Karen's Reviews
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16 reviews
Sexy, sassy, comfortable, and flattering
I have a big rib cage which often makes it tough to fit rentals, but this fit so perfectly I didn’t want to send it back. Perfect dress for a winter cocktail wedding. Loved it.
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Nina Metallic Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Classic with a twist
This dress offers a classic silhouette, but the boning and hooked closures up to the deep V give it a sexier edge. I have a larger rib cage, so I had to wear the medium, which was a bit too big up top. It took some taping to keep me in, but I was ultimately happy with the look.
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Elsie Midi Dress
Flynn Skye
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Playful but impractical
I really loved the cut and print of this jumper, but even a size up (I'm usually a 4 but got a 6), it was uncomfortably tight in the rib cage and shoulders. The "pants" are very long and heavy, giving more of a gown appearance, which was ultimately too formal for the event.
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The Imina Jumpsuit
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs smaller than you can even imagine
I sized up based on reviews and still couldn't zip this up AT ALL. It's a shame, because I really love the cut and print. I wish there had been a bigger size available as a backup but I banked on the 6 and ended up having to order a replacement look. I usually wear a 4, but I think I would have needed a 10 in this.
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Lemongrass Jumpsuit
Reformation
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun, comfy dress alternative for a bridal shower day trip
I'm often in between sizes and could have worn either the S or M. Because I was traveling to the event, I opted for the S for pant length and bust coverage. The medium draped for a less casual look but would have required some taping. Overall, happy with the easy breezy look. Paired well with a jean jacket and sandals.
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Floral Jumpsuit
Madewell
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect dress for a celebration of life
I wore this to a memorial. I wanted something classic but also not too somber. The polka dot detailing was perfect. The lace was light and breezy, which made it comfortable for an August day. A bit tight along the rib cage, so I sized up.
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Andie Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Summer Garden Party Perfection
I wore this for my small outdoor rehearsal dinner and fell so completely in love with it, I was tempted to wear it the next day. The combination of the vintage cut and lace overlay illusion makes it both tasteful and sexy. I am grateful for the tip to size up, though. My wedding gown is a 4 and I wore this in an 8R. Both fit me perfectly.
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White Lace Panel Midi Dress
Self-Portrait
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Chic and comfortable
This dress is as beautiful as it is comfortable and flattering. It was absolutely perfect for a holiday dinner party and it pained me to send it back.
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Ruby Rose Twist Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Classic evening gown with a scoop of sex appeal.
The regular was a bit long (both in the skirt and in the torso, making the deep V even deeper on my 5'4" frame), but the 2P was a bit too short and less comfortable, so I went with the slinkier option. Though not a perfect fit, I was comfortable all night and felt both classy and sexy at a black tie affair.
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Sailor Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
the perfect touch
I have very sensitive ears and rarely wear earrings, so I was pleasantly surprised that these were so lightweight and yet still high quality. No redness, no swelling, and stayed put while dancing!
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All Signs Drop Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Makes a statement.
I was worried I wouldn't feel confident enough to rock the plunging V, but I've never felt sexier. The armholes are definitely snug, but the 10R/6R fit like a glove. I felt like I was painted in, which helped me feel secure. With a little help from my friend fashion tape, I was still able to dance all night without any nip slips.
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Black Mason Gown
Solace London
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
2 too tight; 4 just right
The fabric is GORGEOUS and I was super bummed that I just couldn't zip it up. The fit is extremely tight across the chest and just didn't work with my wide rib cage. It was a risk because there was no backup size, but I would try a larger size for a different event. UPDATE: I re-rented this dress in a size up for a different wedding and the 4 fit perfectly. It was hard to send this one back!
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Red Abstract Floral Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Romantic and whimsical!
The fabric does have little give, but the 6 fit perfectly. I felt comfortable all night and received several compliments from both guests and venue staff at a formal, lakeside rehearsal dinner. A little long for my height, but I made it work with a high wedge.
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White Gardenia Maxi
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Flirty and fun, yet comfortable.
Perfect dress for dancing all night at a New Years Eve party. The sleeves made it warm enough to walk there on a brisk San Francisco night without a jacket. Also loved that the sleeves were droopy (no pit stains!). The length was perfect on my short frame, but my taller friend tried on the backup and it was definitely too short for her. Overall win. Would definitely wear again.
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Gold On The Rocks Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty, but basic.
These looked lovely with one of the dresses I rented, but unfortunately did not pair well with the dress I ended up actually wearing. Stylists should aim to select mystery bling that pairs well with the entire order.
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Black Monaco Earrings
Dannijo
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
It would have been beautiful for a funeral, but it was too conservative for a New Years Eve party.
Fit snugly, but the proportions were off for my frame. The middle sheer section is not as sheer as I would have liked, the waist was too high, and the length too long for the occasion.
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Zone In Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C