Unless you are standing within 10 feet of this dress, it really only look like a standard little black dress. The cut out mesh is barely noticible. I'm 5'7" and 135, the 8 fit perfectly.

Pencil Me In Sheath

Rachel Roy

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 140lbs

I'm usually inbetween an 8 and a 6, this dress fell right into that category as well (I'm 135 lbs and 5'7 1/4"). However, with the "giving" on this fabric, the 6 looked better. I ordered an 8L and a 6L. Unfortunately, the 6 that came was a regular and was too short with the 5" heels I wanted to wear. I had to wear the 8L. It was about 1 inch too long but I wore it anyway. I felt a tad frumpy but the gown was still lovely on. I rec'd lots of compliments.

Shadow Goddess Gown

Alice by Temperley

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Size Worn: 8L

Usual Size: 8

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 140lbs

I wore these for a black tie event. It was the perfect piece for my plain formal grown. These do have a little weight on them but by no means were they too heavy for my ears. I loved them!