Marie's Reviews
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Something dressy enough for a growing belly
I wasn't certain about sizing since I'm 8 months pregnant. The material was very stretchy so I probably could have worn a medium but I ordered an XL for my backup size. Normally I wear size 10/12 and weigh about 175 lbs. I weighed about 200 pounds and my cup size had increased to 36DD when I wore this dress. I paired it with black panty hose, a black blazer, and black wedge heels for a work event.
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Hold Tight Maternity Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
Bright colors, great for an outdoor summer wedding
I ordered a 12R and 10L as backup. The 10L fit better, but was very long, even when wearing 3" heels! There are so many colors in this dress that it's easy to pair with any statement jewelry. Although the dress is heavy because of so much material, I never felt hot wearing it. You'll need to wear a cross back/racer back bra with this dress.
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Utopia Maxi
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
Super comfortable with a formal, fun feel.
This dress was perfect for an outdoor/indoor summer wedding. The cut of the dress was super flattering...especially with a 5-course dinner! I wasn't able to wear a bra with this dress so I'd recommend tape or some kind of backless bra. I wore 3" heels and the dress hit the floor perfectly. I paired the dress with simple pearl bracelets and some light blue teardrop earrings.
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Red Floral Printed Maxi
Paper Crown
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
Bold color for a black tie wedding.
I originally found this dress to rent because Lauren Bushnell wore it on the season finale of The Bachelor and I knew how much my husband liked blondes wearing this bright blue color. I rented the 12R and the 14R but wish I would have had the 12L. Wearing 3" heels the dress was a couple inches off the ground when I would have liked it to brush the ground. It felt stretchy enough to move in but also form fitting to show off some curves - the inner lining was great. I wore it to a black-tie wedding that was partially outdoors on a 90° day in May and I still felt cool enough in the gown. The cut was low under the armpits so I didn't feel like my sweat was showing at all on the gown. FIT: was snug around the hips and a little bigger in the chest. A size 12 in the hips and 10 in the chest would have been a perfect fit for my body. UNDERGARMENTS: worked great with a pair of spanx and strapless bra but could have maybe gone without a bra. ACCESSORIES: I wore a statement necklace, gold bangle, peach purse, and nude strappy heels. HAIR: kept it simple with waves swept to one side with an accent braid.
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Cobalt Racing Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
Backup dress not worn
This dress was a backup to another dress I had ordered. I didn't end up wearing it because my original order fit perfectly. I wouldn't have been able to wear this dress anyway because it was so long. The fabric is nice and light and very comfortable! It would be perfect for any outdoor event in the summer.
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Floral Flutter Maxi Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
Looked like a piece of art.
I wore this dress for an outdoor wedding in a rose garden; very appropriate for the setting! Although it was nice that it was fully-lined, the dress was a little heavy for a hot summer day. I was sweating on/off most of the day and none of the perspiration appeared on the dress. The dress has pockets which is awesome but they sat a little far back which made them kind of awkward and seemed to make the dress puff out a bit. Along with the heavy fabric, it had zero stretch. It was very difficult to sit in the car and at my dinner table. The sleeves made it difficult to put my hands/arms up while dancing (which we did a lot because it was a Bosnian wedding!). The neckline was also a little tight and constricted my neck when bending over. Overall it is a nice structured dress that I would recommend for an event with little movement. I probably would not rent this dress again.
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Teal Envelope Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
This dress was a stunner!
Everyone was impressed with this dress...even the bride was in awe of it's beauty. I was a little concerned about not being able to order the dress in L instead of R (all the L were already reserved), especially considering I was planning to wear 3" heels. Because it was winter, I was glad to have the dress slightly off the ground/floor; it was the perfect length for the occasion. Both the 10 and the 8 fit, but the 8 was a little tighter so I went with that so I would feel more secure while not wearing a bra. The zipper was difficult, despite the fit! The slit looks dramatic on the model online but was barely even noticeable while wearing. Overall, a great dress I would recommend in any color!
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Forever Mine Gown
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
I stood out in a good way!
I rented this dress for a research presentation. Every other presenter wore a pant suit but I stood out in a good way. I was nervous that the v-neck might cut too low but it was the perfect cut, on the length as well! I added a slim black belt around the waist and paired it with some black heels. Had to switch to black flats on my flight home but was still comfortable in the dress when traveling.
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Mix Media Combo Dress
Rachel Roy
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
Had to take them off halfway through the day because they were too heavy.
I rented these earrings with a navy/black dress that I wore for a research presentation. The earrings were bigger than expected and not quite subtle enough for the occasion. I decided to wear them anyway but had to take them out halfway through the day because they were too heavy for my ears. They would be decent earrings for a night out.
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Deep Blue Drop Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D
Highlighted all the right places
I normally float between sizes 8-12; the 10 was a good fit for me. It covered all the appropriate places and I could still wear a bra with no worries. The amount of cleavage was also tasteful. I added a skinny black belt and paired with with black wedges and a black purse. The dress was not as bright as I thought it would be based on the reviews of other women on this site but overall was a good color. It was short when I sat down and the nude lining snuck out underneath the red lace at the bottom, just as others mentioned.
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Lace Sierra Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36D