Mallory's Reviews
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8 reviews
Didn’t Wear, Sleeves Falling
Very cute and I almost wore, but for 3 cons: 1) the elasticized sleeves didn’t stay up on my shoulders very well, especially with movement. 2) the square neck was not very flattering on my broad shoulders. 3) it was an April bridal shower and a family member said this dress was too dark, fall colors. Tip: I found if I pulled down the back neckline of the dress, it covered my chest better in front.
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Viona Dress
Borgo de Nor
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 36A
Perfect for Sep Wedding
Loved it! Wore to an early September wedding, summery silhouette to keep cool, but fall colors. Nice structure sewn into the one sleeve, elevates it above fast-fashion dresses. Slightly too long to wear with flat sandals but I managed. It was a casual outdoor wedding. Medium was comfortable, see my stats below.
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Valeria Dress
LoboRosa
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 36A
Didn’t wear
It was OK but chose not to wear because 1) the colors looked quite dull in person, 2) dress is more springy than fall, and it was for an early September wedding, and 3) it is perhaps too white for a wedding guest. Size 8 ran true to size, but was a bit too big for me after I accidentally lost a few pounds (now 135 lb, 5’5”).
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Zarah Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 36A
Perfection, lightweight for summer
Perfect for an outdoor photo shoot in the 80° July weather. I am between 6 and 8, and glad I ordered up a size to 8 (AKA 40) for a breezy fit. Not too sheer, wore with nude underwear and adhesive nipple covers.
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Embroidered Ruffled Maxi Dress
Maje
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 36A
Didn’t wear, less flattering
I wasn’t comfortable with the look of the clingy fabric over my stomach, which created a definite shadow beneath. Probably could have used Spanx shapewear.
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Akasha Gown
Black Halo
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 36A
Gorgeous, Grecian. Need tape. Small waist!
Wore happily to a wedding on Valentine’s Day. Got some kind compliments on the dress’ “elegance”, and its open back. If you’re wondering, yes you absolutely need double sided fashion tape for the front. I am an A-cup but still needed tape so the dress didn’t gap when I leaned forward, and so it didn’t shift on my shoulders and open too wide. About 3 strips of tape on each side of the deep V. The dress zips at the back and the waist line is non-elastic and quite snug, such that I was OK with my normal size 6, but could have gone up 1 size to an 8. Because it was winter, I paired it with black, pointed toe, stiletto heeled, knee high, suede boots.
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Versailles Gown
L'IDÉE
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 36A
So feminine, but waist tight, chest gaps
Happily wore it to an outdoor, spring bridal tea party. The prettiest dress with expert tailoring, perfect button details, and luxurious fabric; BUT a little difficult for a postpartum body. My waist measurement isn’t what it was in my 20’s, and the waist of this dress has no stretch, so it was mildly uncomfortable. I also have a broad ribcage, which contributed to the chest gapping between buttons. I should have sized up. I chose my typical size 6 but should have ordered 8 and 10.
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Satin Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 36A
Ah, Perfection
This dress blew my other rentals out of the water. I was impressed the second I touched the thick lined fabric, tailored in the most figure-flattering silhouette. Wore to a wedding whose invitation read “formal” dress code. Paired with high-heeled, pointed-toe, black boots.
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Ares Gown
Solace London
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 36A