Samantha's Reviews
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Meh
Rented this to wear at about 25 weeks pregnant. Went up one size from my usual and the dress fit fine but just didn't really do much for me. The fabric was much thinner/flimsier than I expected and I could not find any underwear that didn't show through. Spanx only helped a little. I opted for another dress instead. The color was very pretty though.
Ardsley Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
(Please excuse the terrible bathroom selfie)
Dress was very comfortable and flattering with a good amount of stretch. Had to be a little careful with sitting/adjusting since the lined portion of the skirt was *just* long enough for me but everything stayed covered. There is no hook at the top of the dress and the zipper kept sliding open when I first put it on- fixed it with a strategically placed safety pin and had no issues after that. Fun take on a LBD!
Conner Dress
Parker
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute
Wore 20 weeks pregnant for a baptism and barbecue. Fabric has a decent amount of stretch and I was able to wear my usual size and still have room for a little extra belly. However, I found the armholes a bit tight and since the fabric isn't super soft my underarms were irritated by the end of the day. (I never tried on the Large but maybe that would have solved it.) The fabric is also on the thicker side so standing out in the sun for too long got a little sweaty.
Striped Gia Dress
John + Jenn
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Good option while pregnant
Worn at 24 weeks pregnant. I went up 2 sizes from what I'm guessing I would usually wear in this dress- the 10 was a much better fit up top but pulled a little too much across my hips/bump. 12 was a much more comfortable fit on the bottom and top was doable with a padded bra to fill it out a bit more. Fabric has a comfortable amount of stretch and was thick enough to keep everything looking smooth. Wore from wedding rehearsal to dinner to after party and was comfy the whole time.
Apricot Driggs Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved.
Maybe my favorite dress I've ever rented. Color was beautiful, fit was so flattering, dress was comfortable all night. Shorter side definitely crept up a bit while sitting but was manageable. Highly recommend.
Cobalt Grace Dress
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
LBD in a pinch
Rented at the last minute. For something I ordered 2 days before I needed it, it did the trick. However, in classic long torso/pear shape form, the hips of the dress hit a bit higher than my actual hips so I ended up with little bulges on my sides- I'm probably the only person who noticed. Fixed it by just wiggling the dress up a bit to hide them- just needed to be careful with the slit in the back. The zipper did bulge a bit in the back which kind of gave me a tail but oh well. Wore 16 weeks pregnant and went up 1 size from my usual so I'd say it's TTS. Fabric has a bit of stretch and I was comfortable wearing it all day.
Long Manhattan Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
That slit, though
Wore this dress for NYE and it did not disappoint. Like all E&J dresses, it runs a little small but the fabric has good stretch and holds everything in place. I was afraid the neck would be tight but it was actually very comfortable. It was a fun twist on a LBD; would rent again :)
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Lunai Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Great Color!
This was actually sent as a replacement when the dress I requested was not available in my size; I ended up loving it way more than the original dress! The color was perfect for a Memorial Day weekend wedding and the cutouts were just enough to make it interesting without being too risqué. The slit in the back makes it easy to move in and the fabric has a comfortable amount of stretch. I was able to wear a strapless bra with it, albeit with some occasional adjusting so that it wouldn't peek out of the cutouts. The top was a little loose, but in a smaller size I think the hips would have been too tight on me. I wore it with low-ish (~2") heels and my toes did peek out a little bit. Overall I was pleasantly surprised with a great dress that I probably wouldn't have been brave enough to pick for myself :)
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Red Odessa Crossover Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Very Pretty!
These were sent as my "Mystery Bling" for a friend's wedding. They were very pretty; large enough to be visible but not obnoxiously huge. They were lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all night. Would rent again!
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Jagged Marquis Earrings
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Unique dress
I loved the fabric/print of this dress (which unfortunately didn't show up in my pictures). I was really torn between the 6 and the 8: the 6 fit perfectly up top but the length of the 8 made the cut of the dress fall closer to my actual waistline and hips (I have a long torso). I ended up going with the 6 because the 8 felt like I was asking for a wardrobe malfunction. The fit was a little too high on my hips and legs as a result, but I think I was probably the only one who noticed. The length was still fine and I was able to dance in it without worrying. I wore double-stick tape up top for a little added security but the dress is structured enough that I didn't really need it. Overall, this was a fun, unique, and surprisingly comfortable dress; would recommend!
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Blue Speckled Jacquard Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Surprisingly comfortable
I'm a true pear shape, 1-2 sizes smaller on top than on bottom. I usually stay away from dresses that are this form-fitting because they tend to only fit one half of me, so I was a little apprehensive about renting this one. The fit ended up being great because the fabric has a decent amount of stretch and is fairly thick. It was very comfortable and easy to move in. The pattern was a little more muted in person than in the pictures, but still pretty. I didn't end up wearing it only because I had another one that I liked a little better.
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Powernet Sheath
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Wore for a rehearsal dinner
I'll start by saying that I got several compliments on this dress, including a stranger on the street who came over to tell my husband he better take me somewhere fancy... I just wasn't totally comfortable in it. I felt the cut made me look wider than I am and despite the neckline, it didn't do much for my chest. I didn't wear a bra because I didn't have one that fit without showing, and because it was about 90 degrees out; I think that a little more support would have helped the overall silhouette. The dress was in great shape when it arrived and the pattern on the fabric was very pretty. It would probably be much more flattering on someone with a slender frame/less muscular shoulders.
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Blue Neutral Stripe Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Took a gamble with the Mystery Bling...
This was sent as my "Mystery Bling" for a wedding- I probably wouldn't have opted for a choker on my own. I guess I have a large neck because it was super tight. It wasn't really my style, so I didn't end up wearing it. That said, it came in great condition and was surprisingly lightweight; the beads were a cool silvery-blue color.
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Dark Grey Pearl Choker
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Not for tall girls
This dress was sent to me as a replacement when my original choice wasn't available. It's a beautiful color but the style was kind of boring. The hemline came up uncomfortably high on me (I have long torso/short legs)- I was afraid to sit or move. Ended up wearing something else.
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Aqua Blue Georgia Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun!
This necklace was a great accent for a LBD at a NYE wedding. It arrived in perfect condition, no missing/loose stones. The links holding the stones together on the back stick out a bit and it's kind of heavy, so the necklace got a little poke-y against my chest by the end of the night. That said, the wedding ceremony was at 2 PM and the reception ended after 1 AM so I had it on for a long time. Overall, fun piece to make a basic dress more exciting, I would rent again.
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Clear Statement Necklace
RJ Graziano
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Great LBD!
Wore this to a friend's wedding... It was fun and very flattering, and the fabric has some stretch to it so it was comfortable all day/night. It was a little on the short side for me (5'9", long torso), and it felt a bit breezy since the skirt is loose, but overall it was *just* long enough. I ended up wearing it with a nude strapless bra to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions with the cut-outs, but the fabric is thick/structured enough that you could probably go without. More well-endowed ladies might want to be careful with this one, I'm only a 34C and there wasn't a lot of space left over. My only con is that I wish the cut-outs were a tiny bit bigger, they didn't really show up in pictures. Overall, great dress; hubs wanted me to keep this one.
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Cecil Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Winter Wedding
It was a cool look for our wedding pictures and was easy to wear. The fur was in great shape except for a tear along one of the seams, but it's fluffy enough that you really couldn't tell once it was on. Kept my flower girl warm too :)
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White Fox Stole
Adrienne Landau
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C