Samantha's Reviews
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6 reviews
Great feel, great cut
I wore this dress for a formal work event I coordinated. I wanted to be comfortable and stand out in case folks needed me for logistics. This dress fulfilled all of those requirements and more. I loved the material, sturdy but not stiff or too thick. You can wear a regular bra with this and don't need to worry too much about your belly. Any hairstyle would work with the neckline, but I wore mine down with a simple gold necklace. You might need someone to help you zip up the dress (why do they design them like that?) but that's seriously the only downside. The length was perfect for this occasion - long enough to be appropriate but not so long as to be considered conservative.
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Cambridge Yard Dress
4.collective
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun for an evening out
I wore this dress as a backup to another style I had reserved but did not receive. Perhaps it was because of that issue or because I'm still trying to work on my post-baby body, but I didn't like this dress nearly as much as I have liked some of the other ones I have rented. Don't get me wrong, this piece is a beautiful color and looks nice on. I wore it for a birthday dinner out at a nice restaurant, accompanied with pearl earrings and tan strappy heels.. I just didn't care for the fit. The top was too long for me, or the waist too high, so the sleeves bubbled up at the top a bit. Luckily the built-in ribbing in the dress meant I could go without a bra. All-in-all the dress worked and looked nice in photos, but I would have preferred my original choice.
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Apple Olivia Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Easy pick for a formal wedding
I wore this dress for a pretty formal wedding in April. I was nervous about renting a dress because I had a baby a few months ago, but this dress totally hid any concerns I had about my post-baby belly. It's perfectly fitted where it needs to be and loose other places. I found the length to be just right. The only downside was that it arrived a bit wrinkled (just a part of the shipping process I'm afraid), and the material doesn't lend well to steaming. I was able to smooth out some of the wrinkles by putting in the bathroom when I showered the day before at least. I love the pockets and the color of the skirt. Some other folks didn't care for the scratchiness (is that a word?) of the top due to the sequins, but they didn't really bother me.
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Fuchsia Embroidered Cocktail Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun for a work event, even while pregnant
I normally wear a 4, but seeing as I was 32 weeks pregnant the 6 was a better fit. The style of the dress left plenty of room for the bump, even though it's not a stretchy fabric. I liked how the material and cut gave it a semi-formal look. It was incredibly hot that day, and no sweat shone through thank goodness. All around a great rental.
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Berry Sunday Tulip Shift
CYNTHIA STEFFE
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Great bump dress for baby shower
After much worrying, I rented this dress in a 4 and a 6 for my baby shower. Normally I am a 4 but being 6 months pregnant I wanted something with a little give. The 6 was a perfect bump dress for me. The length looked great with (nude) heels. I'm 5'5" though so taller girls might have trouble with this one. The color is truly bright pink so be ready! Looks awesome with a tan.
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Coral Paloma Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Everyone had wonderful things to say about this dress!
Aside from being on the short side (not necessarily a bad thing for some occasions) this dress was exactly what I was looking for. I attended my future brother-in-laws wedding, where everyone else in the family was in the wedding itself. As such, I didn't want to wear just any old thing from my closet, and this dress did not disappoint. Other reviewers said that the dress ran big, but I didn't not find that to be the case. I normally wear a 4, and a 4 fit me perfectly. I went sans-bra for this one because the fabric is thick enough to protect you, and I'm on the small side up top. No issues whatsoever. While the model pics might make this dress look white, it was more tan and silver in person. No one thought I was trying to upstage the bride. Would definitely rent this again.
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Madeline Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B