Gina's Reviews
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A perfect Easter dress!
This was just such a beautiful, spring dress. I wore it for Easter at a family party. The small fit but was a little tight through the torso, so I sized up to the medium. Then it was a bit loose in the chest and I had to use fashion tape to keep it shut, but no biggie. A lovely dress!
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Christina Faux Wrap Dress
Prose & Poetry
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect sparkle for a post-holiday party!
The 6 (my usual size) fit, but the 8 hung a little better and it was easier to move in. I was able to wear a bra with an extender strap to make it backless. The zipper was a little tricky because of the sequins and didn't lie perfectly flat but overall I loved it.
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Merlot Sequin Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect sparkly dress for NYE!
It was well-lined so the sequins weren't scratchy, but the sleeve sequins did occasionally catch on the torso of the dress (hard to avoid with any sequined dress.) The arms are quite tight so if you're muscular there, it might not be comfortable. I didn't need shapewear, and I was able to wear a regular deeply cut bra. My only real complaint is that the zipper jutted out oddly in the butt-region. Prob could have used some fashion tape to smooth it down. Just beautiful otherwise!
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Gold Casey Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous dress for a fall/winter baby shower
The color was so beautiful and I picked up on that pop of raspberry in the pattern with some fun heels. It's very lightweight but I was at an indoor event so I was comfortable even in November. It would be cute with tights too. Comfortable, flowy, and fun! The neckline was a little deep and a bit loose (I'm only a B-cup) but it never gaped to the point of needing fashion tape etc. Loved this dress!
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Floral Printed Crinkle Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
I wish this had fit because it's beautiful!
I normally wear a 6, but this was incredibly tight. I could JUST zip it, but then it was hard to breathe and sitting was nearly impossible (and unflattering.) Shapewear didn't really help the situation. I would size up - I hope to try it again sometime with a better fit, because it really is beautiful. It would be a tough dress for anyone with a larger chest (I'm a B) because of the cup style.
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Lisse Garden Daria Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous color, tricky neckline
I loved the thick material of this wrap dress for autumn. It was tricky to cinch it tight enough to close the chest gap and keep my bra from showing. I used fashion tape but it didn't stick to the material that well. If I sat up perfectly straight and didn't move too much I could keep things covered, but a pretty bralette would have made the experience more comfortable.
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Cabernet Knit Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Casual summer dress with 50s housewife vibes
I love Slate + Willow for these adorable, flouncy, summer dresses. This one is a pretty yellow and white seersucker, nicely lined, lovely movement, and of course pockets! Just charming.
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Seersucker V-Neck Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 34B
Makes me want to throw a garden party! So beautiful.
This dress fit like a glove and was so gorgeous - and no shapewear needed for me! (I wasn't expect that to be the case with the drop waist band of lace, but was pleasantly surprised.) It has a rather thick and sturdy lining, so you might be a bit warm in it on very hot days. I wore a strapless bra but other smaller ladies could probably get away with no bra. It has beautiful movement as you walk. Such a special dress! I wore it out for dinner and drinks with my husband for my birthday.
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Floral Eyelet Trim Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 34B
Husband said I looked like a sexy picnic blanket!
This dress is just adorable. The fabric is thicker than I anticipated but had a beautiful flow and swing as I walked. The pockets were of course a delight! It was a little loose in the top for me (I'm a B cup) so there would be room for more well-endowed ladies. Perfect for a casual summer event!
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Gingham Flare Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 34B
Such a lovely color, and quite elegant.
I don't usually go for asymmetrical dresses, but the color pulled me in! The top was very loose and forgiving, but the bottom was a bit snug if you're curvy. I definitely needed some shapewear, and the shorts kind was a little tricky as the slot came up rather high. It was worth the trouble though!
Draped Asymmetric Sleeve Midi Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
Don't make me send it back!
Just gorgeous detailing with the embroidery. I found it comfortable except when sitting on the ground, as the bit of boning in the bodice dug in a little. No need for shape wear for me which was delightful for an outdoor, summer event, and a strapless bra worked well. Such a special dress! I hope to have more occasions to rent it.
Floral Overlay Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B
So sparkly!
I rented this for a work holiday party. The 10 was a little more comfortable/loose for dancing but gapped a bit too much in the bust, so I wore the 8 with shapewear underneath (just bicycle shorts for tummy slimming, a regular strapless bra worked, but I used a few pieces of fashion tape to be sure the dress didn't shift and expose the bra.) It was comfortable, looked beautiful, and made me feel festive!
Blush Maria Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34B