I loved wearing this dress!! i felt uber dressed up yet with the fun poufy skirt (it's very FULL). The pearl beading around the neckline was gorgeous and also meant that I didn't need any jewelry there! The pockets were GLORIOUS and definitely appreciated. Now, with the full skirt, I had also make sure that I didn't take any side photos because I looked a bit preggo then! Otherwise, it was a gorgeous dress that I would love to wear again!

Perfect Era Dress

kate spade new york

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

That darned side zipper!! I wish that this did zip up over the fabric but I had such difficulty zipping it up that I ended up not wearing it! It was beautiful, flowing and very comfortable! This is my sad face that I couldn't get the side zipper all the way up!! They didn't have the next size up that weekend either.

View From The Heavens Gown

Nicole Miller

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

I first tried on the size 6 and the zipper (over the excess fabric) was difficult to zip up, so I tried on my backup size, the 8 for some reason was tighter!! I almost wonder if it was somehow mislabeled? I ended up wearing the 6. The only area that I felt that the 8 was bigger was in the chest area. I'm about 5'5" and the dress pretty much grazed the ground. I was relieved and wore very low wedges and it was perfect. I was very comfortable running around and didn't have to worry about tripping on my dress as I got on stage - I had to give a keynote speech. The dress sucked you in and I didn't have to worry about wearing spanx. However, at the end, it took two other people to help pull the dress over my head because the zipper wouldn't go all the way down, in order to take it off. Beautiful dress - not sure if I would rent it again due to that side zipper being so difficult!!

Lusting Over You Gown

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 6R

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

This dress was originally rented for a wedding but was so flattering that I could easily toss a jacket or cardigan over it and make it work appropriate. I'm about 5'5" and this hit me knee-length, as well. I love the edges and the style made my waist seem even smaller. It is a beautiful fabric that is flattering and comfortable. I only wish that this dress had pockets but otherwise, it is a fabulous find.

This dress does run a little longer even though I'm 5'5", it came to just below my knee. Since my body measurements aren't at their typical, I had trouble zipping up this dress and ended up not wearing it. The fabric doesn't have much give or forgiveness in it so keep that in mind.

I really wish that this fit me but given some recent weight gain, I probably should have rented the size 8 since this was a bit clingy around the midsection but fit my bodice just fine. Would have been great if I really was pregnant!

Be The Boss Dress

Lela Rose

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

I really really wish that this dress fit me. Since I was still breastfeeding/nursing, I'm a little bit bigger up on top that I had counted on as I couldn't get the dress to zip up. Otherwise, a simply gorgeous dress.

Sweet Sarah Dress

Lela Rose

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

For a charity gala, I was fortunate to pick up this dress. The size 4 didn't zip up because of my chest size but the size 6 zipped up perfectly. Otherwise, this dress was beautiful and comfortable. Wish that it had pockets but otherwise, it was perfect!

I wore this for a family photoshoot and I loved the pockets, the fit and how it looked. I was able to chase around my kids wearing this dress without worrying about anything slipping or being uncomfortable. The pockets were my favorite part of the dress and it's just flattering and beautiful!

Teal Pearl of Wisdom Dress

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

This dress was really beautiful - since I'm a nursing mama, I really appreciated the side zip but my chest is larger than it usually is so even though the 6 fit me just fine, I'm glad that I got the 8 which zipped up better because the 6 was too snug across the chest. The fabric is a little scratchy but this dress is really beautiful! My 3yo son kept telling me that I looked "beyootiful"!

Liz Love Dot Dress

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

This was such a gorgeous dress but it was a smidgen too small on me. Granted, I do have a 5 month post-partum body so I have a bit of a pooch but my chest is much bigger than it usually is so this dress couldn't zip up all the way. I wish that I had to picked up the size 8 instead. It is such a beautiful color and the style is really flattering. You can see the picture how beautiful it is but I couldn't zip it up so ended up not wearing it.

Coral Bow Front Sheath

Trina Turk

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 6

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 135lbs

Bust: 34B

I'm 5'4.75" and I ended up wearing small wedges with this since the length does run a bit short. The draping was gorgeous on this dress and it fit perfectly. I also like the fact that it has a side zip to add that extra coverage. Because of the top draping/layering piece, it was able to give me sufficient coverage and I would recommend wearing a low back bra if you even wear one at all. I was able to just drape over my regular strapless bra so it wasn't showing. The dress was comfortable and felt/looked beautiful.

This dress is super flattering and very comfortable! The detailing is really something. They didn't have a size 6 and I took a gamble and rented the size 8 and the size 4. The size 8 was way too big on me and the size 4 didn't really fit me (I have a post partum body from a 5 month old baby) around the chest area. I ended up not being able to wear either dress but wanted to note that the white in the dress is definitely closer to a cream color.