Melanie's Reviews
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Flattering and stylish
I wore this at a work event during my late third trimester and loved it. It's cute and flattering, with enough room to accommodate a big bump without the dreaded "sack" effect.
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Kate Maternity Dress
Leota
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun maternity option
This is a fun, relatively stylish maternity option—not the easiest thing to find. I wore it late third trimester, and the band around the belly didn't want to hit in exactly the right spot, but everything else about the fit was great and it was comfortable. Versatile depending on styling.
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Ashlyn Maternity Jumpsuit
Isabella Oliver
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34C
Glam dress and very bump friendly
Loved this dress! The cape makes the typical LBD more fun and interesting. I wore the dress while 6 months pregnant and had no trouble fitting the bump in my normal dress size. Multiple people told me they couldn't tell I was pregnant from the front, only the side, so it could also be a good choice if you want to bump incognito.
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Gizela Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34C
Extra-fun dress—love the cutouts
Wore this dress for my birthday and really liked it—the print and colors had a very celebratory vibe. I liked the length, which on me was just above skimming the ground, with a teeny bit of my shoes peeking out. Much better than maxis that drag and make it hard to walk. I did find the placement of some of the cutouts/zippers uncomfortable after a while. On my frame, the zipper for the top cutout was right on top of my ribs and was stiff/slightly ouchy.
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Electrolight Dress
Mara Hoffman
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 127lbs
Bust: 34C
Flattering and fashionable
This jumpsuit is very easy to wear. I liked that it had a bit more structure than a typical jumpsuit, especially around the waist, which I found very flattering. Got lots of compliments!
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Guava Jumpsuit
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Sleek, chic jumpsuit. Both glam and comfortable.
The only thing I didn't like about this jumpsuit is using the restroom—there are two buttons holding the back closed and addition to the side zipper, and it's difficult to unbutton them solo. I had recruit a friend to unbutton me so I could use the facilities. :)
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Black Anchors Jumpsuit
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful, high-quality dress. Loved the texture and shape.
I thought it ran a bit small around the neck and arms, so I went with the small over the extra small. It fit wonderfully, and though it's form-fitting, the cut and material are very flattering.
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Dark Refined Flutter Dress
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 34B
Liked the look, but couldn't keep it on
I was excited to try out an ear cuff, but I could not keep the thing on. The backing popped off a couple times while I was sitting still at my desk, which does not give one confidence while wearing a rented item!
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Camden Ear Jacket
Jules Smith
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 34B
High quality construction, lacking a little oomph
I wore this dress for my wedding rehearsal and dinner. The dress was classic looking, extremely well made, and was easy to wear, but I thought it was lacking a little something in person. I expected the gold to "pop" more based on the pictures online.
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Exquisite Taste Dress
Osman
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 34B
High quality and flattering! It was a great dress for my couples shower: cute but not fussy.
I thought the fit was pretty true to size; it was a tossup between this and the 0, but I ended up going with the 2 for a smidge more comfort around the arm holes. Feature I loved: there are clips to hold your bra straps underneath the dress straps. That little detail made me want to run out and buy a bunch of Lily.
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Jordan Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering and eye-catching
I wore this dress for my bridal shower and got compliments all day. The way the dress nips in at the waist is very flattering, and I loved the something "extra" provided by the metallic overlay. The zipper was a little finicky, but I've found that that's a common issue with hidden zippers. At least it got stuck when the dress was off rather than on!
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So Delicate Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 34B
Sparkly fun for bachelorette party
This was an ah-mazing dress for my bachelorette party. Sparkly, fun, and short (but not too short!). Actually, the underlining helped keep the dress from moving into "danger, your ladybits are showing territory" when dancing, which is an issue I've had with other shift dresses. The only thing I didn't love about the dress was how stiff it is...but I guess that's the price to pay for a dress covered in sequins. The stiffness made the dress a little challenging to get on, but once it was on it fit perfectly.
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Gold Rush Mini
Pencey
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 122lbs
Bust: 34A