Rachel's Reviews
All reviews by Rachel
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30 reviews
Fabulous dress after some necessary adjustments
Pros: gorgeous colors, super soft and silky skirt, POCKETS. I'm 4 months pregnant and just starting to show, and this dress was perfect. As you can see from my pic, it can hide a bump pretty well, or show it depending on how you carry yourself. I did not end up wearing a bra with this, and it worked out just fine, even though I'm a 36DD. Granted, this is because I tightened the straps extra tight to hold the girls in, but I'll explain that further in the cons. Cons: I'm pretty sure this dress was made for women with no boobs, which is a bit ridiculous with a size 14. The chest of the dress was not shaped for boobs at all. I ended up sewing in a couple darts on the sides to make the top a bit more cup-shaped, but they still squished my chest in a weird way. Luckily the top is black, which made it tough to really see the strange lines across my boobs, so I went with it anyways. The straps are another big con. They were waaayyy to long, so I sewed them together in the back to make a crisscross, and it worked out great. The last con is that with the straps tight enough to hold the girls in, they also dug into my shoulders sharply. Not ideal. All in all, I loved the dress and got a ton of compliments. But if it were not for my ability to sew, this dress would've fit very poorly. I'm really glad I rented it and got a chance to wear it, but I would not rent this one again.
Bright Floral Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun, feminine, and figure-flattering!
This dress is made with super comfy and soft fabric that feels almost silky. It wraps nicely with snaps and ties in all the right places to guarantee it will stay wrapped all night long. It is super flattering on curvy bodies like mine. I got so many compliments all night!
All Fun and Games Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34D
The perfect after party bride dress!
I rented this for my after party dress for my wedding night and it was perfect! It poured on my wedding day and I didn't want to get my handmade silk wedding gown ruined in the rain, and this dress was perfect! It is VERY fitted, so I had to go with my size up backup size, but luckily I was already wearing spanx from the wedding and it fit like a glove. It is super soft and comfy. I have bigger arms and hips, but neither of these areas were a problem for me in this dress. I was wearing a strapless bustier from my wedding, but I'm pretty sure a normal bra would've worked just fine. Loved this dress so much, I ended up renting it in dark purple for my sister's wedding a couple months later!!
Ivory Zarita Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34D
Subtle sparkle, great fit
I rented this for my bachelorette party in New Orleans, and it was perfect!! I'm super curvy, especially in the hips (46", but only 33" waist), and this dress fit great! It didn't ride up at all or hug me too tight. It could have been more fitted through the middle, but didn't look overly baggy, which is good. I felt and looked great, it was perfect for my bridal event!!
Chrysler Shift
Vie la V
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34D
Great back
This dress would've been awesome if my size had arrived! At the very last minute, I was told that my size was unavailable, which I was bummed about. The backup size they sent was too small, but the quality of the dress was beautiful.
French Navy Sapphire Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34D
Subtle sexy
This dress was AMAZING. Fit like a glove. The sheer cutouts were subtle enough to be modest and sexy at the same time. I was able to wear a regular nude bra and you really couldn't see the straps. I also have pretty substantial hips & butt, but this dress fit perfectly. It was definitely cut for women with hips. It didn't ride up at all, was very comfy and looked great all night!
Garnet Illusion Lace Sheath
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34D
Chic, a little edgy, and super sexy!
I was a little nervous renting a romper because I'm much curvier than the average woman (39"x33"x46"), so I have a hard time with rompers. I rented the medium and large, and the large fit perfectly in the hips, but was HUGE up top. So I went with the medium instead. Luckily, there is enough stretch in the fabric to squeeze my hips into it, and the top half was the perfect fit. I could wear a normal bra, and it was super comfy. It's warmer fabric than you'd expect, so it was a little toasty in the crowded bar, but it was perfect for a chilly December night. I did have to pin the front shut because it kept wanting to flap open, but it wasn't a big deal once I pinned it together. Would definitely rent again!
Turner Romper
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Super cute AND comfy, easy to dress up or down!
It has pockets!!!!!! Best thing ever in a dress. Just as the other reviews say, the arms are a little tight, but I have way bigger arms than most girls, so this is often a problem for me. I went with the 12 instead of the 10 because I couldn't even get my arms into the 10. The 12 was a little roomy in my torso (bust: 40", waist 33") but there was PLENTY of room for my hips (48"!), so it all worked out. The lining has NO stretch whatsoever, but it is so soft against your skin- like super creamy silk, although I don't think it was. I wore this for my engagement party in October, and it was perfect!
