Shana's Reviews
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Super cute
This purse is super sparkly with the rhinestones on a satin fabric. The clasp is rather difficult, as noted in other reviews. It's big enough to hold a phone, id and credit cards, and other little essentials. (It actually fit my checkbook, but barely). The chain handle is a nice edgy touch and was the right length.
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Gunmetal Beaded Minaudiere
Sondra Roberts
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 34A
Classy with Pizazz
This dress is a great class, yet sexy option. As mentioned by other reviewers, the slit goes fairly high up your thigh, but the ruffle disguises this while standing. I didn't find it so high as to be indecent. The material is thick and has little stretch. I found it slightly loose on me (32B bust, 35" hips), but it wasn't sloppy or baggy. The single strap holds the entire dress up very well and you could wear a standard strapless bra or none at all (I used a sticky backless one solely because standard strapless ones tend to end up around my waist quickly). I wouldn't rent it again, but only because there are so many other awesome options from Rent the Runway that I would love to try!
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Modern Black Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 34A
Pretty and Comfortable
First, I didn't end up wearing the dress. It had a hole in the seams that meet about belly button level. It wasn't a big one and if it were on the side I might have ignored it. But front and center I couldn't. I ordered the 0. There wasn't a size 2 available for backup. The size 0 was rather tight, but the fabric was stretchy and it would have been ok. (I've got 36" hips and it was fairly tight across. The bust (34 A/B fit well enough). The dress seems a little worn in general. The hem wanted to flip up and the lace had some pilling on it. The color was much more purple than burgundy. Except for the whole hole business it was a decent dress, but certainly not my favorite rental.
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Sip of Wine Dress
Yigal Azrouël
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 34A
Super cute, but tight in the arms
This dress is super cute, but the arms run very small. I measured my bicep for this review and came up with 10.5 inches around. I could barely pull the sleeves up my arms. It zipped just fine around my torso and fit nicely everywhere else. It's a short dress (on my 5'3" frame it's not nearly as short as the model picture), but the frills help keep it from being obscene. There is a nice slip liner that keeps the tulle from touching the skin (tulle can be itchy in my opinion) and the lace is a beautiful dark blue color. I wore a short sleeved version of this dress to a summer wedding and it was beautiful. I got lots of compliments. I am not able to wear this dress to my event as there will be lots of dancing (NYE party for a ballroom dance studio) and I would be afraid of tearing the seams around the arms.
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Sweet Talk Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 34A
Lacy Elegance
I wore this dress for an Edgar Allen Poe drama event at the end of October. The lace (which isn't easily visible in the photos) fit the atmosphere perfectly. This dress fits nicely in all the right places. It was the right length when worn with heels. (I'm 5'3"). The bust fit well without overexposing anything.
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Such A Knockout Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 34A
Super sparkly
These earrings are very sparkly and lightweight.
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Icicle Earrings
Noir Jewelry
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 32B
Not so hot...
I found the dress fitting true to size. The fabric is very thin neoprene and what I didn't know was that neoprene fits like a second skin (my wetsuit must have been thicker). I found the XS to fit well through the arms and in the length, but every lump and bump was visible (and I didn't think I had that many). I also found that I was unable to wear any sort of bra with it. Not so good when you're going to dinner with your father and father-in-law. The cutouts come down quite low. Otherwise, the dress hit right above my knee (I'm 5'3") and I liked the idea of it. I noticed that there were some other comments about it being hard to put on. I found that you need to get your arms in first and then essentially turn the dress inside out and put it on by rolling it down your body. Be careful of the hook in the back, it likes to catch on the cutouts.
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Lasercut Long Sleeve Dress
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 32B
Comfortable and gorgeous.
The (female) wedding officiant commented to my husband that I looked like a 'goddess' in this dress. Being a smart man, he agreed. On the wearing end the dress was quite comfortable. It has a lining with a zipper and a lace upper with no zipper. To get it on you must either wiggle it up over your hips or down over your shoulders. Once on it it fits well. The lace over the shoulders makes a strapless bra necessary. I'm not fond of them and not big enough to need one, so I went without. I had no problem with showing anything through the fabric. It seems a bit stretched out in the lace layer across the back. It's getting a bit worn around the edges, but is mostly unnoticeable. All in all, it was a fun dress to wear.
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Forest Fair Lady Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 32B
Gorgeous, fun dress
First, the dress really does get compliments from people you don't know. It's got a bit more fluff around the bottom than I had anticipated. Several layers of tulle make it have a decently full skirt. It does have a nice liner so that you don't feel the scratchy tulle. The lace around the neck can get a bit droopy, but I've found that a quick spritz of hairspray takes care of most of the problems. It was shorter than I had anticipated (I'm not a tall 5'3" and it showed off a fair bit of leg). It was a lot of fun to wear and my husband even called it really cute. The teal color is rally nice as well.
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On Cloud Nine Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 32B
VaVaVoom!
This dress is wonderful for a bit of sex appeal. It runs a bit short, which can be exactly the look you're going for on the right night. The bust detailing tried to ride up on me all night. I probably could have used a size 2 rather than a 0, but it was my 'back-up' for the wedding I attended the previous night. It was intended for the date all along and worked wonderfully. My husband certainly didn't mind that it was a tad bit small. With the open back it was impossible to wear an unnoticed bra, but the material was thick enough I didn't feel exposed.
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Green Means Go Dress
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 32B
Gorgeous, classy dress
The dress arrived in town before I did. I tried it on as soon as I was able and found that it was going to work splendidly. The lace was a bit droopy around the neckline, but a bit of spray starch and a warm iron was all that was needed to perk it back up. Obviously, the dress can only be worn sans bra. I'm 5'3" and it hit directly on my knee, which was perfect for the classy wedding I attended.
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Gravitate Towards You Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 104lbs
Bust: 34A