Jennifer's Reviews
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12 reviews
Dress was perfect!
Loved this dress! It had enough grip on top that made me confident enough to wear it to a professional event. It has the perfect amount of sheen to keep it from being over the top. Looking at the picture, it could have used a little steam before wearing. The armholes were a little restrictive, but not too bad, because I didn't have to raise my arms up too much. A little hard to zip up the back, but totally doable.
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Blue Vanessa Gown
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 34C
Little black dress with some sparkle
Rented this dress for a wedding, and wanted something simple and comfortable. This was also my first event post- baby, so I didn't want anything too clingy, and something to hide anything that might still be lumpy without wearing shapeware. This dress was perfect for skimming the right places, and the sparkly shoulders draw the eyes up away from the undesirable parts.
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No Curfew Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 154lbs
Bust: 34C
Not great for me
After seeing how cute all the other ladies with bumps looked in this dress, I rented this for a gala. Unfortunately, I didn't love it. I felt like a giant watermelon. It could be due to my personal tastes, as I didn't love loose flowy dresses on me pre-bump. I just felt the long sleeves and the pleats were just too much fabric everywhere. Ended up sending this dress back. Any other ladies out there considering this dress should rent their pre pregnancy size, as there's a lot of room for your belly, and maybe add tights if it feels too short.
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Merengue Pleat Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Lovely dress that shows off your curves.
This dress is just as the reviews say. It's a tight dress, but it's nothing Spanx can't fix. There's a little give in the fabric, but not too much. The dresses I got were a bit wrinkly, but that could be fixed with a little steam. Also, the fabric is a little scratchy, so if that's something that bothers you, you might want to consider another dress.
Gray Ripple Marks Sheath
Vera Wang
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty dress, but it didn't fit.
This dress is perfect for a wedding or cocktail party. The fabric was thick and satin-y, and I don't see it wrinkling too much. Unfortunately, the size 4 gave me no room to breathe on top. My rib cage is a bit wide and I like breathing, so I didn't get to wear it.
Teal Envelope Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful and elegant dress!
This was a replacement dress after there was a little shipping snafu with my original dress. It was fantastic. I believe I was the first one to wear the size 6 since it still had the tags on. The cut is forgiving enough so that you can eat, but there's no stretch in it, so get the correct size. The fabric is on the heavy side, so you don't have to worry about it wrinkling. The top can be a bit tricky if you have a smaller bust. I had to play around with different bras to see which worked the best. A strapless actually peeked out in the top cut out. And no bra gave me the deflated look. I eventually settled on a racerback style. If you're less than a B cup, I would consider a padded bra or another dress. Also, I'm 5'4" and the dress was mid calf for me. It was more like a midi dress, than knee length. If you're taller, you might have a different experience.
Juxtaposed Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful, unique dress
Amazing dress. Like other reviewers stated, the material is thin. A bit like a tablecloth actually, but it looks amazing on because the pattern on the dress is strategically placed to give you an hourglass figure. Also the boat neck with sleeves is very flattering to show off little collarbone, while covering any upper arm issues you might have. While I found the sizing runs closer to some of my retail favorites, but large compared to designer sizing, I would get a backup size, as there is no give in the fabric.
Flora Repeat Dress
Alberta Ferretti
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Fantastic dress
This was the original dress I rented, but since only my backup size (4) was available, I selected another dress that I ended up wearing. However, this dress was fantastic. The 4 actual fit beautifully. There was some give in the dress, so you won't find yourself unable to eat. Even though it's made of the scuba material, there is a good amount of Lycra in it. However, I would still get a backup size, because while the dress is stretchy, if you stretch too much, you can see the white elastic. As this is a dark dress, the white breaking up the dark background is not a good look. I think I'll try to rent this dress again in the future.
Water Collar Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Got stopped to tell me how beautiful my dress was
A complete stranger stopped me to tell me that my dress was amazing. What can you say, other than thanks! The dress has a liner in it, so make sure you pick up 2 sizes, in case the smaller size isn't an "eating size" (ie. you wont' be able to eat). The gold lace part is see through, but it's busy enough that if you wear a nude colored bra, that's close to your skin color, you can get away with a regular bra. The dress hugs your curves, but in a work appropriate way. Just enough sexy to let everyone know you've got a good body, but not too tight that they can see your belly button. Also, a little spanx makes the dress glide on seamlessly.
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Golden Blossom Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Fabulous earrings. Don't be deterred by the size
I baulked when I pulled them out of the box! How am I going to wear earrings this big. But it was fantastic. They went perfectly with the dress I rented. They're clip on (which I didn't remember), but surprisingly light for the size. They are a bit jangly, so if you're going to be somewhere where you need to be quiet, maybe take a pass. Also, I had to speak into a microphone, and my husband said my earrings were a little bit loud. But if you're just an attendee, these are perfect!
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Capetown Earring
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Very flattering dress, perfect for weddings, special occasions
I was worried this dress would be too white for a wedding, but the body of the dress is more of a champagne. The material has a good weight to it and structured so that it makes your waist look tiny! There isn't any give in the dress, so forget the padded bra. I wore a strapless bra because there were no bra keeps in this dress. I would get a back up size for this dress because there is not much give in this dress, so it was tight (but I could still eat/breathe) across the bust and fitted in the waist, but not enough to inhibit any bodily functions. I got a ton of compliments all night!
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Champagne Shower Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C
Nice dress, but the size 6 has seen better days
This was a backup dress that I didn't end up wearing. It fits true to size and there is no stretch in the fabric. The size 6 has seen better days. The outer shell looks a bit worn, and has now shrank a little so that the pink liner peeks out from under the front of the skirt.
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Bubbles Upon Bubbles Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34C