Johanna's Reviews
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Beautiful color, but very busy design
This is a typical Self Portrait design where there's just a lot going on - the bright color, a flower pattern, asymmetrical ruching running across the waist to top of hip, an open back, and slightly emphasized shoulders. It's a big look, which probably works best for taller girls so there's not so much going on over the body. I have a short torso and I felt like this just emphasized how short I am because of the proportion of broad shoulders to wide and short skirt
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Floral Twist Neck Mini Dress
Self-Portrait
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Fun neon moment
Sizing is a little large (straps had to be pinned otherwise they would fall off my shoulders) but this was a fun and easy neon outfit to go clubbing in. Shorts length is that of a mini skirt, which I liked
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Green Amelia Romper
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Flattering fit, super fun top
Great, flattering top. The material is on the thicker side and is high quality. Ruching at the midsection is great and adds a fun texture. Looked great for an afternoon out at Top Golf
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Alondra Top
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
It's fine, but not a great fit for curvier girls
A statement piece, especially with the great skit, it the fit was strange on my shorter torso, and a lot of bunching over the tummy wasn't great for me so I wound up not wearing it. Could be great for the taller, longer torso ladies
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Leopard Sequin Chaya Skirt
Cosmopolitan X DTP
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Sexy and flattering fit
Great material that smooths out your body shape, but still breathable and easy to dance in. Really fun neon moment
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Makayla Dress
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Super versatile and chic
Sits high on your waist (covering belly button) for a flattering fit, this skirt is everything, especially worn with the matching top. The tail is a bit long, 2 inches dragged on the ground on me, even with my highest heels (I'm 5'2" and wore 5" heels). This outfit is so versatile that it got me from a pool party, to a performance backstage, to an after party, and then out to a fancy sit down dinner with no issues (sure, anything goes in Vegas, but still, wow!)
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Santorini Ruffle Skirt
Bronx Banco
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Versatile and fun
Size ran a bit large around the bust area, but I was able to fill it out by wearing a padded bra. It's a super fun outfit worn with the matching skirt. This outfit is so versatile that it got me from a Vegas outdoor pool party, to a performance backstage, to an after party, and then out to a fancy sit down dinner without anyone batting an eye (that's probably a because it's Vegas, but still, wow!)
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Santorini Lace Bralette
Bronx Banco
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Vibrant and fun color/cut for a party
As other reviewers noted, the straps are strange, as the busy area is too large and kind of flaps open pointlessly. This was an easy fix so you can tuck the extra fabric into your bra, or twist up the shoulder straps to take in the fabric. Otherwise, a real head turner, and super fun. Love the ruffle details
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Narciss Dress
Bronx Banco
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32B
Feminine and beautiful flowered dress
While this dress runs large in the bust and skirt length, especially for us shorter girls (I'm 5'2'', 110 lbs, 32B), it's still a beautiful, detailed dress that that would be flattering for most. It's pretty roomy at the bust and waist section (especially at the front panel of the dress, where the tummy is) so this dress is best for girls with curves. It photographes really well for Instagram, too!
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Purple Lace Flounce Sheath
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Chic silhouette in an "all eyes on me" true red
This is a beautiful, high quality dress made of a thicker material with rouching at the bodice and shoulder. The dress is definitely better for someone with long limbs or is very tall. The asymmetrical bottom cut of the dress looks better when it hits you around the knee (it hit me mid calf), but was still flattering on a short girl like me.
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Poppy Handkerchief Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Chic and modern outfit choice for an outdoor, idyllic farm wedding
Romper runs true-to-size, and is made of a slightly thicker material, so it wraps and hugs the body in a flattering fit. I've found fit to be a problem with some of the dresses I've gotten from Rent the Runway in the past, as the dresses become more and more stretched out with each client's wear; however, I didn't find that to be an issue for this romper due to it's construction and material, which is great. Shoulder flutter sleeves can be worn totally off the shoulder or pulled slightly up the arm for a slightly different neckline, which I had a lot of fun playing with.
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Red Bianca Romper
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Fun and modern, but wrinkles super easily
A great dress that's easy to dress up with silver/metallic accessories (there's subtle silver trim at the neckline of the dress), nevertheless, it wrinkles super easily. As in, if you slightly lean on a bar stool and kick one leg back so that the dress raises with your leg... poof! Instant wrinkles that stay all night. Otherwise, the dress is easy to wear and comfortable.
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White Asymmetrical Draped Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Super fun and flirty dress
Fit definitely runs small (I normally wear a 0, but I went up to 2 for this dress), as the chest is quite tight. The feeathers are super fun and swinging, and people couldn't get enough of how fluffy the skirt is and moves. Because the feathers flare out right under the thick empire band, this defintely looks best on taller girls, as the skirt adds LOTS of volume to your midsection. I smoothed down the top feathers all night to keep my shape, but this won't be a problem for taller women.
