I have actually rented this dress twice-- once, about three months after having a baby (and wore the 42) and again recently (and wore the 40). It's a little itchy around the sleeves, but the sparkle is fun, and there's a bit of a ruffle in the front that you can't see as well online. It has a little space around the midsection (hence the post-baby wear), although I did find it restrictive in the sense that I had a little trouble lifting my arms when dancing (as the sleeves are mostly sequin). Overall, I thought that it was a fun wear for a wedding.

Shiner Shift

MARCOBOLOGNA

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Size Worn: 40

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 32A

I wore this dress for a boat ride/wedding rehearsal and loved it. It was a little long (I'm 5'8" and ordered a 2L and a 4L), so I went with the smaller size, but it was still flowing and great for hiding the start of a baby bump.

Oasis Maxi

Diane von Furstenberg

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Size Worn: 2L

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 32A

I loved the color, but the fit was boxier/wider than I expected. I would have liked to belt it to get a better shape, but the weight of the fabric made that difficult to do without it looking awkward, so I just left it loose,

Tulip Petal Sheath

Moschino

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Size Worn: 42

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 116lbs

Bust: 32A

I loved this dress-- the back was a little more open than I would usually go for, but it's fairly conservative from the front, so it's a good balance.

Cut It Out Dress

HALSTON

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 116lbs

Bust: 32A

I loved this dress but was surprised by the fit. It wasn't too tight, but it definitely looked much looser in the photos than it actually was. It was much more fitted than I expected.

Mae Sequin Shift

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 116lbs

Bust: 32A

I rented this dress for an outdoor wedding and loved it. I did find myself pulling the top up a bit, but that may have been unavoidable while dancing. The color is great and cheery, and the draping in the front made it interesting without giving you the unintentional appearance of a belly.

Yellow Peacock Chiffon Dress

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 32A

I rented this as a casual backup dress and liked it. It wasn't a big wow dress, but it was cute and comfortable for a date night. I have a fairly thin/boyish shape and didn't mind that it hung straight down and away from the body, but I could definitely see this being less than flattering and hitting your hips the wrong way if you have any real curves.

Primary Contrast Zip Dress

SACHIN BABI

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 32A

I rented this dress for a wedding and loved it--especially the shoulder. While both sizes fit and I typically wear a 4, I ended up using the 2 because it was a bit more fitted in the waist. The material was a little strange (it sort of felt like windbreaker fabric), but you could barely tell--and it was probably necessary to keep the shoulder bow looking full.

Bardot Bow Dress

Tracy Reese

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 32A

I wore this dress for my bridal shower and loved it. It's extremely fitted, but I sized down, because the fabric was thick, and the smaller size fit my waist a bit better. It looked great belted, too! It was perfect for a day party in the winter.

I wore this dress out for my bachelorette and loved it. It's definitely low (and a bit open on the sides), but it hangs extremely well, so I was able to wear it without double-sided tape when I forgot to pack it and didn't have any mishaps!

I wore this dress for a night out in Vegas and loved it. I typically wear a 4 but ended up wearing my backup size 2. Both were extremely fitted (but the material is thick and holds you in) and fit well, but the 2 came in a bit more at my waist and was about the same length as the 4. (That being said, this dress is extremely short--adorable, but definitely a party dress.)

Cap Sleeve Swirl Mini

Robert Rodriguez Collection

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 32A

I wore this dress to a holiday party and loved it. I ended up sizing down to the smaller of the sizes, because the top is a bit billowy, and the smaller size stayed in place a bit better. My only complaint was that the sequins under the bare arm scratched me quite a bit--but the dress was fun and festive, so I was willing to endure a little scratching!

Speckled Sequin Mini

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 32A

I wore this dress to a wedding and loved it. The fabric is a bit heavy, but it really helps to keep the draped shoulder in place. It was extremely comfortable, and the color is gorgeous.

Draped Dream Dress

Mark & James by Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: XS

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 32A

I typically wear a 4 but ended up wearing the 2 (my backup order). The dress is pretty short, but the material is thick and great quality, and the dress is adorable. I have seriously considered purchasing this dress for keeps!

I normally wear a 2 or 4 and ordered this in a 4L and 6. There was NO way that either size would zip up. The description says that the material stretches, but the super narrow waist doesn't give at all. If I had to guess, I'd need a 10 to make zipper shut--which would make the rest of the dress a tent on me! (If you have the tiniest ribcage imaginable, though, it IS beautiful!)

I loved this dress enough to rent it for two separate events. The draping is really flattering generally, but it might be helpful to wear a little double-stick tape to keep the draping of the top in place.

Forget Me Not Gown

Nicole Miller

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Size Worn: 4L

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 32A

I loved this look and fit of this dress (it was snug but not too tight), but it was definitely a bit heavy!

Silver Sequin Cocktail Dress

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 4

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 120lbs

Bust: 32A