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Fall wedding guest chic
Bloom Cocktail Dress
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Awkward
As other reviewers mentioned- felt like wearing an apron with too much side boob
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Plaid Halter Apron Dress
Pamela Love x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DD
Fun and flattering
Great for a fun date night outfit postpartum! Would work well as a chic maternity dress as well.
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Nanette Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DD
Fun and flattering!
Fit really well and didn't even need to wear a bra! Colorful and fun - perfect for a beach wedding in Mexico.
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Island Time Dress
C/MEO COLLECTIVE
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 36DD
Cute style, wish it was a little more fitted
I wore this for my birthday. It's super cute, and the length worked well for me because I am short. However, the straps/shoulders are a little too long and so I had to pin it up a bit so that the waist/bodice fell in the right place. It's also not quite as fitted around the waist as I would have liked. Overall was fun to wear and comfortable!
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Honess Dress
Iro
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Flattering and fun, but straps are too long
I wore this for my birthday - the style is really unique and cool. However since I am petite, the straps are way too long and unfortunately are not adjustable. I had to do some serious safety pin adjustments that didn't end up looking great.
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Camille Pleated Dress
DELFI Collective
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Perfect for tropical vacations
I really enjoyed wearing this shirt, which is vibrant and comfortable and fit well on my petite, curvy frame. I got a ton of compliments on it and wore it to multiple dinners on my tropical vacation. It's got a slightly cropped length that worked great with some high rise jeans/shorts.
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Coral Heidi Top
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Cute but itchy
This is a great seasonal style and is super versatile. It fit well on my petite, curvy frame. Main negatives were that it was pretty itchy (my skin is fairly sensitive) and the neck, which looks like it's supposed to stand up, was droopy and reminded me more of a circusy frill rather than a chic collar.
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Adaliz Sweater
Joie
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Not great for petites
The dress was gorgeous and the body fit well, but the straps were way too long on me, causing it to gap in weird places and fall too low to wear a bra (which would have been one of the perks of this style with its wide straps)
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Scribble Rose Ruffle Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Unique and fun - works well for petites
This dress was really cute and fun - I got a ton of compliments on it! At 5'1 I have a hard time finding long dresses on RTR that work, but because this one hits at the ankle on taller folks, it was the perfect maxi length for me. As other reviewers mentioned, the top is tight and I had to leave a few of the buttons unbuttoned due to my full bust. Would rent again for a future vacation or daytime activity!
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Printed Nathalia Maxi
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Way too long on me
I'm short, so probably not the best candidate for a shirt like this, but it was more of a tunic length on me (fell over the tops of my thighs) which wasn't the tailored look I was going for. I didn't end up wearing this style, but I'm sure it could look more flattering on someone taller. The opening in the back was really cute and helped the style feel less severe.
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Black Hostess Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Really cute, but too big
I wish I had ordered a smaller size. I'm short and curvy, and the arms were too long and it felt too oversized to be flattering on me. The material and embroidery are all really pretty and unique.
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Embroidered Floral Button Down
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Trendy, but too bulky for me
This style was really cozy and cute, but felt far too bulky on my frame (short and curvy)
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Smith Faux Shearling Jacket
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Beautiful, vivid and unique
PROS - Vivid color: a decadent and bright orange bordering on red - Style: flattering neckline worked well for my large bust, and even though I am short it fell to a perfect midi-length. It was also flattering around the waist and hips, not too loose, not too tight. - Luxe material is really comfortable and stretchy while still looking polished and elegant CONS - Short women beware: if you're short like myself, the straps were a little long and I had to be on bra-watch all night. Fashion tape and safety pins were a must! It worked, but you'll need to be prepared. - Stretch: As other reviews have mentioned, the material stretched out and wrinkled by the end of the night (you can see in the photo which was taken toward the end of the night that there were wrinkles forming around the waist and hips where it creased while I was sitting) OVERALL I don't normally wear a lot of color, but I really loved this dress - it's a totally unique, standout style that's flattering and fun. I got compliments all night wearing this dress to a friend's cocktail-attire wedding. My overall recommendation would be to size down due to the inevitable stretching (plus, this seems to run a little large, to begin with).
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Red Textured Crepe Cocktail Dress
Narciso Rodriguez
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Perfect for a black tie affair
This dress is a showstopper! Gorgeous and eye-catching, the material and fit were perfect for me and I absolutely loved wearing it. I rented this dress for a black tie wedding at an Old Hollywood/Haunted Mansion-style venue. It fit the theme perfectly! At just under 5'1", this dress was just the right length to be a floor-length gown with low heels (obviously not midi the way it is shown on the model). For everyday clothing, I'm in between a 6 and an 8, and with this dress the 6 fit me perfectly. The 8 would have also worked but was definitely a little roomier around the waist. The material is not stretchy, so it was a little restrictive around the ankles with walking and dancing, but not overly so. The hardest part was getting it over my hips to put it on! Overall would absolutely recommend (and would love the opportunity to wear again!)
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Green Lace Cocktail Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Great for my winter engagement party!
Wore this for my November engagement party and it was a hit! The off-white (almost champagne) hue with touches of silver helped keep the look more seasonal compared to a pure white. I am in between a 6 and an 8 but ended up wearing the 8 because my shoulders are on the broad side. The 6 would have been too tight across the shoulders. I am short so the dress ended up hitting me a little closer to the shins (instead of under the knee), but it was very flattering and comfortable. Received compliments all night!
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Silver Off Shoulder Sheath
Theia
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Perfect for my engagement party!
My parents threw an engagement party for my fiancé and I at their home and this dress was perfect for it! . got tons of compliments on it. I am 5' and very busty and this dress was comfortable and a good length! Looked great with nude pumps.
Garden Floral Asymmetrical Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 38D
A beautiful dress for a formal affair or black tie wedding!
As someone who is short, busty, and curvy, it's really challenging for me to find dresses (particularly full length) that works without needing to be tailored. I'm thrilled that this one did! I wore 3 inch heels and it was just barely dragging on the floor (maybe had a 1 inch "train"). I got compliments all night and was definitely wearing one of the most unique dresses at the party. The fit was fine - it is certainly not the most comfortable dress as there is very little/no stretch and the main body of the dress is skin-tight. I almost would have rather upsized, but unfortunately my backup size was in the wrong direction. I would highly recommend wearing spandex or spanx underneath as the tightness of the main body would have had my legs rubbing together uncomfortably had I not been wearing something underneath. Pros: Beautiful material and construction. Despite the heavy material, the dress was lightweight enough for a Florida wedding due to the airy high-low design. Fits well on a petite, curvy body and is sexy without trying too hard. Cons: Little/no stretch, material over the hips was a little lumpy (probably because I have a really short torso), the zipper up the back was pretty much impossible to zip/unzip. It took my boyfriend like 5 minutes to get it to work and we were afraid of it breaking it!
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Odyssey Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E