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Take Flight Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Sparkly ice princessy dress
Built in corset, so bra isn't neccessary if you're comfortable not wearing one. The lace and underneath material are quite stretchy. so it's comfortable. This is a body hugging dress, so it's not a dress to feel self conscious in. Got lots of compliments on the subtle sequins and color, in the sea of black at my formal offical holiday party.
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Lilac Petal Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Gorgeous material, but ho-hum dress
Lovely thick material with a built in corset, but the sizing seems to run on the larger side (I normally wear a US size 0/IT 36, and I wore 0), or the dress is made for a taller woman than me (I'm 5'2''). Sleeves were long, and both the waist and hip areas seemed to run a bit wide. The skirt section felt needlessly volumtious, and the slight high/low hemline just emphsized that fact. This dress would be a good fit for someone curvier and taller.
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Bordeaux Italian Cady Nina Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Beautiful formal strapless dress
I didn't wind up wearing this dress since it was too large for me, but I could see it working for others. The dress has a thick, stretchy material that's very forgiving; dress runs big.
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Beauty in a Bottle Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0P
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32B
Glam and eye catching sequins for a formal work holiday party
Material is forgiving and stretchy - this dress has some give that's good for curvier girls, or if you're not sure what size you should get. I would size down so that the dress can help give you some shape, especially since there is some ruching across the waist/tummy area that is very flattering, regardless of how tight the dress is on you. The purple is perfect if you want to stand out a bit in a black-tie crowd in a more subtle way. The material at the neckline does roll over a bit at the fold, so that's something to watch out for. I got a lot of nice compliments!
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Sequin Tyrian Purple Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 108lbs
Bust: 32B
Fun and glam!
Perfect piece for a big night or party. It's fairly light, too, so it was comfortable to wear all night long.
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Crystal Cluster Earrings
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32C
Super cute and sparkly dress, with a party in the back!
This dress is sssoo fun and sparkly! Since it's navy, the sparkle wasn't over the top, but just shiny enough, especially for holiday parties. The fit is good, with a stretchy material, but was a bit loose on me around the chest because of the open back. I'm on the petite side, the the dress wasn't too short, even as a mini.
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Margaux Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32C
A beautifully classy, and stunning dress
The fabric on this dress is INCREDIBLE. It really photographs very well across multiple environments and types of lighting because of its high quality. For me, the fit felt slightly larger than normal in the bust (also, I accidentally ordered the wrong size. Oops!), so if you're a less on the curvier side, I would size down so the dress doesn't fall off of you. The pattern and the high/low hemline really makes the dress stand out from the crowd in a good way. Also: POCKETS!!
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Akahana Gown
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 114lbs
Bust: 32C
Fun, sexy,and polished
What a fun dress to wear! The material photographs very well - shiny, with a slight metallic tinge that's not readily apparent in person. The dress looked more pinkish in person than in photos as well, but it's not a huge difference. The shape of the dress is very flattering, although I did find that the bust was cut for someone a bit less curvy than I am. It flattened me out a bit, but that was noticeable if someone was looking at my from my side. Overall, a very fun and flirty dress to wear out!
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Young Love Dress
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Classy and elegant
A beautiful color that will make you stand out in a sea of black dresses with out being too flashy, The color is a really rich and saturated teal jewel tone. The material was light and floaty in the skirt, and the ruching at the bodice was perfect for smoothing out the waist/silhouette. The skirt, even in the regular size, was llloonnngg, so I wore my tallest heels, and wound up just picking up the skirt as I moved around the party. A definite crowd pleaser!
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Synergy Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Subtle and beautiful sparkle
What a great outfit! The cropped top is a lot of fun, without being over the top. I wore this top (with the matching skirt) for drinks and dinner, and while I felt very special wearing it, the darker color was able to tone down the "feel" of the outfit. The fit was quite nice all around (shoulders, arms, bust). Since I'm short waisted, the shirt didn't reveal much at all; just a hint of my waist, which was perfect for me.
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Starry Evening Top
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
Gorgeous skirt for a fun but sophisticated outfit
Great material; the texture of the fabric is so interesting, and photographs well. The skirt fit around my waist well, but since I'm fairly short (5'2"), and quite short waisted, the skirt wound up hitting my almost at mid-calf. Ew. The addition of nude heels helped, and I was able to go on my merry way. Great skirt; best for tall/taller girls.
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Starry Evening Skirt
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C
So glam and easy. It's a real showstopper!
I got so many compliments, both in person, and all over my social media accounts when I wore this dress! I'm 5'2'', and wore the dress with 4 inch heels, which was the perfect length for me. The dress looks better in person than in pictures, and the real color is a bit more of a rose gold, than yellow gold. The color is very suitable for many, many skin tones, even my pale complexion. It was quite comfortable and light to wear. My favorite part of the dress was how it was cut - there's a subtle curve to the dress to help emphasize the waist, and a small widening of the bottom of the gown that lets the dress move/sweep along with you as you walk (rather than a straight cut that limits how wide a step you can take, like with a column dress).
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Award Winner Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34C