Carol's Reviews
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9 reviews
Beautiful but busy.
I liked this dress but felt the pattern and frills were a bit overwhelming for my age and the occasion. It's a lovely dress but required some fitting in length to have worked for me. I would have needed 3.5: heels to not drag this one around all day.
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Multi Palm Ruffle Maxi
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Large on top.
I tried both a 16 and an 18 in this beautiful, fabulous dress. I was dying to wear it to a friend's spring wedding. Unfortunately, the 16 was too tight at the fitted waistline and a bit loose in the bust. I tried the 18 and it was too loose in the waist and way too big on my 40DD bustline. Too late to buy one and have it fitted, but it is a gorgeous dress.
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White Gardenia Maxi
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Cute but too short for my age.
I loved this dress: the colors, fabric, lining, pattern, and attractive halter back were all lovely. I would have worn this had it been another inch or two longer. It hit me upper, mid-thigh which at my age no one really needs to see! Good legs and a nice back are a must for this one.
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Sunset Jacquard Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Great price & Easy to wear!
Cute, sporty, slimming, and perfect for the transition from work to dinner, day to evening. I could live in this dress! The cut, pockets, and smaller horizontal stripes are amazingly flattering for my apple shape.
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Striped Stevie Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 1X
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Too short, tight with an odd fitting bustling.
As others have demonstrated, this dress is too short in front for my age, too tight across the abdomen, and yet very large and loose-fitting at the bustline (I'm a 40DD). I don't know what body type could wear this dress but the fabric and print are just lovely. Maybe tall, young and lithe (Gweneth Paltrow) could pull it off. I'll spare you the photos!
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Blue Rose Wrap Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Perfect, small daytime or evening bag.
I liked this bag so much I'd buy it! It was perfect for a daytime outing or to carry with evening wear. Small, so don't plan on carrying much but fit a phone, cash, ID, and lipstick.
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Blu Notte Metropolis Mini Bag
Furla
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
MuMu look and comfort.
I could have sized down on this one, but the fit was flowing and comfortable. However, the style is not flattering on a larger, apple-shaped, older woman (5'6' 190 lb). If you're looking for a dress to wear to a backyard pool party or cookout with friends or as a beach coverup, this could work.
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Abstract V-Neck Dress
N Natori
Size Worn: 1XR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Returned without wearing.
The cut and color of this dress did nothing for my apple shape, plus I found the cut-outs a complete surprise. Returning without wearing.
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Pink Picasso Dress
Tome
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Too large on the top and bottom. Clearly needed to downsize on this one.
Beautiful fabric, color, and material are lovely. Perhaps a bit heavy for a beachfront wedding.
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Pink Multi Floral Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"