Review on Sexy Beaded V-Neck Tulle Evening Prom Dress With Open Back And High-Leg Split - Perfect For Special Occasions by Joel Mosqueda

I'm looking for a wedding dress that isn't white but still looks bridal. I ordered the gray in both a size 6 and 10 (because size 8 wasn't Prime eligible and I wanted to see if I would like it before committing and customizing a size 8). Also, I wondered if the sizing would be forgiving because of the lower back. Nope, pretty true to size!There were some discrepancies between the two dresses I received. First, the color was off. The size 6 was more of a true gray while the size 10 was more taupe than gray. Both were beautiful dresses and I would've been happy with either, had I not known there was a difference. Secondly, the size 6 came with sewn-in breast cups, while size 10 didn't have any. I'm glad though, because now I know I much prefer it without the cups (especially because the way they sew in their cups, it doesn't suit me).What I love: I love the light beading on this dress. I also purchased HONGFUYU's other dress that has a very similar style, and the beading was much darker and had a lot more. I feel like this dress has the perfect amount of beading on the chest, not too busy, and very light and makes the dress look a lot lighter. I also love the back of the dress and how open it is. It's not too crazy, but just simple in the back.What I don't love: Obviously I didn't love the discrepancies between the dresses. I didn't love that the arm holes were so tiny, which seems consistent with the other dress I ordered. Even the size 10 had arm holes that were so small for me! The biggest gripe I have about it is the dress is too poofy. There are 4 layers of tulle and one slip for the size 10 dress. I didn't count the size 6 dress, but I hope it would be the same. It made me look huge in my midsection and also looked like I was hiding a pregnant belly (which I do NOT want my guests to think I'm having a shotgun wedding, especially since our engagement period is pretty short).I do want to be in love with the dress, but I'd need to alter a few things - making the underarm area a little larger, removing the cups, removing a layer or two of the tulle so the dress is more slimming, and maybe adding a little bit more beading to the back of the straps. I have reached out to HONGFUYU with my vision for the dress and hopefully they can make it happen. If so, I would definitely be updating my review to 5 stars if I love it!