Laura's Reviews
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Good for small pregnant bellies!
I wore this 4 months pregnant, and because its a little cropped with the peplum trim, it was comfortable and flattering both zipped or unzipped.
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Ruffle Trim Tweed Jacket
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect maternity pants
I rented these on my unlimited plan and still have not given them back! They are longer than the picture shows - not ankle length but full length. Comfortable elastic band and nice piping along the seams.
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Lorraine Maternity Pants
Seraphine
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
This coat is too thin to be a coat, so more like a sweater
The form of this sweater is really floppy/thin - not stiff or thick at all. It just kind of hangs on you... not terribly flattering. I wore it a couple times because I like the fabric, but otherwise not a favorite.
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Geo Printed Fringe Coat
Aldomartins
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Chic, thin wool like pants
The material of these pants is very thin. One of the downsides is that they get very clingy with static. They were also a little big and wide over the hips so not the best fit, but really pretty with a black turtleneck.
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Herringbone Crop Pants
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful menswear inspired coat
Loved the boxy cut of this coat. It's not mean to be a form fitting, so it also fit perfectly over thick sweaters. The material is also like boucle which was a nice texture.
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Slow Hands Coat
Wish
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
SHORT and Chic
I loved this dress. The silk material is like tissue - really thin and feels great on the skin without being cold. The shoulder pads look great with the deep V neck. I was worried the neckline would plunge too low, but it kind of billows in the middle so its not risque. However - THIS IS SHORT. I literally could not sit down at all the entire night without putting a napking or my coat on my lap. Standing, this is short but not too short. Sitting is a whole other story. I would not wear this to a wedding.
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Floral Fling Sheath
Iro
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Flattering cocktail dress
The cut of this is universally flattering. Not my favorite color, so I went with something else.
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Olive Knot Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Elegant LBD with conservative cut and high slit
The middle of this dress is SMALL. I would say its almost true to size but a little on the smaller side. Its really elegant, but the middle part was too tight on my rib cage. I could have made do, but I wanted to be comfortable.
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Black Marley Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect thanksgiving skirt!
The slit is a little high, so would not recommend for work unless you wear tights underneath. It does not have a lot of stretch so don't plan to wear this for a huge meal (like I did for Thanksgiving!) unless you have the room.
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See You Glow Plaid Skirt
Free People
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Trendy, flattering holiday pants for the office
Loved the fit and the cut. A little small, but I'm normally between an XS and Small. I spilled water on them and they immediately "water stained" so be careful if you plan to wear them more than once!
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Cropped Wide Leg Pants
Moon River
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Wanted to like this...
Just not for me. Also really tight so should have gone with a size up. Overall, too busy with the sleeves and waist pleats and metallic shine.

Metallic Pleats Bell Sleeve Top
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Gorgeous material and fit
Unfortunately this didn't come with the belt and I felt it really needed it.
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Neil Cardigan
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Great dress to cover a bump!
I am 14 weeks pregnant, and showing just enough that I look like I indulged too much at the cheese station. This dress was very comfortable and flattering so I didn't have to worry about looking pregnant or feeling constrained. I'm normally a size 2 but went up a size because the chest was a little tight (I'm now a 32DDD/34E). I would say its true to size. The fit is loose but the material and fabric are beautiful and it feels sort of like a flapper style dress.
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Black Peony Popover Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Super comfortable!
True to size - I liked that I didn't need to wear a bra with this as well.
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Beca Ruffle Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Sexy and Sophisticated
I am usually a size 2, but I rented the 0 hoping it would fit. It did! I read literally everyone's review and gathered that the bust was a little large but the rest of the dress was true to size. This worked out in my favor because I'm a 32DD but a size 27/2 in pants. So depending on the designer I can wear a 0, 2 and 4. If you have a normal/small bust, I would size down for this dress. Larger busts can probably wear their normal size or even go down one if small in the hips. I wore this for a New Years Eve wedding and felt very glam and sophisticated. It reminded me of something Jennifer Aniston would wear. I would caution everyone however, that sitting in Church it felt a little risque, so I kept my coat draped over my legs. Would definitely rent again or purchase!
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Witherspoon Sheath
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Comfortable, flattering white dress
This was really comfortable and perfect for the summertime. The fabric is not stretchy, and the lining is polyester, so there is little breathing room. Just something to think about if you're wearing in hot weather! Other than that I loved it - great for bustier girls because the cotton eyelet trim is long and falls lower than the bust line, hence you don't need to wear a bra.
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White Lace Whispers Dress
Alice by Temperley
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Sexy LBD and surprisingly comfortable
This dress is a knockout as long as you have the proper undergarments. I would suggest that anyone with a bust cup larger than a C, get a strapless bustier type bra. The dress is tight, but the fabric is thick so it feels like it really slims and shapes you. However, it can also flatten your bust and make for a strange silhouette if you do a regular strapless bra. The bustier gives a little lift, SO - given the proper bra, it looks awesome. This is not a dancing dress. I wore this to a black tie gala which was perfect. I think for a wedding (where there is way more dancing) it would have been really annoying. Lastly, the arm holes are a little awkward. I think its designed for women with smaller chests, but again, because the fabric is tight and stretchy, it can flatter a larger bust.
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Black Eclipse Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Great fit - tight in the best way so it supports bigger busts
I was worried from the reviews that this would be too tight on the hips, but I was pleasantly surprised. I wore this to a wedding, and while it is short, its no shorter than any short cocktail dress. I'm usually a size 2 so I ordered the 2 and 4, but really I probably could have gotten away with the 0 as well. I'm a 34D and the smaller bust on the size 2 was better than the 4 because it sort of held me in. I didn't wear anything for a bra, and surprisingly, my boobs stayed put. My only complaint was that the bottom of the dress looked like it had been stretched out so that the seam looked like it puckered in a few spots. It was really unnoticeable, so it wasn't a big deal. It was really comfortable to dance in, and its SUPER light- like stretchy jersey material, which again was a nice surprise. BOTTOM LINE: TIGHT which means great for a larger bust and smaller bottom. I have virtually no butt, and normal thighs, so the skirt was not tight on me, but girls with larger bottoms/thighs might want to size up.
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Derek Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
SUPER FLATTERING and a great color
I actually didn't end up wearing this one, but I really wish I had another occasion for it. There is a supported bustier in the top, so small or large busts will feel very comfortable. I'm a 34D so this was extremely comfortable and flattering and didn't make my boobs look like a shelf. Always a plus. The pickup on the side was flattering as well, and the length is perfect just above the knee (I'm 5'5).
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Yellow Peacock Chiffon Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Perfect for Everything
I ordered this dress for a Christmas party, and got a ton of compliments. Its a sexy dress without being too revealing. The loose fit looks great and you don't have to worry about how much champagne and food you;ll be enjoying! I wore a strapless bra underneath and chunky black heels. The color is also great- I was worried it would be too orangey, but it is exactly the color it appears to be. My only question now is, where can I buy?? I can't find it anywhere online!
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Spicy Hot Shift
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C