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Lovely skirt for dancing, quite roomy in the chest
Good length on a long torso. For a barrel chest it was too large, would consider going down a size to make the chest fit better.
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Lemon Ruffle Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Flattering neckline for wide shoulders to dance the night away
This is lightweight - but it does not show undergarments through. The dress is well made and has a complimentary draping for dancing.
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Navy A-line Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Great for dancing
Has a nice fit for a broad chest with a nice flow on the skirt. In heels, the skirt dragged on the floor going down steps, but easy to lift one-handed. Loops do tend to droop around neck and arms, just run hands over occasionally to ensure they stay up. Elegant and allows for movement to go ballroom dancing.
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Navy Love No One Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 16L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Basic dress without lining
This is casual everyday sundress. There isnt a lining and the buttons gape across the chest even if loose in the back. Ties across neck on size 16 looked too narrow. Wrinkles immediately.
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Striped Halter Dress
Tome
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
High cut on the leg snug through the middle
Bright orange, lovely ruffle, useful for dancing
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Ruiz Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Relaxed light-weight casual pants
Quite roomy in the stomach and hips for an apple shape. They hold up even after a long day of bending and moving.
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Pull On Trooper Cargo Pants
Sanctuary
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Quality jacket with silk lining
The lining is what makes the jacket feel special. If you choose to roll up the sleeves it adds something special - but it doesn't appear that the sleeves were intended to be folded up. Little warm for a warm spring day. Do reccomend.
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Spot Lining Blazer
City Chic
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Elegant and eye catching
Wore it with a relaxed up-do and received dozens of compliments. Great length on long torso. Flattering on apple figure. Complimentary and not overexposed on the neckline.
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Annika Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Loved it - bought it.
I didn't even look in the mirror when I had to rush out and wear this dress - my husband's face was enough encouragement. It is tremendously forgiving with the ruching/gathered fabric on the sides. I have worn it dancing and I have worn it to formal speaking events. One of those basic pieces for a diverse wardrobe.
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Black Essential Turtleneck Dress
Sanctuary
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Classy but a bit old fashioned
Fit was lovely if a bit loose in the neck and chest on my apple figure. Arms were a little tight to go dancing in where you lift your arms but it worked in lower lighting. The neckline did encourage me to put my hair up and the effect left me thinking it was rather old fashioned if not a little matronly.
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Tapestry Lace Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Dress made for dancing
Lovely, showstopper dress. It complimented my broad shoulders and minimized my barrel chest however it was quite snug to zip up. The top fit as it was supposed to without feeling exposed. Was lovely to go ballroom dancing in and it twirls quite a bit in even modest turns.
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Flutter Halter Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Form fitted yet short length
This apple figure could zip it up yet you could see every bump under overhead lighting. Highly recommend using firm shapewear as it is form fitted. I am 5"10 and it hit about 4 inches above my ankle so I could not wear it out.
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Blush Sequin Blouson Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun hemline with Snug Fit
It shows all the bumps and lumps girls! Didn't really get any compliments in it but it looked ok. It was free enough to dance in but I put delicate shoes with it instead. Nice fabrice and drape at the bottom. I highly reccomend wearing smoothing undergarments that go from shoulder to hip, not one that stops halfway - you will notice it.
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Two Tone Handkerchief Dress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Luxury material with slim fit
Not meant for barrel chests or broad shoulders. Such a lovely dress, but going up sizes will not solve the fit in shoulders because it needs to be slim in middle.
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Ruffle Hem Grace Dress
Parker
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Lightweight dress that requires you keep your arms down
Lightweight dress with a fun hem however it would benefit from a slip as its seams were bumping through the fabric. I have broad shoulders and it fit fine with my barrel chest. If you raised your arm the band across the shoulders flips up and you cant put it down without assistance. Not luxurious and wrinkled instantly. Sent back without wearing out of the house.
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Black Off Shoulder Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Flattering hemline but not forgiving for tummy
This dress is slim cut in the ribcage and waist - a bit close for an apple figure with a barrel chest. They suggested the XXL and I just didn't feel comfortable in it. The top and bottom were ok but the middle - every time I took a step I felt it bunch below my stomach and it looked unflattering as a result. Just standing still it was lovely.
