Jill's Reviews
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16 reviews
A work/travel piece great for day into evening. Love the neck tie--it helps cover the v-neck depth.
V-neck would have been too low without the tails of the neck tie. But they fell perfectly! Received lots of complements.
Harvest Moon Dress
Sanctuary
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Not at all forgiving
Very form fitting--too much so for me. Did not wear
Stripe Illusion Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Scratchy
It was too tight in the rib cage, so I didn't wear it. Plus, the scratchy bodice would have rubbed my arms raw. It's a pretty dress. It just didn't work for me.
Dawn Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Light, breezy, and feminine
At first you might think it'll look like a bulky smock, but once it got it on with strapped heels, it was actually slimming and I got chic compliments both times I wore it. Great for a professional day followed by a cocktail party. Lightweight, but a v-neck slip gave extra coverage. Loved having a little sleeve, too. Super comfortable. Would rent again for sure.
White Ruffle Shift
See by Chloé
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
I'm not returning it!
Love everything about this dress. I'm not sending it back anytime soon because I wear it once a week! It's a great dress for work travel because it doesn't wrinkle, looks good with flats or heels day or night. And the thick lace adds breath-ability to a long sleeve dress.
Colorblock Rodin Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Sequin stunner!
Fit like a glove on my 12-14 frame (and tiny). Wore a regular bra, fit nicely in underarm/no gaps. At 5' 6" it just brushed the ground in 2.5" heels. A little scratchy under the arm, but that's what happens with sequins. Received many compliments.
Ombre Sequin Gown
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Light but a tad tight
Loved everything about this dress except the fact that it was just a tad too tight in the torso and it made the zipper curve oddly down my back. I was so sad, because I really loved this dress, but couldn't wear it. If I was even just a few pounds lighter in my tummy, it would be perfect!
Blue Stripe Shift Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Classic Trina!
Another great work/event dress from Trina. She just knows how to fit a size 12-14!
Purple Kane Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Great style, too tight
Too tight across chest to fully zip and too snug on my arms to even wear comfortably as an open jacket so i sadly didn't wear. I was surprised because I thought a 14/XL would give me a little more room. But otherwise it's a gorgeous jacket!
Charcoal Leather Jacket
DOMA
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Modern Classic Stunner!
Perfect cocktail/dinner party dress! One of my favorite rentals so far. Fit like a glove and has a subtle shimmer in the threads that makes it special but not too glitzy. A great modern-classic silhouette that flatters bust and de-emphasizes tummy. Can wear with strapless bra or bra-less (which I almost never say).
Glengarry Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Great summer event dress
Loved it! Great for business casual events in warm weather. Can wear a regular bra. Just a tad tight in the waist band, but could still wear. The sleeves drape a bit low--that might be the style or the elastic wearing/sagging a bit. But it didn't stop me from enjoying it!
Blue Shiloh Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Easy breezy gingham
Didn't know it when I ordered it, but the dress back is open at the bottom, just a bit below the waistline. This helps keep you cooler in the summer and makes your waistline look slimmer, but isn't at all revealing. Very work appropriate. I liked this dress a lot, but it was a little too tight in the waist/tummy. Because it was a wrap-style, I had to safety-pin the top wrap layer a little looser so it felt a bit off-kilter. I wear a 12-14 and carry weight in my tummy, so maybe next time I'd try an XL.
Gingham Luna Wrap Dress
Habitual
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Loved the print, not the fit
Gorgeous fabric, loved the striped trim detail, fit generously at the waist. But the crotch hangs too low and too much fabric made it baggy. I know it's part of the look of the pajama pant style, but this just didn't work on me at all.
Aster Floral Crop Pants
Nicholas
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Easy boho on the go
Love this dress! Wore to warm-weather work events in Cali and NYC. Boho details are on-trend and feel age appropriate for late 40s. Lightweight, camouflages tummy without looking baggy. Looks great with sandals or heels. Room in the chest without gaping arm holes. Lining is good, but I wore with a full cami slip for double coverage.
Embroidered Adriana Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Perfect for a summer soirée!
This dress was stunning, comfortable, and perfect for an outdoor party on a summer evening. Fit was great. Agree...lots of extra fabric in this flowing skirt, but I thought of it as fun (and forgiving) rather than bothersome. With 3-inch heels, the hem still brushed the ground. Wear a block heel or wedge to limit catching/snagging it. I didn't have see-through issues. Wore a nude strapless bra and Spanx.
Orange Iris Maxi
SALONI
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B
Not my favorite
I needed a gown with purple to wear to a themed fundraiser. I thought this could be elegant, but there is a layer of black tulle overtop the purple skirting fabric that I didn't notice on the site. It sort of made it look costume-like rather than elegant. The size 12p wouldn't zip up all the way (my size can range from 10-14, depending on the cut), so I didn't end up wearing it.
Cassidy Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 12P
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38B