Liza's Reviews
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Size down! Stunning colors!
I really tried to make this work- even adding a wide belt to cut the extra billow, but it was way to much material. Plenty of room! I think if I were taller or had a more slender figure it would look great. The design really is spectacular and I think would be wonderful if you can pull it off!
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La Flutte Mini Dress
Apiece Apart
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 40DD
Imagine wearing a blue jean dress...
I didn't expect this to genuinely feel like a pair of jeans, but it does. It's fairly heavy- a nice contrast to the flimsy chambray dresses, but the shape was super boxy on me, even with the tie. I'd like to see this style sleeveless and maybe a vneck or a little bit lower neckline.
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Denim Flare Dress
LOST INK
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 40DD
Busty ladies beware.
This top fit great everywhere except for my chest where it was just snug enough to be tightly uncomfortable. As it is polyester there is not stretch. Otherwise it is a stunning color and the material is quite thick. It tapers a bit but is still flowy.
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Kaiko Shirtdress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 40DD
Why can't I wear this every day?
As for most formal/designer dresses, I sized up from my regular 14/14w. There is a bit of forgiving stretch and the petite size fit my 5'3 self perfectly. It's incredibly comfortable and "extra" while still being classy. I kind of feel like an Oscar's award statute wearing it. The weight is heavy, but this adds to the way it drapes and falls on my curves, and is surprisingly comfortable. I have no good reason to buy this dress, but I sure would like a reason to wear it on the regular.
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Glitz Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18WP
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 40DD
Great except, ouch- my hair?!
Reading the reviews, I sized up a few sizes so it would be a generous tunic. Cool- it fit my chest area great and didn't do the weird bunching thing others mentioned around the hips/bum. The material is so luxe. I could sleep in it because it's just that cozy. However...the little notch on the back of the neck (right above the zipper) kept catching the hair at the base of my skull. After an hour of fiddling with it and trying to make it work, I ditched it for another top.
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Floral Long Sleeve Shift
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 20
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 40DD
Great color, weird hemline.
I usually love hemlines with similar sharkbite cutes, but this one just fell in a really awkward and unflattering way. I also could have easily sized down to my true to size or even a bit smaller size, as the material has some give and cinches nicely.
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Crimson Red Shirtdress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 40DD
Beautiful but long!
This is a beautifully made, flowy dress. However my 5'2 self couldn't make it work even with high heels. For taller ladies I'm sure it's a hit if you're looking for something boho chic.
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Floral Wisteria Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 40DD
LOVE!
This is the perfect pool/beach coverup that transitions nicely from indoor to out. The fit is great and the material has a wonderful flow. It is true to size and has no stretch- it fit my hips perfectly and shows a bit more cleavage than I usually display, but considering I'm using it for beach time and as a weekend look, it's perfect.
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Alannah Wrap Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 40DD
N/A
I ordered a 16w and received a 16 instead. I'm kind of bummed that the correct replacement size won't arrive until after a wedding this weekend, but glad I have my trusty LBD as a backup. I can't speak to the 16W I ordered, but can say the 16 I received is too snug on the hips and bottom (the back rises up) and won't zip up past my ribcage (I wear 40D/DD). The pro is the material is has stretch and is a beautiful color! The zipper is getting a bit worn and "sticky", but seems quite sturdy.
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 40DD
N/A
Taking heed that there is no stretch as noted in the fit, I was hoping this would have more flow. I think with less curves to work with, it would be a beautiful top. I love the colors! However, the draping, from the unnatural way it hung off my chest, to the surprisingly short waist on one side and the unflattering way it fell off the opposite hip made me wish it was designed with a curvy friendly material.
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Blue Floral Mallory Top
Parker
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 40DD