Melissa's Reviews
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14 reviews
Absolutely gorgeous - a little snug
This dress is as pretty as it looks in person and was perfect for my black tie preferred wedding. I got many compliments. A couple notes on the fit - I am about 5'9" and I definitely was glad I got the long size. I wore it with flats and it was the right length. The medium was a little snug for me, but the large was way too big in the bust so I had to squeeze in. It was very doable, but not the most comfortable. The material doesn't have much stretch to it.
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Floral Giovanna Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: ML
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
So beautiful, such a pain
This is definitely a dress where you need to know your audience. It may be the most beautiful dress I've ever worn, but it definitely requires fabric tape which you need to redo every time you go to the bathroom. Standing - its fine. Sitting - you have to have great posture and you're very aware of how low cut it is. One thing: I read some reviews from people who tied the top strap rather than just clasp it. That helped tremendously with the gappage. But still requires tape.
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Juliana Jumpsuit
Sau Lee
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Ruching at bottom is weird. Very loose in the chest
This dress could be so cute, but it's got a couple misses. If you're going to wear it, you're going to NEED fabric tape to tape the chest in place. And you need to wear sticky boobs. The ruching at the bottom is very unnecessary and weird but is fine as long as you always make sure it's adjusted into place. Sleeves are very cute. Got a lot of compliments on the pattern.
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Crazy Mix Velvet Dress
FARM Rio
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful, fun dress!
This dress is so beautiful. Colors are just as pictured. It's easy to wear for all sizes because the tie in the back along with the adjustable straps makes it easy to fit exactly to you. I meant to wear the medium but accidentally packed the large for the wedding and it ended up working fine because of those adjustable features. Definitely recommend this dress. It was light enough for a summer wedding on a very hot Michigan day!
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Blythe Dress
ASTR the Label
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Unique Color - Comfortable and fancy!
I wore this to a black tie optional wedding and it was very appropriate for that wedding. The color is unique and got me lots of compliments. The fit is very true to size and the straps are adjustable which helps. I tried to steam out some wrinkles and it did not work at all but I don't think they were too noticeable.
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Aria Gown
DELFI Collective
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Not the most comfortable, but very pretty
The fit is very true to size. The sequence are a bit scratchy. Definitely manageable but I was over it by the end of the night. It also doesn't breathe super well so it's a little warm for a summer wedding. That being said, it's a beautiful dress and I got a lot of compliments! I'm glad I wore it. Also it requires sticky boobs
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Meghan Lurex Wrap Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Gorgeous, unique
LOVED this dress. the print is fun without being overwhelming or too much. I got a lot of compliments, specifically about the uniqueness of the dress. I wore it on a hot summer wedding and was cool enough. The length is super classy. A little low-cut, but not too much. You can choose how much to highlight your cleavage depending on your bra.
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Tie Strap Midi Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect for wedding
Fits pretty true to size. not too low cut. I wore to a summer wedding. In the sun it was pretty warm but fine in the shade. The color is super pretty.
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Polka Dot Lucy Dress
Sau Lee
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Snug in the hips, beautiful color
The dress is beautiful. Color is as it looks. Not too low cut. I am about 155 athletic build. I don't feel like I have that big of hips but I couldn't get my hips in the medium. Had to wear the large which was slightly big in the chest, but I was able to make it work. The fabric just doesn't have hardly any give to it.
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Artemis Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Very comfortable and sophisticated
The fit runs a little large so I'd recommend making your backup a size smaller than you normally wear. The dress moves well, the material stretches nicely making it very comfortable. I'm about 5'10" and it was plenty long on me for a work event.
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Navy Floral Sheath
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful colors
I am almost always a size medium but for this I needed the large. The medium didn't even come close to fitting over my hips. The large fit great through my waist but was slightly baggy in the chest. It was easy to sit in. The lining rode up a little but not too high and the lace helps it remain appropriate. I'm about 5'10" with athletic build.
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Blue Floral Lace Sheath
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Fit is weird
Super cute, great color for fall. I am almost 5'10" and about 165 althletic build. It was a little baggy in the chest and quite tight on my butt. But standing up it was just fine in the butt but when I sat down it was super tight and really rode up. The straps are adjustable which helps. Also the sleeves are open on the inside which I thought was a little weird at first but ended up photographing fine.
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Red Tie Cuff Sheath
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
Great fit, but short for tall person
I'm 5'10 athletic build. Ordered a size 6 and the fit was great BUT was a bit short on me. It was wearable, but short and rides up when you walk.
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Black Janis Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C
The dress
I am a medium in basically everything I ever wear but luckily I ordered the medium and small because the medium was much too big. However, this dress was absolutely perfect for the formal occasion at which I was the guest speaker. It was form fitting but long, making it plenty appropriate. The material is pretty thick, hiding any areas you may be self conscious about in a tight dress.
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Marsala Be Still Dress
FINDERS KEEPERS
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34C