Blushing Envy Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute, sexy, hugs all the right curves!
I wore this as one of the bridesmaids for a bachelorette weekend and it was perfect. The bow in the back is super cute, and it fit like a glove. It cinched in at the waist, but gave me plenty of room for my oversized booty. I was able to wear a normal bra- the back was not too low, which was perfect. I felt great and looked great!
Such a Doll Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun, flirty, and comfy all at the same time!
This is a great dress for all occasions. I chose to dress it down a bit with knee-high riding boots, but it would also look quite lovely with heels. I did need to pin the chest closed, or party guests would've gotten quite a show. I was able to wear normal undergarments- nothing special or complicated needed. There were snaps to help keep the wrap wrapped, but nothing to keep it closed when sitting with my legs crossed. Not a problem, just something to be aware of. The dress was an awesome silky fabric- super soft against the skin. I would definitely rent this again!!
Hartford Lane Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34D
Unforgettable standout sparkle without being too flashy
I LOVE this dress. The sequins are double sided- one side black, one side gold, and they flip back and fourth, so you can control how black or how gold the dress is. Can look a little messy if you're looking for a dress with neat, orderly, even sequins, but I was not concerned. It made the dress fun and easy. Super sparkly - I had tons of people coming up to me at the NYE party saying how much they loved my dress. Technical details: I wore a regular bra but with one of those wrap-around back-lowering straps. The back is definitely cut lower than a regular bra, so a low-back bra is necessary. The straps of the bra were not an issue. The shoulder pads were thin and subtle, so it gave it just the right amount of structure without looking early 90s. The dress was on the verge of being too short, but wearing black tights helped a lot. I was not self conscious because of the tights. However, it was hard to sit in because of how short it was- I prefer to sit on my dress, not bare (or stocking) butt to chair, and the shortness of this dress made that difficult. The dress had some stretch in it, but not at all in the hem of the dress, so it made it difficult to pull down and stay down while sitting. All in all, it is a fabulous dress. I would definitely rent this again!
Card Dealer Sheath
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Great butt dress!!
This dress looks FABULOUS on any body type! It is extremely fitted, but has good stretch, and the fabric is fairly thick, so it hides any unsightly bumps that you'd rather hide. The best part is that if you've got a good amount of junk in your trunk like I do, it makes that area look GREAT. I tend to try to hide that part of my body or make it look as slim as possible, but this dress accentuates it for the better. As soon as I tried it on, my boyfriend was like, "Damn you look hot!" Worth it. The only reason I didn't end up wearing it was because the event didn't end up being a formal event as I had originally thought, so I wore jeans and a tank top instead!
Lace Him In Dress
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Bold and edgy
This dress can be subtle and understated, or when paired with patterned leggings and knee-high boots, which is how I chose to wear it, it can be a little edgy and make a statement. The fabric is weird- I looks like it would be soft like cotton, but it is thick and almost slinky without the spandex. It is a surprisingly heavy dress, but has nice lines that make you look curvier than expected. The back is fantastic, although even with my backless sticky-bra, you could see the tabs under my arms because of how wide the back cutout went. I would suggest either wearing a Braza Reveal sticky bra, or playing it up and wearing a neon colored or lacey or glittery-backed bra so that it's fun where your bra would show. There's absolutely no support tho, so beware if you chose to go the bra less or sticky bra route!
Jetsetter Dolman Dress
Cut 25
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun and flirty!
True to size; very fun and comfy to wear. The lace is thick cotton knit lace, so it hides everything you don't want exposed while still showing off any fabulous curves you've got. You can wear any bra or underwear with it, and it hangs and flows very nicely. A great dancing dress!
Tiebreaker Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Summer wedding
Perfect for a summer wedding. Light and airy, colorful but not too standout. Very comfortable and stylish at the same time.
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Anargosa Desert Maxi
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun!
Snug around the ribcage- my bust almost didn't fit! But the skirt is very full and is well-suited for women with curvy hips, which I am one. I wore this for a "wine country casual" rehearsal dinner as well as graduation a couple days later and it was perfect! The pockets are awesome- with the skirt being so full, you had no idea I had anything in them!
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Dixie Ruffle Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Much more sparkly/shimmery than it looks on the model! Very pretty.
I am usually between a size 10 and a size 12, but a size 12 was not available in this dress. Luckily, the size 10 fit BEAUTIFULLY in the hips and torso- it made my waist look TINY!!! The only sad part is that the straps were waaaay too long. I occasionally will have this problem with dresses- perhaps my natural waist is higher than most women's bodies- but I don't have a particularly short torso. I do know how to sew pretty well, so I tried to just tack down the straps so they were shorter, but then it created a buckle in the arm hole. So I was unfortunately unable to wear this gorgeous dress.
