Jem's Reviews
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33 reviews
Perfect for Hamilton
The fit is true to size. I had a gentleman walk up to me just to tell me my dress is perfect for Hamilton, during a sold out matinee. Awesome!
Oh My Stars Circle Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 187lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous
The dress felt like it had a corset top and really gave my waist definition. Very comfortable and beautiful at the same time. The flower details are amazing, would highly recommend!
Lillianne Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Wow
I received compliments all night. What a standout dress in a sea of dark colors!
Fuchsia Ruffle Gown
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Nice dress but...
The material is interesting, shows every bump and line, so was not flattering.
Pink Every Gown
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
what a fun dress!
i love the weighted hem, no need to worry about wind tunnels between buildings. there are also pockets, and it's loosely fitted around the mid-section.
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Black Checked Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 182lbs
Bust: 38D
Best rental ever
The lace detail on this dress is AMAZING. It fit like a glove and was an extremely rich quality. Best part - the dress came new to me with tags on (I promise I was very gentle with it! Exec mtg, lunch, and afternoon of sitting at my desk). Do not miss this beauty. I dressed it down with a cardigan and flats. This would've been such a wow with patent pumps and drop earrings!!! Will rent again!!
Black and White Floral Lace Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Love CMV
Another fabulous carmen Marc valvo dress, doesn't disappoint!
Cranberry Jacquard Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Nice jacket for work
Good for work - needs more thorough cleaning...
Motorcycle Stripe Tweed Jacket
Tory Burch
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Nice material
But too small...
Blue Double Bow Structured Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
So cute...but too small
Wish I could zip this thing up!
Blue Lantern Poplin Flounce Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Perfectly spring
Took this bag on a weeklong worktrip to china. Perfect fit for passport, wallet, sunglasses, and a bottle of water. Compliments galore.
Perforated Pink Candace Satchel
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Fun for work
Had lunch with co-workers, and they all asked about the dress. It's a rental! Tell us more!
Red Striped Sara Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Posh
Excellent for a week in Hawaii!
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Silver Rider Aviator Sunglasses
Elizabeth and James Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 182lbs
Bust: 38D
What's not to love?
Carmen Marc valvo impresses again. Gorgeous detail.
Burning Red Florals Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Standout in sea of black and blue
Loved this dress, awesome fit, will rent again!
Rose Notes Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Skinny arms!
This dress is made for people who have skinny arms. For a size XL, it certainly did not for!
Pink Floral Printed Dress
The Kooples
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Compliments!
This dress fits true to size, so I should've gotten the 14. While large it was fine for a sit down fundraising dinner. Gorgeous colors!
Watercolor Silk Ruffle Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Lovely but toooooo pink
This dress was flowy and well-cut, but the sleeves are small, and the keyhole decolletage was too low for my work trip, so did not end up wearing.
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Pink Floramaria Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 182lbs
Bust: 38D
carmen marc valvo never disappoints!
another knock out from an awesome designer. just be aware that the 16W in this brand fits more like a normal size 12/14.
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Paradise Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 182lbs
Bust: 38D
Perfect size!
Fits my 15in laptop, note book, wallet and more. Perfect carry-all!
Leewood Place Rainn Scalloped Tote
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Compliments galore!
I had a breakfast meeting and an end of day meeting. This dress was crisp in the morning and carried all the way through the end of the day. So many compliments; fun pop of color without being too loud. Love! Would rent again. My shoulders are big so I sized up to a 16 from my normal 14, otherwise this dress runs true to size.
Blue Ruffle Flounce Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
So many compliments!
I was told to not send this dress back by many people. The material is rich, and the colors are great - not as vibrant as they look online but even better in person I think. This dress is VERY fitted throughout - so expect to sit on the edge of your chair. Worked really well for a presentation at work where I stood most of the time!
Paprika Floral Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Amazingly rich material and color
Loved this dress - carmen Marc valvo never disappoints. The top is a very stretchy material, so it was too large, I needed a cardigan to cover the gap at the armholes. The bottom is an amazingly rich material in fantastic shades of blue. While the top of the dress is large, the waist is fitted, so be sure to size according to your waist!
Blue Stroke Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Fun dress!
This was a great dress - the kind that I imagine princesses would wear on a normal ordinary day - it has that kind of a skirt. I put a cardigan over it because I felt it would've been a bit too fancy for work otherwise. I got lots of compliments, and people asking about where I got the dress!
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Mod Zoe Dress
Kay Unger
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 182lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous lace too large
This dress was great in person - the lace detail at the sides were gorgeous. Did not wear as it was too big, and the material is too heavy and didn't match the light/bright colors.
Pink Petal Print Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Runs large
This dress is lovely, but ran way too large. and was much longer than expected.
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Crimson Floral Print Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 182lbs
Bust: 38D
runs small
I'm so bummed I didn't get to wear this dress. I think that it runs just a tad small.
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Jasmine Rainwater Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 182lbs
Bust: 38D
Great pattern - versatile black/gray/white
This is lovely but fitted a bit oddly. Carmen Marc valvo normally runs small but this particular style was even tighter in the natural waist.
Racing Florals Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Talk about compliments!
This is a size 16, not 16W. I normally wear a 14, so this dress definitely runs small because it's very fitted at the natural waist. There is plenty of room in the chest, maybe a bit too much room, so I wore a cardigan over it. The dress was lovely and I will definitely rent again. I received so many compliments!
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Magenta Blossom Black Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 182lbs
Bust: 38D
Whimsical and fun!
This dress is so fun and pretty. It is VERY fitted at the natural waist. Since I have a larger rib cage I couldn't get it zipped up. Bummed I couldn't wear it, but will rent again in the next size up.
Spin in Scuba Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Elegant and comfy!
I loved this dress. It runs slight big, but not a whole size big. It has pockets, how cool on a formal gown? It completely hid my stomach. It's long on me 5'5, but would've been floor length with some very high heels. This dress was amazing in a sea of black dresses, definitely recommend it!
Victoria Gown
Kay Unger
Size Worn: 14WR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Beautiful lace but too big
This dress runs way big, and long, so it hits me at the wrong spot on my legs. Also the lace came with a snag (albeit the rest was beautiful).
Navy Spiderweb Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 205lbs
Bust: 38D
Beautiful dress, didn't fit.
The dress was beautiful out of the bag. The waist fit, but since I have a wide rib cage, this dress did not fit. Other reviews indicated that this dress runs small anyway, so it was not a surprise. The colors are definitely not as bright as pictured though.
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Crystalline Gown
pamella by pamella roland
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 182lbs
Bust: 38D