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Isabelle Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XXLR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Thick comfortable and luxurious sweater with extra long sleeves
This sweater is delightful on a cold day when you get to stay inside. The sleeves are almost comically too long and you just don't care because it is flattering and extremely comfortable. Looks too good to be an every day sweater.
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Natural Sedona Sweater
Splendid
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Gorgeous fabric with loads of room in the chest and hips
I thought the 16 was much too large, so much that I couldn't wear it. The dress is lush and well made. I simply had to wear one or two sizes smaller than the 16. It had fistfuls of fabric extra in my back and around my middle - and I'm an apple shape.
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Black Bell Swirl Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Informal warm sweater great for New England winter
It is quite long on a tall person with a long torso, yay! With broad shoulders and an apple frame, this was an excellent fit and flattering.
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Grey Lonnie Sweater
J.Crew
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun hemline with forgiving drape
For a large frame with broad shoulders and an apple shape this dress was forgiving and delicate. I thought I was an 18, but ordered a 16. I had handfuls of fabric in my shoulders and should have worn a 14, yay! It did feel too roomy in the hips.
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Navy North Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Lovely textured drape that is flattering
It's a lovely dress on my apple frame. It leaves generous room for dancing and made me feel very pretty. Love the velvet panel.
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Shamis Combo Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun hemline and a not too clingy dress
I wore this out on a date with dancing and received several compliments. I did pair it with some great red shoes because it was a bit dark and didn't draw attention itself. It was very forgiving and didn't fit too snug on my apple figure so I would definitely wear again.
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Jaidyn Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Lovely material that makes you look strong and beautiful
Apple figures stick to your typical size, this is overly generous in hips and seat. It does have some stretch to it but it is well structured. Lovely dress
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Black Turnlock Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 20
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Touchable soft loose top
Do wear this with colored bottom so you can see the cut. The drape in back does need to be minded so that it does lie well. Very roomy arms that are quite long.
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Sierra Side Knot Top
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Low scoop neck for slim arms
Lovely drape to cover apple figure. Arms were snug and didn't look good if I left unbuttoned but if I went up a size it would have been too big.
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Black Tiered Top
Paper Crown
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Skinny stretchy leggings, better for well defined waists
Roomy in the legs and seat but tad slim in the waist on an apple figure. It was too tight to wear without going up one or two sizes. When I went up a size it was better but quite roomy in leg and seat.
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Cica Skinny Pants
JUNAROSE
Size Worn: 20
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Lovely Young Dress that Gets Compliments
This was my favorite dress on this rental - and the one that I wanted to wear again. It is quite short in the front but the flare in the back helps you forget about that. I did need to do a bit of nip and tucking with tape to ensure it fit to it's best but I felt pretty and loved that it stood out and noone else was wearing this dress. My favorite compliment was when I was in an elevator and when the doors opened a young woman gasped and said I love that outfit.
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Blue Poppy James Dress
TROUBADOUR
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Forgiving Yet Short Orange Dress
This little number forgives the bumps and lumps but my oh my it is short. I found I did not have anything to sit on frequently so I became quite strategic. Did size down because it felt there was just too much fabric in my typical size.
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Orange Trapeze Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Daring style that hugs the body
The dress is very well made and feels lovely. It is just too daring in the front and no amount of fashion tape was going to fix that for me. It was a little roomy in the top for my D & apple frame while the bottom fit fine. I did not wear it as it just screamed I was trying too hard and didn't flatter my top half.
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Gives an apple figure a flattering figure
Use your fashion tape! The shoulders are wide and did slide a bit. The length was good and I loved having pockets. Felt a little bit like a 50s gal as well. Gave a nice shape when I am quite thick in the middle.
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White Floral Full Skirt Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Boxy 70s dress
Stretchy and forgiving fabric with fun sequins. It minimized attention everywhere but legs. Sleeves are noticeable and unflattering.
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Sequin Sestina Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C
Delicate wrap dress that is too low and too short
It's a beautiful idea, just make sure to go up enough sizes to cover lower half and keep fashion tape handy to protect your modesty up top. If you have long torso, this may be too revealing.
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Blue Rose Wrap Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 186lbs
Bust: 38C