Aparna's Reviews
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Unique dress, does show bra straps
I wouldn’t say this dress was flattering for my body type but it was unique and I liked how elevated it looks. The cut outs did show bra straps so I had to push them aside to avoid showing (and the cutouts were helpful when the straps fell).
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Navy Cutout Knit Dress
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Looks great but very thin
This is a nice layer piece. Stretchy so really gives a fitted look. The material feels nice too. However it is very thin and didn’t protect me at all from the cold night air. Better for spring/fall or during the day or inside.
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Mock Neck T-Shirt
Scotch & Soda
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Very retro
The picture makes it look more A line but it’s way more of a mermaid style cut. Thick fabric so better for a cooler day. It’s REALLY high waisted so I ended up pairing it with a crop top and just leaned into the retro style. While flattering for my curves, I don’t love the retro style and wouldn’t rent again.
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Melanie Skirt
Joe's Jeans
Size Worn: 30
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Go a size if not 2 down
Nice neutral piece that was great to layer with a blazer. Comfortable to wear, length was a little funky (seemed a little too long and kept gathering above my hips) and some may prefer this with shape wear underneath (I wore tights which gave me the structure I wanted). I’m a large on the bottom and a S/M on top and this dress was looser than I liked for a sweater dress of this style.
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Ivory Sweetheart Dress
Area Stars
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Slightly itchy but warm
I wore this to meet up friends for casual dinner and drinks. As many reviewers noted, it’s a little itchy (I was wearing it with a tank top). I’m between a S and M and it was too small to button up. It was a nice piece but just didn’t feel designer.
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Firnanda Plaid Shirt Jacket
Joe's Jeans
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
NYE in style
It's a beautiful dress but not great for someone with curves. The top felt a little loose, especially the straps while the bottom was REALLY tight. No problem dancing or walking because of the slit. It's a sexy dress but not the greatest fit for me.
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Blue Cutout Gown
LIKELY
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Looking fabulous at a 100 degree wedding
It may have been 100 degrees during the wedding but I actually wasn't too hot in this dress. Not to say that I wasn't breaking a slight sweat, but overall the dress breathes. Got a ton of compliments, overall the dress fit well. However one of the wires in the bodice was coming out and made the dress pretty uncomfortable.
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Lillianne Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Compliments all night long
Looks amazing, fits great. My boobs are on the slightly smaller size so I did wear a strapless bra to make sure it stayed up (though the bodice was snug) but you don't need one if you are well endowed. I didn't dance, but I did need to pull it up occasionally through the night...so probably wouldn't have stayed up. One negative that was specific to the dress I wore, the wiring was poking out and that was a little uncomfortable.
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Victoria Tea Dress
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Best dressed at the party!
Dress was a tad longer than the picture but overall was a great dress. No need to wear a bra. It wasn't too tight but I also wasn't concerned about the dress falling off me.
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Cynthia Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Sexy and fun dress
Loved this dress! I definitely want to buy this. I wore this to a holiday party. The cutouts are sexy but not too much (though women with larger breasts, be warned of potential under boob). Did not have to wear a bra, but still felt very secure.
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Black Cut Out Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Best dressed by far
A really beautiful dress; I was definitely the best dressed at the company holiday party. Wore this to an Old Vegas themed party. Stayed put, pretty comfortable to wear (didn't dance so not sure about that). I'm 5' 4" and I just wore flats. It was a little long, but not too bad. I did wear a strapless bra to get a little more oomph (it doesn't have a built-in bra) but you don't need one. One thing to note: it's hard to get on without a second set of hands.
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Gold Glitterati Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Vow renewal
I got these earrings and mating necklace to match with the dress I rented. It was a lot bigger than I thought it would be but looked really beautiful.
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Frozen Wonderland Earrings
Danielle Nicole
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Parent's vow renewal
I got this necklace and matching earrings to match with the dress I rented. It was a lot bigger than I thought it would be but looks beautiful.
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Frozen Wonderland Necklace
Danielle Nicole
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Parent's vow renewal. Nothing can beat seeing how much your parents love each other 30 years later.
Beautiful and comfortable dress that I would buy if I could! I got a medium and small, medium was okay, loose around the shoulders, small stretched a bit to fit like a glove. The dress photographs beautifully for being so busy. It's a great dress for curvy women.
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Floral Sunrise Sheath
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
Being beautiful in purple
Overall the dress is beautiful. One thing to keep in mind is that it does tend to ride up so most of the time it's shorter than the length on the model. The v-neck is REALLY deep; I was afraid my bra would show. The bottom half of the dress fit me really beautifully but the top half felt a little loose (possibly due to the large v-neck). Otherwise, great dress.
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Such A Duchess Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B
An excuse to dress up
Low-down: Very flattering and comfortable dress that's reasonably professional/modest too (a slightly low neck line but not unprofessionally so). I got the dress for a gala so I was looking for something comfortable, formal, and fun (and modest enough if I did do a little networking). I also wanted something that would hide my tummy and that I could wear a normal bra with (not a fan of strapless or lack of one). I got a size 6 and a size 4 and I didn't even try the size 4; the 6 was already a bit snug (not uncomfortable or anything, but I definitely wouldn't go smaller). I little tight around the bust area so I wore a bra with not too much padding (which the dress was able to hide perfectly and gave ma a little boost in that area too) and a little loose around the shoulders for me.
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Jasmine Rainwater Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34B