Jill's Reviews
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This dress is gorgeous for warmer days. The belt is a little odd; it is sewn on in the back (which I totally get), and I know that the buckle should be off to the side, but when I put it on, the buckle was fully behind me. So I took the stitches out so it would hit right. It did mean that the belt slid up and down my mid-section a bit, but nothing horrible. I'll be wearing this a few times before sending back!!
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Khaki Sleeveless Shirtdress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32C
Loved this so much!!!
I got this for a gala for the organization where I work. I really liked a dress for the event, but needed a place to keep my phone, lipstick, etc and the dress didn't have pockets. This belt pack was PERFECT in lieu of pockets and I got a ton of compliments! It fit well and I greatly enjoyed it! Do recommend!!
Freya Belt Bag
GIAQUINTO
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 32C
A wonderful, comfortable, eye-catching dress!
Oh goodness, if you want to be noticeable anywhere in a room, THIS is the dress for you. I wore it to a fancy dinner event that my work hosted for our fanciest folks and everyone complimented this dress. It also meant that everyone could find me anywhere in the room. :) It was SUPER comfortable - I had twins less than a year ago and still have some issues with my tummy and that was completely NOT noticeable in this dress. Seriously, it was wonderful. I will say that it was a *bit* short if I reached up over my head, so be aware of that if you're gonna wear it without tights and dance the night away. Wear cute undies! :) I solved this problem by just wearing thick tights and didn't have a worry all night long! Highly recommend!
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Blue Sequin Shift
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32C
Wore this because of pregnancy - it was AMAZING!!
We had a semi-formal work event for which I needed a dress that I could order in advance but would still fit my seven-months-pregnant-with-twins belly. I saw this dress and figured there was no way it wouldn't fit - and I was right! I did add a belt in an Empire Waist fashion, but that was just a personal preference. I got SO MANY COMPLIMENTS, even though I was the size of a house. I'd love to try it again when I have my body back. :)
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Orange Iris Maxi
SALONI
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32C
Ladies! This dress! Just yes!! IT HAS POCKETS!!
I wore this for my organization's gala (I was working) and I got compliments from EVERYONE - staff and guests alike. It's beautiful, easy to wear, AND IT HAS POCKETS!! I will say that it's rather low-cut in front - when I tried on for size, my husband helped with the zipper (which was sticky) and he said, "Wow, you're gonna wear that to work?" But it totally worked. (Author's note: I am quite small on top) This dress is beautiful and I was super sad to send it back!
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Neutral Stripe Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32C
This. Dress. Is. Amazing. (So long as you have double stick tape. :) )
This dress is great, really really great. There is an eyelet about 1/3 of the way up so you don't HAVE to have the plunging neckline, though I opted to have it open (it was an Oscars party, so it worked). I did put a bit of double stick tape so that I didn't fall out during the evening. The only other comment is that the slit is quite high and in the middle, so just beware when standing so you don't do a Britany Spears. That all being said, it is beautiful and I got 1,000 compliments and felt WONDERFUL in it. Full marks!!
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Elvira Gown
HALSTON
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
THIS DRESS IS SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!
This dress was SUPER fun. I got it for New Year's Eve and it couldn't have been better. I got 1,000 compliments, I felt great in it, and it wasn't so snug that I couldn't gorge myself on dinner! :) One of the best parts about this dress is that it is almost all sequins, except for side panels which means that it's stretchy on the sides, which gives you room to move AND it means no under-arm-sequin-scratches! I loved this dress and totally recommend it!
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Otherworldly Sheath
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Very cute, but not as shiny as in the model photo
I run special events for nonprofit as my profession. So when it comes to our largest annual fundraiser, I need a few things from my dress: 1) It must be easy to wear. I'll be in it for over 7 hours and will walk approximately 5 miles in that time. I can't have anything where I need to adjust or hold in my gut because...just no. 2) It must have pockets. I cannot be away from my phone and am handed odds & ends all night. Pockets are a must. 3) It must be stunning. The dress must be able to hold its own against women who think nothing at dropping $50,000 in an evening. This dress had 1.5 of these three characteristics. It had pockets, so full marks for that. However, it is not as easy to wear as it looks! For instance, the back is too low for a bra - the back of my bra strap kept showing, so I had to take it off. If I can't wear a bra, I'd rather go with something that is one-shoulder or strapless. Otherwise, what's the point? The length is great for walking, though. I didn't gawk at any staircase because I knew my dress would be out of the way! I was most disappointed, though, in that this dress isn't as shiny as it looks in the photos. It's not quite matte, but pretty close. In the end, I didn't wear this dress for the black-tie gala for my work, but I did wear it to attend the ballet the following night. I made the correct choice: it would have been rather blah for the gala, but was great for attending the ballet.
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Double Time Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Rent this dress. Rent it now. Then weep a little when you have to send it back.
Oh, the beauty of this dress! I ran my organization's largest annual fundraiser and this was the dress I chose to wear that night. I got SO MANY COMPLIMENTS, it was amazing. So, let me get into why this is great: The back is a little sexy, but still remains 100% work appropriate. The high neck and open arm holes are SUPER flattering. The waist is just the right amount of snug so that you are comfortable, but there's no muffin top. If you have larger hips, this is PERFECT because it flares directly out from the waist. But best of all, THIS DRESS HAS POCKETS!!!!! And the colors! They are beautiful and bright, but not obnoxious. Seriously, I am in LOVE with this dress. Rent it. Rent it now.
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Fuchsia Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
This dress is AMAZING!!!!
This dress is AMAZING and I highly recommend it. I got compliments all night and for all of the photos I put on social media. It's BEAUTIFUL. Things that are great: -You can wear a normal bra because of the cap sleeves and neck line -It helps even those of us with not a lot to work with upstairs. Suddenly I had cleavage! -It's floor length, so if it's been a while since you shaved your legs, no worries at all Things that are less-than-great: -It's tight. So be prepared to hold in your tummy all night and beware of panty lines (I opted to go commando as even the waistband was noticeable. Again, it's so long, I never felt unlady-like or like I was in danger of having a "Brittany Spears Moment") -There are a few places where the lace has caught from previous wearings. Nothing horrible, but noticable -It is long. I am 5'6" and had to wear 3" heels to not walk on it. Not that I MIND wearing 3" heels, but beware. All in all, it is a great dress and I had a great time in it!
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Tempted by You Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C