Erica's Reviews
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Classy and comfortable
I needed a dress for a funeral, but didn't want something boring/matronly. This is a nice compromise between stylish and conservative. It hit just above my knee and looked cute with opaque black tights and ankle boots. A number of people complemented me on it's classic style. For me, it was tight in the arms. The 10 fit perfectly, but I would have lost circulation in my hands. The 12 was a bit large in the waist, but the arms were comfortable.
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Elbow Sleeve Flare Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Will rent again
I didn't end up wearing this as the 12 was slightly too big, but I love the dress and am planning to rent the size 10 for an upcoming rehearsal dinner. It's very comfortable, but still lovely as well. You can't really tell in photos that it has sparkly silver thread throughout the dress. Very pretty in person.
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Floral Border Purple Fields Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Beautiful and comfortable
This dress is much prettier in person than in photos. It hit all the right notes for me - elegant but not overly fancy, super comfortable and it has pockets! Always love a dress with pockets. The 10 fit just as expected, though I was (as I always am) worried about it being too tight in the chest, but too loose elsewhere. It has a nice stretch to the top, so no problems there.
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Keep Them Guessing Dress
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Lovely dress, maybe not great for larger busts
I wanted this to fit better! It's so, so cute ... and pockets! Love pockets. All dresses should have pockets. At the end of the day, it just didn't work for a D cup. It wasn't crazy tight over my chest, but after a while I think it would have been really annoying. I also feel like it really emphasized the size of my chest, which isn't what I was going for. The next size up would have been huge everywhere else - it's an issue I deal with quite a bit.
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Jess Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Comfy, classy and stylish!
This is a fun, comfy dress that was perfect for a late summer wedding. It's slightly casual, but with some bling it's definitely formal enough for most functions. Love that I could move around all day/evening without ever feeling restricted or like I was going to flash too much skin. As someone with a large chest, it's great to find a stylish dress that I don't feel like I'm falling out of. It's also pretty light weight - a huge plus for a 90 degree and humid day. I did wear a strapless bra since you can see through the lace at the sleeves. If seeing a little strap doesn't bug you, then you could get away with a normal bra.
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Pink Multi Rio Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Beautiful for a wedding!
Love this dress! It's elegant, but still fun. It runs true to size though the sleeves were a bit tight. Plenty of room for a larger bust size. The pockets are an added bonus!
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Like Candy Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Beautiful dress to make my wedding shower extra special!
Lovely dress! I'm about 5'6 and it hit just above my knee. The arms were slightly tight, but nothing I wasn't expecting/couldn't deal with. I am eternally concerned that my bust size will prevent dresses from working, but the 10 fit like it was made for me! Often I have to size up for dresses to fit my chest - not this time! I would say the blue is much more vibrant in real life as opposed to the photo. Love that the lace overlay is just slightly longer than the nude part underneath. Pockets are a huge plus.
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Alice Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Elegant dress!
Gorgeous dress, but the sleeves run small. The 12 was really too large everywhere else, but I felt like my arms might Hulk out at any second and bust the sleeves. I don't have skinny arms, but I don't have bulging muscles, either.
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Sara Lace Shift
Milly
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
A very elegant finishing touch.
This is way prettier in person than in a photo. The fine feathers are much easier to see with the eye than on screen. It's incredibly soft and makes for a very elegant finishing touch. I wore this to an event in the winter, and though I expected it to just be pretty, it was in fact quite warm.
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Black Marabou Capelet
Adrienne Landau
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Made my Oscars viewing benefit extra special!
This was just the perfect dress for a formal Oscars benefit gala. The 10 fit like a glove except in the chest, which is not unusual for me. I was a little worried about having an accidental Hulk moment if I breathed in too deeply. The 12 was a bit big, but a little extra room is preferable to pancake boob. It might run slightly small since 10s are usually fine for me. I got multiple comments throughout the night on how pretty it was and I definitely felt like the best dressed person there! It's also surprisingly comfortable, which is always a plus. The length was perfect with heels. There were a couple of loose threads that needed trimming, but otherwise the dress was in great shape. I finished the look off with the Adrienne Landau Black Marabou Capelet. It was a. lovely and b. surprisingly warm for a winter night event.
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Tempted by You Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Wore it to a somewhat formal cocktail event in Vegas.
The medium fit perfectly! This is hands down the most comfortable dress I've ever worn. Since it was Vegas, I blinged it up with a statement necklace and cuff bracelet. I'm not a fan of showing lots of skin, so it was nice to have a long sleeve/highish neckline dress that still managed to be sexy and modern instead of matronly. I wore it with a strapless bra since you can see through the lace at the shoulders. Also - I am a sucker for dresses with pockets. Looks great with black tights and heels.
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Guilty As Charged Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
Static!
A really pretty dress, however a word of caution. If you're wearing this in static season (fall/winter) I suggest bringing along some static cling spray. Every time I stood up or used the restroom I had to peel it off my legs and make sure it wasn't riding up and flashing the world. I also sized up, which was a mistake. It nearly fit, but even with a larger bust I didn't need to size up. I had to tape the side without the strap up to keep from it from slipping too far down. My usual size would have been fine!
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One Shoulder Pirouette Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D
A beautiful dress! The slight metallic shimmer of the silver detailing doesn't quite show in the photo, but is really pretty! For those of you with a larger bust, just an FYI - the 8 fit everywhere but at the bust. The buttons wouldn't close at all. The 10 was slightly big everywhere else, but the bust fit better. Still, there was a little gap so I chose to leave the first few buttons undone.
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Stepford Wife Dress
Milly
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34D