Danielle's Reviews
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Not for well endowed ladies
After hopelessly searching for a bridesmaid dress that I could wear a bra with (why are they all backless?!), I saw this one and thought I had finally found one! Nope, I was wrong. The bow in the picture is just covering up a gap in the back, so even a strapless bra will show. Not only did my bra show in the back, but it showed in the front as well (you can see it in the photo if you look closely)! I could not get this dress to fit in my chest area. I thought it would be fine since it looks so loose and roomy, but that meant it ended up never staying in place and I was constantly afraid my bra would be immortalized forever in the wedding party photos. It fit well everywhere else and I did like the slit that added some sexiness, but it just gave me so much anxiety during the whole wedding.
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Blush Fleurette Gown
WATTERS
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34I
Didn't love it, didn't hate it
There was surprisingly plenty of room for my bust, which I don't think I had ever experienced in a dress from RTR before lol. I had to wear the size 14 because I couldn't zip up the 12 all the way and it ended up being a little loose-fitting in the waist. I absolutely hated the texture of the material, which you can't see in the photo but is so obvious in real life. I didn't like that the slit rode up so high when I was sitting down. I didn't like how it looked on me in photos either. However, I did like the color, and the one strap held up surprisingly well. It was comfortable and stretchy.
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Yara Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34I
Huge skirt, tight top - not for busty, curvy women
Wow, this dress looks so nice in everyone's photos, but it looked so UGLY on me, especially because of my large chest and large hips. Size 12 fit my chest but the bottom of the dress was so large and ballooned out so much that I looked like a cartoon character. Size 10 squeezed my boobs into that sideways M shape I despise so much. It was also a lot longer on me than it is on the model (it went past my knees), even though I'm 5'8"! I don't have any pictures because thankfully I had rented another dress that I wore to the wedding instead of this horrendous one.
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Scallop Flare Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34I
Comfortable but with an annoying top
This dress is beautiful, but wow, it runs super large! I normally wear size 12 in dresses and I was surprised that my back-up size 8 fit perfectly. The bottom of the dress is SUPER heavy, but the top is light and soft, which makes it an odd in-between winter dress, but it was good for a December wedding in southern California. However, the top was annoying me all night! The sleeves started out tight but got looser as the night went on. The flap never stayed folded correctly (you can see it looks off in the picture) and it made me feel so naked the whole night. Definitely not a good dress to dance in. However, it is roomy and thus perfect for those of us with large chests! Other than the technical difficulties, the skirt is truly beautiful and I'm glad I wore it.
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Floral High Low Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34I
Super fun to dance in!
As usual, I had to choose between a size that fit my waist better (10) or one that fit my chest (12) better. I went with the 12, and I was glad that I did! This dress was super comfortable, lightweight, and so so fun to dance in! I had fun twirling it all night. I must say that the asymmetrical hem didn't look as good on me as it did in the photo of the model. In all of my photos it looks strange and uneven, like it was sewn like that on accident. The upper chest region was also strangely roomy - you can even see the bagginess near my shoulders in the photo. Regardless, this is a truly beautiful dress with a lovely pattern!
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Floral Asymmetrical Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34I
Slightly tight in both sizes but beautiful
I really liked this dress! Unfortunately I seemed to be a bit in between sizes as the 14 fit my chest better but the 12 fit my waist much better. I ended up wearing the 12 since I think it looked nicer. I had to be careful not to breathe in too deeply and it got to be tight around the waist near the end of the night, but otherwise it was comfortable and beautiful. There's even some glittery thread in the dress too. Any other ladies with big chests should definitely size up.
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Purple Gabi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34I
Comfortable, cute print, but long and baggy
This dress was nice, but not my favorite. It was lightweight which was perfect since I wore it to my sister's graduation and I had to sit outside in the heat for a few hours. It was a bit tight in the neck area for me though. It is also very shapeless, even with the provided belt. I wore an 8 (normally wear a 10) and I think a 6 would have fit me better since the 8 made me look kind of big. Overall I would have liked the dress better if it were a few inches shorter so it wouldn't look as bulky. Regardless, it is a good dress if you have a big chest like me, or if you're pregnant.
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Blue Floral Print Midi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34I
Couldn't even zip it up!
I'm not sure why I thought this dress would fit my large chest, but I had a free additional style so I figured I'd try it risk-free. Thankfully I didn't need it because I couldn't even zip up a large! I wish I was able to try a XL but there weren't any available. It is such a gorgeous dress but there's no way it will fit on anyone well-endowed or even those with broad shoulders and/or a wide back.
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Porcelain Picnic Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34I
Meh... not good for busty women
Really not a fan of this dress. I thought the texture of the dress looked cheap in person, and the material was very thick. There was also hardly any room in the bust--my boobs were squeezed like crazy and I couldn't take very deep breaths. The squeezing wasn't very noticeable from the front but my bust looked like a sideways M from the side. Horrible! The "sleeves" kind of flared out a bit past my shoulders and it was slightly uncomfortable whenever I moved my arms, especially because of the thick fabric. Honestly did not feel good in this dress and was glad to take it off after the rehearsal dinner. The only things I liked were the pink color and the pockets.
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Citrus Sorbet Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34I
Felt like a princess!
Love this dress. It was comfortable, flowy, and just the right length. The only thing is that there wasn't as much room in the bust as I would like, but it wasn't very noticeable. I normally wear a 10 but that wasn't available; fortunately, the 12 fit perfectly! The waist felt kind of loose near the beginning of the night but ended up being perfect after a long day of eating and dancing. Definitely wish I owned this dress!
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Blue Poppy James Dress
TROUBADOUR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34I