Melissa's Reviews
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Slit was a hit!
I loved how high the slit went! It's so fun walking around with a nice big slit. Fit was loose in the hips and tight up top.
Modern Black Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34A
Subtly sexy
I have an athletic build and thought the cut of this dress was flattering and created the illusion of curves. It runs big, especially in the hips. I was afraid it would be too nautical with the navy blue and stripes in the picture, but I didn't get that feeling wearing it. Fabric is thick and has some stretch.
Illusion Stripe Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34A
Broad shoulders beware
Got a lot of comments about how good my backside looked. I didn't love the front neckline with my huge swimmer shoulders. Length was a little too short w/ 4" heels.
Fearless Midnight Gown
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34A
Too short for this mama
This dress is HOT! I felt sexy, classy, and young. I'm probably too old to wear this, but I did. The cut is very flattering for straight and narrow frames. This dress is short and you can't bend over the slightest bit without exposing your butt. That was not ideal for chasing around a 15-month-old kid at a wedding! Otherwise, I loved it. Try it with a sparkly belt, I think that would look cute.
Time of Your Life Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34A
A modern take on a classic look
No surprises here! This dress was light, breezy, and comfortable. I'm 5'6" and the length was perfect with 3 inch heels.
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Coconut Rum Maxi
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34C
4 1/2 stars for this ruffle-y romper
Rompers tend to make me look like a boy, but I took a chance on this one for a casino date night. The ruffles at the bottom of the sleeves and shorts were flattering on my straight and narrow figure, and I was worried about the top not staying in place/showing boob when reaching forward but it actually stayed in place all night - no safety pinning or fashion tape needed. I was not comfortable with how short the shorts were, so I wore with tights, but that's just me. Even with how short the shorts were, the romper did not give me a fredgie (front wedgie). The only con was that the top was a little big in the arms and rib cage. Everything else about this I loved!
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Floral Foliage Romper
Free People
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34C
The purrrrfect dress for a zoo wedding
This dress was near the end of my very long list of hearts, and I never would have gotten around to renting it. But then my friend had her wedding at the zoo, so I rented this dress, and it turned out to be my most favorite dress I've ever worn! The cut was very flattering on my straight and narrow frame. Other reviewers have mentioned that the top lays funny... that was true with the size 40 but not the 38, so it's probably about getting the right size. I am A-cup and think it would be hard to get a good fit in this dress if you have a larger chest. When I told the bride and groom I would be wearing a leopard print dress to their wedding, they looked at me like I had to be joking, I'm sure the word "trashy" came to mind. But when they saw the dress in person - which actually looks very high quality and classy - they couldn't deny that I was the best dressed person at their wedding.
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Purfect Leopard Dress
MSGM
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34C
Bad b*tch alert!!
Rented this for an engagement party where I didn't know if people were going to be dressed up or more casual. The party ended up having people both in jeans and cocktail dresses, and this dress was the perfect medium. Got a lot of compliments (I think at least 75% were sincere), and I'm sure there were some haters but I felt like such a bad*ass b*tch wearing this that I didn't care at all. The good: looks really expensive, comfortable fit, you can eat a lot of food. The bad: it is hot and you will be sweating, the sequins at the bottom catch on your tights and will ruin them (worth it though). Needs a slip!
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Magic Armour Shift
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34A
Inifnite yuppie housewife
Floral prints are the best thing ever. They are classic, feminine, and made of geometric patterns just like the very fabric of our universe. So you can imagine my delight when I saw this dress that has not one but two floral prints!!!! In person, this dress had more detail and the colors more vibrant than in the pictures. Amazing! It was so comfortable, I wore it around the house the day before my event, and felt like a high powered housewife! Dress was a huge hit at the party as well. XS was unavailable, S had a little extra room in the shoulders and hips, but still worked.
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Floral Sunrise Sheath
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Perfect mix of fun, class, and sex appeal
This dress was fun to wear and showed just the right amount of skin in the cutout. Definitely order a size up for the backup; it is tight-fitting without much forgiveness. Would not recommend for busty gals. Makes your butt look really good. I was somewhat disappointed by the quality of the size 4. The seam at the shoulder had obviously been re-sewed, and in a way that made the fabric hang wrong, but I don't think I would have known if I didn't have the size 2 to compare it to.
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Calatheas Ruffle Sheath
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Straight & narrow, beware
I thought the print and cut would create the illusion of curves on my straight body, but this dress did just the opposite. The bottom doesn't flare until below the hips, which didn't do much for me, but would probably look better on hourglass or long torso types. This dress grew on me as the night went on, and the print drew a lot of attention. Needs a slip in the sun.
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Night Racer Dress
RVN
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34A
SPARKLY SPARKLY SPARKLES!!!!
Wore this as a bridesmaid at a gold-themed wedding. The dresses were a huge hit!!! Super sparkly and eye catching. My husband said whenever he wanted to find me, he could do a quick eye sweep of the venue and spot the bridesmaids instantly. Order a size up for your backup, especially if you have a large ribcage.
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34A