Eleanor's Reviews
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13 reviews
Striking, elegant, very sexy
I felt like a goddess. I was stopped on the street with compliments, the restaurant manager was speechless! Material is deeply soft and has excellent stretch. Incredibly comfortable, and forgiving. Stick with smooth material under so velvet does not catch. Deep V, it's bold! But has mesh panel to keep the ladies in place. Front slit was higher than expected but fits the overall design. Due to deep + high, could not wear any high-tech unders. Love this dress, want to buy it!
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Regina Velvet Gown
Sau Lee
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 34DD
Need specific body shape- not ideal for hour glass
Rented as back-up dress. I'm a 32DD, 6-8, 29" waist 40" hips. Top fit just right, waits was baggy, hips through thighs were "standing room only." My butt looked great, but I would have feared sitting. Had very little stretch. Did not think front slit was high enough to accommodate tightness of bottom.
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Jordana Sequin Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 34DD
Lovely, but not for hourglass
Lovely dress, fun a flurry. Not a good cut for hourglass shape. Good fit on hits, baggy through waist and ribs. Arms had very little stretch, it fit me but if you have larger biceps could be an issue. Best for Athletic build or heart shapes.
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Kensington Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 34DD
Lovely silhouette- a little tight.
Did not end up wearing, 8 was too tight for a dance party, Would have been very nice for a sit down. I'm a pretty steady 8, and wish I had ordered a 10.
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Cranberry Alexis Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 34DD
Head turning, and oh so comfortable
Stunning gold lace over, but black base to make you look good. The high neck kept it perfect for a professional society black tie event, yet fit my curves in all the right places. Easy to walk and sit in despite the shape. Loved this one. (My measurements: 32 DD, 29" waist, 39" hips)
Falling Roses Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 32DD
Classic beauty
Lovely silhouette, and classic elegance. Wore for a professional society black tie holiday party. The ruffles added a fun flare to an otherwise simple but tasteful gown. I'm a true hour glass (32DD, 29" waist, 39" hips) and this outline me very well. Stretch materials was very comfortable.
Black Ruffle Giana Gown
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 32DD
Stunning blue saves the day
Well designed! This was my emergency overnight replacement and it was worth it. I am 5'7", a 6 and a true hour glass (32DD, 29" waist, 39" hips). The material was stretchy, super comfortable, and the high/low skirt moves wonderfully when walking or dancing. No bra works, but it was comfortable enough. Lace under arms rubs a bit but is so worth it. I didn't even bother to wear spanx (was in a rush late from work) and don't really think I needed them. I plan to rent this one again.
Royal Blue High Low Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 32DD
Best for broad shoulders or large breast-barrow hips
I am a 6- 32 DD (37" around breast), 29" waist, 38" hips. The 6 fit my hips fine, waist was baggy and top was more than a size too large. Had to call for emergency overnight new dress. Definitely only for straight build or inverted triangles. NOT for hour glass or pear. Length was just right for 5'7" if you wear low heels or have shoes worth showing.
Liquid Silver Goddess Gown
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 32DD
Weird cut
Did not wear. Waist band in weird spot on bottoms of rib cage, not empire waist but not natural waist. 6 was too tight, could not breath. 8 band fit, but WAY to large in breast area. Would only recommend for someone with large chest and very narrow ribs.
Midnight Moon Gown
allison parris
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 32DD
White never looked so good
Rented for sorority international conference. Classic, head turning. Complements from all generations: blue-bonnets and college ladies alike. Well made heavier fabric, kept me warm in freezing conference center. Bell sleeves were a little heavy (made of same fabric as dress). Good stretch, easy to move in and sit. I wore with a smoothing slip, did not need full spanx. I am 5'7", 149lb, a 32DD, 29" waist, 40" hips, wear 6-8 depending on cut.
Ivory Bell Sleeve Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 32DD
Eye catching fit in front, knock'em dead back
I wore this for my sister's bachelorette part in Vegas. The material was a perfect stretch, not flimsy, and hugged every curve (I'm 5'7", 145lb, 32 DD, very hour glass) in the front. Eye catching color (because it's not black) and fit (because its sexy w/o giving it all away short/low cut). And then you walk by whomever just smiled at you...and that's when you get the whistles, the cat calls, and you get to swish those hips on by. If I ever get a chance, I am going to try and buy this dress. This dress was designed for fit curves.
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Red Velvet Sheath
Cushnie
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 32D+
Stunning sequin work, but not the best shape
The dress is stunning and well made, however: The dress has a seam right at the waist where top and skirt come together and it blouses at the seam (I think this was airbrushed out of the model's pic). Probably okay if you are looking to create curves, not okay if you already have them. Also it is VERY scratchy at the cuff and hem. I have scratches on the backs of both hands and on my thighs (I dance at weddings, maybe if you don't plan on moving at lot you will be okay). The bottom runs small, the top runs big. I wear between a 4 and 8; my measurements are 32 DD, 28" waist and 39" hips, so I ordered 4 and 6. I wore the 6, and it was pleasantly snug in the hips but a little loose up top. I won't be renting this dress again, despite its beauty.
Blue Blooms Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32D
This dress hugged every curve in all the right ways, and turned every head!
I am 5' 6.5", 32 DD, 28" waist, 39" hips. In the photo I am wearing 2.75" heels. I usually wear between a 4 and 6, and after reading the reviews thought I wanted a long. They didn't have a 6L so I ordered 6R and 4L. The 4 was the perfect fit but dragged on the ground even in heels (the back of the dress is ~2" longer than the front). I wore the 6R. I rented the dress for a "Golden Years of Hollywood" theme party at my ballroom dance studio. The dress moved amazingly for everything from tango to cha cha. A definite pick if you want to feel like a goddess.
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Midnight Sequin Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 32D