Lauren's Reviews
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26 reviews
Turning heads across the room
Felt like a showstopper in this dress! The 6 was too tight for sitting or dancing so I went with the 8 thanks to the reviews. The material is forgiving and keeps you under wraps, and doesn't wrinkle! Felt sexy and elegant.
Brooklyn Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Flattering midsection
Lovely material that doesn't wrinkle. Fit was small on top near the arm holes. Space in the bust because of the gathering. Overall flattering and comfortable
Knotted Ellis Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Boxy fit, wrinkles easily
The shirt has a short and wide fit, but the neck was huge. It also wrinkles heavily
Martini Rocsi Top
Rails
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun color and pattern
It fits huge but the color is fun and could be styled many ways.
Uptown Girl Blazer
Free People
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful colors, very stretchy
Loved the colors and stretchy material. TTS and comfortable. However the lining is not attached to the skirt and they both rode up separately. Plenty of space in the bust area while being snug on bottom
Sylvie Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Short!
Very short, chose not to wear. Wrap is secured.
Striped Instinct Wrap Dress
FINDERS KEEPERS
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
High waisted
TTS although waist has no stretch and was very tight. Didn't care for length with the wide leg, ultimately did not wear
Floral Julianna Culottes
Paper Crown
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Was called a "supermodel"
Loved the style of this dress and it was supremely comfortable. Wore it braless and was fine. Loved the skirt color/sparkle with pockets and high-low hem. Overall a smash hit with this dress.
Black and Gold High Low Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Could not wear out
Mayyyybe this would work for a cold clubby night but I could not wear it for a wedding as intended. I ordered M and L and tried on the L first. The sleeves were insanely tight, and though stretchy, it wasn't going to be comfortable. But most of all, it was wayyy too short for anything except maybe a winter Bachelorette party, and even then, with tights.
Carlene Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Fantastic & unique color
This came as a backup from RTR. The high/skinny neck wasn't something I would have chosen but it ended up working well. Loved the color. Material had a nice feel and stretch but knocked it down a star because the fabric is very thin and I felt showed in the stomach area. A more substantial fabric would have been better. I wore it braless--the side panels kind of show a strapless bra or Spanx, and petals really would not work with the thin material.
Sea Green Side Cut Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
red is always a stand-out!
Love a vibrant red to stand out in a crowd! I felt very glam and modern in this dress. I chose this dress because I had a right arm injury and WANTED that arm covered up & clamped down. This does prevent you from completely raising the roof but it really didn't impede my normal dancing. It's stretchy! 4-stars because the dress fabric is thin-- it pulled across the stomach area and I felt that even the thinnest thong had VPL. Spanx might do the trick. I also thought it was flattening braless (34c/d). And, those dang hanger straps kept popping out.
Red One Shoulder Popover Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
70s disco Halloween
The jumpsuit is a definite attention-getter but this is NOT for TALL women. I am 5'7" and the front wedgie situation was not enjoyable. As it was a costume I went on with it but if it had been for a formal occasion it would have been unacceptable. I would say overall it runs quite small. I normally wear a 6 and the M was uncomfortably tight in the bodice. In any case I went with the L to try to squeeze every inch of length out.
Red Amadeo Revolve Cape Jumpsuit
Alexis
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Feelin' myself with 70's DJ
Loved this jumpsuit. Super wide legs and disco perfection for dancing. I felt like a lady boss walking tall. The 6 waist fit like a glove but not constricting. I used double-stick tape to keep the straps up on the sideboob. Every time I went to the ladies' room, as you have to remove the whole top of the garment, I just freshly reapplied the tape. I literally kept a roll of double-stick tape in my purse instead of fashion tape and it worked like a charm. There's no support in the cup area but the fabric is both lined and blousy. I wore it to a wedding where I knew the bride would like it. It does look rather white in many pictures so that may be a concern for you. Only con was that it is super long. I'm 5'7.5" and wore at least 3" heels and it was still so long that I tripped. If I had it to do over again, I would get the 6R and wear with either small heels or flats.
