Stephanie's Reviews
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16 reviews
Flattering and well-made (but size down!)
I really like this skirt -- it has the button-front detail and ties with nice, heavy metal ends, but the slits on the side make it more flattering for someone who's so much wider below the waist. The print is pretty and modern-looking; I think it reads a little more red-orange than it does in the photos. I sized down one size based on reviews, and I think I could have sized down two sizes. I only wish it had pockets!
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Malmo Print Button Front Skirt
The Odells
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Beautiful colors, drape, watch out for side seams
I loved this so much I ended up buying it! This fit perfectly without a bra, but I have a smaller chest. The first dress I received had split side seams.
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Paola Maxi Dress
KIVARI
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Great Quality, Cuts like a Thong
I loved the idea of these! The fabric and quality is excellent and everything fit, except the crotch? These rode up between my cheeks in a way that was wildly uncomfortable. I wore them once when I needed to wear a maxi pad all day anyway; as awful as it sounds that kept the seam from getting too, ah, fresh.
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Darted Barrel Jeans
Madewell
Size Worn: 31
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Beautiful dress! No notes!
This was my favorite from the moment I put it on! The fabric is gorgeous, the fit was wonderful, the length just right with 3" heels, and it has POCKETS. I felt so lovely in it and got tons of compliments at a formal gala with a "red" theme. I wish I had other places to wear it!
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Merlot Floral Gown
Hutch
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Pretty fabric, bra not possible
I wore this to a theater concert; it was super comfortable and just slightly sexy with the open back. I liked being able to adjust the straps (my bust is smaller than my hips, and that's often a problem with dresses that fit me on the bottom!) The skirt is lightweight but a lot of fabric and a lining, which made it feel luxurious, and I wasn't worried about it being see-through.
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Antique Printed Dress
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Lovely length, hides problem areas!
This ended up being my backup dress for a formal event; I really loved the length with heels. I was worried the bow in front would make me feel like I had more weight in the midsection but the opposite was true; it really disguises any "pooches." The strapless top felt very secure and despite a little trouble with a grumpy zipper, the waist fit perfectly.
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Floral Jacquard Midi Dress
Aidan Mattox
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Well-made, a little bit of sparkle
This was a really fun dress to wear to a nicer dinner at the beach. It was a tad big in the bust but the tie in the back helped me feel secure and the slight gaps under the arms weren't noticeable. The waist fit perfectly. There's a little bit of glitter thread running through the stripes; that and the lining made it feel a little dresser than I thought it was from the pictures.
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Bethany Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Quilted, well-made, beware if you're a larger-hipped lady
I wanted to love this; the quilted bodice was really fun, but as a lady with larger hips that embellished seam below the waist killed it. That seam was too tight around the hips, and made the area between the waist and hips balloon up.
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Donna Midi Dress
Sea New York
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Love the colors, fit just slighly off for my shape
This just felt luxurious to put on; it's lined and I love the color block look. I didn't expect it to fit my hips -- I love pencil-shaped skirts but they rarely work with my pear shape. It did fit my hips well, though--it was the bust that didn't fit well. It has very structured tailoring up top and just needed a bigger chest area than I have!
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Cady Pencil Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Not for larger hips
Agh, I wish I could have worn this, but as a true pear, my hips thighs were so constricted I had to walk like a penguin. It doesn't show up well in the pictures, but the sequins have a really lovely subtle ombre shift from top to bottom and back again. It was beautiful, just not for me!
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Jordana Sequin Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Beautiful color and pattern, not for smaller chests
Waist fit perfectly and the length was generous -- I have long legs and could have worn very high heels! It was just too large in the bust and no way to adjust.
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The Casablanca Gown
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Slinky and Sexy and really forgiving
I loved this; I'm a true pear shape and often have trouble finding dresses that are accommodating on the bottom but not too large on top. The way the bodice is constructed on this and its adjustability with the back straps was fantastic.
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Jasalina Velvet Gown
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Pictures don't do it justice!
The fabric on this feels so luxurious--the entire pattern is embroidery all over, and it's hard to tell that from the pictures! I loved the shape and construction and if it had had about 1/4" more give in the ribcage I'd have worn it! Heartbroken it never re-appeared in a larger size..
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Pink Multi Floral Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Beautiful fabric, too casual for my event
I should have read the description a little more closely, but this is more of a casual cotton dress than i realized. I ordered the wrong size so I didn't get to wear it, anyway; a shame because the vintage silhouette and the print were gorgeous.
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Watercolor Midi Dress
Esteban Cortazar x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Nice fabric, didn't love the fit on my shape
This fit true-to-size around the ribcage but because I'm smaller-chested the waist hit lower than I wanted it to, and the straps and chest area were too baggy for comfort. The fabric was nice and I loved the look (on someone else's body!)
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Pink Flamenco Dress
Esteban Cortazar x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Gorgeous drape
I didn't get to wear because I ordered the wrong size, but I loved the construction/drape of this dress. Very flattering to those of us that are smaller on top and bigger on the bottom. If it had re-appeared in my size in time for an event I would have worn it!
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Gisella Midi Dress
AMUR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs