Lauren's Reviews
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6 reviews
Beautiful - but a lot of work to wear
I LOVE the style of this dress. It is so different and the color is fabulous. HOWEVER, ladies - if you are short, like below 5'6", this will hit your ankles. I am 5'9" and it hit me at bottom calf - not mid-calf like shown. The sleeves are long as well. For my tall girls, this is a great choice. What I did not like was how many times I needed to adjust the elastic in the front that hold the "off the shoulder" portion on. It was sooooooo annoying. Every 5 seconds. So if you are just wearing this for a 4 hour cocktail party, then you might be able to deal. Any longer and I would rather be naked. Next, let's talk about size. Personally, I think Eloquii's sizing is way way off. I don't know who or what they are measuring but I wore a 22W. WHAT! I wear an 18W almost always. I probably could have gotten into a 20W no problem but it was available - that might have fit better. This was probably on the big side for me but still - it gave me more room in the tummy and hips and I don't love tight dresses in those areas. I would definitely size up when you rent and size up on the backup because I just think they cut their stuff super small. I gave this dress 4 stars because this elastic was SO annoying.
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Red Studio Off Shoulder Dress
ELOQUII
Size Worn: 22W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 38D
Lovely Dress - Great Color - Well Made
This dress is LOVELY. I mean everything about it is beautiful. The color, the cut, the style - just fabulous. BUT I did not wear it. Ladies, if you are as sensitive to your mid section as I am, this dress may not be for you. Yes I wore spanx, and even then, there were ripples and rolls that I just was not okay with. It was more me than the dress. I put on the next size up (which I recommend, size up on your backup) and the shoulder area was a little loose but it did fit better in the tummy area but the looseness at the top just didn't work and then even sitting down, I felt like I had to hold my breath and the fabric has minimal stretch. Luckily, in my latest unlimited order I had gotten another dress that I just felt more comfortable in. Overall, great dress and if you have no cares about your mid-section, then get this baby! You won't regret it.
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Poppy Off Shoulder Sheath
Theia
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 38D
Comfortable and Beautiful
I loved this dress. I wore this for a rehearsal dinner and wedding after party. It is so versatile. You can dress it up or down. It hits just at the knee. It is not too tight anywhere. If anything, runs a little large but that's good because when you sit down it is not suffocating you. The sleeves are rooming without looking big and it can be worn with a normal bra and underwear or spanx if you need them. The picture is dark so the dress looks black but I am wearing the Navy blue one. The fabric is nice and thick and the dress is well made. You can wear nude pumps or sparkly pumps and dress it up or down with jewelry. I might have to buy it. It is an essential piece in any wardrobe.
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Navy Caught His Eye Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 38D
Stunning Dress
This dress is BEAUTIFUL. I love the color and the vintage feel of the dress. Now about fit. I originally ordered the 18L with the 16L being the backup. I was notified 2 days before the event (a black tie wedding out of state) that the dress was unavailable for shipment. This is after I had gotten accessories to match. This is the first time this has happened and I was not pleased. So they sent the 16L and another dress as replacement for the original one I ordered and it didn't fit either. My first not so great RTR experience :( However, the 16L was perfect in length. I am 5'8-5'9 and with a 2.5 inch heel this dress hit the floor just fine (in the picture I am on the beach with heels sinking in so don't go by the photo on length). The dress zipped but I had to wear double spanx as it was tighter in the stomach area than I wanted. It was also tight in the chest - even without a bra. I used a wrap to hide some problem areas but overall, lots of compliments. This dress was damaged too (a couple hole here and there and missing sequins) but you could not tell unless you looked close. It does snag on itself really easily and it is not the easiest to untangle. Also I'd suggest wearing your hair up because your hair will snag in the sequins. I paired it with simple jewelry and nude sandals and it was beautiful. I usually do wear an 18 in special occasion dresses so the fact that this fit makes me think it ran a bit large. I would order both the 18 and 16 if you're on the fence.
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Shimmering Rose Gown
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 16L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 38D
Fun & Unique!
These earrings are great - you can wear them with a black sheath to the office or a flowing sundress. They are a little heavy on the ears if worn for extended periods of time but otherwise they are so versatile and fun!
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Primitive Pearl Earrings
Lizzie Fortunato
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 38D
This dress is what I like to call a "Kate Middleton" dress!
This dress is stunning. It fits great in all the right places. I ordered the 16W and 18W and I wore the 18W because I wanted some room and did not want it to be too tight. I got tons of compliments and I felt elegant and beautiful in it. I really did not want to send it back! I paired it with nude CL pumps and delicate diamond studs. I can't say enough good things. The ONLY con is that it tightens when you sit, so if you choose to wear a smaller size for a snug fit while standing, realize it will be super tight when you sit, especially in the arms. If you have a very large chest, this may not be a good dress for you as it does not stretch.
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Cutting Cobalt Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 38D