Melissa's Reviews
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19 reviews
Great event dress!
I was worried with the UK sizing and the fact that I’m not entirely sure my sizing post-pregnancy. I grabbed the largest size (US10) and hoped for the best. The 10 fit really great. There wasn’t a ton of stretch, but enough room to maneuver at the event - including seating, large dinner, and dancing. I used tape for the girls but could have done without if I just hadn’t gotten through breastfeeding. The color is great and the sleeves even out the low front/ back. Really great dress overall!
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Costes Dress
L'IDÉE
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Show stopping fit and color!
Rented this for a circus themed gala and the color is just to die for! Anticipated a bit of a squeeze with my fuller chest and with the straight structure of the dress I ordered a size up. The larger size ended up fitting me perfectly, with enough support to not need any bra or adjustments throughout the night! Great length, and sleeve was so fun and didn't get in the way at all. Highly recommend- received compliments all night!
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Pleated Lila Dress
Solace London
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Great accessory that fits everything I needed!
Great, classic black clutch that had plenty of room for my phone and some backup makeup I wanted to bring for touch ups! Just what I needed!
Black Miller Clutch
Tory Burch Accessories
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Fun and flirty dress!
I was debating between the large and the medium, but as recommended in other reviews I sized up and went with the large. It fit great, but was a little shorter than I expected. All that to say I was still comfortable wearing it to a more formal dinner as the top of the dress was more conservative to balance that out. The color is stunning in person. Also, a fair warning: the dress was clean when it arrived but full of wrinkles. I had to give it a good ironing before being able to wear it.
Floral Savannah Mini Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Stunning dress for a formal wedding!
After looking at other reviews I went with my normal size 8, and got the backup size larger (10). The 10 fit me perfectly! Snug but great for dancing and enough breathing and eating room. Definitely go up a size! All in all, a great dress to wear to a wedding.
Rose Gold Flower Press Sheath
Theia
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Sweet Earrings
Just the right size earrings for a wedding. Not heavy at all, and I didn't need to worry about them staying in all night. Exactly what I needed to complete my outfit!
Pick a Posy Stud Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Perfect dress for dancing!
This dress is everything! It was just the right amount of sexy, while still being elegant for a wedding. The 6 fit me but was tight, so I went with my usual size 8 for breathing room and it was right on the money. The dress is thickly lined so I didn't need to worry about sweat or wrinkling throughout the night. I opted for sticky boobs for some extra lift in the cleavage, but you could definitely go without a bra. Great movement in the dress for dancing and nothing needed to be adjusted up top. I LOVED this dress.
Plunging Navy Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Fun print, but be ready to show skin!
As far as waist goes, the dress fit great. However, I have a full chest and there was a lot of cleavage. I'm also taller than average at 5'9" and the dress was SHORT. It wasn't completely inappropriate, so I did wear it, but it was a lot more va-va-voom than what I was going for. The adjustable straps allowed me to lengthen the dress a bit, which was nice, but there wasn't much I could do. The print is super fun, and for a quick dinner it wasn't too bad.
Christine Dress
Reformation
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Showstopper for Couples Photoshoot
As many of the other reviews mentioned, the dress runs small. I'm usually an 8, and the 10 was TIGHT. I wish I would have done a 10, with my backup size being the 12 (especially after gaining a few extra pounds on vacation). Also be aware that the zipper gets stuck. That being said, all of that doesn't take away from the beauty of this dress. It hugged my curves wonderfully. It's a crepe material so it was light enough for summer pictures outside and was comfortable over an evening of moving around a lot. You could definitely dress it up or down. All in all, I loved it and the color really popped in photos!
Cherry Red Butterfly Dress
Reformation
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Great dress, not for me
Fit great in the bodice and was lovely material, however there was excess fabric in the skirt which made me feel a little wider than I actually am. I ended up returning it but only because it wasn't fitting the look I was going for!
Rose Colored Glasses Dress
Ali & Jay
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Statement Earrings
The earrings were gorgeous. I was expecting them to be smaller, however. They ended up basically hitting my shoulders. I went with it, as my dress was kind of plain, but I would have preferred something less bulky / heavy for a wedding (lots of moving around).
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Black Three Ring Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Just the right amount of sexy for a wedding!
The only available size was an 8 which is my usual size so I went ahead and snagged it and kept my fingers crossed. It actually fit perfect for me (with no wiggle room - the dress isn't stretchy). It was a little tighter than I would have liked but if I had gotten a backup size that was larger I probably would have stuck with the 8 just because the style of the dress called for hugging all the curves. I'm a little bit larger chested, and I had just enough room for the girls. Throughout the evening it got tight but wasn't terribly uncomfortable. The color and style is absolutely to die for!
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Cabernet Devon Dress
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Great Winter dress, but snug in the middle!
I ordered this for my sister for a wedding we were attending together. We had the medium and small. The fit of the small was perfect for my sister although the band around the middle for the small was super tight (and had absolutely no give at all). The medium size wasn't form fitting and sort of hung off of her (the middle band was the perfect size). We ended up deciding to go with the small just for overall fit and she suffered through the tight waist band. It looked great so just be aware if you decide to go with this one!
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Laney Mini Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Statement lace!
Such a great dancing dress! Just the right about of skin for a summer wedding. That being said, if you are bigger chested than I am (36D) than you will spill out of the top. Straps were comfortable though, and I had plenty of support to go without a bra! The slip also was great coverage and not see-through. So many compliments!
Yellow Lace Midi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36D
Simple accessory that made a statement!
Exactly what I needed for my reception! Didn't take away from my dress but were a gorgeous compliment!
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Posy Petals Linear Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Great simple dress that was elegant for our occasion!
The material is thick and comfortable, and the cut is so flattering - it was great for an evening dancing with family and friends!
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Woven Garden Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Too Tight to Wear!
I was so dissappointed to have to return this gorgeous dress unused! After reviewing other girl's moments I figured the dress would run small on me, so I ordered the medium and the large, hoping that I would at least be able to fit into the large. I WAS WRONG. I was able to get the size large on, but the dress was so tight I could barely even breathe! And I don't consider myself an above average weight. The problem was a combination of the fact that the dress material had absolutely no give, and the waist of the dress was about 3 sizes too small. If you have any type of athletic figure, or have a full bust or hips, DO NOT get this dress!
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Tia Dress
Parker
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Perfect bag for a party!
I rented this Kate Spade clutch for my 21st birthday (perfect right?!) and it was awesome! The opening clasp was a bit weird and the bag was very structured, so it didn't hold a lot - but for a party I didn't really need anything more than my phone and some lipstick, so it was perfect! It also has a chain so you can throw it over your shoulder too. Would definately rent again!
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Pop Fizz Clink Clutch
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Perfection!!
I usually am an 8 but I anticipated with the stretchy material I could go a size smaller so my second size was a 6. I ended up wearing the 6 because I wanted it to fit tighter. This is a showstopper. Just the right amount of skin with the sheer panels and sheer back and the length is perfect! It killed me to send it back. I felt so confident!
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Katrina Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D