I wound up wearing this for an outdoor cocktail event when another dress didn't make it to me on time. I was thrilled by the turn of events. This was a bit more formal than I needed, but it was such a treat to wear it. It's shimmery and just thick enough to compliment any figure without being heavy and hot. If anything, the dress is incredibly comfortable -- it even has pockets! The cut was incredibly flattering. I'm surprised by the photos, because I do not have an hourglass figure, but this dress somehow managed to create one for me. It runs a bit large and I wish I had gotten a size smaller, because my husband spent much of the evening pulling it up for me, but it never slid down so much that it looked bad. The length is a bit different than in the photo of the dress in the RTR site. The dress I received didn't extend far enough to change colors as much as the dress in the RTR photo, but I was fine with that. I highly recommend wearing a corset-style (long/extended bodice) strapless bra with this dress to accentuate your bust and give you the perfect line for the dress. That was all I did. I didn't bother with Spanx or anything uncomfortable like that, and again, I'm far more of an "apple" than an "hourglass." Rent it. It's worth the extra money. I was lucky to receive it as a replacement for another dress, but I would definitely pay for this dress in the future. I felt like Cinderella.

Ornamental Gown

Theia

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Size Worn: 18WR

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 185lbs

Bust: 36DD