, I wanted something fancy and this dress fit the bill. The event was almost a week ago and I'm still getting nonstop comments on how gorgeous it was. I normally wear a 16/18 but wore a 14 in this. Like other reviews mentioned, the chest is bigger than you'd expect but I didn't have an issue with it. It could have been more fitted and still would have fit, but overall it wasn't bad. The worst thing about this dress for me was the straps. They were so long. They were adjustable but they wouldn't stay tight for more than 10 min, even just standing there doing nothing. Overall, a small price to pay for getting to feel like an actual princess. 10/10 would rent again!

Slim Strap Sheer Bustier Embroidered Dress

Ieena for Mac Duggal

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

I absolutely loved the fit, the color, the style! I normally wear a 20 but the only available size for the weekend I needed it was the 18R. It was just very slightly tight around my ribs but not tight enough to cause any discomfort. I felt like my boobs were very out there, and I'm smaller chested (38C), but honestly didn't mind. All night I received nonstop compliments on the dress which made my night!

The Casablanca Gown

Fame & Partners

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Size Worn: 18R

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

I wore this dress to perform in a cabaret and received nonstop compliments. It was the perfect dress for the ambiance of a jazz nightclub. The sleeves were long enough that I didn't get any arm chafe. It was super comfy and didn't dig in anywhere. It was super long though and sometimes my stiletto heels would get caught in the back of the dress. This didn't happen when I switched to thicker-heeled heels. The slight ruching around the tummy was very slimming. I felt very beautiful and elegant, like a film noir star. In addition to the cabaret, I actually had a wedding during the same weekend of my rental and so I wore this dress to that event as well. It withstood hours and hours of dancing. 15/10 would rent again.

Palais du Louvre Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 20WR

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

Based on reviews I ordered the 18 with the 20 as my backup size. (I usually wear between an 18-22 depending on the dress) The 18 fit pretty perfectly but I tried on the 20 just to see the difference. It didn't seem like much of a difference except for in the bust, which was slightly roomier. Unfortunately I couldn't have worn the 20 even if I wanted to because the boning on one side was totally inverted and wouldn't sit correctly. Thankfully the 18 was perfect. I got complimented all night and I felt so beautiful!

Blush Sequin Off Shoulder Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 18WR

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

This dress earned me nonstop compliments all night long. Walking through the hotel from the reception hall to my hotel room, and people were stopping me left and right to pay compliments...definitely a confidence booster! Unfortunately I read some reviews to size up, for me that wasn't the case, and my normal size, the smaller of the two I ordered, was a tad big. No one seemed to notice, but I felt like a smaller size would have been even more flattering. Additionally, I've got a larger chest, and while sitting down eating, the ruffles stuck out a bit and I spilled food on them several times. Just be conscious of that, but I say go for it!

Red Ruffle V-Neck Gown

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 20WR

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

I got this as part of the mystery bling add on. It was beautiful and I liked that it could be worn off the shoulder or carried as a clutch. The size was great, big enough for my phone, lipstick, money and the wedding favors we recieved. I loved it but I didn't think it went well with the dress I selected to go with it.

Glitter Sima Clutch

kate spade new york accessories

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Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

Thanks to reviews from others, I saw this dress ran large and ordered this 16W (I typically wear 20W in dresses). It fit perfectly and it was absolutely gorgeous. I loved that it was long enough that I could wear yoga shorts underneath (yay no chafing!). The only con was that all the bling was at the bottom...obviously...but I didn't think about it ahead of time - you spend a lot of time at a wedding sitting. Unfortunately I was unable to show off the glitz until I got onto the dance floor. So overall, it was beautiful - but just think of where you'll be wearing it first.

Gold Sequin Pique Dress

ELOQUII

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Size Worn: 16W

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

I received this item as a "mystery bling" add-on to my latest rental. While the clutch went beautifully with the dress I had selected, it was so small that I couldn't use it! I don't know about you, but when I go to weddings or events, I only need a few things in my clutch: phone, lipstick, ID, cash/credit card. Unfortunately, I could not get my phone to fit into this clutch, the metal framing was just too limiting. For reference, I have a Galaxy S8, which is 6" long, and the frame of this clutch is just shy of that. I was able to maneuver it to fit my phone in on a diagonal, avoiding the frame, but when it was closed, the shape of the clutch was then distorted. So overall, it really is a beautiful piece, and I'd recommend it to anyone whose phone is less than 6".

Gold Mesh Glam Clutch

Whiting & Davis

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Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

I'm in love with this dress. It fits well and I think it looks amazing on any figure. For me, I'm less full in the chest area, so I always need to safety pin the front so that it's not over-revealing, but with a quick pin, you can't even tell that the dress wasn't made that way. I've also rented this in gold to wear to a wedding and the compliments were nonstop.

Midnight Glamour Dress

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

This dress was actually a last minute decision for me after I got a notification the week of my event alerting me to the fact that the original dress I picked was no longer available. I have to say, I was so glad my original pick wasn't available because this dress was FABULOUS! With a heavier-set figure, I felt that the extra flutter of fabric cascading down the front was extremely slimming and flattering. I was able to dance the night away comfortably and got many compliments. I typically wear a 20W though, and I felt that the 22W was a perfect fit. The only area that felt a tad big was right under the right armpit (the arm without the strap), but to others, it wasn't even noticeable.

Navy Stream Dress

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 22W

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C

This dress fit true to size. Like many of the other reviews, the top was a tad bit loose on me so I just threw in a quick safety pin and it was fixed. Compared to other all-sequin dresses, for me - this one didn't scratch my underarms as much as some others I've worn. Overall - I loved it!! It was absolutely gorgeous and perfect for the occasion.

Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 20W

Usual Size: 18

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 235lbs

Bust: 38C