I was looking for a light-colored, spring-y dress that was a little different and had a fun pattern to wear to a bridal shower, and thought this would be perfect when I was looking at it online. The very first thing that I saw when I opened the box was the GIANT REALISTIC SNAKE in the pattern that is virtually impossible to notice in the small images online. As I hate snakes, this was a little terrifying and definitely not what I had expected. But some friends convinced me it would be cool, so I decided to give it a try anyway. I had the dress on for about 3 minutes and decided I couldn't make it work. It's a very stiff material (sort of reminds me of the fabric they make beer coozies out of, just thinner, and it's totally inflexible), so when I put the dress on, the front looked fine, very cute, but the back was like a tent. It was totally shapeless and made me look much heavier than I am. If it had been a different material that was more flexible and adapted more to the shape of my body, I think it would have been super cute, but I didn't feel comfortable wearing it. I have somewhat wider hips, so the 12 (European sizing) was better for me and, again, fit fine in the front, just looked gigantic from the back. The 10 (European sizing) was a little tight on my hips, but still looked gigantic from the back. It is very short, as I had read in other reviews, but that didn't bother me.

So Surreal Shift

EMMA COOK

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

I have a small top and larger hips, and it was pretty snug around the hips, though not uncomfortably or noticeably so (as far as I know). I might have gotten a larger size for the hips. It's either silk, or some type of silk-material, so it will cling to your body and show off lumps, etc., so if you're concerned about that, you might want to consider spanx of some sort. All of that said, I loved wearing it and got so many compliments! It was perfect for a relatively informal fall wedding. Most importantly, it was comfortable to dance in!

Ernestina Lace Dress

Diane von Furstenberg

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

Only mistake was I wore this to an outdoor wedding and it was long and dragged in the dirt. Otherwise, it was perfect!

Tealjuana Gown

ERIN erin fetherston

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Size Worn: 4L

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Bust: 32B