Melissa's Reviews
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16 reviews
Large but not too heavy...
Loved the size of these - just perfect! Beautiful gold color really pops! They weren't too heavy, stayed on all night, comfortable to wear. They came with their normal back and an additional clear silicon back. I wore both together because I felt the original backs may have slipped off by themselves.

Holden Earrings
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36B
Sexy, Slimming Hem, Awkward Cut-out
Didn't end up wearing - a little too revealing for me, especially for a winter wedding in NY. Hem of dress was very sexy and slimming. Color and cut good for late summer early fall. No stretch. Beautiful lace and color. The cutout is a bit awkward in its location and maybe too large in size? I wasn't a huge fan of it. And the front hem of the dress was just a little too short for my taste. The top was a bit tight, so I imagine larger chested girls may have trouble fitting into this?

Plum Rosale Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36B
Comfortable, Classy, Sexy
Rented the MR - a little baggy in the stomach area for me; would have been a bit too large in the chest, but a padded push-up strapless bra helped. The lining rode up a bit at times (which was already shorter). The dress also has no stretch. Other than that, it was comfy! I'd imagine the SR would have fit better in the mid-section for me but may have been more difficult to dance or walk up steps in. Beautiful dress. Love the color and lace. Adjustable straps - did not dig in or slip off.

Green Lace Aurora Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36B
Beautiful Color, Very Comfortable
I wanted this dress to work so bad. The lining was super soft and sexy. The color is stunning and unique. I would highly recommend for someone with a full C or larger bust, I'm a 34B and the top was baggy, but elsewhere the dress fit amazing. Love the mid-calf length (I am 5'6" 135lb) and the slit. Very cool and simply sexy dress.

Grass Green Slip Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfortable, Classy, Sexy
I am 5'6", 135lb, 34B, wore a size M. Had to wear a strapless padded bra to fill out the top a bit, otherwise the dress fit nicely. Very comfortable and snug. The fabric is nice and thick with very little stretch (would not recommend for expecting mamas). Biggest problem with the design of the dress is that zipper! Make sure you have someone with you to help muscle it over the middle where all the waist fabric meets up - it was a joint effort by myself and my husband. I wore this to an outdoor gala and the end of August (mid 70s temps) in upstate NY for St Jude's Children's Research Hospital. It would be comfortable in warm-cold weather, not for hot weather - material was thick and warm.

Serpentine Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
I need these every day.
I'm not a hoop girl but these were just the right amount of hoop and sparkle for a wedding. Perfect size. Love!

Chantilly Charm Drop Earrings
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
PERFECTION
I plan on buying this for myself soon! Fits everything. Just the right size and shape - easy to hold. Subtle zipper detail does not overpower the pale pink color. Can be dressed up or down. Love the easy snap magnetic closure and card pockets inside.

Pink Leo Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Awkward fit. Large through the hips. Did not wear.
I tried on both the 4 and 6. Neither fit right. It was huge through the hips and didn't have much stretch. I couldn't wear it. Maybe the 2 could have worked, but it was just awkward. The dress seemed to be specifically cut for a pear-shaped woman. I've worn this dress in bright pink before and the pink one seemed to fit much better, but I do recall the problem others have mention with the top rolling over and having to constantly adjust. A bit of a bore for me. Nothing special besides the giant fold over ruffle.

Black Driggs Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Perfect lace and color for fall. No stretch.
This dress has VERY little stretch, which made sizing a little difficult. I tried on both the XS and S, the XS was tight through the hips and was slightly difficult to walk in (and use the bathroom, walk up stairs, sit, get out of a car, or dance) due to lack of stretch. But both sizes (more visible with the S) mostly under the armpit area, seemed to have too much space/fabric - even with a very padded, push-up strapless bra. Maybe it would work for someone with a larger chest? Not sure. I ended up wearing the XS because of that and thankfully it did seem to give a bit in the hip area throughout the night. But the lace was beautiful. There was no adjusting of the lining or any other part of the dress - that part I appreciate! The cut outs were perfect (I would recommend a nude strapless or no bra). And, the length and neckline were very pretty. I felt sexy and beautiful all night. The lace helped conceal problem areas. The dress in person is not as bright red as on the model.

