Sarah's Reviews
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Great for a summer wedding!
I wore this dress to my friend's August wedding. A few perks...pockets! Also, it was tighter fitting in the top, but loose on the bottom for lots of eating, drinking, and easy dancing. The material was a little heavier, but I didn't get too hot with it being flowy on the bottom and sleeveless. I did what I always do when a normal bra doesn't work and pinned in removable cups so I wasn't messing with pulling up a strapless one all night. Definitely would recommend this one! Unfortunately, I'm not given the option to post a picture for some reason...
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Serene Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved the style, but the material is less than forgiving
I rented this dress as a free back-up for a wedding. I thought it may end up being my first choice, but it remained my back-up, and I never wore it. I really felt sexy in this dress...yet at the same time, I felt like it was showing flaws I didn't even know I had. I attempted to wear shapewear underneath, but the material is so thin and see through you could notice the shapewear, even though it was nude in color and seamless. I loved the yellow color, but I may have been able to get away with the shapewear if it was a darker color...pockets were a bonus, and it made my small chest look better than usual...but from the hips down it was a no go.
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Yellow Draped Mini Dress
BCBGeneration
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Good maternity dress!
I was 36w5d pregnant, 50 lbs more than my usual weight, SUPER swollen, and I was the personal attendant for my friend's wedding last August. This was my backup dress...and it fit so much better than my original choice! I ended up wearing the long to compensate for my bump hogging some of the fabric for length. It had enough stretch where it could go over my belly without having to size up too much, and therefore my chest didn't drown in it. I felt like a whale...but a pretty one at that. ;)
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Black Lace Illusion Gown
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 44L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect summer maternity dress!
I wore this dress for my baby shower. I was 31w5d. We aren't finding out the gender, so I thought it was a cute combo of both blue and pink tones. It was very comfortable, a good length, and I could wear a standard bra. Loved it. :)
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Jungle Stripe Wren Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Couldn't wear it
I specified in my search filters that I needed a dress for my second trimester of pregnancy. This dress came up as an option. It did fit over the bump, but with having to size up the straps were way too long and chest area was too large. This dress was nice quality, and I'm sure it would have fit someone who was normally a size 6...but if you're entire body aside from your preggo belly is still a size 2 or 4, this dress is probably not for you.
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Elisas Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice dress
The dress was a nice quality; however, if you have any sort of tummy, the dress won't hide it. The green material catches light quite well, and therefore casts a shadow. I felt like it made me look like I had a chubby tummy in pictures. Just wasn't crazy about it.
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Green Illusionist Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Pockets for the win
This dress fit perfectly. You can wear a normal bra. It is fitted to the perfect spot and then flows out to accommodate for a small baby bump or big meal. It has pockets. You can dress it up or down. Loved this dress. Thicker material, almost like a lightweight denim.
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Navy Brush Print Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Classy, great for cold weather event.
I loved this dress. It fit great, and all areas stayed where they were intended to be. Material is thicker but pretty stretchy. If you are self conscious about any sort of tummy pooch, however, be prepared.. Because with how fitted it is, it doesn't disguise much. Spanx did the trick for me.
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Date Night Dress
Bailey 44
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
It was ok
I wore this dress for my wedding rehearsal. It was comfortable, but it didn't look super flattering on me...sort of showed a pretty visible tummy pooch, and I'm not overweight by any means. Could be dressed up or dressed down. The material is nice and thick. I only have a black strapless bra, and it didn't show through.
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Light Ivory Halter Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Super comfy and cute- Highly recommend!
I wore this dress at a night club for part of my Bachelorette party. It was slightly lower cut in the neckline than my comfort level, so I pinned it and that worked fine. A normal bra works fine with it- bonus for me. I wore this exact dress in black for my sister's bach party last year and I loved it, so I had to do it again! I usually wear a size 2. I ordered a size down as my backup like the designer suggested. I could have probably got it zipped...but it would have been pretty tight - and the tightest part is around the rib cage below your chest. I personally would suggest going a size up rather than down.
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White Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun colors for a summer event
I wore this to a friend's wedding. I feel like it could be easily dressed up or down depending on how formal of an occasion. The material of the dress is heavy, almost felt like a denim. I could easily move in it. I didn't wear a normal bra with it, I just had cups pinned in; however, if you had a normal bra with more widespread straps, it would probably work.
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Powernet Sheath
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
I felt beautiful
I wore this dress for my bridal shower. I felt gorgeous wearing it; however, it had its drawbacks. First off, although it was true to size, it was tight in the underarm area. If you are large in the bust region, you may feel pretty restricted. Secondly, you either have to have a helper getting the dress secured in the back, or you gotta be a contortionist. My fiance was out of town that day... And I had to be a contortionist. I first tried it on a couple days prior and I had him help me put it on, and there was some gapping by the clips that sort of bummed me out. Also, I tried the size 4 and that would have worked, but it was then loose in my upper chest/lower neck region where the lace was saggy and sort of folded in on itself. Aside from the slight struggles, I overall loved the look.
