Michelle's Reviews
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Pretty but better on less curvy ppl
I really like the dress but think the design is meant to add dimension to people who do not have natural curves already
Tiered Midi Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Side snaps are a challenge
Other reviews mentioned the side snaps were uncomfortable. Once i managed to snap them, it was not uncomfortable. It was not easy for me to use both hands to snap under my arm. Also tight fit up top making it impossible for me to fit undergarment. I almost didnt wear but really had to. I made it work
Priscilla Ruched Midi Dress
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Tight in chest
It is fashionable way to wear denim but hard for me to button top button because i have large chest. If you have curves like i do, it maybe hard to fit into this. I almost didnt wear it because top button pulled so much. I made it work.
Denim Patchwork Midi Dress
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Lots of compliments on this dress
This dress is quality linen. It is comfortable and conservative enough to wear to work or meetings or luncheons. It is very loose fitting in waist and the bow tie in front gives more room to hide a stomach if u want to do that.
Royal Sea Midi Dress
FARM Rio
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Tight buttons up top
Im top heavy and this was tight to button my chest in. Thankfully dinner i planned to wear this to required me to wear a large sash/ribbon over top so the tight buttons were not as issue. This photo is me holding my art in a store because i was about to drop the dresses back at UPS and wanted to photograph them to post.
Murielle Dress
Hofmann Copenhagen
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Liked it but not flattering fit
I like this dress but it did not photograph well at a luncheon. It is quality fabric and pretty and i love the style but this style does not look great on my curvy body. Get it if u want to feel pretty and feminine and dont care how photos look
Floral Detail Midi Dress
Area Stars
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Liked it more than i thought i would
Im top heavy and have not work tops like this since i was quite young. Wasnt sure it would work. Great for warm weather and fun. Still conservative enough to cover all my important parts and i could wear to work or church. I wore a sweater over it usually to cover arms
Lover Sundress
ROMY
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Great for an occasion
Fits true to size. Im curvy n top heavy but this is comfy and conservative enough for work and church with pockets
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Blue Midi Dress
Roksanda x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Comfy but beautiful
I kept this one for months. It requires strapless bra but I got compliments each time i wore it. Took my mom to botanical gardens and dinner, also wore to a polo match and probably work. The dress has pockets that can hold plenty. Highly recommend.
Biba Cotton Dress
Borgo de Nor
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Didnt really wear it
It is very different but beautiful dress. The weather got too cold to wear this to a formal event so i only tried it on for photos at home. Unusual color combos n one shoulder style is elegant but dress was actually comfortable
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One Shoulder Long Dress
Hemant & Nandita
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Great dress
I only swapped this because i wanted a space for warmer dresses and winter coat. Great dress to wear to work, church, dinners…could be worn anywhere
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Pleated Midi Shirt Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
True to others descriptions n size
The bottom is not as sheer as in the model photos. As others have stated it is very dark black despite being a thinner fabric. Worked perfectly for my formal event however because it was exceptionally cold in FL that night. The long sleeve sequin top was ideal. It does have the shorts built in under she “sheer” skirt so i recommend going to bathroom before getting fully dressed/leaving home. It requires unzipping back of dress and undressing to go to bathroom. Thankful it worked instead of another beautiful dress that would have left me cold with no sleeves
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Ellie Ballerina Dress
LDT
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Didnt wear bc too unforgiving
It is very beautiful dress but even with Spanx i was concerned i would be uncomfortable all night (at red carpet opening night) holding my posture/stomach in
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Darbilne Gown
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Didnt really wear bc of strange fit
Another dress i hoped to love but didnt fit as i hoped. It is def more low cut than i usually wear but i could have accepted that. Im top heavy so am careful not to wear things that are too revealing. The hips on this dress seemed to have too much fabric making it pucker on the sides instead of hugging my curves. It is a very nice dress and i contemplated keeping it to wear somewhere even tho it didnt fit perfectly, but i decided to send it back
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Marlene Dress
La DoubleJ
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Great winter coat
I got this for a trip north. Im glad i had it and thankful w rent the runway i dont have to store winter coats- or even buy them to keep. I might rent this again if it gets cold in FL…or rent a different style bc i can w rtr
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Alexandra Faux Shearling Jacket
Samantha Sipos
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Beautiful full pants look like skirt
I love the colors n quality fabric. Love the tie belt. Im not skinny so maybe not the most flattering but i did get compliments. And the blue n blue is perfect w my sorority
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Tie Waist Wide Leg Floral Pants
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Loved n didnt want to return
I love everything about this dress. The fabric is perfect for spring/summer heat and color is gorgeous. The cut/style fit comfortably and complimented by curvy body without being too sexy. I wore to church, work, running errands, dining out n getting flu shot as u see in photo. Im only sending it back because i need space to swap for cold weather jacket
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Belted Poplin Shirt Dress
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
I wanted to love it more
It is a fine dress but it just was ok. I rented it to wear to my bday dinner. The is light enough linen to wear in hot weather but the colors are pastel and did nothing for me personally. Some reviews wore this for formal event and while i could see it working on some people, I agree with those who say it looks too casual. I wore it to work also.
