Rented this for my 10th anniversary vow renewal. This dress is stylish, very well made, and photographs beautifully. Many have commented that it's difficult to zip up by yourself (and it is!), so I wanted to share what worked for me. I stepped into it, spun it around until the zipper was in the front, zipped it up, spun it back to the side, and then slipped my arm into the armhole. You'll feel a bit like a contortionist, but it works. Otherwise, I don't know how anyone could get into this dress without help!

Navy Stream Dress

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 158lbs

Bust: 36B

This is an elegant, ladylike, yet totally stylish dress. I felt like I walked more gracefully when I was wearing this. I was realllly disappointed that the belts were missing. I had read a couple reviews where this had happened before, and believe me I turned the box and all the bags inside out looking for them. Nothing. It still looked fine without, but a belt would have been a nice touch. Also, this dress has a puffier skirt, so if you are looking for something that has a slim silhouette from the side especially, this is not it.

Gorgeous shade of red, and high quality fabric. Definitely enough length for a taller lady (see photo-I'm about 5'10_--perhaps too long for someone petite? I definitely had to pin the front since it is very low cut. I wouldn't say it was the most flattering fit. There seemed to be a lot of extra room in the tummy. Overall a lovely dress, though.

Red Double Bow Dress

Moschino Cheap And Chic

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Size Worn: 46

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 158lbs

Bust: 36B

I have such mixed feelings about this dress because it is lovely, but there were a few issues for me. The sizing of the slip and the sheer dress overlay seemed very different. The size 8 slip was skin tight and barely covered my tush, but the overlay dress of the same size fit perfectly with some extra room. The size 10 overlay was huge, but I'm sure the slip would have been fine (there was a mixup in the warehouse and the slip wasn't included, so I didn't get to try it on). I wouldn't recommend this for tall ladies either. I'm about 5'10 and the slip landed just below my butt-I don't think I would have been able to sit in it comfortably. But for a petite lady this would probably be perfect. Just bear in mind that the overlay is completely sheer, so the slip underneath shows completely. I just wanted to point that out if someone is especially concerned about modesty.

I'm tall (about 5'10) so I always worry that dresses will be too short, but this was fine, especially with the extra little bit of fabric in the front. The color was a beautiful dark slate blue/gray, and I loved the detail at the waist and the way the fabric was folded in the front. Beautifully made, and flattering to the curves. Highly recommend this one!

Kenya Ruffle Dress

SACHIN BABI

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 158lbs

Bust: 36B

a stylist picked these out to go with the kenya ruffle dress and they were perfect looking. They are, however, very heavy, so if you don't mind suffering a little to look good, these earrings are for you. They're definitely a statement.

very low cut, with a strange fit all around. Would definitely not recommend for someone with a smaller chest like me (I'm a 36B). Even the fitted waist didn't quite fit in the right place. The color is gorgeous, but that was the only thing I liked about this one...

Indigo Dance Dress

Moschino Cheap And Chic

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Size Worn: 46

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 158lbs

Bust: 36B

gorgeous dress, but taller ladies beware! This dress is extremely short. When I took it out of the bag, it looked more like just a skirt. The color/fabric are gorgeous, but I cannot actually wear this to the wedding as initially planned. I couldn't dance without showing my tush. Would recommend for petite/average height

gorgeous dress, but taller ladies beware! This dress is extremely short. When I took it out of the bag, it looked more like just a skirt. The color/fabric are gorgeous, but I cannot actually wear this to the wedding as initially planned. I couldn't dance without showing my tush. Would recommend for petite/average height

Draped Dream Dress

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 158lbs

Bust: 36B