This dress was so much fun! I wore it for a black tie event at work, whose theme was essentially "On Fire". Even though it was cocktail length and blue, I got a TON of compliments on it, even in a sea of stunning gowns. The sequins pick up just enough light to really make you sparkle, and the blue and dark silver add a nice subtle depth. The fit was overall true to size. I'm generally a pretty solid 10 and around a 38C, and I worried a little bit about whether I should go up or down a size, because some reviews commented that the top was a little loose. It was just a smidge looser up top than I'd want, and while I might've still squeezed into an 8, the fit on the 10 was perfectly comfortable and not frumpy. I felt great all night! The zipper was a bit sticky, but with a firm hand it worked out fine. I wore a normal bra that had a low band and fairly wide-set straps and it was covered, but it was a narrow window -- definitely be ready to pin some straps just in case. I'm 5'6'' and a half and it hit around my knees. Sequins did get scratchy by the end of the night, but that was my only complaint. In summary, the dress was awesome, comfortable, and made me feel like a sparkly mermaid princess. So worth it! Wore with Lulu Frost "Rise" stud earrings.

Blue Botany Dress

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 10

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 165lbs

Bust: 38C