Ellen's Reviews
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4 reviews
Flattering fit, super comfy, perfection!
This dress was a back-up selection but I ended up wearing it. It was a tad long on my 5’4” frame but 2.5 inches heels helped. It held me in in all the right places, and no bra was necessary. It’s rare to find a dress that is super flattering AND comfortable—but this dress nailed both! Loved it.
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Floral Popover Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 126lbs
Bust: 34B
Lovely but too small
This is the second time I've rented this dress. The first time, I rented this dress as a back-up, in a size small only because medium wasn't available. I typically wear a 4, sometimes a 6, in dresses, and there was no way I was getting the small zipped up all the way past my back. So this year, I ordered it for the same annual event when I needed a cocktail dress -- but in a medium. The medium fit fine through the back and almost every where else, but the chest was WAY too big. I'm a 34B. It wasn't something that a pair of "cutlets" could fix. I feel like this dress is for a particular body type, and sadly, it isn't mine.
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Fig Asymmetrical Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 126lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering and Fun!
I rented this dress for a charity gala, and it was perfect! It was extremely comfortable--loved the pockets!! I also loved that the top was form fitting and flattering while the skirt--which hit lower than an empire waist but higher than a natural waist--allowed for plenty of breathing room. No need for Spanx!! The sparkle on the top added a little bit of drama without being over the top. This dress is a winner!!!

Black Phoebe Dress
Raoul
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 126lbs
Bust: 34B
Stunning color, fun fit!
I typically wear a dress size 4 but the 2 fit perfectly. The cut of the dress hid my midsection flaws but accentuated my shoulders and arms. The pockets and flair of the skirt made it super fun to dance in! The dress showed more cleavage than anything I typically wear, but I never felt at risk for a "slip" because of the thickness of the fabric. I stayed in place the entire night, even without a bra. I received many compliments throughout the night! The color is even richer and more gorgeous in person. To top it off, it was sooo comfortable! This dress is a home run!!

Teal Dance Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 126lbs
Bust: 34B