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Not Forgiving
This dress has a nude underlayer so be wary that it does not hide any flaws. Fits best with a flat stomach and very small waist.
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Rain Gown
CATHERINE DEANE
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34D
Runs small. Has pockets!
I rented this for a semi-formal dinner dance. The silk was gorgeous but I was really struggling to get into the 8 and I normally wear a six. It conceals your hips but the zipper is not forgiving around your ribcage, particularly if you have a bust like I do. It does give a nice twirl though and has POCKETS!
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Confetti Dot Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34D
Too much dress.
I rented this dress as a backup but did love it. The bow seems a bit floppy and overall there is just a lot of fabric because of the ruching. There was just too much dress for me here :)
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Bardot Bow Dress
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34D
Great for a Gatsby Party
I wore this to a semi-formal benefit with a Gatsby / 20s theme and liked the fact that it had multiple textures that gave the black some visual interest (in addition to the retro looking sequins). The sequins are pretty scratchy though and I found the dress was irritating the inside of my arms by the end of my night (which is why it only gets 4/5 stars). Fun to wear once! Great for hourglass figures.
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Like To Party Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34D
Simple and elegant
This necklace was lovely and agree it would look great with an updo. I was surprised that the pearls are very off-white, almost yellow in color. It was still a very beautiful accessory but just be aware if you're looking for more traditional off-white pearls.
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Deck Your Neck Pearl Necklace
Miriam Haskell
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34D
Great for curves
Ruching conceals a lot of flaws. Surprisingly not scandalous with a larger bust, though the straps get a bit tight. Great color - on the border of deep cobalt and a very blue purple.
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Waterfall of Love Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34D
Great for a Summer Party
Such a cute dress for a summer party. Fits an hourglass shape very well. Material was somewhat stiffer than I had anticipated but helped prevent it from wrinkling.
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Icebreaker Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34D
Gorgeous and pulled together
The belt really gives this dress shape and prevents it from being too conservative. The v-neck can be somewhat revealing - you might want to pin it. Milly is making this dress again in 2011 in purple with a thinner belt but the navy and wider belt from 2010 on RTW is gorgeous.
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Midnight Metallic Bow Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34D
Too tight; Arrived frayed
This dress runs extremely small and is very clingy on the bottom. I usually wear a Milly size 6 and couldn't even fit into the 8. It also arrived somewhat frayed.
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Pretty Belted Ruffle Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 34D