Alley's Reviews
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16 reviews
Love the fit!
I love scuba fabric, so I knew I was going to like this dress. Loved the print, almost like a black and white monarch butterfly print with flowers. The neckline is very unique and I did eventually experience the edges curling up instead of laying flat, but didn't really mind. Also loved the silhouette, cute and playful. Lots of compliments too!
Clockwork Floral Print Dress
Yigal Azrouël
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Love a shift dress
I love shift dresses, so I liked this one. Got compliments from all kinds of people! When you tell them it's Valentino, everyone is impressed. The only thing is that because it has sleeves, if you move your arms up, you might reveal more than you wanted to! Otherwise the fit is good.
Adams Shift
RED Valentino
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Lot of compliments!
Everyone could tell that this dress was quality. Several people asked me what designer made it and where they could get it. As with anything that has metallic thread embroidery, the metallic kind of "shreds" off... So I had a couple flakes of gold come loose while I was wearing it. It is very pretty. The fit was mostly good, had to tug it up a few times during the day, so maybe just a smudge too big. Overall great dress!
White Floral Flounce Back Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Kind of reminds me of upholstery fabric, so very unique
The colors and fabric feel perfect for fall. I really like the designer, so I liked this dress. I was a little surprised by the fabric.., I was expecting more of a brocade, but it was similar to an upholstery fabric. It made the dress very unique! The fit was perfect.
It Girl Shift
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Really long!
I've been looking for the perfect tulle skirt for years... This one isn't it, but I still liked it. I liked the layer of lace that keeps the tulle from sticking together and bunching. The skirt is REALLY long... Could be a maxi skirt on someone a little shorter (and I'm 5'8"). Lots of compliments and comments about looking like a princess/ballerina. Kind of reminds me of my sister's prom dress. :)
Blush Shrubbery Skirt
Bailey 44
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
So cute! Looks like a dress when you have it on
I have a long torso, so most rompers just don't work for me. But this one was perfect length. I ended up wearing it to work too, since the length is modest for a romper. Soooo many compliments! Everyone thought it was a dress and then loved that it was actually a romper. I really love the color, grey with a hint of lavender. The lace makes it so feminine. Might have to buy this one.
Melanie Lace Romper
nha khanh
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Unique fabric choice
I really liked this dress! It was comfortable and great for everyday or even a wedding. The fabric is similar to athletic jersey, like basketball jersey, which makes it very unique and a bit casual. Lots of compliments! Definitely a dress I would buy for my closet.
Blue Bloom Mesh Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Beautiful dress
I really like Kate Spade, so I liked this dress. Very nice quality fabric. You can strategically wear a normal bra with it if you have the band that makes it ride about four inches lower than normal. Got compliments all night and ended up wearing the dress a couple times. The only thing is there is a definite shape to the dress, it doesn't conform to your body. So if you have a smaller chest like I do, it feels a little awkward, but otherwise, great dress.
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Fairytale Bow Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Great color, knit fabric
I don't know why, but I was expecting a scuba-type fabric (probably because the reviews said it was a thick fabric). When I got it and saw that it was a thick knit (like cotton), I was a little disappointed because I thought it made the colors look a little less bright than the pictures. I still liked it though. Liked the shift shape with the tulip flare at the bottom. I wore it to my godson's baptism and the dress looked like stained glass. :)
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Graphic Lucia Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Super Long Dress
I rented a long length because there was any reviews yet and there were no short lengths, so I assumed the designer ran shorter. I wore my tallest heels and the dress was still hard to walk in. I got sooo many compliments though. People said it looked like I was floating the way the dress moved. I wore it to a gala/fundraiser and the photographer seemed to be following me around (100% because of the dress). Would be perfect to wear to a gallery event or art museum gala... but definitely get the regular length!
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Watercolor Stroke Gown
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Pretty Dress
The fabric is a little itchy and it's not obvious from the pictures, but there are small mesh sections you can see through. But otherwise I thought it was a very pretty dress. I wore a blazer with it to make it more work appropriate instead of afternoon tea garden party.
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Throwing Roses Dress
Giambattista Valli
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Cute houndstooth pattern, but the embroidery easily snags
It's hard to tell from the photos, but it is a black dress with white embroidered pattern instead of printed fabric like I thought. As with any embroidered fabric, the threads snag and fray with regular wear and cleaning. I don't know how long this dress has been in rotation, but I could tell it had seen several wears when I pulled it out of the bag, but if you're not looking closely, you probably would't notice. The fit was true to size. The skirt was a little fuller than I'd prefer, but overall, cute dress.
Houndstooth Dress
BOUTIQUE MOSCHINO
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Interesting dress
The neckline is a lot higher than it looks in the picture, which is fine but not what I was expecting. The coral material reminded me of something I wore back in the late 90s (and not in a good way). I thought the dress looked really interesting and different online so I figured I would try it as part of unlimited and it still looked interesting in person, just not close up. The fit was really good though! And it has pockets!
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Coral Metallic Dress
Josie Natori
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Feel like a 70s superhero
I forgot that the reviews said it ran small. It actually fit pretty well, but the neck opening seemed small and that's why I decided to go with a different dress. It also seemed shorter than pictured, hard to sit or bend even a little. The dress itself is very well made and high quality materials.
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Edelle Dress
CATHERINE DEANE
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Pretty in floral
I wore this on Easter. I was a little nervous about wearing all silk since it's typically not a forgiving fabric, but I thought it fit really well! The neckline was interesting and trendy. I love floral prints, so I really liked this dress... great for spring!
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Hibiscus Floral Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Lots of compliments
I wore this to a bridal shower and it is a perfect dress for Spring when it's still a little chilly out. I received tons of compliments. I always wear flats with maxi dresses, so even though I'm a little taller than average, a regular was still a good length. The solid layer underneath was a little longer than the chiffon layer, which looks a little funny, but not too noticeable.
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Painted Petals Maxi Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B