Michele's Reviews
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Lovely but THIN - think panty hose
Okay so it was lovely. Very fitted. I wore a small even though I'm usually a 6/8, depending on brand. The dress is like a panty hose printed dress. The fabric looks sheer when you pull it out. It also feels like panty hose, not even tights. I went to a concert in Vegas and was freezing! But** it fit really well; I got a ton of compliments. Perfect for the fall season.
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Koa Jersey Ruched Front Turtleneck Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Weird sizing, good for a party
I ended up with a size 4... which I haven't been since my 20s. The breast area felt better and more secure with the smaller size (normally a dress size 6, bust 34-D). It was comfortable though. The sequins wasn't scratchy.... the skirt was a smidge flowy and fun. Like any dress with cut outs, you move in a weird way and your body kind of oozes out... so some pics of me in it are not ideal 😂 so if that's your end goal or a concern, this isn't the dress for you. Ultimately it was fab and I'd wear it again.
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Roux Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Comfortable, glammy, and perfect for the cold!
I'm usually a size 6 and this was TTS. Bust: 34-D. The arm was fitted, but comfortable. The pattern with the sequins is flattering and emphasizes the right curves. The inside of the dress was this thick, warmer, soft material... so it wasn't itchy or uncomfortable like some sequins dresses can be. I was worried about the height of the slit, but it was also as revealing as you want it to be... I was at a gala where I wanted to mostly keep my leg inside and was easily able to. Highly recommend!
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One Shoulder Velvet Sequin Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Bright, flowy, and fitted. Happiness in a dress!
Lower V than expected. Would've been better with a push up bra. The arms were tight! No elastic whatsoever. The size 8 that I also received did not have any additional room in the arms either. The dress was truly lovely-- bright and fun without being ostentatious or too loud. It fitted in all the right places. I have a pretty slim waistline and am busty. Typically wear a size 28/6 jean and the 6 dress just hit right. I'd rent it again.
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Striped Lea Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 34D
Last minute save!
So, all they had left were the Long sizes and I'm no long. I'm 5'5". As such, there was definitely a smidge of extra fabric in the back along the zipper for where a long person might have the torso length for this dress. I am 34 weeks pregnant with a significant change in my bust size due to that fact - I'm probably a 34-E/F. This dress was perfect. Showed the bump off nicely, while allowing me to feel like a woman and be comfortable. It had just enough stretch. I did have to pin the front. The neck line is incredibly low cut, but no big deal at all. Two safety pins. Endless compliments.
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Orchid Twist Front Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Do not recommend for pregos.
I am 34 weeks pregnant. I am also considered a smidge on the small size as far as baby bumps go. The 8 fit better than the 10, which was too large in weird places - like the torso... The bump made the pleating around the dress look very full - almost like a full skirt, but only in the front mixed with a high-low dress that would never be considered long enough to actually BE a high-low. I ended up NOT wearing it.
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Magenta Corie Dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
The dress was fabulous. Extremely high maintenance, but worth it, I think.
This dress required three different pinnings, fashion tape and it still gaped a bit in places. There is no boning on the sides under your arms... and even at my bust (34-DD/32-E) - it required pinning because there was extra fabric there... and no support. Your breasts are just kind of out there. I've had two babies Breast fed both. I wish I'd gotten some kind of extra help to maybe push them up or together or whatever. It was still a great dress, and super fun at the gala - but like I said - high maintenance. Not the easiest to wear. LOVED THE POCKETS. :) I'd rent again if I could take it to a tailor. Oh! Also, wore 3 inch wedges and it was still a tad long in the back. The low part of it def hit the ground.
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Stripe High Low Gown
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Bright & photogenic
I am a six weeks post partum gal with 34-F bra size due to breast feeding. I know my current body is temporary and needed a bright dress for my family vacation photos. This dress was very forgiving on my body and managed to fit my large breast size perfectly. It is very orange and the color was originally a smidge off putting, but boy does it photograph well! Highly recommend for larger cup sized ladies.
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Red Kacie Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 34D
Britney Spears + sequins = winning.
Fit like a glove. The green color was perfect with my blonde hair and hazel eyes. The length was good. I'd come make sure you had a good push-up bra. The arms were tight, but not restrictive. I wore this all night to the Britney Spears concert in Vegas and then we went dancing afterward, so it was comfortable enough for that kind of movement! I didn't give it five stars because there were some loose strings on the dress and the slip underneath kept riding up, so I did have to pull it down and readjust a bit.
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Sequin Shamrock Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 34D
Fabulously classic, comfortable, flattering dress. :)
I'm actually a 32-DD, so I wore my most slimming bra to go with this and it worked out perfectly. It fit like a glove, but was super comfortable. Got tons of compliments. Classic, simple and lovely.
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Diamond Lace Dress
Laundry by Shelli Segal
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 34D
Shoshanna - usually good for larger chest, but not this time.
I own two Shoshanna dresses, both in 6's and both fit like a glove. Full disclosure, I am a 32-DD. Neither size worked for me for a few reasons: 1. The waistline on this dress is higher than the photo indicated... I do not have a high waist. Mine is much lower - probably equidistant between my chest and hips. 2. The chest area was TIGHT. Like, not workable-tight. Like, flattened my breasts. The arms were also completely non-stretch and uncomfortable... especially if you plan on dancing all night. The pleating on the dress was a lot heavier than it looks in the pic. I think this piece would have to fit you perfectly for it to be a winner. The 8 didn't work because while it fit comfortable in the chest area, everything else was huge. I swam in it.
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Farrah Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 34D
Always a 6, but not in this.
I ordered a 6 and an 8. Neither worked and here's why: I'm actually a 32-DD. (no drop down for that size available) and this dress crushed my boobs - in both the 6 and the back-up 8. It was also too short. Perhaps, my chest size contributed to the length. The wedding I was attending had a traditional church ceremony and a reception to follow. No way would this have been comfortable to wear in a church setting even if my chest fit into it. Otherwise, it fit. The arms, the sizing... just bust + length were a serious no-go.
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Red Zarita Sheath
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 34D