This was a last-minute replacement dress. It has pockets! I wore it to a formal wedding during the hottest time in August (over 100*)! I didn't feel hot due to the dress. It was a bit tight in the bodice - no stretch or give, but otherwise wonderful!

Black Floral Cocktail Dress

Christian Siriano

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Size Worn: 14

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 180lbs

Bust: 36D

I got this as a backup dress and did not wear it to the wedding. It was pretty but not great on me. The 16 was too large in the top and would have needed tape to hold it in place. The 14 hugged me, but not quite in the right way. The horizontal neckline, belt line, and again at the lower thigh created a choppy effect on me - I felt like a potato. Length on both was good. The colors are red/yellow/green with white edging on a black background (in the photos there appears to be more pink and soft green - an illusion). Gorgeous dress but not for me.

Alexis Gown

Marchesa Notte

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Size Worn: 14R

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 190lbs

Bust: 36D

I wore this to officiate my niece's wedding. It was comfortable and lightweight. I needed help zipping up the back. A strapless bra worked best, as the top half of the back is sheer and any bra straps are very noticeable. I felt perfectly fancy! Lots of compliments!

High Neck Puff Sleeve Ruffle Tiered Dress

Ieena for Mac Duggal

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Size Worn: 12

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 190lbs

Bust: 36D

I loved this dress! Felt like a million bucks in it! It is soooo pretty! I wore this to a religious service in the morning and a bridal shower later that day. The day was very hot but I felt very comfortable, probably because this is silk. I did need to press the dress before wearing. Due to the ruffles it took a while but the dress looked so much better after ironing. This is a true wrap - the waist tie is the only thing that holds it together. No internal hooks or snaps, except for the bra strap thread at the shoulders. I also got the 10 as a backup but that gaped open so wide across my chest that I quickly put it aside. The 12 had much better coverage but was still pretty deep open - like down to the lower part of my bra. I paired a navy blue silk camisole and solved that. No pockets. So many compliments. I loved this dress!

Dita Dress

Tanya Taylor

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Size Worn: 12R

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 36D

I loved this dress. Not what I normally would get but so happy I tried it! A fee notes about the dress. The straps are not adjustable so shoulders set - no slouching. The ruffles at the shoulder need to be pinned up. The top is cut to be blouse. I tried in in the RTR store another dress by this same designer. That dress had a long full skirt and the same top. I thought this dress would be the same cut but shorter. No. This dress has more of a slight A-line skirt. I usually wear a 12 but had sized down because I wanted the top to be more fitted (looks better than blouse). Imagine my surprise st a fitted skirt, not the full skirt I had expected! Time for Spanx (luckily I had black Spanx so it was not obvious as you could see the end of the shorts through the opening where the buttons are on the skirt. A fun flirty detail!)! It all worked out in the end. I felt great in the dress. Received many many compliments. Very fun dress!

Tulip Ruffled Midi Dress

Prabal Gurung x RTR

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Size Worn: 10R

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 36D

Got a ton of compliments on this dress. Loved it! Did not have pockets and looking at the photos, makes my arms look a bit wide. But, I felt amazing in this dress and it was so unique and colorful! Love, love, love.

Ombre Floral Dress

Marchesa Notte

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Size Worn: 12R

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 180lbs

Bust: 36D