Kristen's Reviews
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8 reviews
Incredible color, material and style.
This was a last minute rental for a wedding, so I ended up with a 4 instead of a 0 - but I had to make it work (all sorts of fashion tape held this thing up all night). That said, I LOVED this dress, and have never gotten so many complements. The style is awesome - it's a sheath style under layer with a built in bodice /corset, and a wrap around silk off the shoulder situation around the top. So essentially you're wearing a strapless sheath, which I guess could be fitted but on me was loose and flowy bc of size. And the off the shoulder portion was not restrictive at all - danced all night!
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Red Slip Tier Dress
Prabal Gurung
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 108lbs
Great flowing dress for a spring or summer wedding - awesome for outdoors.
This dress looked great in photos, and was really comfortable to wear. It's all really light materials - the top is a spandex and mesh combo, and the bottom is a water-colored pleated and lined silk chiffon situation. Good news for all concerned about a one-shoulder dress is that this is fairly short / petite on the top. I have sort of muscular shoulders, and it was pretty tight around the one shoulder, but that meant it didn't slip or budge all night. I usually wear a 0, and it would have been preferable in this dress but wasn't available - so I would say order your true size. There's a good amount of stretch as well, since it zippers up the spandex top part. Overall a great style for the outdoor wedding I attended, and on a surprisingly cold May day I was pretty comfortable, unlike other wedding guests in shorter dresses (but super light / breathable, I would wear this into June).
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Kaleidoscopic Gown
GABRIELA CADENA
Size Worn: 2P
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 108lbs
Great fabric, perfect length.
This dress is a great smooth cotton with some stretch. Generous in the arms and waist, I would size down if you want this a bit fitted. It's a perfect length for someone petite - shorter than I would expect given the model photo. It was a similar length on me and I'm 5'4". Perfect for spring / summer.
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Navy Miralene Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 108lbs
The fit just wasn't right for my body type.
I've tried two dresses from this brand and experienced similar fit issues - which I think may be unique to people with a similar body type to mine. This does not seem to be the brand for people with broad shoulders and a small waist. The 0 was extremely tight across my back in another style, and this dress was enormous through the middle in a 2. I'm almost always a 0-2, and will usually wear something that's a bit loose without complaint. I think the fit with gowns is always trickier, and I've learned that this brand just won't work for me. I will say that the length was totally appropriate for someone my height (5'4") wearing normal heels - not extra long and dragging like many other maxis.
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Sinclair Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 108lbs
Perfect colorful and short silk dress for any warm weather event
Fit was true to size. I would have preferred one smaller because the 2 was a little wide around the bust, but then again I'm small there. Since it's not fitted I think you can be more flexible with a size. Great length for those of us 5'5" and under.
Modern Abstract Print Mini Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 108lbs
Really beautiful dress, more pink than it looks in the photo.
This dress was a great materials - a thick (but not heavy), sightly stretchy material. I'm 5'4" and it hit similar to the photo, right below my knees. The straps were the right length, although not adjustable so watch out if you're petite (will likely be too long). While the bottom half fit fine, the top half was much more revealing than the photo makes it seem (I have a small bust, but for me that wasn't appropriate for a wedding). The reason I did not wear it, ultimately, is because I could BARELY zip it past my waist - I wear a size 24 jean, and am between 105-110. So, I think size up and be ready to show a lot on top! Beautiful color, material and design - just not right for me.
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Color Splash Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 107lbs
Perfect martial and length for a summer wedding
This dress is much richer in color than in the photo. It's about tea length, and a great silk fabric. The cutouts are high, on me they fell just below my bra, definitely far above my waist. The v neck is rather high, but I loved it. I think this is best for someone on the slimmer or more athletic side as cut overall doesn't seem like it would be flattering on serious curves or a larger chest. But if you're in that small chest camp rent away!
Unscripted Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 108lbs
Rented this for a professional event that required "courtroom appropriate" attire
Length was perfect for the occassion - right above the knee. Fit was fine - I normally wear a 34 and rented a 36. It was a bit large in the waist which I expected, but looked fine given the seaming through the middle and the a-line skirt. The arms however, I would imagine feeling a bit tight in my regular size - I'm on the thin side but do have muscles. That said, if you have very thin arms I doubt you'd have an issue. The high neck was narrow and rubbed a bit against my skin - so I wouldn't recommend this dress for someone with a larger neck.
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Naomi Dress
Carven
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 108lbs