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Ramie Maxi Dress
Marchesa Rosa
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Great dress
This summer i am All about cotton dresses. This cotton dress fit perfectly and has pockets. It is DVF and got compliments every time i wore it. I wouldnt have sent it back if i didnt have so many other options i want to try
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Floral Queena Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Great dress i thought abt keeping
Came new w tags! Fabric is stiff n heavy w quality feel. Fit my hourglass curves perfectly while remaining classy. This photo is at brunch with sorority sisters in front of first telephone invented by Edison. The zipper in back could be tricky for ppl like me with inflexible shoulders but i managed to zip it myself. I loved it so much i didnt want to return it but i do like getting such variety. I might rent it again in cooler weather
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Ganika Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Unusual pattern but lovely dress
Wore in cooler weather and moved the color and long sleeves. Fit me perfectly and i am curvy. I prefer conservative clothes but fashionable
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Marfa Flowers Casper Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Loved this and many compliments
Loved this dress so much i contemplated not sending it back again. Wore it several times to various places and always got compliments.
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Marilla Dress
Marchesa Rosa
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Fun dress but no pockets
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Yucca Floral Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Wanted to love but only liked
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Printed Tiered Midi Dress
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
It is VERY low cut but great dress
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Two-Tone Midi Dress
Roksanda x RTR
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Just ok
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Donna Midi Dress
Sea New York
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Lots of compliments
Im tall and curvy and this fit very well. It reminded me of an old pj gown i had when i was little or maybe Laura Ingalls onittle house on the lrairie. I wanted to love this and many ppl complimented me, but i only really liked it.
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Tansu Dress
LoveShackFancy
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Liked very much for warm days
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Tropical Print Midi Dress
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Loved to wear anywear
Fits well and received compliments everywhere. Great fabric and conservative fit. Wore to work, church, running errands, driving my elderly mom to PT and got compliments everywhere i went
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Stripe Poplin Midi Dress
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Perfectly fine
Im top heavy but this worked fine. It could be more maxi dress or more elevated because it is beautiful. I wore to fancy dinner party once but also wore under a jean jacket to make it more casual once
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Floral Pleated Maxi
Fuzzi
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
tote w inner pockets
fit lots of stuff. one of the metal things did pop off and is in the inner pocket but I think it was decorative and used it without and no one noticed.
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Noemie Handbag
Clare V.
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
feminine but button kept opening
really loved this and got many compliments. However, the button in the middle of my chest kept popping open.I am top heavy so this might not happen with others
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Pink Floral Shirt Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 50
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Clip on gold earrings
If you need clip on earrings, these r good option
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Clover Stud Earrings
Oscar de la Renta
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Just ok
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Lavender Tie Waist Dress
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Loved it
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Printed Tiered Dress
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Iconic DvF wrap dress
Fits perfectly bc it is adjustable, wrap
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Dorothea Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Comfy n conservative
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Stripe Coupe Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Loved it more than expected
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Irissa Jacket
By Malene Birger
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Glitzy cocktail attire
I am top heavy but conservative and challenged to find clothes to wear to special events that are not too revealing but fashionable. This was perfect for an event i needed to call a bit of attention to myself as my art was being auctioned, but did not want the wrong kind of attention. It fits true to size and is forgiving and comfortable .
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Gold Pleated Midi Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
As expected
Meant to be loose fit but perfect for cooler weather and everything from running errands to church or meetings or meals
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Paisley Patchwork Dress
Pamela Love x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs