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80's prom
I didn't wear this because it literally looked like an 80's prom dress in all the worst ways. The sleeves were VERY large and body was fitted- just not a flattering look at all on me, and the material was a thick 80's style polyester as well.
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Remus Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 36C
LOVE this dress- beautiful detail and very comfortable!
I am in love with this dress! I wore this to Christmas Eve church and a family party and recieved so many compliments. The detail is stunning on this dress and it was incredibly comfortable. I am usually a size 16, but wore the 18 for little extra room. I had been worried that the dress would be itchy due to other reviews, but I did not find it to be itchy at all! The arms were also roomy but didn't appear baggy, which was also a concern of mine since I have bigger arms. I highly rcommend this dress!!
Embroidered Mesh Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute dress, a little short
I didn't end up wearing this dress because the dress code for my company Christmas party was changed to "casual" at the last minute, but i did try it on. The quality of the dress was good, but i wasn't a huge fan of the cut/shape of the skirt. It was fuller and more bell-like/poofy than I was expecting. The length was also short, which made the open bell-like skirt feel even less manageable. I did not find the skirt of this dress very flattering.
Metallic Navy Geo Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful flowy dress for wedding- either get petite or be prepared to wear heels if you're short!
This was a bit big on me. A 16 would have fit perfectly, but the 18 still looked great. It was a little long- I had to wear my highest heels. It was also loose enough in the bust that I had to pin the top. I loved how flowy the fabric was. I wore it to a brunch wedding- the florals made it appropriate for day time but the dark base would have made the transition to night seamlessly!
Dark Floral Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful flowy dress for a barn wedding!
I loved this dress!! The colors softly blend into each other, and the fabric is light and flowy. It would sway gently in the most beautiful way when I moved! I got the "petit" and am glad I did, because I think a regular would have been too long. I could have worn flats (and did bring some to change into) or heels with the length that my dress was. I wore a racer back bra, which worked perfectly so straps didn't show. I thought it was very flattering and got lots of compliments!
Water Lilies Maxi Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16P
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful!!
These earrings were delicate but large enough to be seen. I loved how light they were- wore them for hours!
Seeing Double Earrings
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 36C
Love this dress!
I ended up wearing the bigger size because the rib cage would have been tight in the 16. Pinned up the straps abbot, since that was the only area that was loose. I was able to wear a normal bra with this dress, but it is low/revealing. I used a strip of garment tape on each side of my cleavage to ensure that everything stayed covered. The color of this dress is stunning and you can really twirl in it! Got so many compliments!
Cobalt Marilyn Gown
allison parris
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful!
Not too heavy- were simple enough that they didn't detract from my dress and pretty enough that I got compliments all night.
Ella Earrings
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
Great jewelry! Wore to a Christmas Eve party!
Fit as described. Loved it!
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Fame and Flowers Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 36C
Perfect summer-y dress can be dressed up or down!
I wore this to my sister-in-law's baby shower. I dressed it down with a denim jacket and casual brown sandal wedges. It could have been easily made more dressy as well. Great light, flowy fabric! The 16 fit as well, but was a little tight on my tummy so I went with the 18. The dress is a brighter yellow/gold than it looks on RTR's site and I wasn't sure about it looking at it on the hanger, but it looks better on. Got TONS of compliments!
Paradiso Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
Ok, but not great
This dress would look best on someone who is looking to amp up their curves. I'm naturally very curvy already, and felt like it went a little overboard for me. I wore a longer sweater with the dress because it was chilly on the day of my friend's bridal shower and also because the pleats of the dress made my rear end look huge! The lining is also a bit scratchy, so you may want to wear a slip if you're not wearing nylons. I did love the pattern and color of the dress, the high quality of the material, and that it fit very true to size. A good option for many, just not probably the best dress for me.
Blue Ayla Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
Very flattering, lots of compliments!
I usually end up wearing a 16 in most RR dresses, so I was pleasantly surprised that the 14 fit so well! I felt great all night and got a lot of compliments! We went to a benefit auction that was 1920's themed. Great dress! The beads weren't scratchy and they stayed on the dress all night. Very well- made down to the liner under the beaded layer that kept everything in place.
Black Chrysler Shift
Vie la V
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute dress, lots of compliments!
I wore this to a wedding in the fall. Got tons of compliments! Beautiful color!
Isabella Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
Great dress for Christmas Eve!
I wore this to church and our family party for Christmas Eve with black tights and black booties. It worked well! Very high quality fabric.
Leading Lady Sheath
Kay Unger
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
More glitzy in person
I ordered this for an anniversary date but upon its arrival, I decided it was a little too shiny & glitzy for our date. If I had a more formal occasion, I would have gladly worn it!
Jazz Age Sheath
JUNAROSE
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 218lbs
Bust: 36C
Great thick fabric, really nice quality. Perfect for the charity auction I wore it to.
I thought it fit true to size and was very flattering around my tummy, which is my least confident area
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Side to Side Sheath
Theia
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful lace, runs a bit small
I got a lot of compliments on this dress! Loved the sleeves for a winter wedding. I will note that it runs a bit small - I'm normally a 14 or 16 in dress size, and there was a noticeable difference between the 16w and the 18w when I tried them on (I ended up going with the 18w for comfort). If I could change one thing, I would have loved a way to bring the under layer up by about an inch. Since the under layer is attached to the lace layer, you're sort of stuck with where it falls on your chest. I wore a strapless bra and found myself constantly having to try to pull up the under layer so that my bra wasn't showing. Double-sided garment tape may have come in handy as well, but I didn't have any.
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Botanical Berry Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36C
Lots of cleavage, gorgeous details
I didn't end up wearing this - I ordered two dresses and went with the other one because the top on this dress was WAY too revealing. The size and fit was great, but the top didn't work for a C-cup. The straps were a bit too long, but the bust was tight enough that I had a lot of cleavage and nothing to hold it up and keep it from falling out. The one other thing I noticed about this dress was that it's rather long. I would have had a hard time getting in and out of the car or taking big steps, as it's a fairly fitted dress and the lace has no give to it. Not a lot of room to move your legs. Gorgeous dress and beautiful lace detailing, though.
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Follow Suit Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36C
Great dress for a baby shower.
Lots of compliments on this dress, and I loved the unusual color (I don't wear a lot of yellow). One thing I wish was different was how open the top was. I had to pin it closed to prevent it from being way too low-cut and showing my boobs.
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Canary Hydrangea Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 36C
I got so many compliments!
Big difference in sizes on top - the 14 (which I wore) was too big on top and needed to be pinned in. The 12 was too tight. Skirt seemed to fit the same on either size. Otherwise lovely dress!
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Derby Girl Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 36C