Monica's Reviews
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Comfy but gives pregnant vibes
As a Dark Autumn, I absolutely love the deep olive green of this dress, and as you see, it has quite a lovely v-neck to add some interest. It even has pockets! But the cut of it makes it very wide starting at the bust, and I feel it might be best for girlies wanting to hide a tummy. It made me fell like I was wearing a maternity dress, pretty, but not to look I was going for.
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Luella Dress
XíRENA
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 151lbs
Bust: 40B
Light, breezy and ruffle-y
A very fun light formal dress with a way down to there v-neck. I did not have a bra that would work for this dress, but as there are numerous ruffles in the bust area, I was able to go without and still be modest(ish). The dress is a beautiful deep wine with navy highlights. I did pair it with a fur stole as it was way too thin for the 10° F weather we were experiencing. I don't plan on buying it, but I would rent again.
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V-Neck Ruffle Floral Gown
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 40B
Oh, the color is just not nice.
Everybody else mentioned that the color of this was not the best, but as I've been working on trying to find colors that align with my Deep Autumn coloring, I chose to disregard that advice. I was wrong, everybody else was right. The dress is meant to be a lovely sage green, and in absolutely perfect light it is. But any deviation from that? It looks gross. Add that it hugs the body all the way down to the lower hips, and it did not provide a flattering shape for my apple shaped body.
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Green Riley Dress
Area Stars
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 161lbs
Bust: 40B
Very warm deep teal winter coat
This is a beautiful, deep teal polyester wool mix long coat. It's lined and due to the polyester feels very soft on the skin. It has two hidden buttons, which are positioned such that it makes it a bit difficult to button. And it has a pretty deep v-neck, so if you're using it for genuine warmth, you'll probably want a scarf. The color matches wonderfully in the House of Colour Deep Autumn palette.
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Wool Belted Coat
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 40B
Soft burnt red sweater, but runs SMALL!
As a L/XL girlie, this very form-fitting sweater wasn't the best for my body shape. Which is a pity, because it's the perfect fall color. Runs small - size up!
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Natia Cowlneck Top
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 40B
Classic Pleated Skirt in Chocolate
Very classic skirt with pleats that start at the upper thigh, meaning no extra bulk around the waste. Just has a simple elastic waistband, very comfortable, but would not work great with a tucked in shirt or belt. Lovely deep chocolate color, but made completely from polyester.
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Lena Pleated Skirt
Staud
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 40B
Beautiful Light Pink Dress with Texture
I am a 5'6" 165lb girlie who wears L/XL. I'm currently wearing the XL dress with shapewear underneath. The flowers have a lovely satin texture at pops out a bit from the dress. This makes it more forgiving than a body hugging dress often is for us bigger ladies. (I have a rectangle body shape.) You will need some long shapewear or a slip as the light pink is very slightly transparent. Finally for this of you who know your Color Season, Gemini listed this pink as a Summer color. It didn't quite go with my skin tone as a Deep Autumn. Just an FYI.
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Flower Mesh Maxi Dress
ROTATE
Size Worn: 44R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 40B
Comfy summer dress with pockets!
This was just a nice, simple dress that would look good on any body size. It's a soft cotton with a nice elastic style bidic and big, deep pockets. Not going to change your life, but will be comfortable to wear during your beach vacation.
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Blue Cosima Nap Dress
Hill House Home
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 40B
Classic silk dress with old money vibes
Loved this 100% silk dress from Club Monaco. Black with small white/gray print. V-neck that doesn't go too far and the length hit me mid-calf. I fear the picture doesn't quite do it justice. Very classic and conservative- it made me feel like East Coast old money. I've rented for two months now, and I'm strongly considering buying it. If you want a comfortable, conservative classic dress, this one ticks all the boxes.
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Open Neck Silk Shirt Dress
Club Monaco
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 40B
Fun crinkle cotton summer maxi dress
I really enjoyed this soft 100% cotton summer dress. The cotton had a crinkle texture, which gave it a nice sturdiness, but still kept a soft romantic shape. I was initially worried the ruffles on the shoulders would look a bit too much for me, but I ended up liking them. It is rather low cut, and I really did have to work to find a bra that would work for it. But for a summer vacation and the right bra, it would work great! Even has pockets!
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Painterly Strokes Flutter Sleeve Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 40B