This was not my first choice but after the original dress I wanted was not sent back on time (boo) the stylist on the phone helped me find a couple replacements including this one (at no extra charge thank goodness). I wore it to a military ball and it was extremely comfortable. I had to wear a bodyshaper underneath otherwise I would not have been able to wear underwear. That would have been ok, but I felt more comfortable with the undergarment. The length was good on me, I actually wore both heels and flats and it worked well with both without being too short with the heels. The arms are a bit constricting - sort of like having t-rex arms haha, but it was super glamorous so it was ok! Not sure I would rent it for the normal price, but I enjoyed wearing it!

Prestige Gown

Donna Karan New York

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Size Worn: SL

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 147lbs

First of all, my picture does not do this dress justice. Ok so, I hate when dresses are too short so I opted for the long. I am 5'7-5'8ish and wore 3.5 inch heels and the dress might have been a teensy bit long, however the slit along with careful treading made it a non-issue. The skirt is actually pretty full and it feels like you're floating when you walk around. You will want to twirl! The slit isn't as scandalous as the model makes it look. The fit was very comfortable through the waist. I don't have many curves but this dress was still amazing: no tape needed, no horrible bagginess in the chest, and the tight waist/full skirt made me look more hourglassy, I think. The color was vibrant and beautiful, much better than regular old black. Formal and conservative enough for my military ball, but still gorgeous and unique enough to stand out a bit :) I was very sad to return it!

Forever Mine Gown

HALSTON

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Size Worn: 4L

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 147lbs

I wore this to a military ball. PROS: I am not a very curvy girl, so I loved this dress because it cinched my waist, making it seem like I had a more hourglass-shape figure. I also liked it because it was so unique in the style and color. CONS: I got a 4 and a 6. They were almost different colors...the 4 was far more worn and faded. The 4 was also a few inches shorter than the 6. But the chest on the 6 was too baggy on me so I had to go with the 4. It was a little short, but not horribly so. My heels were about 3 inches and the dress was about 2 inches off the ground. ALSO it was really really wrinkly and I had to get it professionally steamed beforehand :( and it was still a bit wrinkly. I think the 4 I had wasn't properly taken care of and spent too much time stuffed into a ball or something. BOTTOM LINE: I was not impressed with the quality of the dress or why there was such a length difference, but I still had a great evening and got some compliments on the dress.

Forget Me Not Gown

Nicole Miller

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Size Worn: 4R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 147lbs