Michelle's Reviews
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22 reviews
Showstopper
I wore this to an association fundraising gala. I should have had my hair done as the dress called for a more formal look. It was a crowd hit! Fit perfect. It was the perfect length with standard heels -no platform needed and I'm 5 ft 1.5 inches which was awesome!
Noir Timeless Love Gown
nha khanh
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Great way to keep it all in
Wore this to a friends wedding in Napa. The thicker fabric was great for when it got cooler at night. Like others said it doesn't photograph like it looks. Very comfy dress
Van Gogh Shift
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Built in spanx! Great dress!
Loved this dress. Definitely sucked it all in for you but not in an uncomfortable way. Pattern was great and loved the thicker fabric as well.
Garden of Eden Dress
RVN
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Great color!
Great fit and got a lot of compliments for the color. Wasn't a fan of the fit on the stomach area so if you are trying to hide that area you'll def need spanx. It's more greenish than yellow.
Sour Lemonade Dress
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Great pattern!
Loved this fit of this dress but hated that my racer back bra couldn't work with it! You could see the straps in front :-( strapless is a must with this dress.
Aloha Aloha Dress
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Great color and fit!
Great fit everywhere! Loved the pattern. Was a good dress to dress up or down
Selassie Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Strange fit
Loved this dress but it was waaaay to tight in the chest area and too baggy in the stomach area. I didn't end up wearing it. A bigger size to fit my chest would just make the rest of the dress too loose in the waist. Such a bummer
Allura Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Beautiful color!
Great fit and neckline for me. I loved sleeved dresses and that way the sequins didn't hurt! It was fitted yet stretchy so perfect to keep things I. Order without being tight. The dark green was a great alternative to the normal black dresses on NYE. It did move up so had to pull it down to keep its form. The bunching didn't look good lol!
Sequin Shamrock Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Great fit!
The fabric was thicker on this dress and the rusching at the stomach was a great way to hide a little belly. Conservative yet sexy. Fit well in the chest though anyone bigger may have issues.
Found Guilty Dress
Moschino
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Great color not too good at hiding the belly
I loved the color of his dress...great alternative for Valentine's Day instead of the sea of reds and blacks. The fabric was thin so didn't have much help in shaping well for me. Should have worn spanx :-). Wore with black pumps.
Bam Pow Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Great vibrant color for an engagement party
The fit was great for me. The slip underneath was a bit low cut so you could see my bra no matter the color. Overall love this style on me -hides the mid section better than other RTR dresses
Botanical Berry Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34D
Adorable..didn't wear it though
I really loved this dress it fit great even in the chest area. Didn't have an issue with the shoulder strap as I normally do bc I'm petite...just wasn't formal enough for me to wear to a wedding.
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Out of Your League Dress
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34D
Many compliments!
Loved the color and cut if this dress. The shoulder straps were baggy and slipped off on occasion as I normally wear petite sizes so this is always an issue. The two tone was great the waist got a bit tight after eating too many croissants :-). But loved how it flowed and I could wear my regular bras. Great fit in the chest area and was appropriately low cut- went to a baptism so had to keep it pg. definitely recommend it!
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Drop Of Paradise Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36DD
Looked great! Hurt my under arm :-(
This dress fit great and looked great. I just had issues with the sequins under my arms as others had noted. Was able to wear a normal bra with it and came down mid thigh.
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Dancing Til Daylight Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36DD
Loved the color...not a good cut for my body
I loved this dress and can typically get away with a loose style dress. The sequins made me look bulky around the waist. The racer back was good looking but I didn't have a racer back bra which I should have bought for this dress. Length was mid thigh and perfect for a shorty like me! Sequins was a little bothersome under my arms but wasn't bad.
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Shimmy It Mini
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great eye catching color!
Found the fit to be perfect. I always have issues finding dresses that fit my chest and waist! It was a bit snug in the arms though got a lot if compliments. It went to the top of my knee and looked great with my lite peach heels.
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Alice Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36DD
Liked it didn't like it for my petite size
I loved the color of this dress and the heavy fabric kept me warm. I'm petite and have a large busy so the shoulders had that gap him that happens. It was form fitting. I'm between a 4 and 6 these days so I ended up wearing the medium. I probably should have done the small to see of it resolve he shoulder thin but just thought about that now. Lol! It was about 1/2 under my knee so a titch longer than I would have liked. I don't recommend this dress if you have a pooch as the fitted part goes down to that region. Overall I liked the dress I got a lot of attention though wouldn't rent it again.
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Go For the Goal Dress
Issa
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great dress
I enjoyed the thickest if the fabric as it was a cold day. I wouldn't recommend if you are going somewhere warm/hot. The sleeves were a bit snug, it was fitted and it does move up a lot. Had to do a lot of pulling it down as the beige slip kept showing. It may have been fine if I went one more size up but I'll never know. Not one for black dresses but this event required one and it was flattering on me.
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Lace Slide Dress
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36DD
Wow! LOVED this bracelet I'm buying it
Beautiful bracelet thought it would be too showy but it was perfect!
Dress Me Up Bracelet
Cara Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36DD
Classy dress
The fit was perfect for me! Great conservative yet fun NYE dress. Would wear to an evening work party too!
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Get Your Lace On Sheath
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great for a fall wedding
Trina Turk has the non-traditional sizes - but always feels nice to wear a 2 when your actually a 6! :-) The dress was comfortable - no pulling or tightness anywhere. the length was perfect for me which is usually and issue since I'm so short. I definitely recommend it and would wear it again in a different color.
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Portrait of Elegance Shift
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36DD
My colleagues called me a Tangerine Dream
Not sure why RTR upload isn't uploading the photo with the proper coloring - anyway - I loved the color of this dress - I'm known for wearing bright colors and got a lot of compliments throughout the night. I am one of the founders of the event I attended so I was publicly dubbed the Tangerine Dream. hahaha. I wore 4 inch heels and that allowed for the hem to just hit the floor. The top was very loose as others have noted. I feel it made me look top heavy and the back was baggy looking. The waist was a bit snug as I'm between a 4 and 6 right now. To help with the top I belted it so I could do some tucking. If your upper torso is "longer" I don't think the baggy part would have been as bad. It was very see through as well so wore some undergarments. Overall still liked the dress because of all the compliments I got from others.
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Crave You Maxi
HALSTON
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 36DD