Leah's Reviews
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5 reviews
Tight in ribcage
Typically wear a 10. I tried on the 12 first, and I could get it zipped but the waistband was uncomfortably tight over my lower ribcage. I wear a 34DDD so my (34) ribcage isn't large, but maybe the band is supposed to go lower and was pulled higher by my DDD lol. The dress was comfortable everywhere else, but I ended up wearing my backup dress.
Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Great dress for holiday party
This dress was very comfy. I typically wear a large, but it wasn't available and an XL worked well (a tad big in the shoulders but it worked). The neckline was too low cut for a regular bra. A push-up might have worked, but I don't like that look for myself, so I ended up getting a true plunge bra. The only one in-store near me was Fine Lines brand at Bloomingdales and it worked really well.
Black Morello Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Best dressed at the wedding!
This dress is absolutely stunning. The 4 fit me perfectly. I ordered the 4L vs. 4R because I am 5'6" and wanted to wear 3" heels. I used hem tape to adjust the length (used all 18 strips of hem tape that came in the package). It didn't create a smooth hem since the skirt is flared; however this didn't really show because the skirt is fairly full. The lining is a little bit shorter than the dress so that didn't need to be taped. The top fit really well; I wasn't concerned about it falling down so I didn't bother with fashion tape. The bodice has boning so I didn't even need to wear a bra; and it was supportive enough for my 32D chest. You will definitely need either thong underwear or some form of shape wear; I was planning to wear seamless boy short underwear but those still showed through the dress. Also I have 39" hips and it was a bit of a squeeze getting the dress on. However once the dress was on it flowed beautifully.
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Beauty in a Bottle Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Beautiful clutch!
This clutch is gorgeous. The clasp on the top is very sparkly, and the rest of the clutch looks just like the picture. It has an attached gold shoulder-chain which can be easily hidden inside the clutch. It was large enough for my iPhone, powder, and lipstick with some arranging. It has a hard shell so I couldn't fit my lotion as well but that's not the end of the world.
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Coronation Clutch
Franchi
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Very low neckline; no support.
This was my first choice dress but I didn't end up wearing it. I was a bit worried about the fabric as it is jersey, but it is a beautiful, shiny jersey that looks very formal and drapes beautifully. The dress is very slimming. The purple is the same color as on the model. The stretch also makes this dress very comfortable. I ordered the long since I wanted to wear 3" heels, but if I had worn the dress I would have needed to tape the hem about 2" (5'6" wearing 3" heels). The neckline is much lower than it looks on the model (it ended about 2" below my nipples). I am a 32D and still had plenty of room in the bust. However the dress offers absolutely no support or padding, and the combination of low neck and low back made wearing a bra impossible (this is why I opted for my backup dress). I would only recommend this dress if you are small-chested and not worried about bounce. You will also need some sort of nipple cover / pasty to prevent show-through since the dress has no padding. Overall this is a beautiful dress and it would be great on someone with a small chest who doesn't mind deep V necklines.
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Like What You See Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E