Brenna's Reviews
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Classy, comfy, great for pears
Rented for a black tie event. I'm 5'11" so the regular hit at the tops of my feet but for shorter women the flow will be beautiful! 36-29-44 and this hit right in all the places. The underskirt/lining is A-line as well as the overlay. Easy to wear and feel beautiful. I used some tape at the V for security as I was braless.
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Madeline Gown
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34B
Pear shapes rejoice! A stunner.
For reference I am 5'11" B-cup, size M/10 top and XL/14 bottom. This dress was a DREAM. Everyone from other guests of all ages to wedding staff stopped to tell me how gorgeous it was. Super comfy and no bra required. Pre-lace and loosen the back to put it on like a shirt, it's not difficult. I wore it with a small heel and it just brushed my toes. It flows with your movements and is simply perfect. I expected to need the 12 but the 10 was perfect and even had a couple of inches in the waist. Underskirt is not fitted but flowy and breezy.
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Blue Floral Gown
Ieena for Mac Duggal
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34B
A+ Comfy Stunner
Wore this to my 50th birthday party at our favorite local pub. I have never in my life (maybe aside from my wedding) gotten more compliments on anything. A woman yelled from her car, women in their 20s who walked past me, I mean it killed. I am an A-B cup on top and size 14 on bottom and it fit just right. There's no stretch and the A-line shape is subtle so don't expect flare or give. I wore no bra and non-compressive slip shorts and felt super cute and comfortable all night. This one is a total winner. Note that the strings do not tighten the whole top - only the bottom sections. The bust area is fixed.
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Macaw Forest Dress
FARM Rio
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34B
Sexy, Glamorous, Functional (with caveat)
I'm very pear shaped with a long torso. I didn't find the straps to be a problem but definitely had to tape the V - I'm a 36A and the look was perfect. Waist fit as expected but as others mentioned the sides of the bust were roomy. I taped those too, no big deal. Overall the dress was comfy (you'll want to sit up straight to keep from buckling), flattering and perfect for black tie optional. Side note: this was sent as a back up dress and ended up being the one I chose.
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Neutral Stripe Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34B
This DRESS, you guys
Compliments all night, including from the sweet 20-something running the party catering. So sexy and flowy, I felt like a celebrity in this. There's no give in the waist, so decide how much you want to eat and sit and choose your size accordingly. I am a true pear - 8/10 up top and 12/14 on the bottom and the 8 in this fit beautifully because of the wrap-like skirting. You will need fashion tape for the chest and I added it to the straps as well. Stayed in place all night. I'm watching for the sale of this because I want to own it forever.
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Pink Evie Maxi
Nicholas
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34B
Pear shaped ladies, do not skip this stunner!
This dress is 100% stretchy and comfy, hugs in all the right places. I rented the 12 and 14 and usually don't have luck with straight styles because I'm 35-28-46. I slid into the 14 knowing it would fit my rear and expected it to be large on top, but it clung perfectly AND I could have fit a larger bust into it if I had one. Others are correct - the zipper makes a little tiny tail and the lining (also stretchy) wrinkles up underneath in some spots, but this is a showstopper. The green didn't photograph here but it's gorgeous.
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Turn Over Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfy and unique for an art gallery wedding
This whole dress is stretchy, it's not too thick but the pattern hides all flaws. Hugs in the right places, peep is subtle but fun. I could have worn the M or L but went with the L because I hate to miss a passed appetizer. I didn't wear any bra because the double layered top was supportive enough for A-cups. I'm 5'10", and the length of this dress was perfect with flats.
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Liquid Jade Maxi Dress
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34B
Worthy of a Prince tribute, comfy and COMPLIMENTS
I rented this for a Prince tribute, it passes for purple when it needs to. It was so comfy, and I was able to go braless. The bathroom struggle goes without saying but I'm tall and could handle the zipper on my own. Legs are so flowy and the cut fit my pear shape where I usually struggle with jumpsuits, the liner in the legs has lots of stretch. The 10L hit exactly at the floor barefoot, if you're smaller of butt it will be longer. Strangers at the event complimented me all night long. Total head-turner. FABULOUS.
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Cobalt Wavy Night Jumpsuit
HALSTON
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfortable, Cozy, Gorgeous
This dress has a plum undertone, though it looks black online. Can be worn with black shoes. I was so comfortable and felt beautiful. The colors are bright, the cut is flattering. I'm small on top and bigger on the bottom and it was just right, hugging in the best spots.
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Jeweled Patchwork Dress
Matthew Williamson
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Crimson stunner!
Comfy, light, 36A needed no bra. I'm an 8 on top but the bit of gape was no issue. My bottom needed the 10. Liner is cut straight but with stretch. Top has no stretch and is boned. Great on an 80 degree summer night. It was a 50s themed party.
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Dionne Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Sexy and Streeeeetchyyyyy
I wore the large because of my pear shape, the M would have done me better up top but the L was necessary for my bottom. I didn't have to wear a bra with this! And I wouldn't have worn more support than the tights I had on. It's made of scuba suit material, substantial and comfy. The cut of the arms is flattering too, and I don't usually love cap style sleeves. Pattern is great if you need belly camo. Recommend.
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Rose Matador Dress
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Hugs just right!
This dress looked and felt great. My 36As wouldn't have needed a bra had I been able to wear the dress. Unfortunately it was a little too snug for the night I had planned, but I felt fantastic in the try-on. If it had been available in a 12 I'd have kept it. No smoother needed with this one.
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Red Butterfly Ruched Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Stretchy and Sexy
The dress is all stretch, it hugs in the right spots and is perfect for a chilly weather date. I would not wear constricting support garments under it as the slip itself is very Spanx-like. I wore the L dress and slip. I felt great! For reference, my measurements are 35-29-44 and I'm 5'10.
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Kate Lace V Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Gorgeous, flattering on this pear-shape
I am a pear with an 8/ 10 top and 12 bottom. The 12 was the only available size by the time I rented this and it was definitely baggier than it could have been but still gorgeous. Very classy with just enough shimmer and skin. I am small busted and found it revealing when I sat down, otherwise it stayed up comfortably. So sorry I don't have a full photo!
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Secret Garden Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
I floated all night long!
First, this is very structured and fitted at the waist -- it was a perfect fit on me but I am very much a pear. My 36A had a little room left in the cups. Overall I felt amazing in this dress, I just wanted to walk and walk so I could watch it move. I wore a 3" heel and the length was just right. I wore it to my 10th anniversary dinner and wanting to never take it off, to 2 more bars afterward. Stunner.
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Spices of Morocco Maxi
Marchesa Voyage
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A