I rented this for my pandemic birthday celebration with my pod. I like to joke I only have two modes right now -- either I look like garbage or red-carpet-ready, and this was definitely red-carpet-ready. This fits amazingly and is so flattering -- my weight has fluctuated a bit during the pandemic, but I'm roughly 44-35-48 and have generally been fitting into size 14 at the moment. 48R worked great. The fabric is thick but has good stretch/give, so it's fairly forgiving while still giving you a nice shape. The low V is gorgeous on -- I'm a 38F at the moment and used boob tape to keep everything in place, and while it was definitely revealing, I thought the slight opacity of the insert mesh helped downplay the cleavage a little bit. It was still definitely daring, so if you're more conservative, keep that in mind. The ruching below the waist is very flattering, and while I'm not usually one for center slits, this one works. Overall, the quality is great and the dress feels substantial while not being too thick or unforgiving. I love it so much I'm going to be buying it to wear to other events (hopefully post-pandemic!).

Black Velvet Deep V Dress

NISSA

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Size Worn: 48R

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 195lbs

Bust: 38DD

I loved the colors and feel of the material of this dress, but I didn't end up wearing it to the wedding I attended because I just couldn't figure out a way to make the exceptionally low and revealing neckline work for my 38DD boobs. I have an amazing WonderBra that was just covered up when the dress was worn naturally, but I had FULL-ON SIDE BOOB ACTION with that, and when you have big boobs, that look is a little less sophisticated than I was going for. The waistline was almost a little bit big for me (I'm ~45"-34"-47"), and if I cinched it tighter, I could cover a little more chest, but then the seams on the side were pulled forward along the hips and it ruined the straight lines on the side of the dress. The dress was also see-through and made from a relatively thin material, so I would have needed to wear a slip with it to cover up my underwear lines, as well as to protect in case of a blustery wind (since it's a wrap dress, there's always a danger of exposing too much). Truly a shame the neckline is so low and wide -- I'm a couple inches short-waisted, so that probably didn't help, either. I just couldn't make it work without a LOT of other accessories (I was even contemplating creating a faux neckline garment to wear underneath and pin in strategic places to cover additional area, but it was just too much). I want a lined version of this dress that has more fabric up top!

Krissy Maxi

Cynthia Rowley

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Size Worn: 14R

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 195lbs

Bust: 38DD

I got so many compliments on this dress! I wore a low-cut wonderbra with it to make sure you couldn't see my bra, but I'm short-waisted and might have been able to get away with a regular bra otherwise. It was definitely a little busty on me (again, if you have regular proportions it would probably be better... things are always more low-cut on me than on models, and my boobs are big - 38DD/E), but that was fine for the wedding I attended in Liverpool. I was worried the ruffles would add extra volume and make me look bigger, but combined with the print, cut and color, they were actually very flattering. I normally wear a size 14 if a brand accommodates for more hourglass figures (I'm 5'6" and my measurements are 45-34-47), but I sized up to a 16 for this to make room for my hips and boobs, and just tied the waist tighter with the attached fabric belt. It fit perfectly through the hips and chest, although it bunched a tiny bit in the back by the waist because, again, of how short-waisted I am. The pattern hid that, though. Length was great with a pair of 3" stilettos, and I changed into 1" slides later for dancing and was fine as well.

Multi Palm Ruffle Maxi

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 16R

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 195lbs

Bust: 38DD

This dress is super comfortable and flattering on me. The neckline snap, while I imagine helpful for people with smaller chests, was absolutely useless for me (I'm a 38DD). Still, I like my boobs and I didn't mind having them out a little, so this wasn't so bad overall, considering the length. I normally wear a 14 in brands that make room for boobs and hips, but J. Crew typically fits more straight up and down, so I usually have to size up or skip it altogether. The 16 is a little loose in the waist, but overall the shape is very flattering and highlights my hourglass shape. Also, I love the pockets. I also wore it to work with a light pink bralette underneath. I like it so much I am planning on taking it on a trip to Berlin and the UK next week.

Sleeveless Wrap Dress

J.Crew

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Size Worn: 16R

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 195lbs

Bust: 38DD