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Blush Perfect Pleat Jumpsuit
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 6L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Billowy blue dress
Ultimately chose to wear another dress instead of this to attend the ACMs in Dallas. Lovely dress with large, floating layers but it was rainy and wanted something more sleek. Would be nice with a thin belt too. 8R was a little large
Corundum Sapphire Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Matched with red lipstick
Tried on both the small and the medium. Not a lot of difference, the small "fit" but had a more Spanx/sausage effect so I went with the medium. Very stretchy and comfortable dress although it does ride up after sitting (and doesn't fall back down on its own upon standing; you must adjust).
Rose Matador Dress
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Bright, tropical, & cool!
This dress gets 4 stars for 1 reason: undergarment difficulties. You need a perfect pair of pasties or this dress won't work. I'm also glad that I was never cold while wearing it. Maybe some type of U-shape, stick-on bra would work, but I otherwise think it's safe to say no type of bra, even a stick-on, would work. Even gel pasties were showing through too much in this dress. Other than that, I loved the dress. There was basically no difference in the small and the medium with the flattering scuba fabric. The cutouts are not too revealing; I wore it to a family wedding. I definitely stood out in bright red but we were in the tropics so it seemed okay.
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Red Lasercut Flared Dress
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
ACM Awards in Cowboy Stadium
Loved the slit and cutout but this dress was so tight!! It took ages to get it zipped up and then the cutout was causing a bit of a bulge. I needed an 8 at least.
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Kauri Gown
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Romper for a bachelorette party
I'm on the right and I wore the 8. It was still a bit short in the torso length but not too uncomfortable. I'm 5' 7.5". My friend wore the backup 6 and we both loved the look. So fun to have a short, cute outfit that is totally secure! You do have to get basically naked to use the restroom though
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Twist Over Romper
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Love the wild, bright print!
Bunched up in the midsection and had to pull it down a lot. Does have a thick scuba fabric.
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Flamenco Fire Sheath
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Stand-out dress!
I wore this to a wedding in Florida with a lot of bright colors. I almost always wear a 6 but went with the 8 on this dress as the 6 was very tight and the peplum waist didn't sit as smoothly as the 8. Very fun dress that isn't the style I would normally buy--perfect to rent for one time, though! Classic cut but super fun colors.
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Snap Dragon Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfectly preppy for outdoor summer wedding
Fun, bold color stripes were nice for a preppy wedding at the lake. I wish this dress had more substantial material because the cotton felt thin and wrinkly. That might make it good for a very hot place, though.
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Celina Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Great colors, flattering and forgiving fit
I love the colors of this dress as I'm a sucker for brights. I wore it for my graduation dinner but it would work well day or night. The bust is very flattering and the full skirt was crucial at a time I knew I would be eating a lot!
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Citrus Candy Pop Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Great colors, appropriate length/cut
Worked great for a professional but summery cocktail hour. I was complimented on the colors/pattern and felt good knowing that the cut was work appropriate. It has an empire waist design that I found to be quite tight at the bust area as well as under the arms (arm holes too small). I wish the waist feature was lower so you could belt it.
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Psychedelic Floral Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Tiny!
I was sent this as a backup dress when my preferred dress was not available. It's fun and flirty and would be good for a casual outdoor event, but wasn't right for my graduation. Underneath the liner becomes shorts, and thank goodness because it is really, really short. For a tall-ish person the shorts underneath are a necessity but if you have a long torso you could experience a bit of a wedgie. Also the tops of the cups are rather pointy.
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White Eyelet Dress
Thread Social
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
I love the colors!
I normally wear a six and fit easily into the four. There is sort of a built-in bra which I appreciated as I don't think I would have had enough space to wear a strapless bra as well. The bottom hem is a bit of a bubble shape so it could go tight across the thighs.
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On Repeat Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C
Country & vintage-y for our vineyard engagement photos.
Paired it with cowboy boots!
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Ivory Lace Flutter Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34C