I tried on the smaller size first (size 4) and it fit perfectly, so I didn't bother trying the other dress. I wore this for the preliminary Q&A competition for the Miss Black USA pageant. This dress was easy to walk in, had enough gathering to hide any tummy flaws, was long enough to be interview appropriate, but sexy enough to wear straight to a date. I borrowed the dress for 8 days and it was still very affordable. I would definitely recommend.

Royal Blue Structured Off The Shoulder Dress

Nicole Miller

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 180lbs

Bust: 36DD

I ordered a size 6 and 8 rather than my usual 6 and 4 because the reviews said the bust was tight. I felt it slightly but it didn't bother me, I ended up wearing the size 6. I had a love/hate relationship with those feathers! They looked gorgeous but kept getting hooking in the zipper. Between me trying on both dresses and then actually wearing it that night, I had feathers all over my dorm room :( I received a lot of compliments from my classmates and was able to dance all night!

Pros: Wrinkle-free = traveled from DC to NY and was on the bus 3 more hours than expected so I was running late. Although I had 20 minutes to get ready, I didn't have to worry about steaming the dress (it was in a folded garment bag) i just showered and threw it on! Thank goodness! Color: If you are nervous or rushing and swear a lot, it won't really show. Also, it was a nice change in a sea of black dresses but was still appropriate because it's still dark. Con: The material is so soft and silky so you can see every lump, hump and curve. I suggest wearing a body shaper just to reduce the jiggle, if you have some junk in your trunk, lol.

Pantheon Gown

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 180lbs

Bust: 36DD