Allison's Reviews
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13 reviews
Obsessed
I’ve been wanting to try a selkie dress for so long but buying was not in the budget. I felt like a princess in this dress and got so many compliments. Super easy to stealth a corset under too if you want to make your waist look super snatched.
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Romance Novel Gown
Selkie
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Very cute spring dress - a little short
I really liked this dress. I’m terrible at posing so this isn’t the most flattering picture. It was admittedly a little short even on how short of a frame I have.
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Blue Floral Ruffle Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Very elegant
Beautiful dress, but ended up not wearing it for the black tie optional wedding I was going. I will definitely be renting it for another event where this fits the vibe more.
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Amara Gown
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Such a great color, just a little snug
Probably needed shape wear, but otherwise I felt pretty in this dress. The sleeves and bodice were snug but a lot of dresses with this type of cut are on my body shape.
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Lace Puff Sleeve Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
No such thing as overdressed...
This dress is my new all time favorite. From the back. The back was a knock out and my bf definitely agreed. The front fit a little awkwardly, the draping was higher up than expected which made it hang a bit odd on my frame. Not a huge deal, but I didn't take any pictures facing front since I didn't love the look. The back however made it all worth it. I loved the draping, the sparkle, and the photos. The picture doesn't do the sparkle justice, but for a holiday party at the Breakers in Newport, RI, looked like part of the decorations and loved every minute of it.
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Merlot Sequin Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
NYE LBD
Super cute LBD. I loved it, though I'll admit it was a little snug. Just wore it out to dinner for a nice meal on NYE, and the photo is after a very yummy meal as evidenced by my food baby. It's a great sit down dress, but I can't see myself doing much else in it as the cape/cross shoulder piece was quite snug and didn't allow for a lot of arm movement. If you raised your arms much, the whole cape rolled up over the shoulders, ruining the off the shoulder work. Good for a sedate meal and some compliments, probably not ideal for dancing the night away.
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Structured Cape Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Very bright, vibrant little red dress
I really wanted to love this dress, but it just didn't fit me. A size 6 was unavailable and on a hope and prayer I ordered a size 4. I could get it on, the fit was ok, but it wasn't very flattering on my body shape at all. The material is lovely and thick, but if you have a little pooch in the belly area, I recommend some shape-wear or to size up. I had hoped the fun sleeves and the shoulder pads would even out my pear shape, but it didn't quite work out. I loved the color and the style though! I would definitely order it again in a size larger (or maybe I'll actually loose a little weight!)
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Beckett Dress
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Probably cute if you're tall and slim?
This dress was one of the rare ones where on the hanger it was super cute. It was sent as a substitute for a dress I rented for NYE. Not really what I was looking for and definitely was never going to fit me. I couldn't get it over my hips (and butt). A 6 or an 8 may have worked better for my size and shape. Just to be fair, I had my mom try it on who is 5'2 and a true size 2/4. We both agreed it wasn't very flattering on a shorter frame. The darts in the chest also sit funny underneath the breast and make the fabric look a little rumpled and like other reviewers mentioned, the straps are very long. It would likely look lovely on someone tall, but not a good fit for us short curvy girls.
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Vista Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Didn't end up going to reception, but would have rocked it in this dress.
I'm always skeptical about long gowns because I'm 5', but this gown fit quite nicely. I had to loosely tack up the front hem so it ended up looking like it had a small train. A strapless bra works fine with this dress. It's definitely tight and not lower tummy pooch friendly, but spanx even that out fine. I didn't wear it to a event, I got sick, but I'd rent it again for another in a heartbeat.
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Slow Burn Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4P
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Loved this dress, lots of compliments
The dress was a nice length, a little lowcut, but I have a smaller chest so it didn't look too revealing. I'm a little insecure with my tummy right now but the dress was a nice heavy fabric that didn't show cellulite or panty lines. I loved the sleeves!
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Navy Boca Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Beautiful dress, not for me.
The dress was beautiful and glamorous but way too long for me. The fit around the bust and waist was just not right and ended up making me look short and bulky. Definitely better for someone tall.
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Ivy Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4P
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
Cute and different LBD; knit material
Wore this to a bridal shower where everyone was supposed to wear black and it was a perfect fit. I got lots of complements and no one wore anything similar. However, I'm making the transition from accepting that I'm a size 0/2 to actually being a size 4/6 and with that said, this dress runs a little snug. The knit material is clingy yet heavy and hangs nicely, but if your belly is a problem spot it definitely will show. Overall I loved the accents on the dress, the length, and how it photographed.
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April Knit Dress
Parker
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D
I loved the color, the pockets, and the fabric!
The fit would have been perfect if I'd sized up to a size 2. Like others have said it doesn't have much give in the bodice and if you have bigger boobs or like me, don't like snugness around the ribs and stomach, size up! Otherwise I love the color, the length, and the fabric. It was perfect for a Christmas time wedding.
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Green Gabi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36D