Elyse's Reviews
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70s Bronze Silk Amazing
I rented this for a 70s party and it was absolutely gorgeous. First, it was extremely comfortable and the quality of the silk was perfect. It was not quite as flattering as I would have liked but if you are tall and thin, this dress will be a showstopper.
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Copper Myrtle Dress
Ramy Brook
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Cute enough but itchy
I liked the coat but it was itchy on the inside. It also looked pretty worn.
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Adelaide Plaid Jacket
Ellie Mae
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Would Not Zip Over My Chest
The dress was lined and looked nice but it wasn't particularly flattering and it didn't want to zip over my chest. I'm normally a 12/14 so not being able to wear a 16 caught me off guard. If you are busty, don't rent.
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Black Floral Tiered Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Too Small to Wear
Nice thick material, pretty color, runs small. I couldn't wear it to work because it was too tight.
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Bar Back Shift Dress
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
fun and flashy for a formal party
Runs true to size, not too short (closer to the knee than to mid-thigh) or low cut, able to wear with a regular bra, and the sequins don't snag or rub (I did wear tights because it was December). I got tons compliments and was very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
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Zoe Sequin Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Perfect for a party
I would wear this dress anywhere! It was super comfortable and very flattering. I wore it out to two different dinners for my birthday, dressed up and down. I also wore it out to a dive bar and, while I looked a little fancy, it was great. Plenty of room in this dress for moving (playing darts) and eating. The cut is super flattering. Great dress.
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Navy Caspian Dress
Lovers + Friends
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Cute cut, nice color
I wore this to my sister's rehearsal dinner. The dress is way more plum/purple than the burgundy color in the picture but it was still very cute. The fabric had absolutely no give and the invisible zip was a little bit tricky over the waistline. You can tell other people have struggled with the zip because the seams were pulled a little bit. I really liked the cut and style of the dress, I even liked the color it ended up being but it was very snug in the chest. I'm normally a 12, I wore a 14 and I was really pushed up in the top. If you look at the picture you can see how it gave me one giant boob. The arm holes were comfortable and I loved the ruffle details. I would size up.
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Cherry Ruffle Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Great dress for a day wedding
I wore this dress to an outside July wedding. The fabric was surprisingly structured and the lining is well done but it wasn't too heavy. It was a million degrees outside and the dress camouflaged sweat nicely. I was able to wear a regular bra under it so no need for a strapless. My one complaint (maybe too strong a word) the little panels on the sides are actually backed by lining making them almost invisible. It looks different than on the model.
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Navy Samba Scallop Dress
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Not a good fit
I'm so disappointed with this one. The 12 was so large, baggy, and shapeless on me but the ten was too tight around the middle to be flattering, like you could see my bellybutton through the fabric. The fabric itself was nice and the dresses were both in good condition, the fit was severely lacking. I probably could have worn the 12 but I didn't feel good in it and everyone diplomatically said "it wasn't their favorite". I'm pretty busty and that was not a problem but my spare tire around the middle ruined this one for me. Birthday dress bummer.
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Coral Odelia Shift
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Super fun and pretty
I liked this a lot. Not too heavy and they looked good with my sequined dress. I didn't have any problem with them making my ears itch either. Worth the rental.
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Silver Cluster Studs
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D+
It was HHHUUGGEE!
So this dress didn't have any reviews when I rented it but I figured that since it was a shift I was pretty safe size-wise. Unfortunately, the dress ran really really really large. I normally run between a 10 and 12 depending on the cut of the dress but I could have worn an 8 in this guy, maybe even a 6. So size down. All that being said, the dress was pretty comfortable. Some scratchiness when I was sitting in the church resting my hands in my lap and under my arms. But the dress is fully sequined so I expected that. It was great for dancing and the length was fine (could have been a little shorter, but again it was the wrong size). I totally recommend this dress, just size down!
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Lauren Shift
Vie la V
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Wish I owned it
So, I really liked this dress and I wish I owned it. Let me start off by saying listen and learn from the other people who have worn the dress, I didn't and that was a mistake. Have either safety pins or double stick tape ready because the neckline is going to fall open. I thought that I could go without and that was a mistake. Your bra will show. I ordered both the 12 and the 10 and I wore the 10. I was very comfortable. I was careful not to wear a bra with padding because I didn't want the cleavage to be too out of control. I really liked wearing it and it was perfect for a summer wedding.
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Canary Hydrangea Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D+
They matched the dress nicely
There wasn't really a problem with the mystery bling just that it wasn't anything special. My dress definitely called for a big piece of statement jewelry and the earrings that they sent weren't anything special. I wouldn't try the mystery bling again. It was a let down.
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Lovely but lots of bust
I really liked the dress but it had a couple of flaws. First, even though I rented the long it showed my heels in an unfashionable way and I ended up wearing flats. That's not a deal breaker just something to be aware of if you're over 5'7". Second, the 10L zipped all the way up the back but wouldn't close around my chest. I wore the 12L which fit loosely in the stomach but was still VERY tight in the chest. I'm a 34DDD and I felt like this was a whole lot of boob showing for a 3pm wedding. I will say that I didn't feel like the dress was slipping down at all just that a lot of me was showing. Also because the dress was tight in the top most of the pictures from the wedding aren't super flattering. I felt a little like a sausage. So maybe bring a sweater to the wedding. Also I totally wore a strapless with it because even though there is boning, there is no way it supports a substantial bust. But it is a very pretty dress.
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Inga Abstract Maxi
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D+