Lisa's Reviews
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17 reviews
Sexy and classy
Thick material woh stretch. Runs about a size small. Can wear a standard strapless bra. I'm 5"1' so it fell below my knee. The 10 was even a little tight but the 12 was too big in the hips so this worked. Very comfortable.
Black Packard Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 133lbs
Bust: 36D
Great color runs large
Great quality. Great green color. Slightly shorter in the front. Came to a cocktail length on my 5'1" athletic frame. Runs large all over. I usually wear a 4/6 in clothing and larger in most cocktail dresses and I wore the small. My chest is larger than my hips and the small fit my 36D perfect. The rest was very flowy- especially in the hips. Wore to a casual jack & Jill wedding shower on a cool early spring day with booties and and sweater.
Hunter Green Cynthia Dress
Karen Zambos
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 133lbs
Bust: 36D
So comfortable! Sexy and conservative at the same time!
This for true to size according to the company's size chart runs smaller than standard clothing sizes. I'm usually a 6 on top and 4 on the bottom. I wore the 8. The top fit perfect and the hips were a tiny bit big but that's normal for me. The looseness in the hips helped make it a bit more conservative for the wedding. Length hit at perfect cocktail length above my knee on my 5'1" frame. I'm broader and curvier on top. Material was thick and stretchy. There was cups built into the lining of the dress and I needed no bra with my 36D chest. The neckline was so flattering in the front and back.
Cutout Illusion Sheath
LM Collection
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Loved this and was so disappointed it didn't work!
This dress was beautiful and well made but I had some crazy tan lines and was unfortunately in between sizes so it didn't work this time. There's no stretch in the dress so the large top was just a bit too tight and the XL was swimming all over. I have an athletic broad upper body but if you run more even top & bottom this dress should work and look great! I almost wore the large but it wasn't comfortable while sitting. It was all sizing on my particular body shape. Everything about the dress was fantastic.
Pink Asymmetrical Hem Sheath
Keepsake
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Great dress.
I wore this to a wedding. This dress ran small. I wore the 10 but needed the 12. In pants and tops I'm usually a 4/6 but usually need an 8/10 in RTR dresses. This one was a smaller. If your shorter or curvier/athletic like me, size up. The fabric was thick, comfortable and slightly stretchy so I could make it work. It is a longer cocktail almost tea length and hugged curves really well. The color was rich and saturated.
Plum Park Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Great summer dress!
Wore this to a baby shower. According to the size chart I was a medium but wore the small and it was still loose and flowy. I'm 5'1" and wore a pair of high sandals and it was about an inch too long but it worked. The back straps were adjustable and the open back was very open but flattering and cute. I wore a Nubra and it the neckline was flattering too.
Desert Flower Print Maxi Dress
Josie by Natori
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous fabric, full skirt, generous room on top
The fabric in this dress was stunning. The top ran a bit big but that really worked for me as I usually don't fit in this style of dress. I'm wider on top with narrower hips. The skirt was full. I think it swallowed me some. It came to just below my knee at my 5'1" height. On someone taller it would fall at a perfect cocktail length. The open back was flattering because it showed the middle and made you look narrow.
Greta Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Whose arms are that slim????
This dress was good quality and the pattern was nice. The arms were so small I almost couldn't fit them in. I don't have twig arms but I also don't have larger arms. I've never had a problem with arms not fitting in any garment before. Shame. This would've been a nice dress for a wedding shower.
Cordela Abstract Plaid Crepon Shift
BB Dakota
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Huge but comfy and great quality.
The color was beautiful and the material felt soft and expensive. The dress ran huge. I wore the small which said 2-4 on the designer's website. I'm normally an 8-10 in cocktail dresses, especially a non stretch fabric. I could've probably worn the extra-small in this if I had it. I was in this all day and was very comfortable. Doesn't picture well but the color was gorgeous and it surprisingly didn't look like it fit like a sack in person.
Coral Feather Ruffle Shift
Karen Zambos
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Big statement bangles!
They were a little small in diameter so tough to get over my hand but just the right comfortable size once they were on my wrist. They make a bold statement and are not dainty in size but I loved them.
