Janna's Reviews
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15 reviews
The vibrant color is a real head turner!
This gown is perfect for the petite ladies as it has the high-low skirt, allowing you to walk easily without tripping while appearing very stylish. There is no give to this dress, so I would size up, but overall it is quite comfortable. The color and sheen of the fabric are the showstopping elements of this dress. I received compliments on it all night and I was really happy with out it held up sitting through an opera and then to dinner. It doesn't wrinkle easily!
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Royal Blue Reverse Ruffle Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
Gorgeous brocade! Very classy.
This dress was perfect for my bridal shower. I didn't want to wear diamond white, and this dress' gorgeous metallic brocade - in a beautiful South East Asian pattern was very eye catching and elegant. The waist and hip area of the dress are very fitted, so although the size 8 worked fine, I knew that doing a lot of sitting and gift opening would get uncomfortable quickly, so I wore the size 10. The one downside was that the top half of the dress was elongated in the size 10 and the sleeves slipped from time to time. It worked well for doing a lot of standing and sitting, but if I'd had to dance, it probably would've slipped a lot. Just be aware of this if you're fuller in the waist and hip area, but petite up top. Otherwise, this was a dream dress that I received so many compliments on!
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Arabian Stars Align Sheath
Marchesa Voyage
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
Fitted and flaunts the curves!
The dress had beautiful laser cut lace detailing and the one shoulder detail was fun without overdoing it. The dress hugs your curves but artfully hides any problem area. I put on the size 10 first and it fit in the hips, but was very billowing up to (and I'm a D cup!). The size 8 was a tad more snug in the hips, but the fabric is thick and since it looked much better up top, I went with it and received LOTS of compliments. I highly recommend this dress for more formal affairs!
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Cut and Dry Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
Comfortable and incredibly CHIC!
This dress is a very comfortable and manageable scuba fabric that clings to the upper body and then flares effortlessly out from the waste. The faces imagery adds an effortless cool factor only amplified by the fact that every face is made out of tiny colored numbers printed on the fabric. This dress has to be pulled over your head so save the updo for another occasion. It zips on the side up to the arm opening. I received endless compliments on this dress and would call it fashion forward and truly unique!
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Girl Talk Dress
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
So flattering and fun!
The cut of the dress and the pattern were so flattering that I just loved every second of wearing it. I got a ton of compliments and really stood out in the crown at the wedding, but not in a way that took any attention off the bride! The dress is short, but this works for my 5' 2" frame. If you are significantly taller, I would give some extra thought to wearing this when Grandma will be around. Over all, the dress nipped in at the waist, highlighted my legs, and celebrated pattern and color in a way that I loved!
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Electric Hologram Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
Cinches the waist!
This dress has the most beautiful fabric! I received a ton of compliments on the fabric and the fit of the dress. It fits snugly at the bust and nips in at the waist in a very figure flattering way. The skirt flares out in a fun, full way and is great for dancing! I did not need a bra for this dress, and it has a built in corset that keeps the dress in place.
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Vie en Rose Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
The colorful sheen and one shoulder drama made this the perfect formal affair dress!
This dress is excellent for a formal affair that is not black tie. The colorful sheen and the one shoulder as well as the peplum detail make it an artfully tailored, elegant dress. I got SO many compliments. The dress is fitted at the waist, so I went a size up from my usual size 8 to stay comfortable all evening. This dress is perfect when the seasons are transitioning and you're not yet ready for pastels and spring colors. I highly recommend this dress for your next formal or cocktail event.
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Galaxy Tweed Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
This dress runs incredibly small! The pattern is beautiful, though!
I ordered this dress in my usual size and one size up for a museum formal affair. It had the modern, ethereal look to the beautiful fabric that I was looking for. Unfortunately, the dress runs incredibly small. I was able to squeeze into the larger size that I ordered, but I just knew that I would be uncomfortable all night and did not wear it. I was able to run into the Bendel's RTR location and trade the dress for another. I highly recommend RTR's retail locations for last minute rental fixes! Over all, a pretty dress, but order one and two sizes up if you're renting this dress.
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Water Lily Sheath
Bibhu Mohapatra
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
Fun dress and loved the pockets!
This dress runs small in the rib cage area, but for petite women, the straps are slightly long with no adjustable straps. The skirt flares out at just the right spot, and there's just enough stretch for dancing. I loved the color and fabric. Definitely order a size up.
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Pinch of Pink Flare Dress
Z Spoke Zac Posen
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
Perfect for a Party!
I wore this dress to a holiday party of my boyfriend's co-worker. I knew her to be very stylish and wanted to impress. The gold color up top added a touch of sparkle and the "ombre" quality of the skirt and cap sleeve was modern and felt hip. The waist is very fitted so I would recommend shaping nylons or spanx. Overall I highly recommend this dress.
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Champagne Shower Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
Runs Very Small
This dress runs incredibly small, so I would select 2-3 sizes larger than you normally wear. I could not fit into my usual size or the one size up that I ordered as a back up. The fabric is very pretty with some sheen/sparkle to it, and would've been great for the party we attended if I'd been prepared for how small the dress runs.
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Southern Charmer Dress
Milly
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
Cute but not a total WOW.
The dress had less form than I expected meaning that the skirt was less flared and the bodice was less fitted than hoped for. People had a hard time telling that the bows printed on the skirt were in fact, bows. The dress was mostly flattering and comfortable, but I wasn't totally wowed per se.
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Ribbon Dancer Dress
Anna Sui
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
Hugs in all the right places and the color blocking accentuates the slimmest part of your waste.
I wore this dress to a bridal shower that transitioned into a bachelorette and this dress worked all day and all night. The cut and color blocking are extremely flattering. There is some stretch in the fabric, so I easily fit into the S that I ordered and did not need the M.
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Wimbledon Pleat Dress
Cut 25
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
Perfect for a work event, or alumni function.
The high neck line made it apropriate for greeting the headmaster and older alumni, but the black lace accents added in some fun for dancing later!
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Iris Lace Sheath
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D
I set the bar for the Boardwalk Empire themed party and everyone really got into it!
This dress looks even better on and in person than it does in the picture. It is comfortable, and garnered many compliments. I wore it for a 1930's Boardwalk Empire party, and it worked perfectly. The dress does run a little large. One jewel on the size S dress I didn't wear hung loose half detached from the dress, so take care to check the dress carefully before and after wearing it.
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Nouveau Shift Dress
Anna Sui
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 34D