Carrie's Reviews
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49 reviews
Laughably short
This one is not for the tall ladies. Barely tunic length, no way I could wear as a dress (even with tights…)
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Shay Denim Dress
Levi's
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Fabric not as expected
Thought this would be a fun sweater dress but it’s more of a smooth scuba knit with a bit of a sheen. Did not find it to be particularly flattering and pretty short for the tall ladies!
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Sofia Racer Mini Dress
Toccin
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Very tight around the ribcage
Runs 1-2 sizes small around the ribs/bust. Too bad because it is very pretty!
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Adaline Jumpsuit
Ramy Brook
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Not for large chests or tall girls
Found this to run small and insanely short. Wrap style can be tricky with a large chest and this dress follows that pattern. I am tall, but this didn’t even cover the goods…needless to say, did not wear.
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Passion Wrap Mini Dress
FARM Rio
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Beautiful but not for big busts
Runs small in the chest with ample room at the hips. Too bad, fabric and style are lovely!
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Short Sleeve Satin Leaf Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Sharp and professional but very long!
This dress was much longer than pictured and unfortunately just an awkward length...hit me between knee and mid-calf (and I'm really tall!). I'm a true hourglass and found this to be large in the hips so would be great for pear shapes. May re-rent in a smaller size, as it is a nice dress for work.
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Poppy Ponte Dress
Boden
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Love!
Beautiful, flowy fabric, very comfortable. Skims over curves without being too clingy or tight, just super flattering! Was a bit short, but I'm tall and because of the high/low cut it's not too noticeable. I'm between sizes and may try the 16 if I rent again because it was just a tad loose in the waist. FWIW, I was sent an 18 not 18W (which I prefer).
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Ruffle High Low Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Color washed me out
If between sizes, order down. Found this to be very flattering but the color was darker and a little more green than I was expecting. Just not a good color for me! Will try to rent this style in the navy.
Short Sleeve Marigold Dress
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Love!
Great dress! Comfy and beautiful. I'm tall so more of a longish midi length than a maxi on me but still loved it. Wore to brunch, would be good for all sorts of things
Navy Floral Neck Tie Dress
Great Jones
Size Worn: XXLR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Easy and chic
Got about a million compliments on this one. The fabric is beautiful and breezy, and it's so comfortable! I did have to pin the top but think this wouldn't be an issue for less busty girls. Great for work or a nicer event.
New Blaire Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Cute print, very flattering fit
Loved this dress. So comfy and cute, nice print for spring or summer. Fabric is fairly thin but it's draped nicely. Really appreciated the two hook closures in between the buttons around the chest, helpful for busty ladies! Only complaint is that the back kind of puckers out where it's belted (you can kind of see this in the model photo)
Sunny Bloom Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Cute but short waisted
Tried to make this work but the waist seam just hit at the wrong spot (too high) and made me look wide. Cute print and flowy fabric, great for work in summer. Sent back without wearing.
Concetta High Low Dress
Rachel Rachel Roy
Size Worn: 1XR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Comically short waisted
Nice fabric and cute print but couldn't wear. I'm tall with a long torso, but this was crazy short waisted. The seam that is supposed to hit at your waist was barely below my chest. Too bad!
Robin Sleeveless Shirtdress
J.Crew
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Small and SHORT!
Just not made for me! I'm tall with a fairly large chest. I was hoping to wear to work but this was way too short, even for non-work activities. Found it to run small in the chest, snaps gaped.
Striped Tie Waist Shirt Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Fun maxi
Super comfy and cute, love the tie straps (adjustable!). Print was a little more muted than expected, but fabric is nice. Probably not for petite ladies...I'm 6'0" and found it to be the perfect maxi length with flat sandals.
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Azores Smocked Maxi
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 3XR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Cute but shoulders slip
As other reviewers have stated, this top is nice and flattering but has some kind of design flaw because the sleeves don't stay up. It works as an off-shoulder top, though I preferred the look of the square neckline (there's a bit too much fabric when off the shoulder, since it's not meant to be worn that way). I'm pretty large chested with very broad shoulders and still found this to be an issue. Super cute, just a little frustrating to wear!
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Floral Square Neck Top
Nicholas
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
July 4th ready!
Nice, soft fabric. Runs a little large in bust (stretches with wear) but otherwise pretty TTS. I'm very long waisted and this was *just* long enough for me.
Forbes Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Order up if between sizes
Super cute! Great for summer or transition, can be dressed up or down. Nice linen but wrinkles easily. Runs a little small in the waist/hips so I'd recommend ordering up especially if you're between sizes.
Button Front Garden Skirt
Nicholas
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Comically small
I'm between a 16 and 18, based on other review I ordered the XXL...comically small. I have a large chest but fairly small waist and couldn't even try to zip. May size up and rent again, looked cute for work.
Dixie Sheath
Hutch
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Cute but runs small
Cute floral print, nice fabric. I'm between a 16 and 28, and I found the 18 to be a little tight especially in the bust
Baba Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Flattering, comfy, easy to style
Lovely! What more do you need? Runs a little large so if between sizes, order down (it has a side zip but I could just slip over my head). Lots of compliments. Can dress up or down.
