I’m so thankful I got two sizes. The size I would normally pick was too small. Even the bigger size the waist was so tight and it was challenging to move my arms. But it was worth it! It looked so pretty and I got so many compliments. 

Wore this for a Broadway opening on a chilly fall evening and received compliments from stylish New Yorkers all night. That waistband is TIGHT (no stretch), read the reviews to get the best idea of how to size up from your standard, friends! I usually wear a 2 and the UK 10/US 6 fit me perfectly. The combo of geometric lace and flowing chiffon as well as the juxtoposition of sheer and opaque gave this dress a unique, edgy look. I wore it with black leather ankle boots. Very cool. 

This dress was my absolute favorite thing off the site. It feels glamorous and edgy at the same time. This designer does such an amazing job at playing with the silhouette of the dress to flatter your figure. The dress has a stiff lace top and it's the only time I ever fit in a size 8, size up because it gives no stretch. I wore this dress out to dinner and also to an event at a museum. I got so many compliments. 

I've put on a bit of weight since having a baby and this dress was perfect and flattering, got so many compliments, loved it! 

Fit was spot on! The sleeves were a tad long but I could tuck the extra length inside. Loved the edgy style. 

This was the perfect dress for the holidays! Fit all my curves but I had to order up and glad I did since no give once zippered up. 

I had to exchange for the size 8, which is a (4) US.. I am 120 5'3 and I can usually wear a (2). This dress is very stiff so no stretch. But it is beautiful!

I sized up based off other reviews and glad I did. This size fit great. Super cute! 

Not sure what happened because this dress looks great on some of these other reviews. I’m a 4 and opted for the 10. It fit on the bottom but was oversized on top, resulting in a look that I can only describe as Ye Olde Renaissance Hag. An 8 may have worked better!

Love love love this dress. High quality fabric and fit well. Top was a little tight so would have sized up. Got tons of compliments 

I got tons of compliments on this dress, and I was ultimately happy with it! I did heed everyone’s warnings about sizing up, and I’m really glad I did. I’m normally an 8/10, but I rented 14 for this event. It has ZERO stretch up top. I ended up wearing a strapless bra, but honestly it was snug enough I probably could have gone without. Fun look, cute dress. No stretch…size up! 

I really loved this dress even though it was too big in the bust for me. Was definitely snug on the waist, but I think a size 10 would've been a better fit and that's the size I wanted, but it wasn't available for the weekend I needed it. All in all, got tons of compliments, but my favorite was from my own mother who said I looked like I came straight outta River Dance ;P

This dress was absolute perfection for a Haunted Mansion themed trip to Disneyland. I fit right in with the other spirits and got a slew of compliments. The only issue was that the waist/rib cage area was pretty snug, but I don’t know if it would have fit right in other areas if I would have sized up. 

The band around the waistline was a bit tight, I would have been more comfortable in the next size up, but this worked well enough and it’s gorgeous! 

Loved this dress for a chilly wedding in March. I would size up. 

Too big, can’t wear it. Reviews warned this dress called for sizing up, so I jumped from usual dress size 4 to a 10 and it was enormous. I’m usually a size 2-4 on top and a size 6 on bottom (if fitted). Given that this is very loose below the waist, I’d recommend choosing your size based on the bust/waist alone, maybe one size up from usual. The sleeves were also comically long, which couldn’t be helped (cuffing them up shows, and they can’t be pushed up). Unique look, and the green was a little brighter in-person than I’d have liked for such an already-interesting dress.

I sucked it in to try on for a photo but there’s no way I could wear this to a dinner. I’m normally a 0 or 2 and the 6 did not work. The colors and vibe are very “Wednesday” in a good way, and the lace is beautiful. Just way too tight for my event. 

I am a size 2-4 but got a size 8 because self portrait runs smaller in size, this size was a tiny bit big but I made it work. Got sooooo many complements so I decided to buy it instead 

Make sure to size up- I’m usually a 2/4 and the 6 was TIGHT. Still loved it! Would rent it again!

Love the style of Self Portrait dresses. They're stunning and unique. Could dress this one up or down. Wore this as a graduation guest dress.

Go at least 2 sizes up. I'm typically a 0 or 00 on dresses, and I audibly exhaled when I unzipped this dress.

This dress runs very small! But! It still received a lot of compliments and the detail is beautiful. It was extremely comfortable for the dance floor, and just the right length. 

Size 8 was too small. Size 10 was big on me, but I was still able to wear it.

Gorgeous, well made dress, looks even better in person. :) it definitely runs small though so size up.

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