Melissa's Reviews
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32 reviews
Loved it...
Paired it with a wide belt, got a ton of compliments.
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Rinoa Wide Leg Jumpsuit
Levi's
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Awful! Dumpy!
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Navy Frill Neck Dress
Boden
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36DD
A smash hit!
Perfect dress to wear to a wedding where the attire was "festive". I felt great and got lots of compliments.
Embroidered Lace Sheath
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Fine
Dress is fine, nothing to gasp about. The fabric feels a bit cheap to me.
Light Yellow Crew Neck Dress
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Not for me...
This is not for busty or the hippy. I looked HORRIBLE! This dress is much better suited to someone who is thin and has a more narrow shape. I suggested it to someone who has more of that shape and she looked AMAZING.
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Orange Draped Dress
MUGLER
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Solid dress
Flattering fit, good fabric, great color. I should have bought it. It's a summer work dress staple.
Jannette Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Meh.
I wore it, but didn't love it. The color is great--but this just didn't fall right on my body.
Dominique Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Perfection!
This designer is officially my go to. They understand the body of a curvy woman. I wore this to a brunch wedding and was so happy I did. I got compliments all day. I need more of these dresses in my life.
Fizzah Sheath
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Cute pants--ran big.
Rented for a friend's wedding weekend. Made the mistake of not trying on before we went away. They were to big and therefore not flattering. I'd rent again, just a smaller size.
Vintage Straight Chino Pants
J.Crew
Size Worn: 32R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Didn't wear it...
The fit was just ok. I am very busty and I felt like I might spend the day hitching up my dress. Also, I didn't realize it was shiny. I wanted to wear this for a brunch wedding--it wasn't appropriate for the occasion.
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Dawn Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Works for work...
I wore this for headshot day at work. I wanted something professional and flattering. The neckline is great, interesting without being distracting. However--the zipper goes top to bottom. If you zip it all the way down you can't take normal steps. If you don't, the zipper rides up all way--you run the risk of exposing your backside to the world. Which I may or may not have done. Cute dress, just watch the roving zipper.
Peak Astral Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great skirt!
Loved this skirt- I wanted something chic to wear to my friends bridal shower and this fit the bill. I got lots of compliments all evening. One thing--as others have also said-it flaps a lot! You also have to be mindful of how you sit, lest you want your spanx to show.
Colorblock Samra Skirt
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great dress for a semiformal work event!
I needed a dress to wear to 2 separate work events--where I wanted to be chic but sort of invisible. Paired it with some great jewelry and great shoes. So much for being invisible--I got lots of compliments. 1. Dress can be a bit hard to walk in. It would have been better with a gusset. 2. I have an issue the armholes! They're lower than I would like. You either end up with your bra showing or some side boob. If this was my garment I would have had it altered in the arms.
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Black Bodycon Scuba Dress
ST by Olcay Gulsen
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Cute Skirt
Cute skirt. Perfect for work paired with a lightweight sweater and heels. Great spring look. I can totally see making it more casual with a t-shirt and sneaks or loafers. I'd rent again.
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Breton Stripe Knit Skirt
Tory Sport
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Fine. Not a WOW!
I wore it to work and it was fine--just not a show-stopping dress.
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Gingham Knit Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Superhero in a sweater!
Loved this sweater. I wore it with a pair of orange Theory pants for Easter. The total effect was chic and comfortable. Would totally wear again.
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Ivory Rhye Sweater
DREYDEN
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great fit, great color!
I wore this to a work event and got tons of compliments-- I love dresses like this--bodycon but not so sexy I can't wear to work. Still cold in my office so I wore it with...wait for it Spanx arms which are life changers. Highly recommend--I would rent again.
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Lowri Sheath
Solace London
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Wasn't sure...
I was really on the fence about this so I didn't wear it. It was just OK.
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Vertical Block Skirt
Tory Sport
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Didn't wear it!
Super cute dress--but ran small. I've had this happen with Badgley Mischka before-I need to remember to size up.
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Black Turnlock Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Super fun Easter Outfit!
I rented the pants and sweater to wear for Easter dinner with my family. The sweater cape made me feel like a superhero I received one complement after another! I will totally wear this outfit again.
Fire Opal Classic Skinny Pants
Theory
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Cheeky, kicky skirt!!
Crazy about this skirt--I received tons of compliments. Would def rent again.
