Kelly's Reviews
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Thick, warm fabric. Worked well for a winter wedding
I wore this dress for a church wedding in December. The short sleeves kept it church appropriate but still fun. The color is great, the fabric was nice- and it didn't wrinkle after sitting through a long Catholic service. My only complaint was the fit. I usually wear a 2 in Shoshanna, so when a 0 wasn't available for my backup size, I went ahead and just ordered the 2. I really could have worn the 0 and had it fit better. The top was too big. I had to keep perfect posture to prevent the front from collapsing into my cleavage and there was a lot of extra fabric in the back. This dress would work much better on those with a larger chest than mine. Still pretty. Just not perfect.
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Candy Pop Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Photographs Well
Necklace was very pretty. Not heavy at all. The crystals photographed well, which I always appreciate. I received lots of compliments. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because when I received it the clasp was broken- the link the connects the lobster claw to the necklace was bent, so it had slipped apart. Luckily my boyfriend was able to pinch it closed again so that I could still wear it.
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Ashley Necklace
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful, but maybe too mature
This dress was beautiful, but I did not end up wearing it because it made me feel a bit too matronly. The 4 fit great. The length was good, but the shirt was a little too full and made me feel hip-py. Such a bummer.
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Like Candy Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Would be nice for a summer daytime wedding
This dress was nice, but I did not end up wearing it. The stylists added this to my order, but it was much too summery for a fall occasion. The keyhole was cute and the pleats were proper. The 2 was a great fit in the bust and the length was appropriate. I did notice that the slip was a bit long in the front, though.
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Kelly To My Green Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Good but not great
I rented this dress for an evening fall wedding. The color, lace and thickness of the dress worked well for a chilly evening. Very pretty dress. I ordered the 2 and the 4, but unfortunately the 2 was not available when the time came. The 4 ending up working fine. It was just a tad big in the waist and shoulders, and the 2 may have solved those problems, but nothing that made it unwearable. The lining was a bit annoying though. The 'petticoat' underneath was scratchy, and needed some getting used to, and the lining was ripped and needed pins to keep it up, but I would still recommend this dress because I got so many compliments.
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Piece Of Cake Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Great Fall Dress
I rented this dress as my back-up, and ending up wearing it when my original dresses did not fit. I actually liked this one a lot better for the event- a fall weekend yacht club wedding- than the strapless dress I planned on wearing. I'm a true 2, and this dress fit great. The length was appropriate (longer than on the model, but I'm short) and the cotton material kept me warm as the evening got chilly. I wore it without jewelry since the pattern is bold enough on its own. I didn't want to clutter it up.
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Orinthia Ikat Dress
Theory
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Weird Sizing
I rented this dress for a wedding but it didn't fit. Thank goodness for my back-up dress! I'm normally a 2, but the other reviews told me that this dress runs a bit small, so I rented the 2 and the 4. I couldn't fit into either of them- for different reasons. The 2 was so small I couldn't even begin to zipper it. And the 4 fit in the waist but the bust was so large that the cups were actually folding over on itself. If you're normally a 2, and have a larger bust- you'll love the size 4. It is a cute dress. Very flirty. Great for a spring or summer outdoor event.
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Allison Dress
allison parris
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Unique and Beautiful Piece
Love love love! I rented this for a rehearsal dinner and got so many compliments. Wore it with the Halston Heritage Night Crawler Dress to add sass to a flirty dress. Cannot tell you how great it looks in person. I have added this necklace to my Christmas list. I need it. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of me wearing it because my camera died that night.
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Fenton Phoenix Necklace
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
I felt so beautiful and classy.
I wore this dress to my boyfriend's Barrister Ball aka Law School Prom- hence the prom pose- and everyone told me what a beautiful dress it was. The dress photographs very well. The length is great. The bust was very flattering and appropriate for a formal event. I normally wear a 2P, but the 0 fit me like a glove. You do need at least a little bit of a tan to pull off the rose gold color. I used some quick self tanner. I would recommend this dress for any formal, yet fun, event.
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Statement necklace without being gaudy.
I frickin loved this necklace. I would have never chosen this because of the price, but when my original choice became unavailable I was told that I could pick a replacement necklace at any price level - I went big! Now I would totally rent it again. The gold hardware and translucence of the stones would pair with any outfit. I paired it with my Shoshanna Candy Apple Dress and received numerous compliments. Thanks RTR!
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Gold Shadow Bib Necklace
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Looked cheaper than expected.
I rented this necklace for a wedding but did not end up wearing it. It looked cheap in my opinion. The crystals were almost too sparkly and plastic looking and the neck part of it was dull and looked like a bicycle chain. It seems to photograph well, from what I can tell of other people's pictures, but it was the in person impression I was concerned about.
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Crystal Skyline Necklace
Adia Kibur
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Amazing LBD! So many compliments!! I need to own this!
I LOVED this dress. I wore it to a wedding rehearsal and dinner. I was slightly worried about the exaggerated flare skirt but it was super flattering and mirrored the flared shoulders. The dress fit like a glove. The top was just barely tight on me, so if you're my size, but with a larger chest- size up. The only thing about this dress was the band at the bottom that keep the skirt flared out; It was a bit awkward to sit on. I just had to make sure, not unlike any other dress or skirt, that I was smoothing it out before sitting so as not to sit on it weird. But after sitting the skirt popped right back to life. I paired this dress with magenta suede heels and the Kendra Scott Phoenix Necklace.
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Night Crawler Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Great color. So many compliments!
I rented this dress for a wedding and I loved it. I received so many compliments. Much different from what the other guests were wearing. I stood out in a good way, without taking attention from the bride! The color was great; it is definitely more of an emerald color. My only issue is that it was a bit big in the top. Though, ladies with a larger chest will have no problems with it.
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Candy Apple Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Lovely fabric. Much nicer in person.
I did not actually end up wearing this, as the wedding brunch I rented it for, ended up being more casual, but I would definitely rent it again. It was a great, cute, stylish dress. I rented the 2, since I am typically a 2 in Shoshanna, but if I rented it again, I may go with the 0. The top was a bit big, with darts that made it obvious I was not filling it out. If you're looking for a nice day-to-night dress, this is it. UPDATE: I rented the 0 for another occasion and woah was it short! The top fit perfect, though! Ugh. I tried.
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Take Notes Shift
Shoshanna
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Nice color, bad dress.
I knew from previous reviews that this dress would be architecturally interesting and I was willing to take a risk. It didn't pay off though. The front poofs out, the back is unflattering, the side angle is awful. I can't wear this. My boyfriend even said the front looked like origami of a woman's anatomy. Back in the bag it goes.
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Make You Mine Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Way too small.
Oh my gosh was this dress TINY. I usually wear a 2 so I rented the 2 and the 4 but when they came they both looked child size. No way was I fitting into them. It seems like a really cute dress, but if you wanted to wear it you would honestly need to size up, then size up, then size up again.
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Peep Show Shoulder Dress
camilla and marc
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect Destination Wedding Dress
I rented this dress for a wedding in Cancun. It was a perfect bright orange/red color for the beach. I got so many compliments. It ran very true to size. I rented the 2 and the 4 and once I zipped up the 2, I didn't even bother trying on the 4. The 2 fit perfectly. It was a little longer on me, since I'm short, but ended up being a great length. Shoshanna is always a great choice. Also, I paired it with nude/blush shoes rather than the red the model is wearing and thought it worked great.
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Acacia Flames Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C