Shellie's Reviews
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The most formal of formal?
It's a beautiful dress and it fit well, but it just wasn't quite right for me or my event. If I were a bridesmaid in a formal wedding, I would love to wear this. Maybe great for a gala or a ball? I am going to a more standard formal affair and the dress is just too much of a ball gown for that.
Raspberry Romance Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
The colors are mesmerizing
It was hard to part with this clutch because the colors are so beautiful. It changes from green to blue to purple as you view it from different angles - which means it goes with a wider variety of outfits than you would think. The chain is great and I would love to use it regularly - but it really isn't big enough for that. Keys, phone, lipgloss and cards are really all that fit. If you try to squeeze something extra in, it doesn't close probably. Great event or vacation rental though.
Iridescent Junior Lock Clutch
Loeffler Randall
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Beautiful, but fancier than I had realized.
With unlimited, I had recently rented the Soft Petal Maxi. (I had been hoping for this one, but it wasn't available when it was time to choose my next shipment.) It turns out that I preferred the Soft Petal Maxi. Even though it is the same designer and a similar style, the bust fit better on the Soft Petal Maxi. Also the fabric wasn't as formal feeling, so I was able to wear it to day time events. This maxi is stunning, but definitely requires a dressy occasion.
Purple Cloud Printed Maxi
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 22R
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Best work rental so far!
I love everything about this dress. The fit is very flattering for those who do not want anything too clingy around the tummy or hips. It runs large compared to some of the other designers on RTR. I would size down if I ordered it again. I have been going with 20W for dresses that are stretchy and 22W for not stretchy dresses, but in this case I could have gone with a 20W.
Cobalt Floral Swing Dress
Julia Jordan
Size Worn: 22W
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Beautiful, but I'm too "pear"
The high quality of this dress is obvious and I wish I could have worn it. It was too small in the hip area for me to zip up. The sizing for the top would have been perfect though. The result being that, if I could have sized up for my hips, the bust area would have been too big. This gorgeous dress seems better for non-pear shapes. I have tried other styles by this designer in the same size and this is the first one that I couldn't zip.
White Spot Dot Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Wow at work!
I loved this dress more than I thought I would. The pattern and details make it seem more expensive than it is. The stretchy fabric is very comfortable and the cut is extremely plus-size friendly and flattering. This was my first rental in this brand and I learned that I need to go a size smaller than my usual RTR size.
Floral Coral Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 22W
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Great plus sized work option!
The colors in this dress are beautiful and the fabric is stretchy, making it very comfortable. At 5'4" I found the dress to be just a touch long in the waist, making it fall just below my knee. This did not prevent me from wearing it and getting a ton of compliments! Having learned from a previous rental in this brand, I chose a size smaller than my usual RTR size.
Full Bloom Bouquet Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 20W
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Good plus sized work to evening option (with cami)
There are not a lot of everyday work options in plus sizes on RTR and this is a good one. The material is stretchy, so it is very comfortable. The cut was very flattering- it hid my tummy while making my pear shape look hourglass. The length was just at my knee, so perfect for work. The sleeve detail makes it easy to dress up more for evening. The reason I didn't give the dress 5 stars is the size of the armholes - they are huge! I had to wear a black cami underneath to cover up my bra and shapewear. The cami blends well as the dress is just black (no shine), so it works fine.
Black Ruffle Shoulder Dress
ELOQUII
Size Worn: 22W
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
From wizard lunch to the symphony in the same day.
This dress is gorgeous and I felt fabulous wearing it. It is not for anyone who wants good chest coverage though. The cut is beautiful and the dress stays in place well, so what starts out covered stays covered. The waist is tight with no stretch, but everything else about the fit of the dress is comfortable. At 5'4 (and a half) I was able to wear flats without any issue. The dress floats out of the way when you walk. If you are thinking of wearing it to an outdoor event in summer in someplace like Florida, be prepared to be hot. There are two layers of not that breathable lining underneath the beautiful outer layer.
Soft Petal Maxi
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 22WR
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Glamorous, not over the top.
Loved this dress - I wish I had more places to wear it to! I wore it to a banquet and it was as comfortable to sit in as it was to dance in. The underarm area seemed a little scratchy at first, but I quickly stopped noticing. It was beautiful under the stage lights and I felt fabulously glamorous the entire evening. At 5'4", I wore the regular length with flats and it was perfect.
Emerald Scarlet Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 22WR
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Beautiful magenta color and very well made.
Gorgeous color and pattern. Work appropriate, but the fabric is a bit heavy for summer. Compared to another dress I had by this designer, this one seemed to run a bit smaller. I could still wear it, but would have preferred to be able to go up a size. It has pockets, but not much room left for items if you have bigger hips :-)
Magenta Floral Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 22W
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Flattering for my pear shape.
I felt confident in this dress and loved the colors. It has a slight sheen to it, but it seemed like it would work well for a daytime work event. The top and waist are very fitted, so choose your size to fit those areas. I had hoped to wear this for a conference presentation, but had an issue with the dress - which the stylist I spoke with handled immediately. Great customer service!
Paradise Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 22W
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Plus size perfection!
For any plus sized ladies that are worried about the side exposure - don't worry. The plus size version has extra coverage under the arms, so Spanx and a bra work just fine. I loved this dress the moment I put it it on. It has a slight stretch, so was comfortable while hugging my curves. I am more pear than hourglass these days, and this dress fit my top, waist, and hips - as opposed to being too roomy at the top. It is glamorous and perfect for standing out in a crowd. At 5'4", heels were a must for me.
Magenta Kate Gown
nha khanh
Size Worn: 22R
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD
Glamorous dress
The dress was beautiful, but I ended up not choosing it for my event. The bust was a little too big and it was too much glitter and cleavage for a business related formal event.
Glitz Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 22WR
Usual Size: 22
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 42DD