I wore this for a formal work sales meeting. Normally, I wear something shorter and flashier, but since these are my coworkers, I figured I should tone it down a bit! This dress was idea, based on the high neckline and relatively longer length. I still felt sexy without feeling exposed! Here are the details: Shoes: gold peep-toe. I didn't love the shoes, but they were all I had in the closet. Hair: http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2011/09/elegant-half-up/ (looked better from the back than the front, but it was quick and appropriate. Plus I had to travel to the event, which means I didn't have all my styling tools available Undergear: I wore Spanx. It isn't totally necessary, but the dress is fairly form fitting. The little extra compression gave a smooth look and aided in sitting. I wore a normal bra. Cons: As other reviewers have noted, there is VERY little wiggle room, especially in the rib cage area. I went with the smaller size in order to give me a little more hourglass shape, but I did have to breath shallow the entire night. The lace was a little itchy and stiff, but not really noticeable. If you go down to the smaller size, and your bust is a bit larger, wear a bra with less padding and more compression to gain a few millimeters of breathing room.

Sweet Madeline Dress

Milly

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 126lbs

Bust: 34D

I rented the Aqua Wonder Badgley Mischka dress, and these earrings were a perfect compliment. They added just the right amount of flash without upstaging the dress, but caught the light and enhanced the sequenced and my fancy updo!

Teardrop Pearl Earrings

Nicole Miller Accessories

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Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 126lbs

Bust: 34D

I wore this for a party that my husband's fitness studio puts on every 10 weeks for new members. Since it was also during the holidays, it was fancier than normal. I typically buy a new dress for each one of the events, but this time I decided to rent - and will never buy again! I think I even convinced at least 10 other people to rent instead, since I spent less on my look than they did. The dress hit just about mid-thigh, which was perfect. You can sit down or dance without worrying about inadvertent wardrobe malfunctions. I have rented this same style of dress in a little different cut, and that one was MUCH shorter and required far greater attention to moving and bending. Here are the details: Shoes: nude pumps Hair: http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2012/02/fancy-side-pony/ (I would have done my pony to to the sleeveless side, but my hair just doesn't part that way! Undergear: Though this dress wasn't super short, it was too short for Spanx. Control top pantyhose worked fine. I bought a convertible bra and wore it with one strap from the back right shoulder, across my back and over my left shoulder to the front. I could not tuck in my strap on a normal bra as some reviewers noted - it just didn't work for me. Cons: this color is fantastic, but if you are pale midwestern girl in the middle of winter, it can make you a little washed out. I would suggest a spray or self tanner at least a week prior to the event. I also don't have much of a waist, and the cut of this dress didn't taper in enough to give me at least some curve. If you have a better defined waist, this dress would look even more amazing. Pros: For a sequence dress, it was surprisingly soft in it's movement. It wasn't stiff and startchy like some dresses (though that may just be a function of it being a designed dress instead of a cheap one!). This one arm style is so flattering, and I got nothing but compliments. You won't regret this rental!

Aqua Wonder Dress

Badgley Mischka

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Size Worn: 2

Usual Size: 4

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 126lbs

Bust: 34D