Meredith's Reviews
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13 reviews
Small too small / will try medium
These seem like great, high quality pants; but the small did not fit at the waist. Length was good
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Denham Trousers
Diotima
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36B
Runs very small - size up
This felt tiny. I'm 5'5 and 135 lbs and could not zip the M up all the way. I ended up "making it work" to go to an Elton John concert by wearing it with 1. A spanx shirt 2. No bra 3. Not zipping it all the way up. I made it out of the house, looked cute, but felt like an encased sausage.
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Kisumu Romper
Kahindo
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Lovely
Delightful. Lovely. If you want a summer dress, this is it! But it is a maxi dress - it's not going to flatter your curves. Rather float generously over them.
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Tropea Dress
Sandro
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Muffin top
Gave me a muffin top...could have worked so long as I didn't sit down. Good length for someone who isn't rounder in the middle.
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501 Mid Thigh Shorts
Levi's
Size Worn: 28
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
So small. Maybe for the twenty-something set, but I felt almost naked in these.
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501 Original High Rise Shorts
Levi's
Size Worn: 28
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Too small for me so I didn't wear.
I think this it's true to size, I just am no longer my regular size due to some COVID weight. So I should have sized up to a 6 or 8.
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Align Tank
Lululemon
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34DD
Fabulous dress - felt like a movie star at a Heart ball.
Lovely dress, many compliments. But the cut outs and fabric don't allow for spanx (wore a nu bra)

Giulia Gown
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32B
New dress - very timely - for work.
True to size

Navy New Jeanne Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32B
Picked this to go see Hamilton and it was perfect!
Agree with reviews that the pants a wide (not straight legged) , but it was fine.

White Tie Tuxedo Jumpsuit
pamella by pamella roland
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32B
It was a great dress for an Indian fusion wedding in wine country.
As many other reviews noted, the slip is too short for the dress. I am "straight & narrow" and the blue slip still did not bridge the gap between the gold trim at the bottom and the bottom of the slip (exposing my legs and potentially my bottom). I switched out the slip for a black Spanx slip that I had in my closet (after reading the reviews, I was prepared, but disappointed, by this possibility). I got many compliments and the overall effect was as intended, but it would have been better with the slip.
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To India and Back Shift
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32B
Gorgeous color and comfortable dress.
The pros: The color on this dress is amazing. Its a very beautiful blue that I have not seen before. The dress is also well-made, tailored, and very comfortable on. While it is silk and has no give, I found that it flared out at the correct part of my waist so I didn't feel constricted the entire night. This led to a bit of a billowing effect that, in some of my photos, made me look pregant (I'm not, so that's a con). Cons: As another RTR reviewer mentioned, this dress arrives unpressed and very wrinkled. Per that reviews advice, I attempted to iron it myself with a cool iron and failed. Due to some unforseen travel, I was unable to get it pressed before the day of my event and so (after my unsuccessful attempt with the iron) I found myself begging a local dry cleaner to press it. No small feat on MLK day. They did so with beautiful results. So I would recomment planning some lead time to ensure its pressed. Other small issues: The lining seemed to show a bit on the bottom and there was a deodorant stain on the right armpit. Small issues that did not detract from the overall effect of the dress once pressed, but these, together with the need to press the dress upon arrival, led me to subtract one star. BRACELETS: The antiqued crystal bracelet I ordered for eight days and it coordinated with both work outfits and the more formal dress. The crystal cambon pearl bracelet I received as part of the "Mystery bling" that I ordered. I had ordered and worn both before and they fit the bill nicely. Sparkly without being overstated.
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Crystal Blue Waters Gown
Carlos Miele
Size Worn: 36R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34DD
Flattering and professional!
This dress hits all the right places without being too risque. I've rented it 3 times: (1) wedding; (2) chartiable event; and (3) networking happy hour -- all while being able to wear it to work during the day. I rented it with the jewelry, and received a ton of compliments. I fluctuate between a 0-2, and the 0 fit that day. Really does some nice thigs for the derriere. I'll pay the highest compliment: I would buy it if I could find it!
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Key To Success Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34DD
Beautiful . . . if it fits
I wanted to love this dress. I thought about renting it for weeks, but was deterred by the price. Then I received a discount code, and forged ahead. I practiced my Angelina Jolie-kickstand pose for weeks in anticipation of the dress. When it arrived, I was pleased with the cut and quality of the material; however, upon trying it on, I was disappointed that it ran large and long. In fairness, I am thin and straight as a board, but the D&G dresses fit beautifully in a size 38. I assumed this would fit the same. It did not. Because it was a bit large on me, the material did not cinch in at the waste. Also, the slit, which I think makes this dress so unique, is obscured by the crepe fabric (and doesn't rise as high on a girl of 5'6" like myself). So, I was left feeling a bit shapeless in the wealth of fabric. Nevertheless, I wore it, and received some compliments. My overall three-star rating is based on the fit of the dress, together with the price. It did the job, but had I paid the full rate, I would have been disappointed (and probably would have sent it back within the 24-hour period). At a price point of $150 or below, it would have garnered more stars.
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Seductive Satin Gown
Versace Collection
Size Worn: 38R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34DD