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Broken upon arrival, but looked great after fixing
One of the stones fell out during delivery, so I was supposed to get a new necklace. However, the necklace never ended up arriving so I had to make do with this one. After fixing the missing stone, it looked great again and I ended up wearing it. The necklace has interesting features in that it has both pearl-like stones and crystal stones. The chain is a little heavy-looking, but my hair covered that for the most part. It went really well with a black floor-length gown that would have been super plain without it.
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Cameron Necklace
Ella Carter
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 32B
Classic Black-Tie Gown
The dress runs large and long, so definitely plan on wearing tall heels and ordering down. I wore ~2" heels and the dress dragged about an inch on the ground. Despite the fact that I couldn't fill out the dress, it still looked great in photos; the dress is tapered nicely to give you good shape. The dress was very comfortable all night long, even after 8 hours of wear. Definitely recommend wearing a crystal necklace to add a little flavor to the dress. Despite the sizing issues, it was a beautiful dress that I would wear again (with taller heels!).
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Midnight Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 32B
Great white dress with textured material
The dress was made out of a corduroy-like material, which made it perfect for a rainy late-summer night. The dress was heavy so I wouldn't recommend it for very warm days. The neckline was very tight on my usual size, so I ended up wearing a size up from a comfort standpoint. The larger size was a little large everywhere else, but the neckline didn't dig into my skin, so that's what I ended up wearing. Wore with a standard strapless bra.
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White As Snow Dress
Z Spoke Zac Posen
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 32B
Great for a solid dress!
This is a great statement necklace - perfectly sized for a high necked dress.
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Stone Age Necklace
RJ Graziano
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 32B
Modest cut-out for a southern wedding!
The fit was slightly large, but only by a little. The cutout was very Taylor Swift-like in that it's just above the belly button; it's large enough to be a feature of the dress without making it too sexy. Perfect for a southern wedding! It was really comfortable, especially since it works with normal bras. The color was a great shade of blue and pairs well with a chunky gold and/or clear necklace. Definitely recommend!
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Cobalt Oblique Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 100lbs
Bust: 32B
Perfect dress for a Valentine's Day dinner!
This dress is so flattering but incredibly comfortable at the same time. The fabric has some stretch and hugged me perfectly. The cutouts add flirty and trendy detailing while the rest of the dress is simple. Would definitely recommend!
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Peeping Out Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32B
Incredible, comfortable gown great for dancing!
This is such a fun dress! Wore it for a black tie optional work party and got so many compliments. It was very comfortable and the skirt flows nicely when dancing. I found the neck to be a little tight at first, but got used to it quickly. With 3" heels, the dress was the perfect length. The detail at the waist makes the dress look very flattering, and the color is fantastic. Wore with the Kendra Scott Grayce Necklace (from RTR); a big necklace adds a nice layer to the simple nature of the dress design. I highly recommend this dress!
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Ruby Red Gala Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32B
Great, comfortable dress!
I initially tried this dress on at the RTR pop-up shop near me, then rented for eater weekend. Other than the fact that it was a little snug in the bust area, it was really comfortable. The material is textured and a little thicker, which made it a good choice for a cool March weekend. I LOVED the pockets in this dress - I think they make the dress really versatile in terms of formality and really comfortable. I would definitely recommend this DVF - I would totally buy it for myself if I could find it!
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Tootsie Dot Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 102lbs
Bust: 32B
Comfortable, glamorous gown
I wore this dress to a black-tie optional office holiday party. This dress was really comfortable to wear. The material had a decent amount of stretch to it, which also means that it hides nothing. I didn't use spanx (if I owned a pair, I probably would have), but I can definitely see how they would come in handy here. The dress has nice detailing on the shoulder, which adds some color and a little weight to the dress. I ordered both the 0R and 0L. The downside to this dress was the length. When I tried the 0R on with my 3" heels, it was several inches off the ground. The 0L was much better, but was slightly too long. I ended up wearing the 0L. I found myself having to pick up the dress sometimes when walking, and I had to be careful when dancing. It was definitely better to have the dress run slightly long than very short. I received many compliments from both partners and associates (the 20-somethings). Many commented on the beading at the shoulder. The material was heavy enough to be comfortable in the cold December weather. Overall, I enjoyed wearing the dress and would recommend it to anyone looking to wear it to a more formal occasion.
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Miss Mysterious Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0L
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 102lbs
Bust: 32B
Great shift with nice lace details!
This is a classic lace shift. I paired it with a skinny black patent leather belt and black heels, but it would also be great with a gold belt as well. Without a belt, I felt I got lost in the dress. Yes, this is a shift, but it was a little boxier than I was used to. The belt fixed this, providing just enough definition at the waist. This was the perfect dress for a fancy date, but I would also wear this dress to a wedding or another family event. As long as you pair it with a belt, this dress is great!
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Candlelight Romance Shift
Robert Rodriguez Collection
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 102lbs
Bust: 32B
Make sure you're not picky!
This is really best for girls that have a very open sense of fashion. Personally, my tastes are pretty narrow when it comes to what I wear, so I will probably not do this again. The earrings would have been too large for my face had I worn them. If you're a person who's willing to try and wear different and new things, then this would be great for you! I'm just not one of those people.
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Great dress, perfect fit, cool material!
I ordered this dress for a homecoming tailgate a few weeks ago. Since it was a bit chilly, I paired it with a black sweater (school colors are black and gold) and a pair of cowboy boots. The dress fit perfectly - I ordered both the 0 and 2 but ended up going with my usual size due to fit. I found that the dress was a little short as I couldn't really bend down at all. The fabric was different and added an interesting element to the dress. It was super comfortable and I wouldn't hesitate to order it again for warmer weather!
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Sweet but Sour Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 102lbs
Bust: 32B