Carolyn's Reviews
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Stunning in red!
I'm pear shaped and a solid size 14/16 and this fit amazing!!!! Got compliments all night and felt great!
Red Sheer Sleeve Midi Dress
Fuzzi
Size Worn: XXLR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
Fem-bot bust
The seaming up the bodice gives you fem-bot jugs - kinda hilarious actually...loved everything else.
Wandering Vine Rebecca Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 1XR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
Skip this if you've got hips
I'm pear shaped and this was unwearable in the hips. Pretty fabric and the tie was a nice touch to sinch in the waist. Bummer it didn't work.
Red Tie Waist Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
Really pretty - too dark for a wedding
I'm a pear shaped size 14/16 and the XXLR fit nicely - could maybe have fit into one size smaller. I rented it for a wedding and it was just too dark for a day wedding. I will likely be back to rent this for an evening event - it was lovely!
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Metallic Wrap Sweater Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XXLR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
meh
I wanted to love this - the color is really bright but the heavy fabric makes it look block-y. I am a pear shaped 16 and got an 18WR - could have fit the 16WR I think as the 18 was big on me even in the hips which I didn't expect. Didn't end up wearing it.
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Magenta Day Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
Pretty but is long
This was an awkward length for me - not floor length, not tea length - just a weird in between length that looked strange.
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Sleeveless Polka Dot Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
tie is weird and frumpy
Didn't end up wearing this - the tie in the front looked frumpy.
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Navy Carolina Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
Runs super small - not great for those with hips/booty
Really wanted this to work but couldn't get it on.
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Kalila Dress
Nanushka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
Stunner!
This runs large - for sure! I'm a pear shaped 16/18 and the 14 fit perfect. I'm a C cup and the pleating up top was flattering and pretty. I paired it with a chunky necklace and black tights for a formal event. I wasn't crazy about the seam of the sleeve and where it hit on my arm but it got lots of compliments. The color really is a green/yellow chartreuse color in person. Would rent again for sure!
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Asymmetrical Pleated Dress
ELOQUII
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
Would have been great!
This was a back up dress and another one ended up being a little more fun but this was a great option. I liked the weight of the sleeves -for a winter/fall event for sure as they are heavy. 1X fit me perfectly, v is a little low, it would need a tank top for sure if wearing for a work event.
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Navy Fit and Flare Dress
LOST INK
Size Worn: 1X
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
Runs large - awkward wrap top
I got this as a back up and it looks great on the model but the wrap is really weird up top. Couldn't work for me - also v went really deep. Would need to wear a tank under for a work event for sure.
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Mini Daisy Wrap Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
Spectacular!
This dress was just what I wanted! Something long and formal, room to move around and forgiving on the hips/thighs. I didn't love my arms in it so planned ahead to have a bolero jacket over it. The top was a big "saggy" with extra material but other than that it was wonderful, I got endless compliments. I'm 5'8" and wore 2.5" heels to keep it off the ground. Glad I went with the Long, a regular would surely have been too short.
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Ruby Red Gala Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16WL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 36C
Sparkly and flattering!
I normally wear a size 14/16 regular (not plus size) jean. Ordered that 14w and 16w. Like a couple others I ended up wearing the inner slip from the size 16W and the outer sparkly dress of the 14W. The 14W slip kept riding up. It was shorter than I expected but not too short - just couldn't really bend over to get things in it. The dress showed wear (snagged sequins) but it was lovely and the arm coverage was just right. The dress got lots of compliments. Its loose in the middle, more of a shift style dress so if that is what you are looking for - go for it. Also I did notice that the last/sparkly pattern was very different on the 14W vs the 16W - both were pretty but the 14W was the dress pictured in the RTR online pic.
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Sequin Rain Sheath
Kay Unger
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 36C