Julie's Reviews
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15 reviews
Not as fancy as I wanted
This was a size too big for me, but the outside layer did not suffice for the wedding I was attending. This would be great for a more casual wedding
Elysian Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32C
Fun purple hi/low dress with pockets!
I LOVED this dress the moment I saw it. It fits true to size, but may be a bit big in the middle for me as the 10 (I think I'm between sizes), since by the end of the night, I was pulling this up. You can wear a strapless underneath, but I did not. There is a double hook eye closure in the back that helps the dress stay up. There is also an enclosure on the inside of the bodice, but I skipped that; likely that would have helped keep the dress up. No complaints here! Would rent this again
Novara Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32C
So many compliments on a comfy dress
This was a dress I've been wanting to rent for a while, and finally got to wear it for my Sales Kick Off black tie dinner. The waist is true to size, so since I'm smaller on top I felt I might fall out when leaning certain ways, and fashion tape easy fixed that. I didn't have to wear a bra, but not sure which one you could. I thought the sequins under my arm would bother me, but they did not. I did have to be careful on stairs to not kick the back of my dress and catch it with my heel, but that was easy to avoid. I'm short (5'1") so this hit at my ankle and didn't make me look stumpy; this is great since I'm too short for floor length dresses! Would love to rent again
Blair Sequin Lace Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32C
Not for petite ladies
I got this as my backup, and thankfully my first choice fit. The sleeves were too long for my petite arms, and no stretch meant the shoulder were tight when pulling my arms into a hug.
Ultralight Dress
C/MEO COLLECTIVE
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32C
Great patterned LBD
LOVED this dress. The only thing that could have been better was pockets. This is a true-to-size fitting dress, and one for us shorter ladies. I wore this on the first cold weekend in October for a wedding, and felt great under the tent outside. Paired with a bright shoe, statement necklace, or statement earrings, it's a great dress. The only potential drawback is the lack of stretch in the material, so if you're more muscular in your arms and shoulders, size up!
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Dark Botanical Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32C
Great floral dress!
This fit really well and I was able to wear a regular bra underneath it. The waist is not forgiving, so be prepared to not indulge too much! I wore spandex underneath and was fine.
Aniya Floral Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32C
Great a-line with pockets!
I rented this for a black-tie work event, ans really loved it. The pockets were a nice touch! I added a tulle skirt to fluff the dress up, and silver heels. Many compliments all night! It scooped a bit lower than my bra line in the back, and needs a strapeless, so I tucked the band below the dress and was fine. I would rent this again!
Alegria Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
Great for my rehearsal!
I wore this to my rehearsal and was extremely comfortable in the dress. It fits a bit on the larger side, so get a size down just in case. The tulle was the right amount of fluff I wanted, and added a great whimsy feeling to the dress.
Milace Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 32C
Runs true to size, but not for petite
This runs true to size, and j really wanted to wear it, but the straps were best for someone not petite in the middle, like myself.
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Peony Fringe Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32C
Quick exchange to get this
I had to call last minute to get this one, but it was perfect & RTR delivered right to the hotel I was at! This is a bit stretchy in fit, so make sure to size down. I loved how light and comfy I felt, and this received a decent amount of compliments too. The color is more teal in person, so keep that in mind! I love this dress and am glad the they didn't work out.
On Cloud Nine Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 32C
Great purple dress for my bachelorette!
I was between sizes on this, so went Medium to ensure I looked my best. Easy to wear and true to size, this was super flattering and a bit stretchy. I thought the sequins under my arms would bother me more, but I was fine through the whole night. So many compliments too!!!
Purple Lucie Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32C
I did not get to wear this one
This was tighter in the arms and shoulders than I wanted, and also slimmer through the body than I was comfortable wearing. It's a beautiful dress, but does not give much, so do order a size up from your normal one, just in case.
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Lilac Zarita Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32C
I was hoping this would be the one, but turned out not to be.
Runs very small, and the material is not nice enough for a wedding. If you are not without any kind of body fat, avoid this dress.
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Pleased Pleat Dress
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32C
This dress was super comfortable to wear, and easy to move in.
This does run large, so make sure to get the size down as well from what you normally wear! Any short waisted ladies might have an issue with the boning poking you like I did, but that was seated only.
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Bust A Move Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 32C
I got so many compliments on this dress! Was such a hit
This was a bit long for someone my height, but with a prior review, I was prepared with high heels. The straps were a bit long, so either bring safety pins, or wear a very low cut bra underneath. The overall fit was wonderful, and I felt great all night. I highly recommend this dress for a formal winter wedding!
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Crystal Pop Gown
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32C