Abstract Printed Midi Dress
Aldomartins
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Too small but beautiful!
Rented for a spring wedding, the embroidery is lovely and cut is flattering. But I wasn't able to wear because it runs small, recommend sizing up at least 1 size
Kirana Dress
VONE
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Lovely, easy to wear
Runs TTS, maybe a little small in waist but fabric has enough stretch it was fine. Very flattering and comfy. I wore to work but would be a good option for many situations!
Kristie Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Just ok, and short waisted
Print was not as vibrant as in the photo, colors more muted. I'm tall but found this to be very short waisted. Good for those who are bustier, as the smocked back allows some flexibility in sizing there.
Bubble Dot Smocked Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Perfectly fine
Kind of meh. Wore it to work, not the most fashionable. Fabric is thinner than expected and it was shorter than shown on the model (hit just above my knee). Very comfy!
Ilana Dress
Leota
Size Worn: XXLR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Great dress
Runs TTS, but a little on the large side for this designer. Nice thick fabric, great length. Wore to work, lots of compliments!
Navy Striped Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Solid work dress, sizing a little off
TTS in bust but waist/hips run large. I ended up belting and wearing with booties, lots of compliments! Great, sturdy fabric with just enough stretch. Beautiful color. I'm tall and length was as shown, just below knee.
Burgundy Multi-Stitch Dress
Tome
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Lovely, flattering, forgiving
Cute modern print, easy to wear with tights in winter, very flattering especially for hourglass types. Not a true wrap in that the "under" portion is sewn together, but you still tie the top - maybe a little low cut for work but wouldn't be a problem for those with smaller chests. Definitely runs large, I'm usually size 16/18 and may consider the L next time.
Navy Gabrielle Wrap Dress
Leota
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Great for work!
Beautiful! Very flattering, comfy, gorgeous blue. Conservative for the office but still interesting and fashionable. Will rent again, and may size down (just a tad roomy)
Svetlana Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Pretty but runs large
Runs 1-2 sizes large (and I ordered down to start). Color is beautiful, and fabric nicer than expected (thick with a kind of slick quality). I belted this time, but will order a size down if I get it again. Great for office to (more conservative) evening activities. Has pockets!!
Rodney Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Pleasantly surprised!
Pleasantly surprised by this. Arrived new...color is gorgeous, bright but rich green. Runs a little large, or maybe just cut to be very roomy. Sleeves are short but not enough not to wear. Might buy!
Drilla Boucle Coat
JUNAROSE
Size Worn: 1X
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Great dress!
Beautiful, comfy - what more do you need! Wore to the office and a friend's birthday dinner. A little short for me at 6'0" but still worked. Fabric has stretch - if between sizes, order down.
Magnolia Knit Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Not as expected
I should have paid closer attention before renting, but just not what I was expecting. Fabric is a thick cotton, with some stretch but still clingy. Recommend sizing up, especially if you're apple or pear shaped. Colors are beautiful.
Colorblock Knit Skirt
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Pretty but SHORT
To my tall ladies, maybe don't bother. I'm very tall (6'0") so I'm used to having some length issues, but this barely covered my backside. Fits TTS for BM. Style is otherwise nice, sequins are pretty. A winner for someone shorter!
Gold Sequin Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Just okay
I went up two sizes based on other reviews. It fit fine (probably could have gone only one size up) but didn't wow me. Fabric is pretty but very thick, which I don't usually find to be a problem. Coupled with the conservative cut, it was just meh. Pockets are a great addition but poked out and made me look wider at the waist.
Glow Right Sheath
Theia
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Pretty, but only for shorter ladies
Fabric is nice and cut is very flattering. Unfortunately way too short waisted for my 6'0" frame so this went back without wearing.
Vintage Daisy Smocked Blouse
Nicholas
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Beautiful
Gorgeous fabric, great for fall! Big sleeves didn't bother me, and I got lots of compliments. Wore it to work (with a cami underneath) and to a event afterward. I ordered my regular size, think I could easily go down in the bust/waist but with the wrap styling I made it work.
Mini Daisy Wrap Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Nice! Bright and a little large
Pretty wrap dress, nice soft fabric. Ended up not wearing because it was brighter than I anticipated (more pink than blue) and didn't fit my needs. Runs a little large so if between sizes, order down (or if you want more coverage, maybe stick with your regular).
Abstract Leah Wrap Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Sharp, classic dress. Runs small!
Really cute and great for work...many compliments! Ordered a size up based on reviews, glad I did. Was a little short on me but I wore with flats and it was fine.
Navy Grommet Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 20
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"
Bust: 40DD
Not for tall ladies!
Was really excited to try this dress...a definite no go. It was comically short (I'm 6'0"). Also found it to be short waisted, but I think if the skirt part of the dress were longer, I could have made it work. The embroidery was a little disappointing, the pattern was busier in person so the overall look was less sophisticated than I anticipated.
Purple Floral Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 6' 0"