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At First Sight Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect for the occasion
I wore this dress for the baby shower I hosted for my sister. It was simple, comfortable, and had pockets!
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Pink Tabitha Dress
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice, but I couldn't wear it all night.
The quality was great and I liked how it fit- except for the layer underneath the crochet on the chest. I kept having to pull it up and readjust constantly. I wore it to a wedding and I wore it for the ceremony, but I got so frustrated and ended up changing into a different dress for the reception. Totally bummed me out, but it felt way too low when the bottom layer kept falling down. If someone had a chest to fill it out maybe it wouldn't be so bad.
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Navy Cross the Back Lace Sheath
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice backup dress
This dress was sent in place of the one I originally wanted. It was comfortable, cute, and had pockets - all bonuses. Biggest drawbacks were you couldn't wear a normal bra (I pinned cups in), and it was very low cut. If you are busty, you wouldn't have any issues...it's a thicker material where you probably wouldn't need a bra; however, I am way too flat without anything, and need the extra shape.
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Gold Garland Paisley Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful dress
First and foremost...I loved the look of the dress. I gave it 4 stars because one of the two dresses I received was not up to par. The hem at the bottom was not intact, and one of the two hooks for the collar around the neck was missing. Luckily, the other dress fit lovely...which brings me to my next point. I felt confident I would fit in a size 2, but I was not sure about the length based on the reviews I was reading; therefore, I ordered a 2R and a 2L. Honestly, there was only about a 2 inch difference. I originally planned on wearing the 2L with some 5" heels..but since the dress was out of order in my opinion, I wore the 2R and wore about a 3.5" heel. Also just for reference, I have a pretty short torso and long legs, but I was able to use spanks that went slightly above my belly button without them showing in the back. Also, I am not busty. and I don't like the pasties nubras or anything like that..I like an actual cup that will give me some shape. I used tiny pins and pinned swimsuit cups that were removable from my suit into the sheer type "liner." Worked perfectly.
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Black Blades Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved the pockets!
I've never actually worn a dress with pockets before, but I absolutely loved not making my boyfriend hold on to my phone and lip gloss all night (I don't use purses). The top part of the dress is a lacy type of material, and the bottom is a pretty stiff material -- and therefore, you can't tell there's pockets just by looking at it. I wore this at a wedding in August..probably not the wisest decision, as the bottom is pretty shimmery and looks a little "Christmas-y," but I managed to pull it off.
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Green Light Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Very versatile dress
I wore this dress for my sister's rehearsal dinner. You can give yourself a semi casual look, or you can look quite classy, depending on what sort of accessories/shoes you use. I wore the size 2, but honestly, the size 2 and 4 were basically the same...it may not be a bad idea to skip two sizes as a backup. As many people said, there isn't really any stretch; however, the ruching still does hide midsection flaws. Also as stated before, the color is darker in person than it is in the picture. Overall it was a very nice dress.
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Pink Ripple Ruche Dress
Cut 25
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
This dress will make heads turn
This dress is very tight and formfitting. I wore spanx underneath to keep the "food baby" from bulging out. It's a thick material, and I was able to wear a normal bra, so that was a plus. I wore an XS, and the fit was true to size overall- however, I was constantly making sure my bra wasn't showing in the front because of how low cut it was. I'm not blessed in the chest region...but at the same time, it did make it look like I had some cleavage. I gave it 4 stars only because the dress I received was starting to get a bit worn out. The zipper was losing most of it's paint, the top and bottom were getting slightly stretched out, and there were a couple of pills in the fabric here and there. The pills luckily weren't super noticeable because of the fabric design. I had several comments from people saying how great I looked. Overall I really liked the dress.
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Pink Rose Sheath
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Looked classy, fit perfectly, and quite comfortable!
I wore this dress for a night on the town and to a show for my sister's Bachelorette party in Las Vegas. I loved this dress! I remember reading some reviews before renting this dress that stated the sequins were bothersome in the underarm area, but I had zero issues with that. I was comfortable in this dress the entire night. I will say the dress was a bit more low cut than what I usually prefer (as shown in one of the pics to demonstrate..), but I figured oh what the heck, it's Vegas, anything goes. Although it was low cut, it wasn't baggy or sagging by any means, and I am definitely not blessed in the bust region. I will also say I loved the ruching in the front to hide my "food baby" ...perfect considering we did a lot of eating and drinking that weekend. I would definitely recommend this for a friend! I wore this dress in a size 2 Height: 5' 5'' Bust Size: 32B Body Type: Athletic Weight: 118
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Manhattan Socialite Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B