Kirsten's Reviews
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10 reviews
Looked so good in this - I really should buy it
I wore this dress at a fundraising event years ago and found myself thinking about it once again. The photos of myself from this event are some of my favorites. Something about the fun shape, the face framing lace at the top, and the unexpected mix of fabrics that give it a standout look without drawing attention through a deep neckline or high hem. Oh I miss this dress.
Hello Dolly Dress
Kay Unger
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36DD
Feel like a rock star
Glamorous, lightweight, eye catching, I just adored these. And I got so many complements!
Sapphire Circle Span Earrings
Miguel Ases
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36DD
Beautiful cut: flowing but also silhouetted - just need smaller bust line
Flowing dresses can be so shapeless, but the plunging neckline and shirred drop waist give this a silhouette that is flattering. The down side is that the side zipper requires a more modest bust. If you have a broader chest this may be difficult or impossible to zip even if the rest fits perfectly.
Anise Dress
Stevie May
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36DD
Had to dig a dress out of my closet for this event as this dress is unwearable.
I expected the sleeves to be narrow so I ordered up one size and then ordered a backup dress two sizes too large. Based on reviews I expected the body of the dress to be large, once I got the right size to have the sleeves fit, but thought the dress would hang straight like a sheath. I had to go up two sizes to get the sleeves to fit. But the body of the dress - both in one size up and two sizes up - is not a sheath. In face it has a ruffle placed in just the right spot to try and provide a flattering waist. But the ruffle looks very odd because once you size up to get the sleeves to fit, the dress is so large there is no reason to try and flatter your waist or hips. Based on all these reviews, seems like it is time for RTR to retire this dress permanently.
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Amazing Grace Dress
Eva Franco
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Eye catching statement piece
Great statement piece that looks gorgeous on the wrist. It is a little smaller than I expected and I have never thought of myself as having large wrists. Just made it a bit difficult to fasten, but it still looked gorgeous.
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Platinum Record Bracelet
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Was complemented by one guest as "va-va-voom"
It's a fun look and the dress is a very smooth fit. Extremely flattering. Was surprised to find that some people thought the sides were really see through to skin, rather than layered with a lining.
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Cinch Gown
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 14WR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Such a gorgeous dress. You will feel like a million bucks in this.
Definitely runs small in the bust so I went with a different style. The tulle skirt part of the dress makes for a very formal look.
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Madison Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 16L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Perfect for a dazzling evening
Terrific fit, very flattering, although I prefer lower necklines. The gold color looks even better in person than it does in the photo.
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Gold Stroke Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Made it work but this dress is a very odd fit
It's more lumpy than flattering. And the big frustration was the neckline. You either pull the two sides of the fabric across your bust for a rather high neckline or you end up with a plunging neckline.
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Jet Ambrosia Dress
Igigi
Size Worn: 14/16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
This necklace made my LBD special. Definitely going to rent it again.
Stunning, eye catching and perfect for a low cut dress.
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Leaves of Grass Necklace
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"