Silver Glitz Bangle Set
Chamak by Priya Kakkar
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Liked it much more than I was expecting to!
Ran large. About 2 sizes large for cocktail dresses on me. Definitely go smaller so it's not baggy. The blue was a stretchy and comfortable material and the black was not stretchy. The top material pulled a tiny bit on me but I'm larger on top and the smaller size fit better in the body of the dress. The blue part fit like a cacoon dress and was the just right amount of form fitting and flowing. It was a loose dress but I felt it still complimented curves and wasn't boring or overwhelming. Fell just above my knee and I'm 5'1". The asymmetrical top and color block was faltering and I got lots of compliments. Was a fun dress to accessorize.
Mimi Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Standout print, fun, comfortable material, flattering
Rented for a retirement brunch. The scuba material was comfortable and not as hot as I was expecting it to be. Even with the lining. Fit true to size to slightly large. Normally in this cut of dress I have to size way up and I didn't here. There's a slight stretch to the fabric. 6 & 8 both fit but went with the 8 for comfort and not too tight. I have a broad, muscular upper body, larger chest and narrow hips. Usually this style of dress doesn't work for me because of that on top and swimming in the hips, but not so here in this dress. The seams in the arms did start to feel tight after a few hours of wearing but not too bad. Wore a racer back bra. If you are narrow all over I would probably size down for back up. At a short 5"1' this fell at a perfect cocktail length on me, just above my knee. The color was vibrant and the print was standout but also not too loud. Felt confident and comfortable and got lots of positive compliments. Would look great on slimmer girls than me but also flattered my more muscular and curvier frame.
Watercolor Dive Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Bright but conservative. Runs big.
I'm usually a 8-10 in cocktail dresses without stretch and I wore a 4 in this dress. It was NEON orange in person. It was very baggy and ran big but the liner fit smaller so that was pulling under the dress. If I went up a size the it would've been huge, especially in the hips. The material was rich and a thick and structured. Seemed expensive but not heavy or hot. The cut and folds of the neckline front and back were interesting and flattering. I'm shorter and athletic curvy and I liked the ease of this dress. It was bold with the color and neckline but also sort of classic in the material. Would really work for longer or leaner body types. I forgot to be sure I took a picture that really showed the dress from the front with me standing but you can see the color and length in these.
Orange Origami Fold Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Very comfortable. Interesting fabric.
Fabric was very interesting. The blue was almost iridescent and the black was matte and shiny. It was stretchy so I wore a size down. It was form fitting but comfortable. Regular bra was fine but the shoulders were a little big on me so they sometimes slid down to show my bra. It wasn't the most fun or interesting dress I've ever worn but it was comfortable and flattering.
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Slim Blue Sheath
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 36D
Another great RTR experience!
Wore this dress to a fancy fall wedding. At 5'1" it hit just above my knees. The lining was a little wonky and the dress was hard to get on and off but other than that it was great. The gathering of the fabric made the tight fit more flattering and classy. Normally I'm an athletic size 10 in a fitted dress with no stretch and the medium was perfect. Wore simple black shoes and dainty drop earrings. Got many compliments.
Go Out With A Bang Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
So easy!!! Great quality.
Was more of a purple color but I liked the color better than in the picture. Ran large. I'm usually and 8-12 in cocktail dresses but I wore the 6. I'm 5'1" and the length was knee in front and to the top of my heels in the back. The top was a teeny tight at the chest and a tiny too big in the hips. That's generally how dresses fit me though. Was perfect and comfy for a 90degree day wedding at a Cape Cop Inn. Wore shiny silver shoes and dainty black and silver earrings and bracelet. The fabric was thick and dressy which was perfect with the relaxed shape. It was also lined.
Magenta Molly Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D
Worked with the stylist over the phone and she was great! Arrived on time in a great bag.
This dress was beautiful quality and color. For true to size. I'm short and larger on top than the bottom so the proper fitting top made for a very full and longer skirt. With that and the high neckline and fancy bodice I felt like the dress was wearing me and I decided not to wear it. If you're the same size on top and bottom and not as short as me it will be a standout dress.
Ring Around Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36D