Elle's Reviews
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16 reviews
Gorgeous but awkward fit
I loved the fabric and color, but the dress was hard to wear because it runs so large. It was literally falling off me, and I would have spent the day terrified of a wardrobe malfunction. I would consider renting again in a smaller size.
Imperial Farrah Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 113lbs
Bust: 32C
Great Colors and Comfortable
This dress is quite a bit longer than it looks in the photos (but still above the knee), so it was perfect for work. The material did not wrinkle throughout the day, and I just love the colors. It's kind of a boxy shape, but I still thought it was flattering.
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Striped Lydia Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Great Date Night Dress
I'm a size 0 in the hips and waist but 2 in the bust, and this dress in a size 0 worked well for me. I think someone with a more pear-shaped body would need to size up. As others have said, the arms are quite fitted, so you can't raise your arms over your head without showing your bum -- OK for date night but probably not good for a wedding where there will be dancing. Lots of compliments!
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Blue Italian Nicole Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Stylish Maternity Option
This was loose enough at the waist with enough stretch to be very comfortable for a mid-2nd trimester baby bump (without feeling like I was stretching it out or struggling with the zipper and without sizing up). It was perfect to pair with a blazer for a client meeting, though I felt comfortable in it with the shoulders exposed at my law firm. My only compliant is that the zipper material runs really far down the back, so it stuck out funny on my bum in a not very flattering way.
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Grey Open Shoulder Dress
DEREK LAM
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute for Maternity Style
I'm at the end of my second trimester, and this dress fit the bump really well. I went up one size to accommodate the bump, and I think that was the right move. As others have mentioned, this style has some extra fabric that poufs out in the back in a weird way, which prevents me from giving it 5 stars.
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Dreamweaver Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Flattering for Maternity Style
I'm at the end of my second trimester, and this dress looked super cute. I ordered a size up (to accommodate the bump), but I think I could have stuck with my normal size (XS) and been fine. Lots of compliments on the ruffle. My only complaint is that the Back buttons can be a little hard to button and unbutton, and they were uncomfortable when I was driving in the car.
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Navy Florence Dress
Paper Crown
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute, but dress was not in good condition
This dress may have just been worn too many times at this point. The neck is so stretched out that the inside lining is constantly coming out, and I'm fixing it all day. It's also incredibly low cut and saggy (again probably from being stretched out) on me, and I'm between a C and D cup. I gave it 4 stars because I think it would be cute if you got a newer dress.
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Sascha Faux Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
So many compliments
I wore this to the office and to a daytime brunch and got a lot of compliments. It's more low-cut than I expected, but with the long sleeves, it still felt modest enough for a more casual day at the office. The fabric is a cotton, so it's not fancy. I wore this early in my second trimester, and, at least at that stage, it was bump friendly!
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Larissa Lace Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Not flattering if you're high-waisted
I rented this dress when I was still trying to hide an early baby bump, and it worked great for that. However, the way the waist starts high in the front and drops low in the back was just not flattering on me. It made it look like my waist was much lower than it is and thus much thicker as well. Probably won't be renting again.
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Blue Floral Shift
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Very cute and comfortable for a baby bump
I received so many compliments on this dress at the office. The fabric is thick and high quality, and it stretches to accommodate an early 2nd trimester bump. If you're tall, this may be a little short for the office, but at 5'3, this hit about 2 in. above the knee and felt modest enough for my office. Will definitely rent again!
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Meena Dress
Parker
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Comfortable and Eye-catching
I love the soft fabric and bright colors of this dress. It was more figure-fitting than I expected around the booty but still looked great. I tried it with and without a belt and thought it was cute both ways. The neckline was a little low for work, so I wore it with a cami underneath.
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Neko Ikat Adalyn Dress
Equipment
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Something Different - Lots of Compliments
I thought this shirt was very flattering and got lots of compliments when I wore it for a casual day at the office. Note that the fabric is nothing fancy, and it wrinkled easily throughout the day. I thought the high low concept seemed a little extreme on a short person like me, but I still really liked it.
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Botanical Arden Blouse
Marissa Webb
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Flattering spring/summer dress
Cute and flowy and perfect for hiding an early baby bump. On me it fell mid-knee. The fabric is nice but not fancy enough for a wedding or anything in my opinion. It worked fine for my business casual office.
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Sleeveless Provence Block Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Very flattering
This is very form-fitting (highly recommend some shape-wear!) but I found it hugged in the right places. I'm only 5'3" so the dress was not as short on me. The fabric is pretty thick, which helped the sleeves keep their shape. It still looked great at the end of the night. Overall, I loved it.
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Black Janis Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Sparkly but not over the top
I wore this with a simple long black dress, and it was the perfect compliment. I think it looks much better in person. It has just the right amount of sparkle, and I thought it looked much more expensive on than it did in the pictures or the box.
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Crystal Cluster Necklace
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful and comfortable gown that's very versitile
I'm 5'3" and 113 lbs, and wore this in size 0R. I ordered the 2R as well, and it was much too big. The zero was fitted but comfortable, and the fabric has some stretch, but it's not like spandex (definitely not skin-tight). The ruching on the sides is flattering, and I love the small train and the sheer fabric. I'm a 32C, and I felt like I needed a padded bra to fill out the cups. At my height, the regular was a little long (just brushing the floor), even with 4" heels, but no so long I was tripping over it. Overall, it was perfect for what I needed.
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Curves For Days Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32D