Melinda's Reviews
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8 reviews
Gorgeous and chic
I wore this to an evening wedding in the country and it was perfect! I wish they had a L avail as it prob would have fit me a little better… the dress still felt snug and supportive with the built in side honing, but the back kept rolling out. I threw some strategic pins in and it was fixed. I totally recommend this dress for a curvier figure like mine (I wore double sided sticky bra/cups)
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Olivia Rosette Sash Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DDD/E
It was pretty
They didn’t have my size but I thought I could maybe pull off a 12. Nope, the waistband has no stretch at all so it was a struggle to zip. I have no doubt if it was a 14 it would have been fine. I knew the risk I was taking.
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Long Sleeve Floral Maxi
LDT
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DDD/E
Fit is strange.
I’m 5’3” and have a short torso and the bodysuit still felt incredibly strange. It seems like it’s cut to have a low back but also… why? I am large busted and forget it there was just no way I could wear this dress without making a spectacle of myself.
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Rasha Dress
retrofête
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DDD/E
Runs super small
I have to say I loved the look of this dress way more in person when it arrived. I had ordered it as my back up and luckily LOVED my first choice so it was no big concern that this one didn't fit AT ALL. I had read some of the other reviews mentioning it was running a little small but wishfully though they could be wrong. Seriously I couldn't even get the dress all the way on, let alone zipped up. While I do generally run between a 12 and 14. The reason for the size 14 is usually my bust, but with this dress I couldn't even get the dress straps up. By the looks of what I saw, even if I did get it on, that zipper wasn't even gonna come close. The fabric has no give whatsoever so I almost couldn't get it off either without enlisting help. The colors on this are really beautiful but I'd suggest only going for it if you're a waif. The cut looks like something that should flatter curves but it's just not built that way.
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Such a Charmer Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DDD/E
Great color and flattering cut.
I found that the size 12 just fit better and was overall more flattering. Especially after throwing on a pair of spanx. I'm short waisted and have wide but slightly sloping shoulders so I suspect if I owned this dress I would shorten the straps a tiny bit to feel really secure. I'd suggest fashion tape if you want to wear this dress out and not feel like you might end up flashing someone. I made sure to have my boyfriend on patrol and since I had forgotten to pack mine. I got a ton of compliments on this dress at the spring wedding I attended. It's a stand out without being too flashy. (Unless of course you forget the previously mentioned fashion tape)
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Canary Hydrangea Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DDD/E
Wish the cups were a little fuller but did the job
I was skeptical at first that these would actually stay on. I cleaned and prepped my skin as recommended, leaned over, put the girls inside and stuck each side on. Before I got my dress on it felt like it might not stay but after I was all zipped in everything felt secure. I wear a 36D but am on the fuller side of that even and find that I could probably use a bigger size with most styles of bras. The same applies here as I found the bra to be more "minimizing" rather than truly shapely and supportive. If there was a larger size I would likely prefer it but this does the job just fine. I've only worn it the once so far so I can't comment as to how well the adhesive holds up with multiple uses.
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Beautiful earrings
Wore these to an afternoon wedding with a yellow dress. Gorgeous and added just the right amount of interest.
Darling Daffodil Drops
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DDD/E
Very cute and versatile bag. Would rent it again.
Rented this to wear with my dress. Just the right size to hold everything a gal should need.
Coronation Clutch
Franchi
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DDD/E