Linda's Reviews
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19 reviews
Pretty dress that fits well.
I would have given this dress a 5 star rating except the fabric always looked wrinkled. When I took it out of the bag, the dress was wrinkled. I wore it anyway, since I was just going to the movies. It was slightly disappointing.
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Lavender Poppy Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
So many oohs and ahhs.
This dress was so light and airy. The details were beautiful. The dress looked as if it had been hand quilted. I loved it so much, I recently purchased it from Kate Spade's website.
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Mini Bloom Burnout Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
A forever dress to add to my closet!
I loved this dress, so I purchased it. It can be dressed up or down, and it is appropriate for my age, height and weight.
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Black Plissé Dress
ADEAM
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
This was for my 21st anniversary dinner.
This one is a little tight in the bust. It was a good fit overall. I was not sure I would wear it for our date, but it was much more modest when I sat down because of the fuller skirt. I received numerous complements about the dress.
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Bold Baroque Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
I wore this dress to work. It was a little short for my age. Should have ordered the size 12.
The dress was much shorter than the model made it appear. I have long legs so that might have been a factor. It was comfortable but perhaps not as age appropriate as I had hoped. At least the top was modest. It was too short when I sat down, but that may have been because I should have sized up to the 12. I lost several pounds last year, so I was unsure what dress size to order. For the length the 12 would have been more appropriate.
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Pepin Sheath
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
The blouse was comfortable and appropriate for work or play.
Fit was flattering.
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Clay Red Blouse
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
Everyone kept remarking how beautiful the dress was, and that I should buy it.
The length and cut of the dress was age appropriate for me. It was also very elegant. I was attending a Catholic wedding, so I wanted to be modest but stylish. This dress was perfect for the occasion.
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Metallic Jaipur Sheath
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
I wore this for dinner out. We were in a resort, and I still got admiring glances even at my age!
This dress is elegant and sophisticated. It was age appropriate, but it would look lovely on all ages. The sheer black mesh top made wearing a bra difficult, but the front paneling was sufficient to go braless. The top portion of the dress is very fitted, and the waist is fitted. Pear shaped women would love this dress, because it does not emphasize the hips. It is slimming and gorgeous!
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Burning Red Florals Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
Comfortable fun look that can be dressed up or down.
This dress is a little above the knee. It is tasteful (not too low cut). It has a flattering fit especially if you have a smaller waist. I am an older woman, but I still loved the youthful feel of the dress. I wore it with high heels and a gold choker and 2 gold cuffs. If I can figure out how to get pictures downloaded I will do that soon. The dress was beautiful even on my rather large frame.
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Blue Tangier Floral Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
I received so many compliments on this dress. It is simple, but elegant.
The dress fits very loosely in the bust area. The size 14 was loose all over and baggy looking, so I wore the size 12 which was a bit more flattering. This dress could be dressed up or down depending on shoes and accessories. I wore it out to dinner for my 56th birthday. I also wore it to church. I felt equally comfortable in both places. I am 5'8"and the dress did fall slightly above the knees. I would consider purchasing this dress.
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Navy Flutter Bow Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
Very tasteful even though it is a flirty dress. .
I could not wear a bra with this dress because I am big busted. I did not need one, but the extra fabric would have made zipping the dress all but impossible for me by myself. There is give in the Neoprene fabric, but if you don't have someone to zip it for you limberness helps. I am 55, and my arms don't stretch that way. It would have been a breeze if my husband had been on the business trip with me. After I finally did get it zipped, it was a beautiful dress. It is a little sexy, but not overtly provocative. It does provide some slimming benefits, but if you have a large derriere it might hang a little strange in the back. All in all it was a lovely feminine silhouette.
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Blue Swirl Dress
Yigal Azrouël
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
Cute, light weight & swingy.
The fit was great. It hugged all the right parts while not accentuating the parts you would rather not reveal. It was a little low cut for the business casual meeting I intended to wear it to, but I solved that by incorporating a lace camisole underneath that went well with the lace detail on the dress. This dress was not too short, but it was not as long as I usually wear. I would definitely rent again for vacation or a dinner date with my husband in the summer. It could be dressed up or worn casually. I really liked it!
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Raleigh Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
I rented this dress for Easter. I wanted something appropriate for church, and this worked nicely.
It fit like a glove. It was long enough to be appropriate for church. The bust area does fit a little snug if you are large busted. Otherwise the dress was great.
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Champagne Shower Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38C
n/a
I could not zip up the dress. It was very tight in the bust area. I thought this one would work, because I don't consider myself overly busty (38C-D). I guess I need to lose some weight. Dress was pretty. I wish I could have made it work. It turns out most of my family brought nothing but shorts to the beach, so I would have been overdressed for our occasions.
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Sunshine Day Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
n/a
I would have worn this to church, but we left early to beat the traffic coming back from a July 4th weekend. I did not have another opportunity to wear the dress because it was a little too fancy for the activities we had planned. It was a beautiful dress, and the fit was flattering. I would rent this one again.
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Rose Notes Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
This dress was perfect for vacation (not too fancy but still very nice and comfortable).
The dress fit great. I had plenty of room even though it was slightly fitted in the bodice area. It was flattering, but still very comfortable for every day wear.
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Indigo Spectrum Dress
Rachel Roy
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
n/a
I ended up not wearing this dress because the fit was not good for me. It was also a little too fancy for the occasion.
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Swing It Dress
Rachel Roy
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
I wanted to experience what it would be like to wear a designer label that I could not afford.
Although this dress was definitely pretty, it really hugged my curves. I looked like I was melted and poured into the dress. It was awesome looking, but I would not have been comfortable. I was afraid to even sit down. I was much happier in the Halston backup I ordered.
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Rose Water Scent Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C
Everyone loved my dress. I received lots of compliments.
This dress would be flattering for all body types. It was a little long, but we bustled the back train so it would be easier to walk. It rained the day I wore it, so I wanted to make sure I did not damage it. I plan to rent it again for my vacation in August.
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Draped Stripe Maxi Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: LL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38C