I bought this dress for an anniversary date. I have a more athletic build, wide shoulders/ lats, muscular arms, and muscular legs etc. I ordered a US size 4 (UK8?) based on the sizing chart and my measurements below. I decided to wear a black bra with the dress for shaping/coverage, and it’s not really noticeable. In the pictures, please ignore the lanyard still attached to the dress zipper (I used it to get the dress on and off by myself.
My measurements:
Height: 5'2.5 (feet/ inches)
Bra size: 32 DD or 34 D (inches)
Waist: 29 (inches)
Widest Hip: 38 (inches)
Neck to Shoulder: 5.2 (inches)
Arm Length: 25.5 (inches)
Leg Length: 35 (inches)
Inseam: 26.8 (inches)
Thigh: 23 (inches)
Pros:
- Dress base is stretchy enough to hug my thighs and stomach, but not too tight (made sure I could still breathe fully in and out without discomfort)
- Dress is not uncomfortable to wear on a full/ bloated stomach, fabric stretches nicely as needed
- Well made and so cute, the heart cut out is really nice
- I like the shoulder pads as they give a more flat shape from the neck to the shoulder which I think makes it more classy. Others however may not like the addition of the shoulder pads.
Cons
- Very very very tight fit in my arms and shoulders. One of the videos shows how far I can lift my arms up. I am still able to wear it for a date, but I will probably need to get it tailored to fit my upper body better.
- Sleeves are too long for me and too slender in the wrist, however, there are…
