I loved almost everything about this dress, from the lace cut-out to the feathers that accent the hemline. My event turned out to be a little less formal (cowboy-themed), so I opted for tights and a pair of cowboy boots, but this dress works great with black pumps for a high-glam cocktail party look. The only drawback was the sizing/fit of the dress. My usual sizes 12 and 14 were unavailable, so I decided to take a chance on the 16. Either the dress runs small or, more likely (judging by the way the dress hangs loose on the model and the fact that I usually wear a size 12-14) the dress had somehow been shrunk or the fabric had drawn up due to excessive dry-cleaning. The satin slip underneath fit well, but the top layer (black lace cut-out that is separate and unconnected to the slip) was very snug and a bit shorter than the slip. I had to keep pulling at the hem line to keep it from riding up my backside. The only reason I was able to pull it off was because I opted for black tights underneath, to minimize the inappropriate length and tightness.

Dance With Me Shift

Kay Unger

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Size Worn: 16W

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 190lbs

Bust: 36D

This dress was, for better or worse, completely as-advertised. Very pretty navy cut-out pattern, thin belt at the natural waist, knee-length, etc. It did not turn out to be as flattering as I had hoped (not very form-fitting, a little baggy up top, very high, matronly neckline). Also, the bottom of the skirt features a strip of thick, wiry, see-through netting -- a detail that was impossible to see online and I was not a fan at all.

Night Lace Dress

Adrianna Papell

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Size Worn: 14W

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 190lbs

Bust: 36D

I wore this to the rehearsal (and rehearsal dinner) of a black tie wedding that I was in. It is WONDERFULLY flattering for a curvier form and it was the perfect amount of glam for the event! It is, however, on the (very) short side, and would have been wildly inappropriate had I not worn it with black tights.

Short Shift

Vie la V

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Size Worn: 14W

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 190lbs

Bust: 36D

I have rented this dress twice and it is one of my favorites! Most recently, I wore it on a bachelorette weekend in Nashville and it was perfect for a night out! The cut and fabric are perfect for a full figure.

Lace Ella Dress

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 185lbs

Bust: 36D