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Bubble Floral Pop Dress
Vera Wang
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great size!
Fit 2 iPhone 4's - perfect to hold mine and the bride's phones, cash, cards, and lipstick, and still wasn't too big or clunky.
Hollywood Boulevard Clutch
Whiting & Davis
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Tons of compliments!
I was a bridesmaid for my sister's wedding, and she asked all of us to find our own teal or emerald dresses. This dress was the perfect color and fit like it was made for me! I have a inproportionately large butt, and there was plenty of room in this dress for it. There were pockets that came in handy, and it hugged all the right places to look great, even after fully enjoying dinner!!! I had several people coming up to me saying that my dress was their favorite of all the dresses. Home run!! Can't wait to rent it again.
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Sophia Lace Shift
Milly
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Va va voom!!
Great deep V-neck, but not too deep- just the right amount of cleavage. The black knot is actually an overlay on top of the sequined layer underneath, which surprised me. It was a very strategic knot and hid all the evidence of a delicious dinner!!! Would definitely rent again.
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Diving In Deep Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Super sexy!
Very tight, but has good stretch. Hugs in all the right places, and the pattern of the lace hides all the flaws. My boyfriend couldn't keep his hands off me!
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Work What You Got Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Beautiful and sexy!
It was BEAUTIFUL. Unfortunately, my size was unavailable at the last minute and my back-up size was too small, so I didn't get to wear it. From trying the back-up size on, I did notice that it is cut VERY low and the shoulders have a tendency to slip off. But that said, it's still stunning!!
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Lady Bennet Dress
Reem Acra
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Comfort and class!
The lace is a cotton knit lace - not what I was expecting, but still really beautiful and dressy. The cotton as well as the silky lining made it INCREDIBLY comfortable. I almost wanted to keep it and pay the retail value!! The size 10 fit, but I went with the 12 because it was a little looser and left plenty of room to eat dinner.
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Sunset Daisy Sheath
Elie Tahari
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Attention-grabbing!
Beautiful dress - very eye-catching! Lots of extra room in the hips, so it fit my large booty very well. Also highlighted all the right curves AND allowed me to eat the night away and not worry about all those curves we'd rather hide... Great dress, would rent again!
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Tight in the hips
Beautiful dress - fabric was not what I was expecting, but it's still really lovely. It's not shiny at all as it looks on the model, but rather it's more iridescent, which is what gives it its sheen. Unfortunately, it does not have ANY extra room through the hips, so it is NOT meant for pear-shaped women, which I am.
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Mademoiselle Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Very feminine and pretty.
This is a lovely dress. I ordered an 8 & 10. I am usually an 8, but to fit my big booty into some dresses, I have to size up. I almost decided to wear the 10 in this dress because it didn't look too tight. However, because it was just a little too snug, every time I moved my arms, the dress rode up and did not fall back down. I decided that I didn't want to be pulling down my dress all night, so I went with another dress. But for anyone with a proportionally reasonable butt, this would be the perfect dress! One more bummer tho - both sizes I got did not come with the sash, but it was clear that they were supposed to because the dress had belt loops at the waist...
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Seashell Bateau Shift
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Lovely
Very pretty dress. Very tight - I ended up wearing the smaller size b/c both of them were equally tight, but the straps and back were too big and loose in the larger size.
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A Fair Lady Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Comfortable and Elegant!
Great fit- could have dinner AND dessert without worrying! Fit my large booty and made my curves look awesome! Compliments all night.
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Head Over Heels Dress
Elie Tahari
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
very sexy ;)
I wore the dress for going out in the city for my bday. It was meant to catch attention, and that it did!! I have a hard time finding dresses that fit well because I have quite a booty, but this dress is very stretchy and fit it all in WITHOUT making my behind look too big. The ruching and sequins hid everything unwanted, despite it being so form-fitting. The only thing that made it ever so slightly less than perfect is the neckline (which sat pretty low on the shoulders) was not stretchy and was at times too tight and a bit constricting with arm-movement. But as the night went on, I noticed it less and less. Great dress, would rent again!!
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Nirvana Sequin Sheath Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD
Super sexy
Great dress. I have quite a booty, but found that the size up was just as tight as the size down, so I went with my smaller rental to fit me better up top. Had to wear a sticky bra to accommodate the awesome back, but made me look great!!! Wish I owned it...
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All Laced Up Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36DD