Did not wear this dress for my event. It is lovely, well-made, and beautiful. Unfortunately, the W-sized dresses are not a legitimate W. The tag only says 16 or 18, not 16W or 18W. That W makes a difference in the way things are cut, as they are usually more "curvy". Since this dress isn't a legit W, it is more appropriate for those who are busty or smaller-hipped.

Gravitate Towards You Sheath

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 220lbs

Bust: 36C

I ordered this dress for a semi-formal wedding and was split between whether to wear it or another semi-formal style. The deciding factor was the length of the skirt and the bodycon fit with no slit in the skirt for ease of movement. This dress is gorgeous and relatively flattering (with spanx), but without a slit in the skirt, things like walking fast, climbing stairs, and dancing would have been extremely difficult. Since the venue was a barn with stairs, I went with the other dress and I'm glad I did. Very cute on, though!

Mesmerize Sheath

Tadashi Shoji

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Size Worn: 1X

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 220lbs

Bust: 36C

Not sure if it was my body type, the dress cut, or just the dress itself, but the photo makes this look like it should be knee length on someone with short legs; however, this was not the case. I ordered this dress as a backup style for a wedding and whooboy was it short. Like, more appropriate for clubbing in Vegas than a semi-formal wedding short.

Blue Beauty Dress

Kay Unger

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Size Worn: 18W

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 220lbs

Bust: 36C

I ordered this dress in a 16W as a hail mary, along with two other dresses in an 18W. (I am between sizes) Of the three, this is the one that both fit and was comfortable. The dress was very figure-flattering on a (VERY) pear shape, had just the right amount of sparkle, and was supremely comfortable for a semi-formal type wedding. It's a little thick (three layers of fabric), so may not be the best choice for an outdoor summer event, but was perfect with a scarf in an air-conditioned venue. I think this has become my favorite rental and may be my new go-to for all things semi-formal.

Facade Sheath

ML Monique Lhuillier

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Size Worn: 16W

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 220lbs

Bust: 36C

I rented the 16W and 18W for a work event. I typically wear a 16-ish and the 16W fit fine (although the 18W was slightly more flattering). However, what I did not see in the item description or any reviews (although I may have missed it in a review) is that the dolman sleeves on this garment are open on the underarm, so raising one's arms in this jumpsuit would result in a flash of side-boob (or more) and skin down to the garment waist. Perfectly fine for an evening out in Vegas. Not ok for a work event. Unfortunate, because this is super cute otherwise.

Merlot Jolie Jumpsuit

ELOQUII

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Size Worn: 16WR

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 220lbs

Bust: 36C

I wasn't sure how wearing this skirt would go - to be honest, I'd seen other reviews from folks my size that said it wouldn't fit me, but I needed to have hope, as I was attending a gala and needed a 2-piece outfit to hide a medical device I was stuck wearing at the time. I got both the large and extra large and the XL fit like a glove. I did not try the large because of how perfectly the XL fit. As a shorty, I *did* have to wear it with 3" heels and pulled up to just under my bra-line for correct length, but it was just perfect. It stayed put all night with no trouble, including during fairly active dancing. The only downside to wearing it like I did is that during the sitting portion of the event, some of the sequins were rubbing on bare skin over my ribs. Next time I think I'll wear some sort of light shapewear to prevent chafing from the sequins.

Black Cecilia Maxi Skirt

Slate & Willow

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Size Worn: XLR

Usual Size: 14

Height: 5' 4"

Weight: 220lbs

Bust: 36C