Stef's Reviews
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Stylish summer days into night.
Based on review feedback I ordered down a size. It was snug on top but I think necessary for this style of dress. Very flattering and feminine fit. This dress moved really nicely and concealed the jiggle in my wiggle that accumulated below the waist (belly, hips lost their tone) during pandemic lockdown. ;0 There is a built-in slip that hits just above the knee so I did not feel like any other special undergarments were necessary. Really nice knit fabric and pleating.

Sleeveless Waisted Knit Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Bright and cheery summer fun!
Versatile dress for summer… Can dress up or down. Nice, light fabric. Loved the pockets. Tie sash accentuates waist nicely, feminine!

Radiant Tie Front Shirtdress
Josie Natori
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Exquisite embroidery!
Perfect for an afternoon wedding into the evening. Felt elegant AND could dance all night and move around in dress with ease. The size 4 worked for me; fitted enough with plenty of breathing room to spare. My measurements... bust 34 B, 27 waist, 36 hip.

Embroidered Lace Sheath
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice summer dinner outdoors!
Fun top to wear for a more casual evening dinner on the patio. Bow tying required some fussing but once in place it stayed put. Also, bow/tie fabric required ironing to make it look like it did on the model. This could be a fun maternity top too, but maybe not during the third trimester. I am normally a size 4. Measurements… 34B, waist 27.

Fiji Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Flea market frump.
If you are into dowdy old looking yellowed table cloth lace then this is the dress for you. Otherwise skip! Did not end up wearing - not sure I could ever feel good in this dress. Believe the reviewer who said the it is far too matronly. As for fit… I am usually a size 4 and the XS did fit nicely - just couldn't go for the look, cheap old fabric. Unfortunately the dress also arrived with a tear in the back slit and zipper was too hard to pull up. Bummer! But the good news is this is the only total flop I have ever received from RTR.

Penelope Lace Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice!
Fun shirt – wore for a casual lunch with the girls. Although the cut is boxy, fabric has a nice drape and there was a hint waistline wearing this shirt. A little tight across the shoulders for me so I wore open with cami underneath. Added bonus… a little pleating on the shoulder/sleeve gives shirt an extra little feminine edge. Good selection for summer. I am normally a size 4. Size 1 in this shirt worked best for me. (My measurements 34 bust 27 waist.)

Bermuda Top
Current/Elliott
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Fitting for the occasion!
Wore this to a special charity event outdoor on lawn, afternoon into evening. Bright, cheery, lots of compliments. Rented as back up. Glad I did! I usually wear a size 4. This was a perfect fit... like a glove but could still breath. I had rented a different style Vone dress before, size 6, which fit right so was unsure about the 4 in this one but glad I chose the right size. A 6 in this style would not have fit me well or have been flattering. Reviews are accurate - harder to move around in this dress but since I was mainly standing on lawn and seated at a dinner, it was a perfect choice.

Kava Dress
VONE
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Stunning embroidery!
I love Marchesa and normally fit a size 4. The embroidery on this dress was beautiful. The only downside is unlike most Marchesa dresses this one did not accentuate my positives. I am smaller on top and tend to carry extra weight in my belly. Dress didn't do me any favors. It made me look even smaller on top and bigger in the belly. Also, wish the cut of the dress was more fitted in the waist. If so it might have been more flattering on. Was able to wear a clear strapped bra underneath and it did not show beneath the embroidery/mesh. Regardless of the issues I had with fit, you are sure to get compliments in this one.

Golden Fiore Sheath
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Love, love, love the Surprise!
Felt really good in this dress! I originally ordered the extra small but it was way too snug for my comfort or to be tasteful. The small fit perfectly and I loved that it hit below the knee. I am 50 and flawed but the cut of this dress was so good that it camouflaged everything! The fabric and lining is a good quality and has nice stretch and give so it won't end up being too clingy if you get the right size but will still look nicely tailored and fitted. I am smaller on top and tend to carry extra weight in my belly but no matter this dress made me look perfect! A good push-up bra and a pair of spanx is all you need. Wore this to what I thought was a dinner party but ended up being a surprise birthday party for me! So… It's great to feel good in a pretty party dress!

Floral Collared Sheath
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Cocktail Glam!
Flattering, feminine, sophisticated! Great structure and fabric - thick with give. Lots of compliments and felt really good in it. Order down a size if you'd like it fitted. I'm normally a 4 but it was too large on me - needed the 2. If you tend to carry extra weight between breast and belly your regular size may work well and camouflage.

Navy Amurra Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Va va vooooom!
Major wow factor! Got this one as a back up and ended up absolutely loving it! Used a tiny tack stitch to keep the sleeves up in place. Preferred that look over the drop sleeve. Either way you'll get lots of compliments. (High-quality thick fabric will camouflage flaws but make sure you've got a pair of spanx for this one.)

Beaufort Dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Outdoor charity event
Lots of compliments! Simply beautiful.

Butterfly Lace Midi Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Elegant simplicity
Rented this as a back up for a formal charity event. Ended up preferring it over my first choice! Beautiful and user-friendly.

Red Rizzo Gown
Parker
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
50th birthday party dinner!
Super fun to wear as jacket with leggings in the cooler weather. Felt very festive like a lit up rainbow sparkle disco ball all night... and that's a good thing!

Sequin Charlize Blazer Dress
RAGA
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B
Ended up wearing a back up dress.
Rented this for a cocktail party… Thought it looked a little cheap/chintzy on the hanger but looked better on. Ended up wearing a back up dress because I felt over all it was just too revealing for a mature women. Hard to tell on the model but the slit goes up rather high and there was just too much bare leg exposed under the lace and mid drift for my taste. Did not feel sophisticated enough in it. I am normally a size 4 but the 6 fit me just right so you might order up a size.

Blushing Floral Sheath
VONE
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B