Ashley's Reviews
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12 reviews
Just Okay.
I was really excited about this dress, but chose to wear my backup instead. The Size 4 top was large compared to the rest of the dress (I almost always wear a 4 on this site - no matter the designer), and the lace along the neck was very itchy and uncomfortable. I didn't end up wearing this dress because I was concerned I would fall out the top of the dress while dancing. The colors were not as vivid in person as I expected, and the dress hit at an unflattering length on my 5'3" frame. As Skee-Lo would say, "I wish I was a little bit taller."
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Blue Bird Lace Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Super chic eye-catcher of a dress!
I rented this dress for a spring wedding, and it did not disappoint! I got compliments all night long. The ribbing helps keep the dress up, so I didn't have to worry about a thing while dancing! A nice, snug fit with thick material keeps everything looking smooth and tight. It did look a bit wrinkled when I received it, but after letting it steam through a shower and putting it on, the material was taut enough that there were no visible wrinkles. Some of the photos make the dress appear more intensely blue than it was in person - the color was definitely more muted and not the bright vibrant royal I had expected. All in all, though, I loved the classy, chic cut of this dress!
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Blue Harper Dress
Parker
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Classy and comfy!
This was the perfect choice for a black tie wedding in March. Got tons of compliments on the color, which is so beautifully vivid in person. I had to use a ton of fabric tape on the hem, as even in 4" heels the dress dragged on the floor. I danced and ate and drank all night and felt like a million bucks. It's stretchy material so very forgiving for those crazy dance moves. The ruching is really flattering on the backside - especially combined with the open back deep V. Honestly, I felt absolutely stunning even though I wasn't on top of my gym game.
Shannon Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
So glamorous!
Loved these earrings for my black tie wedding. Classy and comfortable. They stayed put all night and I hardly noticed they were there. Got so many compliments!
Solar Flare Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Meh.
Not a great shape for straight or athletic types. Was very tight in the midsection and wasn't able to get over the unflattering fit. Ended up going with the backup dress for the black tie wedding
Tisha Gown
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Glamour central!
Between the dress, hair and makeup, I felt like I was on the red carpet all night. Worn for a black tie wedding and reception, this dress was a great fit. I'm usually a 2 in day to day wear, but tend toward a size 4 with designer dresses. The 2 fit like a glove, so I'd say it runs a little large. I'm a 34C, and was able to wear and dance comfortably without a bra. The hi-lo hem was a beautiful and unique touch, and perfect for girls on the short side who may trip over long gowns.
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Navy Estella Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Not made for shorter torsos!
I love the style of this romper, and the cut outs are adorable. Unfortunately, it was too long in the torso for me and I just couldn't work around it. Color is vibrant, fabric is forgiving. Bummed I struck out on this one.
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Turquoise Bandeau Cut Romper
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Gorgeous pairing!
I rented these for my engagement party and paired with the Cynthia Steffe Fondant Shift dress. They were comfortable to wear all night long, and absolutely stunning! Not at all heavy or awkward. I would buy these if I could. I think they'd go great with a blush pink dress.
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Seaglass Lattice Teardrops
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect engagement party dress!
I wore this dress for my engagement party. It runs a little short, but is otherwise roomy throughout the dress so I got away with the smaller size. I had to purchase some shapewear to smooth out the lines on my backside from my bra and panties, but with the proper undergarments this dress was a stunner! The lace detail is gorgeous and interesting.
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Fondant Shift
CYNTHIA STEFFE
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Blah
Rented this for a summer wedding. Read the reviews and was really excited. I'm usually a size 2 with an athletic build. I couldn't zip up the 2, and the 4 was falling off me :( This dress is not made for ladies with shorter torsos. There was so much fabric bunching up in the front of the dress below my boobs. Overall extremely unflattering on me.
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In A Daisy Dress
Thakoon
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Too large; had to return, with much disappointment. :(
I normally wear a size 2-4; because of the reviews for this dress I ended up ordering a size 2 and a size 0 for my birthday, which is days after NYE. Sadly, both sizes were very large in the midsection, and this is after a month of gluttonous holiday eating! Not sure if it was due to overuse on NYE or what, but I just couldn't pull it off. I loved the simplicity of the cut, the brazenness of the sequins. It is the perfect sexy/sweet combination for a 30th birthday. The length was fantastically short - in a GOOD WAY. But I had to return this because the fabric isn't stretchy enough to "fit" in the midsection - and with C cups it was simply unflattering.
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Ashlee Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
My date put it best as he greeted me at the door: "You look hot as hell tonight."
Perfect with black stockings for a work Christmas party. Classy and sophisticated, yet super sexy since it was just a little on the short side. I squeezed into the size 2 - which was a little tight around my rear and hips - but didn't regret it for a second. The size 4 would have been more comfortable, no doubt, but this dress looks best when it fits like a second skin. It wasn't the easiest dress to dance in, admittedly, because it doesn't have any give. But it looked so great I didn't even care.
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Cap Sleeve Swirl Mini
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C