Burgundy Lace Midi Sheath
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Perfection
THE. PERFECT. CLUTCH. Nice size clutch, perfect color, easy to carry. It fit everything I needed to bring - sunglasses included. I was sad to return it. I may need to buy one...

Putty Leo Clutch
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 126lbs
Bust: 32B
Classy, sexy, and comfy all at the same time.
The dress fit pretty well. I normally wear a size 4 and there was still a little room to spare (which is ideal for a cutout dress), but there is very little stretch so size up for your back up just in case. It was a little difficult to find a bra that wouldn't show near the side boob area, but I ended up just wearing a strapless bra and it worked out fine. I rented this for a May wedding in New Jersey, it was nice for the spring weather. The color was a perfectly muted pink, not in your face crazy bright. The slit is high, especially when you walk up stairs or sit down (I'm glad I had a larger clutch and a blazer to throw over my lap in church). It was easy to walk and dance in, very comfortable overall. The length made it classy, the slit and cutouts made it sexy, and the fabric made it comfy. Great dress!

Orchid Yael Dress
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 126lbs
Bust: 32B
Size up! Quality fabric with little stretch. Pop of color. Tons of compliments.
The cut, length and ruffle at the top were a well thought out design that hugged the right places. Definitely size up, as this dress has very little stretch and if it's too tight around the legs you may have trouble walking up stairs or getting into and out of cars without tearing! Only bothersome thing about this dress was the top fabric rolled a little, I assume because it has been worn so much, so I kept having to readjust the top as it slipped down frequently. Overall, this dress was comfortable. I received a ton of complements. The color was fun and vibrant but the length of the dress played it down so it wasn't too sexy for a wedding. The fabric was quality and surprisingly warm for an outdoor fall wedding.

Pink Driggs Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
I felt great in my dress. It was the prefect, sophisticated length with a classy color and fabric.
I wore this to a lunchtime baby shower. It's also definitely appropriate for a more formal event (weddings, etc). The fabric has no stretch and is a little difficult to walk in (especially going up stairs or getting into a car) because of the fit around the thighs/knees. But, it needs to be worn snug because of the cut of the dress, otherwise the seems look baggy and the clean, tailored look is lost. I got the XS which was tight, but the looser S didn't look right, so I ended up wearing the XS. Wasn't my favorite dress, and I can assume it may be difficult to find the right fit because of the no-stretch fabric. Make sure to order a back up size!

Betsy Lace Sheath
Saylor
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Felt classy and comfortable all night. Such an easy dress to wear!
I loved wearing this dress! Print and cut were very elegant. Lining of dress was silky smooth and so comfy. Kept me warm at a cold wedding. Such a pretty fabric and perfect length for a classy vineyard wedding. Had plenty of stretch to the fabric - wanted (and should have worn) a size 2 but it wasn't available. Only complaints: hem on bottom of dress was slightly lower on the right side - needs a seamstress (but I think I was the only one who noticed), no stretch in hem at bottom of dress so stairs and getting into cars wasn't easy, shoulders were baggy (possibly from hanger stretch or not wearing the right size). This dress was roomy, even at 4+ months pregnant. - definitely go with a size down for your back up. Overall, great dress!!!
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Modern Baroque Dress
Prabal Gurung
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Wore this to a rehearsal dinner in Brooklyn in Oct.
It was comfy and warm enough with the sleeves and had nice stretch to it - enough to fit my 3 1/2 months pregnant belly. Material was a little funky (I felt like an astronaut) and it sort of looked wrinkled anywhere it wasn't stretched but it wasn't too noticeable. Got a lot of compliments and I felt well dressed and as sexy as I can feel at 3 1/2 months pregnant!
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Gray Ripple Marks Sheath
Vera Wang
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32C
Got so many compliments on how great I looked post-baby and a couple months pregnant.
Fit perfectly! Comfortable to wear. Length hit me right above the knee - very slimming. Could see the top being an issue if I had a bigger chest because it was very low cut and the chest area fit me well as a B cup.
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Blue Jasmine Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32B