Melissa's Reviews
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18 reviews
Modest with a little edge-perfect for work presentations
Dress has a little stretch and is extremely comfortable. No zipper, just pops on. Very flattering and easy to wear.
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Rosmarijn Sheath
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Need help zipping it up!
The zipper goes all the way down the back. I live alone and literally could not get it on. Sad. Super cute though.
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Faux Leather Bustier Top
Osman Yousefzada x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Runs really really small
This is so cute but I couldn't zip it up. Going to order in larger size and see how it is because I really wanted to wear it. Size up!!
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Zow Faux Leather Skirt
Nanushka
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Puffy, looked frumpy not sexy
This top is a cute print and pretty sheer so it should be sexy but the cut made it frumpy on me.
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Ayat Ruffle Top
MISA Los Angeles
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Beautiful fabric and drape, but extremely low cut
This top is gorgeous and it doesn't look as low as it is because of the draping. However, if I wasn't careful it could gap a bit, exposing me to the world. A modesty hook and eye would have been great, I tried a safety pin but it didn't work well with the slippery fabric. I really loved the beautiful color and the silky fabric.
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Twist Front Top
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Runs very small and exposes midriff
This top was really small and barely fit around my rib cage. Also, the photo shows it with very high waisted pants, which you will need if you don't want to expose your entire abdomen. For me, not a good fit, and not a good style for someone of my age and curviness.
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Silo Wrap Top
Nanushka
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Rich tapestry fabric is luxurious and beautiful
I wore this dress to a mendhi (henna) party the night before a wedding and it was perfect. Traditional dress wasn't appropriate for me, but this tapestry gave a little nod to tradition. A line is extremely flattering. I am large on top and the size 12 fit me very well. There is no stretch to this fabric so you have to pick the right size. I got compliments on this all night and I felt beautiful wearing this lovely dress.
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Tapestry Jacquard Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous, flattering, comfortable
The rich color, soft fabric, and fun sleeve detail elevate this top beyond the ordinary. I wore it to a wedding brunch and felt comfortable and chic. I plan to wear it again on a date because it is cute and flattering without being too revealing or silly.
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Flutter Sleeve Blouse
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Top fits strangely, not flattering at all, so I didn't wear.
Several other reviewers described issues with the top being strangely large and ill-fitting, but since I am larger on top, I thought this might work to my advantage to have more fabric. No, I was wrong. Strangely floppy extra material around the waist, which wasn't in a flattering place. So I rejected without wearing. Disappointing because the cheerful color and pattern would have been nice for the intended event, a graduation.
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Floral V-Neck Wrap Dress
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Super cute!
I've gained a few pounds so this dress was a little snug on me and I couldn't wear it. Very sad, because I could see that it is adorable and flattering and fun for summer events. I was going to wear it to graduation and it would have been perfect.
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Darla Stretch Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Flattering, comfortable, and pockets! Perfect!
This dress is nearly perfect: cute details, beautiful flattering cut, nice substantial fabric with some stretch, and pockets. It's a little short but fine for my conservative office. I loved it so much I styled it casually with a jean jacket and tennis shoes and it was cute that way too. Recommend!
Colorblock Ponte Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36D
Wanted to try a jumpsuit.
Didn't fit me quite right, so I didn't wear. I have a long waist, so this style may be too hard for me to wear.
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Clientele Jumpsuit
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Shirt not as sexy as I'd hoped
Fits ok, but not flattering. It is very heavy fabric, held in place by the mesh across the shoulders, and it just looks a bit frumpy.
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Black Pleated Sleeve Blouse
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous, flattering, very comfortable, and sexy without showing too much. Love this dress!
Rouching makes this dress flattering and easy to wear. I wore it with tennis shoes to set up the wine bar at the Gala and then changed to my heels once the event started. It was sexy and fun! Unusual to find a dress that is so comfortable and yet so stylish. Highly recommend.
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Black Nasira Gown
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 46R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Not quite what I hoped
Really low cut on me, which was annoying. I don't like to show that much boob, at work or on a date. The placket down the front didn't cover the buttons (one of which was missing or fell off), so it made the shirt even more revealing. I literally had to leave work to go change after realizing that I was going to be fussing with it all day long. Not flattering.
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Beaux Top
Rails
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
Empire waist band runs very small and has no give at all. Dress is otherwise gorgeous.
Empire waist band runs very small, you need to size up at least one size. Otherwise, this dress is gorgeous, romantic, and very flattering. I almost wore it even though it was so tight because it looked so good.
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Fluorite Emerald Gala Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
I got this dress to wear for our annual New Year's Eve party at home with the family. Sparkly Fun!
This dress is sparkly, flattering, and very comfortable. It is a little stretchy, so it is easy to wear. I was surprised by the slightly gathered sleeves at the shoulders, this softened the look and made it even more flattering. As several other reviewers noted, the lining of this dress slides around and falls below the outer layer. If I had been going out to a party, I would have taped or pinned the lining up to keep it from showing. This dress was very cute and easy to wear and looked great. Happy New Year!
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Lolly Dress
Elie Tahari
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D
I got this dress to wear for a date out to dinner to celebrate our 21st anniversary.
I planned to wear this as a tunic over leggings, but, as several other folks noted, the dress is pretty baggy in the mid-section so I didn't think it would work that way. Instead, I wore it as a dress over tights with a patent bow belt. It is very short so I felt it made me look a little dumpy styled this way, even though it is a really pretty dress with the lace. I especially liked the lace at the edge of the sleeves and bottom hem. Perhaps if I had been a few pounds slimmer (it is Jan 2 and I'm a bit heavier than normal) it would have been a sleeker look. Overall a cute dress, and nice for the event, but I would have preferred it a couple inches longer.
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Candlelight Romance Shift
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36D