Kelsey's Reviews
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10 reviews
Classic cut
Very nice looking - classic, almost pin-up-esque. It runs small, so I wore the bigger size. Even though it was loose, at least I could sit in it :) Didn't have to wear a bra, which is really saying something for the top support!
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Printed Soul Fire Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Man, I schooled that whole wedding
This dress is a game changer. I can't even count the compliments I got, plus it stood out from everything else at the wedding. Like, people stopped me on the street! I was a little worried about it being to bold for a late spring/early summer, but the red is vibrant and sunny, plus the flowers made it totally appropriate. Sizing is a bit tricky because you need the bodice to be tight enough to forgo a bra, but there's pretty much no stretch so definitely size up for your backup. The under-slip thingie is pretty short, but nobody other than myself could really tell what was going on underneath the flower overlay.
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Cherry Lace Midi Dress
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Rehearsal Dinner Wowza
This dress stunned everyone. I wore the smaller size as the silhouette is SUCH a bombshell and looked better when the dress was really fitted to my body. Let it be known: the black strip down the center of the chest is actually mesh like the back is, so you get a very slight (sexy) peek at some side boob.
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White Film Noir Sheath
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Awesome spring wedding dress
I LOVED this dress. It's form fitting, but flattering and comfortable and easy to wear a bra under. The skirt floats in the wind like Marilyn Monroe. I got tons of compliments and was sad to send it back.
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Blue Poppy James Dress
TROUBADOUR
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
A bridal shower hit!
Literally every single person at my bridal shower asked me where I got this dress. Both sizes fit and were the perfect length, but I wore the smaller one because it was slightly smaller in the chest so I didn't have to wear a bra :)
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Resort White Pearl Shift
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Waaaay too short
This dress is beautiful and got tons of compliments for the colors and the open back. Unfortunately it was SOOO short that I spent the entire party tugging it down and worrying. I'm 5'9" and while the size 6 fit well, I ended up wearing the backup size 8 to try and get a tiny bit more length. I made it through my bridal shower alive, but I seriously cannot imagine dancing at a wedding in this...
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Derek Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Perfect dress for a special date night
The sequins made me feel pretty and a little exotic without making my look too OMG-sparkles-NewYearsEve-over the top, you know? I paired it with a dark jean jacket for a nice semi-fancy birthday dinner with my fiance. In terms of fit, it was totally fine. Not much stretch, but it's a shift dress, so you don't necessarily expect stretch. It's lose without looking baggy. I got the size 4 as a back up and tried them both on but honestly couldn't tell the difference between the two.
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Fade to Black Shift
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36C
Subtly chic
This dress fit like a dream. I am 5'9" athletic build with gigaaaaaantic shoulders, but the sequin shoulders on this piece made me feel like a lady, not a linebacker. I wore it for our two year anniversary at a fancy yet quaint restaurant and I felt elegant and celebratory without being overdressed. Simple and sexy.
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No Curfew Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Couldn't get my arms in :(
I had to send both sizes back because the lacey arms had no give what-so-ever. I'm a swimmer with big shoulders and I couldn't even get the arms all the way on. The rest fit perfectly and was pretty cute, although the color is a little turquoisier than I expected.
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Sophia Lace Shift
Milly
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
The bride said I had the best dress ever!
I pinned the very front to tone down the cleavage a bit, but this dress is beautiful and fits pretty well. The underarm sequins caused a little discomfort after dancing for several hours, but most people don't tear up the dance floor quite as much :)
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C