Rachel's Reviews
All reviews by Rachel
TOP CONTRIBUTORTOP CONTRIBUTOR
19 reviews
Classic white halter dress FTW
This dress fit in all the right places. The adjustable halter is key to get it to hit in the right spot under my arms and in the chest. I didn't even need to wear a bra with it. I was also impressed that the lining and fabric are substantial enough that it wasn't see through.
Member Fit Notes
Manti Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Eye-catching color - hope it's the right shade for you!
This dress had super comfy fabric and a great fit. The yellow tone is eye-catching and trendy, but I just didn't think it worked with my skin tone (fairly pale white in early summer, with some red tones that didn't jive well). If you are tanner than me or have naturally dark skin I think this dress could really work for you!
Member Fit Notes
Moss Mini Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Classic chambray with some flair
This lightweight, super wearable chambray top is differentiated from similar shirts thanks to fun, slim gold buttons and some ruching on the shoulders. Looks great on videoconference calls!
Member Fit Notes
Luce Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect spring transitional shirt
This is the perfect shirt to transition into spring, with its floral pattern but the warmth and coziness of fine wale corduroy. Liked it so much I bought it.
Member Fit Notes
Floral Work Shirt
Sanctuary
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect dress for a special work occasion
Very flattering, but still work appropriate. Gave me an added boost of confidence for a big meeting!
Member Fit Notes
Cream Rose Sheath
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Flashy and flattering
I was attending a formal event for work and didn't want to have to deal with a floor-length dress, even though I knew many other women would be wearing them. This had enough glitz to fit in with the fanciness of the longer gowns, but was incredibly easy to wear. I got a lot of compliments! I more often wear a size 6 dress, but this 8 fit like a charm.
Member Fit Notes
White Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Glamorous but not fussy
This is an eye-catching, but easy-to-wear dress. The all-over sequins made it dressy enough that it totally worked at an event to which many women wore "fancier" floor-length dresses. I had been concerned that the sequins would be scratchy under my arms but I never really noticed them. Unfortunately, only a size 10 was available and it was a bit too large - I wore it anyway but was worried it would slip off my shoulders and knew it could have been a little more fitted at the waist. An 8 would have been perfect for me, but the 10 probably fit true-to-size.
Member Fit Notes
Midnight Glamour Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Killer dress
I rented this dress for a formal fundraiser and couldn't have been happier with it. The color is just splendid, and the chiffon fabric is comfortable and flows beautifully. Wish I could have justified buying it!
Member Fit Notes
Fluorescent Chiffon Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Perfect for travel
I was looking for a travel-friendly work dress and this hit the mark. It's almost impossible to wrinkle and the silky-soft fabric feels nice on long flights and is flattering. The neckline is cut fairly low - but because it doesn't gape at the chest and because it has a modest below-the-knee hemline I feel it worked for work overall.
Member Fit Notes
Steel Blue Faux Wrap Dress
Great Jones
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Lightweight and feminine
Delightfully soft, light fabric with a flattering tie-waist. It hit at a perfect mid-thigh point. The fluttery cap sleeves were a bit exaggerated for my taste, but if flouncy shoulders is your thing, this dress will be a winner for you!
Member Fit Notes
Leanne Dress
Rails
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
A boost of confidence in dress form
I rented this dress for work travel that involved both taking flights and giving talks in the same day, and it performed so well I bought it. The red is a really flattering, confidence-boosting color, and the dress is just impervious to wrinkles. I was worried about the neckline showing unwanted cleavage, but it stayed closed even when bending over.
Member Fit Notes
Red V Neck Sheath
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Amazing concept, too-heavy fabric
I have and love several Donna Morgan dresses and was psyched about this style for special work occasions. The cut and fit were lovely, but unfortunately I found the fabric too heavy for the style of dress. It was uncomfortable at the neckline in particular and just felt kind of constraining due to the weight of the fabric. I wanted to love it but knew I'd be too distracted by the feel for it to be functional for me at work!
Member Fit Notes
White Tie Knot Keyhole Dress
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Terrific color, supersoft fabric
Lots to love about this little romper. It's crazy comfy (maybe jersey or modal fabric?) with a lot of stretch. The orange is a vibrant, rich color that's just fun. I would have preferred it had the shoulder part been cut less wide. The shorts have a cute, short inseam and the width of the fabric up top felt a bit out of proportion.
Member Fit Notes
Giselle Romper
Trina Turk
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Cheerful, comfy, flattering
This top fit true to size and was comfortable and bright. I wanted something fresh to wear on videoconference calls while working from home and this fit the bill perfectly.
Member Fit Notes
Malia V-Neck Top
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
A fun, flirty dress
Super lightweight, easy to wear fabric with a tie-waist strap that I found let me opt for more or for less cleavage depending on how tightly I tied it. It IS a short dress so be prepared for that. I'm 5'8" and it was hitting at mid-thigh on the sides, and the center ruffle goes up a bit from there. Perfect for weekend nights in the backyard.
Member Fit Notes
Krystal Scatter Dress
AllSaints
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Can dress it up or down
Bright, fresh print and a super cute back-of-the neck button detail. I didn't find the ruching in the center the most flattering look, but I did think that this dress was versatile in the sense that you could make it work in a casual setting or a dressier setting depending on shoes, accessories, etc.
Member Fit Notes
Aldine Cheri Blossom Dress
AllSaints
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Fun twist on a white spring dress
I loved the textured fabric and thought the romper was a nice twist on a classic white spring dress. Loved the tortoise shell buttons. I was planning to wear it with a denim jacket but alas it was too short in the torso (not enough fabric between shoulder and shorts to be comfortable). I was sort of surprised, because most of my height is in my legs and I don't think of myself as having a particularly long torso.
Member Fit Notes
Norah Romper
léRumi
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
Another day of home office videoconference calls
The draped v-neck fell nicely, but the top was cropped a few inches shorter than would have been ideal. OK for wearing with high-waisted jeans or perhaps a pencil skirt, but otherwise not very versatile due to the shortness.
Member Fit Notes
Drape Front Blouse
Great Jones
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D
People loved the sequins and the neckline!
East to wear for an entire night, and based on the comments, a flattering dress.
Member Fit Notes
Iris Sequin Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32D