Elle's Reviews
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Fussy fit but beautiful color and was a perfect bridesmaid's dress in the end
Loved this dress! Wore it as a bridesmaid's dress and it was perfect color. BUT I did use a lot of fashion tape to get this to fit right. I'm usually wary of wrap dresses and this one had the same size issues I usually have: 6 is a bit too small, 8 is a bit too big. I wore the 8 because the 6 was too small in chest (and I don't have a big chest). I had to use boob tape (instead of bra) + fashion tape to make it work. It was a lot of fuss but I felt fabulous in this dress once I got tapped right!
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Cobalt Kira Dress
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36C
Gorgeous!
I rented this for a wedding as my backup style and I LOVED it! It's beautiful and fits really well. I'm "Apple shaped" so probably could have used the next size up -- it was tight and yet somehow still hid all my "sins". Ultimately didn't wear it to the wedding because it was a bit too tight on me and I really loved my other dress. However, I would definitely consider renting this again so I could wear it!
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Embroidered Velvet High Low Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36C
Rent this dress!
This dress is perfection! And it has pockets! It was comfortable, fun to wear, and I got lots of compliments. I wore it to a black tie wedding so I made sure to wear a black bra with it. There were times bra showed--like in this photo-- but friends said they couldn't tell, so no fashion tape needed. Great fit, and ultimately fits true to size, even for a 5'4, "apple shaped" gal. Don't hesitate to rent this!
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Sequin Skirt Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36C
Cute and great neckline!
Love this style. Falls short so I paired with high waisted jeans and it was perfect!
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Ambient Blouse
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36C
Runs SHORT
Cute top but ridiculously short. I'm not tall by any means -- and my torso is actually short -- but this top it stupid short like. Barely more than a crop top.
Blush Polka Dot Top
RED Valentino
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36C
Odd fit
I loved this top and wanted it to work so bad but it just didn't! It both fit and didn't fit me well: the top didn't close/wrap across my chest. I don't have a big chest either -- it just needs a button toward the top to stay secure. I could have styled with something under it but I didn't like that look. Beautiful color though!
Balloon Sleeve Wrap Top
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36C
Perfect dress for a roaring 20s party!
Had so much fun wearing this dress to a 20s summer party! Comfortable AND fancy = perfection.
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Fox Trot Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36C
Beautiful color but unflattering fit
This romper just doesn't agree with my "apple" body type. The medium is a bit too small, the large is a bit to big. Plus, the shape/cut on bottom with extra fabric overlay? Just made my lower half look larger than it is -- no gal wants that (I like to show off my gams, not make them look bad!). The color is so great, I'm sad I won't wear this!
Cobalt One Shoulder Romper
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Fun dress!
This dress is a boxy but so fun to wear and color is great! I wore it to a wedding, got lots of compliments on it, and danced comfortably in it all night!
Red Zeal Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Cinderella Halloween!
Perfect dress for my Cinderella Halloween costume! Definitely felt like a princess even with my bowling shoes on. I think this dress runs true to size, maybe even small. I will say that I have an "Apple" shape and a short torso so that may be why I found the dress fit me oddly - it felt too small and too big all at the same time. Main take always: I don't have a large bust but felt like the dress was squishing me down a bit; the straps/neckline were too long for my arms but the waist on this dress is fitted + my short torso = wore a bra that would look ok peeking out. All in all, it is a beautiful, fun, dress but if I was going to a formal event or a party that wasn't a Halloween party, I would have been disappointed.
Heirloom Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Fun, comfortable , and gorgeous romper!
I love this romper so much I'll want to rent it again! Beautiful colors in this pretty, pretty print and it's a truly comfortable piece. And a flattering silhouette! Total win.
Blue Liz Romper
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Nice but nothing special.
Wanted to love it but I wasn't too crazy about this dress. It was... nice. Ultimately, it was not a very flattering dress on me as the fabric clings to spots I'd rather hide (tummy) and the dress doesn't have any structure -- just stretch.
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Touch of Emerald Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
Fun and flattering!
Wore this dress to a holiday party. It was comfortable but sassy, got lots of compliments, and its very flattering. I'd definitely rent it again, and I'd certainly recommend it!
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Kim Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 34C
A lil fancy fun!
Beautiful dress! Worn to a summer cocktail party for work and got lots of compliments! The fit was a bit off on my "apple" shape. I liked it well enough but it probably wasn't the most slimming fit for me (although this dress beautifully hides a tummy and defines a waistline). Overall, I thought that the waist was a bit high on me (and I'm only 5'4") which made my hips look bigger than they are = "pear" shaped gals beware! In short, a very pretty, flattering dress, but not a slimming silhouette.
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Walk Like An Egyptian Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36C
Put a belt on it and wore it to a meeting.
Perfectly nice but a bit underwhelming! I belted it, wore it with a bright cardigan and black tights for a "business casual" work event.
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Orinthia Ikat Dress
Theory
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36C
Perfect party dress!
Loved this dress. Fun and comfortable - got lots of compliments and danced away. Runs a bit large - I wore my usual size but could have gone down one size. Then again, I like shift dresses to be a snug.
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Take Notes Shift
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust: 36C