Melinda's Reviews
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Beautiful, but large
This is a beautiful dress. Very elegant, but a bit conservative. I spoke with a RTR "stylist" as I wasn't sure what size to get. I am 5 ft, 115, and a 32D. They suggested a 6 and an 8, so that is what I ordered. The 6 swam on me, so I didn't bother with the 8. I was told it ran very small. I think it runs large. The swirl is elegant and makes the back stand out. It was hard to tell if the front was overly conservative as it was just so large, I looked as if I was a child playing dress up in clothes from my grandmother's closet. I think if you get the right size, this can be a fantastic dress. Too big and it is dowdy.
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Black Swirl Back Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Great Dress, Not For Me
Dress has an inner 1/2 corset type bra, and this was too small to zip. However, I could zip up the dress itself without an issue. The dress did not do anything for my body. It didn't look like I had any breasts (though I am a 32d), and made me look like I was very straight.
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Pink Asymmetric Graphic Crepe Dress
J. Mendel
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Glam!
Runs large. I ended up wearing a 6, but the 4 probably would have been better. A lot of material, and a lot of sequins and shine. Not really my taste, but always good to mix it up a bit.
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Crushed Bodice Dress
Donna Karan New York
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Sophisticated and Fun
Great dress! I was worried that the full skirt would be too much, but it is very flattering. I'm not sure if it is small- or maybe I'm just too big- but the 4 was a shade too small in the bust (32D). I'm going to try the 6, but that maybe be too big in the hips and stomach, as the 4 was perfect there. This isn't a dress you want to wear even a shade too tight as your skin pushes up against the cut outs if it is, and while I wasn't spilling out of it, it was just a little too close for my liking.
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Samira Dress
Cushnie
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D
Elegant Dress
Beautiful dress, but I wasn't able to wear it. Way too much dress for my petite frame. Looked like I was a child playing dress up in her mom's outfit. In addition, it runs big. I considered trying a smaller size, but am not sure how much it'd help. The side had a considerable gap, and the sheer piece was barely visible due to all of the bunches of material.
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Red Zeta Gown
KAUFMANFRANCO
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Bust: 32D
Appropriate For A Benefit
I wore this
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Gala Cutout Sheath
Helmut Lang
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 32C
Sophisticated & Elegant
I wore the 0, so I'm assuming it run large as I normally wear a 2. I am 5ft and a full 32C. The length was not a problem- not too long so as to look dowdy, but not too short either. I was surprised. The bust did seem too tight, but it just bound me down and made me look flatter than I am- which was fine. I was a little concerned about slipping out the side, but it remained where it needed to. Got many compliments and felt very chic.
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Crossed Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 0"
Bust: 32C
Nice Fit
Nice fit, Very low and a bit revealing, Straps were either stretched out or just too long. The material sucked everything in. Very flattering.
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Like What You See Sheath
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32C
Fabulous!
Dress was true to size. Very, very short. I am 5' and it was at the very top of my thighs. Top part fits beautifully and adheres to the shape of your body. However, the feathers poof out on your hips and it seemed a bit off in terms of the symmetry.
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Freedom Sheath
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32C
Great night and a great dress!
Dress fit very well. The straps were a bit stretched out and fell off my shoulders. The thick material created a flattering fit. The side corset design was a nice touch, but wasn't really visible on me...maybe if I were taller or if the dress was tighter around my hips and thighs that would have helped. Definitely flattened out my breasts to the point of non existence. Overall a nice dress, but it ended up just looking like a black dress on me due to the details being obscured. I did get many compliments however.
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Uncontrollable Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32C