Monique's Reviews
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7 reviews
The celebration, the friends, and the dress made this wedding in the Sonoran desert special.
This is a terrific dress. It is exactly as pictured and the color representation is quite accurate. I'm shorter and the regular length was just right - not too awkwardly long. The dress is lined with just a hint of give. It was comfortable and fit my curves without looking like a tight, Spanx constrained glove. The ruffles around the shoulders are extremely flattering. They help frame your face and frankly balance things out if your hips are larger. I danced all night in this dress and it never wrinkled or rode up. One of my best RTR selections ever.
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Midnight Lace Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Easy, effortless, and comfortable glamour.
I knew dancing was going to be a big component of the wedding we were attending and I wanted a dress that was flattering (not too form fitting), dressy in a festive way, and easy to accessorize. This dress was perfect. It hit just above the knee and did not ride up when I sat down. The capelet was flattering and meant I didn't have to bring a shawl to ward off the chill of an unexpectedly cool evening. For me - all the dress needed were sparkly chandelier earrings, heels, and a colorful clutch. It was a very good choice.
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Navy Cape Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Full Skirts are Just Fabulous
This dress was great fun to wear - and wearing it might actually have been more fun than the event I wore it to. At any rate it is a beautiful blue and the photo is quite accurate. The beaded decoration on the neckline is very eye catching and I received several compliments. It's every bit as pretty and elegant as it looks. But it gets better. The dress is extremely easy to wear. No contortions with undergarments, no worries with strapless bras, and it surely doesn't ride up when one sits down. The skirt has this fabulous pouf to it and the material holds the shape beautifully. I liked the feel of the dress and how it swayed when I was on the dance floor. The bodice is fitted but is not overly tight and the waistline worked very well for me. There is a cute bow in back at the waist and someone actually called out "I like your bow." It is a fabulous dress.
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Perfect Era Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
I saw a group of people of whom I'm very fond at an event in support of an arts organization I love.
The earrings were fabulous. The most important factor for me was that they were not too heavy since heavy earrings give me a headache. They were the perfect compliment to my outfit and added just the right touch of sparkle. The drop design is hollow in back but this contributes to their overall comfort. The classic design lends itself to traditional or trendy dress styles. I'd recommend them to anyone.
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Deco Crystal Teardrops
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
This is a fabulous dress. It runs true to size. The color and neckline are very flattering, and best of all the ruching is most forgiving. I'm short waisted and curvy everwhere but in the bust. Wearing panty hose or a firming garment that stopped at the waist would have given me that funny line across the middle so I purchased a great bra with adjustable straps, doctored one of my one of piece firming garments (the back of the dress is wide open so straps are a challenge) and wore thigh high hose. It's one of the few times I've stepped out looking and feeling like a total babe and I'd wear this dress again in a heartbeat.
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Loves Your Curves
This dress is wonderful for highlighting shoulders and complimenting curves. It's comfortable and runs true to size. I received many positive comments and one woman, who is always beautifully dressed, told my husband I looked stunning. What could be better? Deciding what to wear for special events used to be depressing and time consuming (not to mention pricey). Not any more!
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Off-the-shoulder Beaded Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
This is a fabulous dress. It runs true to size. The color and neckline are very flattering, and best of all the ruching is most forgiving. I'm short waisted and curvy everwhere but in the bust. Wearing panty hose or a firming garment that stopped at the waist would have given me that funny line across the middle so I purchased a great bra with adjustable straps, doctored one of my one of piece firming garments (the back of the dress is wide open so straps are a challenge) and wore thigh high hose. It's one of the few times I've stepped out looking and feeling like a total babe and I'd wear this dress again in a heartbeat.
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Square Neck Sequin Shoulder Dress
Nicole Miller
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D