Diane's Reviews
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12 reviews
Great silhouette, good for longer torsos
I did not end up wearing this dress as it just didn't fit me right. It's meant for someone with a longer torso for sure. Also the arm bands are very tight, and I have very average arms. I don't think I could have put up with it all night. Overall the dress is such a deep blue it's more black. The fabric is stiff and wrinkles very easily. It's shape is lovely but meant for someone taller than me.
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Delfina Gown
Kay Unger
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful dress, chest and neck were way too tight
This dress is gorgeous! I really wish it had fit. My chest was so tight it looked like I was wearing a sports bra. The neck was also very tight and I have a very long thin neck. This is for someone who has a petite top and either hips or no hips (the a-line did it's thing). Also it's heavy, so not great for a summer outdoor event. I really wish it had fit because it's as pretty as it looks.
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Sheer Side Lace Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 32D
Flattering and travelled well!
This is a great dress for anyone with curves! Very flattering and the elastic at the top gave it a great shape. Wore it to an out of town wedding and it looked great coming out of my carry-on bag. Would recommend for any formal occasion. I wore it to an outdoor black tie wedding. I had 3" platform heels and the dress was sweeping my toes. I had to lift the side when I walked, but didn't mind doing that. If you're short like me, you'll definitely need heels.
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Atley Puff Shoulder Gown
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute but tightly knit
This sweater was cute but did nothing for my figure. The knit was tight and had little stretch to it. I didn't end up wearing it as it was overall too tight and heavy without any give.
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Andurah Sweater
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 32DD
Fun dress, super flattering
I'm curvy and yet this straight cut dress fit well and was very comfortable. And warm too, it's so nice to have a fancy dress with sleeves!
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Sequin Twist Front Mini Dress
LDT
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 32DD
Get the XL
This is a tight fitting sweater. I'm normally a S/M in JCrew and tried the Large. It was uncomfortably tight. Should have gone with the XL. I didn't end up wearing it, but I did like the look of it. Soft and warm.
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Mini Polka Dot Sweater
Theory
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 32DD
better for a slightly long torso
I squeezed into a 4 but the 6 would have been better for my chest. I had to pin the shoulders to get it to fit properly.
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Abstract Printed Jacquard Dress
CYNTHIA STEFFE
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 32DD
Cute dress, flattering for curvy girls
I purchased this dress at the end of season sale. I read through all the reviews to find my sizing. I am 5'-2" and about 125 lbs. I bought the size 4 and it fits perfectly. I have fairly wide hips and the shape of the dress flatters me. I am normally a size 6, esp in retail Lilly but the size 4 works for me. The one thing I wish I knew about the dress in advance, the material is more silky than the standard cotton I'm used to from Lilly dresses. It's rather flowy and thinner than expected.
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Langley Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 32DD
Pretty and comfortable
This was my back up dress. But I'm glad I got it. It's what I ended up wearing with a lot of compliments. It was very pretty and comfortable all in one. The top is structured (but get a strapless bra!) the waist is fitted - no stretch there - but the bottom is so soft and flowy that it was great for sitting, standing and dancing. I'm 5'2" and wore 3" heels and it was still a little long. The bottom is so soft and light and flowy though that it was easy to move around. A line is usually my style, and this dress worked great for that. I have small shoulders, a smallish waist and big hips. This was very flattering.
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Such An Illusion Gown
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Very flattering, soft but structured
I got this dress for my mom for a black tie wedding a few days after Christmas. She looked great in it! The under dress helps hide any bulges you don't want to show off, and the overdress - the lace part - looks really structured and skims the body in a flattering way. The dress was very long for her (5'1") and I'd really only recommend it for folks taller than 5'3" but we made it work. She had to tuck the under dress into her stockings waistband so she didn't trip on it. She's usually a size 12/14 and the 14W worked great. Overall, very flattering for those with a big bust and curves.
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Navy Times Gown
Kay Unger
Size Worn: 14WR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Pretty and comfortable
I didn't end up wearing this dress. I tried a size 2R and 6R and what I really needed was a 4R. I think anyone under 5'2" would have a hard time with the length of the dress, but with 3" heels, 5'2" works. This dress is great, super comfortable, has a tiny bit of stretch. The 2R fit me, but showed off my hips a little too much. I didn't realize the dress was as mermaid as it is, and mermaid isn't flattering on me. If you want to show off your curves, this is the dress for you.
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Glamorous in Lace Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun dress, lots of compliments
This dress is great for a holiday party. I wore a size 6, and usually am a 4-6 (5'2 - 120 lbs). I have big hips, small shoulders and a small-ish waist, the 6 fit perfectly. I read a lot of reviews that the waist is tight. There is no stretch in the waist, but I was lucky that it fit me perfectly and was very comfortable. And the dress has pockets!
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Green Light Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D