Tech Knit Checkered Skirt
Tory Sport
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Cute and fun...
This is a great work dress--comfortable, fun and appropriate. Got compliments all day. Would rent a gain.
Striped Sweater Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Liked--but didn't love.
I really liked this pattern and I prefer pencil type skirts and dresses so I was excited to try this. I'm pretty busty and hippy--hourglass. The fit on this was odd for me. It fit great in the bust and hips but was baggy in the waist. The next size up wouldn't have worked. Had a bit of a weird fit-I wouldn't rent again.
Windowpane Tompkins Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great fit and color
I got this skirt to wear with the top (also RTR) you see me wearing here. This was a great look--I got lots of compliments all day. Fabric is a stretchy knit and very comfortable.
Red Knit Pencil Skirt
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Loved, tons of compliments!
I was really excited to wear this top--gingham prints are my favorite! I paired this top with a DVF RTR skirt and got tons of compliments all day. I find wrap tops and dresses really flattering and this was no exception. One thing I'll say is that wrap tops need to be ironed really well--especially at the folds--other wise you spend your day adjusting. Just generally this shirt wrinkled pretty easily--by the end of the day I was very wrinkled.
Gingham Arietta Top
Habitual
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Loved this one!
Wore this dress while at a conference. This is the perfect dress to pack! It takes up very little room in your suitcase and doesn't wrinkle at all! The material is great- thick and sturdy but also comfortable. I love a good midi length dress and this was on the money. I received lots of compliments all day. One thing I'll say is that it runs a bit large. I think I could have worn the medium. I would totally love to own this dress.
Scoop Neck Sweater Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Comme si comme ça...
I wasn't thrilled with this dress. I had my doubts about it from the start, stuff like this is not flattering on me. I think it would look better on someone who is taller, thinner and less curvy. It ads bulk where I don't need or want it. Also, I don't love fabric belts, they twist around. Pros: I liked the material, quality and color. I won't rent again.
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Crimson Red Shirtdress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Winning Dress
I wanted a dress for my 46th birthday celebration---dinner and Broadway with my husband. This wasn't the dress that I wanted to wear, it came in as an alternative when the dress I wanted was no longer available. I quite like the peekaboo aspect of this dress--covered up, yet sexy in a subtle way. One thing I'll say is that sometimes with the RTR stuff--it gets to you a bit worse for wear. This dress was slightly worn around the friction points--under the arms and by the zipper. But for what I wanted it for it was perf.
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Navy Geo Floral Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Loved, but didn't wear
I liked this jumpsuit a lot but felt like maybe it wasn't formal enough for my event. It runs large. Even the M was a little baggy in the crotch area. I'd rent to wear to a less formal spring/summer event. Very pretty and flattering.
Red Delilah Jumpsuit
Amanda Uprichard
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Outstanding sparkler!
I ordered the L and the XL while the L fit, I felt like it was squeezing my breasts--so I went with the XL. This dress was a show stopper! Curve hugging and comfortable. I have back shoe and purse fatigue, so i paired it with metallic silver strappy sandals and clutch. I got compliments all night--my husband referred to me as his trophy wife. This dress is a winner.
Navy and Pink Shawn Sheath
Dress The Population
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great for a hour glass body
Pros: From fitting, with out being tight. Flattering on a a curvy body. I have large breasts and hips and this dress is perfect. The fabric is sturdy without being stiff which I like. Cons: Getting in the dress was a challenge. Do not do your hair or make up before getting in this thing. For some reason getting over my head and arms was like being in a wrestling match. Once your in you're fine, but yikes! RTR Con: While the dress still looks good, I didn't have one for 20 mins before I caught the whiff of someone else's BO. Let's face it ladies, we all know how WE smell as opposed to how someone else smells. The very first dress I borrowed had a similar issue. Not sure what the solution is with so many people wearing these garments. Dress shields perhaps? I literally cannot wait to get this off of me and hop in the shower. Other than the BO this is a solid dress, one I would opt to own.
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January Knit Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD
This dress made me feel sexy and beautiful!
I wore this for my engagement pictures photo shoot and felt like a million dollars! My fiancé and my family raved about this dress. I'm really glad the dress came with instructions. Make sure to step into the dress. Trying to pull it over your head just turns into a wrestling match. Love, would rent again.
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Pink Melania Dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DD