Nora's Reviews

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Size 125' 8"195lbs34AHourglass38yrs

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VERY cropped if you have a long torso

Alexis Cotton Scallop Top by French Connection

Alexis Cotton Scallop Top

French Connection

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Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 195lbs

Bust: 34A

Lots of compliments

Very cute but the drop shoulders made me look wider than I am

Giada Sweater by Staud

Giada Sweater

Staud

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 180lbs

Bust: 34A

Cropped but cute

Braided Sweater by Jason Wu x RTR

Braided Sweater

Jason Wu x RTR

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 180lbs

Bust: 34A

Cute but a little itchy

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Madalyn Plaid Blazer by Derek Lam 10 Crosby

Madalyn Plaid Blazer

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 34A

Very flattering and forgiving dress in a great color

Loved this one so much I wish I could buy it: the cut is great and the fabric is stretchy and forgiving.

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Short Sleeve Marigold Dress by Donna Morgan

Short Sleeve Marigold Dress

Donna Morgan

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Size Worn: 8

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 34A

Incredibly flattering gown

I *loved* this gown: I felt amazing in it and got a ton of compliments. The lace overlay and sleeve make this black gown feel special. Note that the front is cut VERY low though, too low for the event i was attending so I had to pin the front to make it less plunging.

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Black Olivia Gown by Katie May

Black Olivia Gown

Katie May

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Size Worn: LR

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 34A

Very pretty but long, and a true wrap dress

Wore this for a nice dinner out and felt appropriately elegant in it. It's a beautiful light silk, perfect for a hot night. It is quite long in the back though; I'm 5'8" and had to wear heels to make sure the back didn't drag on the ground. Also, it's a proper wrap dress so I had to hold it closed while walking.

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Leah Gown by Hutch

Leah Gown

Hutch

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Size Worn: MR

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 34A

Pretty dress, great for hourglass figures

Wore this to a graduation. The lace detailing is beautiful. It's a good thick material. The only note is that it has no stretch or give.

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Penelope Lace Sheath by Dress The Population

Penelope Lace Sheath

Dress The Population

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Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 34A

Gorgeous gown but runs long

Wore this to dinner after my law school graduation and LOVED it! It fit beautifully, the colors are lovely, and I felt very elegant and pretty in it. As others have noted though it is long; I'm 5'8" and was wearing 2.5-inch heels and the back still grazed the ground.

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Shyla Gown by Hutch

Shyla Gown

Hutch

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Size Worn: 8R

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 34A

Fun and flattering dress

Wore this when the dress I had originally selected didn't get sent. RTR was great about overnighting this dress and honestly I'm glad I wore it instead. It's super flattering, really pretty and fun, great for a summer wedding. A note though that if you're long in the torso (which I am), the lines part of the dress is *short*. It ended right below my bum. I just wore spanx under it and the last tier is loose enough that no one could notice but worth knowing.

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Louisa Midi Dress by Saylor

Louisa Midi Dress

Saylor

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Size Worn: LR

Usual Size: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 170lbs

Bust: 34A

Unique dress that photographs really well, though perhaps better suited to day events.

I was honestly a bit concerned when I received this because the material wasn't as dressy as I was hoping for, it's a bit better suited to day events. And while the dress fits true to size, it definitely hugs if you're curvier like me, so trying it on without shapewear made me feel like the weave of it was highlighting lumps. That said, on the day of the wedding, with Spanx on underneath, I felt great in this and it looked beautiful. It's color and overall style are unique, so you'll definitely stand out. If you're confident in your body and looking for a visually interesting dress for a semi-formal event, I would recommend it.

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Cabrillo Lace Dress by Shoshanna

Cabrillo Lace Dress

Shoshanna

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Size Worn: 6

Usual Size: 12

Height: 5' 8"

Weight: 195lbs

Bust: 34A

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