Kristen's Reviews
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9 reviews
This dress is so much fun!
I originally ordered this to wear for headshot for work, but ended up wearing it to an a Christmas shopping event. I felt so amazing in it. The lace top hid all of the areas I don't love, including my arms and stomach, but was flirty and sexy without being frumpy. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that the lace top has separate sleeves, meaning it isn't all one piece, so you can move way easier in it. I couldn't tell that in any of the photos. And has a side zipper for easy access. All in all a great dress.
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Black Lace Flower Cut Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32F
Not as formal as I wanted, but would be a great dress for another event.
I rented this to wear for work photos I was having done. It was not as formal as I was hoping it would be. I loved the exposed gold zipper in the back, but overall the material and fit would be more suited for something for casual, or a party. I have narrow shoulders and a narrow chest, so the arm holes gaped a little showing some of my bra. And I do feel like it runs on the short side.
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Flip Switch Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32F
Used this dress for work headshots!
This dress was different than I expected. It had more weight than anticipated, but did great at hiding my mid-area flaws that I wanted to minimize for the photo shoot. I am 5'2" and the dress was a little longer than I wanted, but still looked great with heels. The off shoulder sleeve was a little confining, so if you are wearing for an event where you will need to move your arms over your torso, you may have issues with this one. Overall not a bad dress.
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Black Whitman Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32F
Absolutely stunning dress!! Fit, color and shape made my curves pop in all the right ways!
I rented this dress for a masquerade party (hence the masks in the photo) with a ton of people in my industry. I wanted something fun but still and classy since I was going to be around my work peers, and this dress accomplished all of that. I am a little fluffier through the middle, and although the dress was tight enough to show a little of my belly button impression (thick girls know what I am talking about), the dress overall fit really well and was SUPER comfortable. The dress is made from a heavier jersey knit which made it drape beautifully, but wasn't hot or heavy. And I wore the dress without a bra, originally worried the keyhole would make that hard, but it ended up working great which added to my comfort. Being on short side, I wore this with heels, which made the dress fall perfectly to the gown. The cut of the bottom of the dress made it swing in such an elegant way as I walked, making me feel like a million bucks! (FYI the blue dress on the woman next to me in the photo was also from RTR!!) Overall, I would definitely recommend this dress. I got compliments all night long in it!
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Aqua Diamond Cut Gown
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32F
Great dress...didn't end up wearing.
This dress was gorgeous, but a little too revealing for the event I was attending. I am a curvier girl, and well endowed up top, so the girls were out to play a little too much for my liking in this dress. I do not have my body shaper on in this dress, which I think would have allowed the dress to lay smoother if I had had it on. I think this dress would be perfect for someone a little smaller chested, or for a different type of event where you don't need to be quite as covered up. Overall an absolutely stunning dress though!
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Red Sade Gown
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32F
Sparkle, sparkle, sparkle!!
This dress is made to be loud and a head turner. The sequins on the dress catch the light really well, which made it a great dress for a bachelorette weekend in Vegas. The "V" of the neck is deep, but I'm a 32F, so there's no keeping the girls in no matter what you have on. The dress does have a good amount of stretch which makes it pretty comfy to wear and not need much underneath for support. It is on the short side, and I'm only 5'2". But you can wear a regular bra with it which is always a plus in my book.
Dancing Til Daylight Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Gorgeous color and super comfy!
The photo of this dress doesn't do it justice. It's a gorgeous blue/purple and would look great on any skin tone. The shoulder pieces aren't restricting and you can easily wear a regular bra with it. The material is forgiving and stretchy, making it super comfy. And the length is fine with a moderate height heel.
Caprina Gown
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect dress for a formal NYE wedding and super comfortable!
This dress fits like a glove. It does have some stretch to it, but it's pretty true to size. I used a slimmer underneath just to make myself feel better, but I definitely could've gone without. The peplum skirt is super flattering. I'm only 5'2" and the length of the petite was perfect with moderate height heels. I have a more narrow shoulder span, so I went brawless to avoid straps, but the straps could conceal bra straps if you wanted to wear one. Because of the fit and flare style, lifting your legs (say to climb into a truck) was not easy, but otherwise I had not problems moving and dancing in this. Overall it's definitely 5 stars. FYI my actual bra size is 32F, which I clarify to help with fit questions for others.
Flutter and Flirt Gown
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 6P
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32D
Great dress for a formal event!
This dress is great. I am hourglass shaped so I loved the fact that the waistline allowed my butt and hips to hair room. I ended up wearing my backup size because it gave me a little big more room in my midsection. Pros: IT HAS POCKETS!! No dress with pockets can be bad. And the dress has this awesome shimmer/shine to it that hits the light in the greatest way. I loved the way it flowed and draped as I walked. And I wore a 3" wedge and it hit the ground perfectly. Cons: as others have stated, the material doesn't have a lot of give, so you may consider ordering your back-up size as a bigger size. It also is lined, and the material doesn't breathe well, so I got kind of hot once I started dancing. I am also only 5'2", and have a shorter torso, so the halter straps were a bit too long. I just tied them together before I buttoned the closure and it worked great! Overall, I would definitely recommend this dress.
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Midnight Kaira Gown
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 32F