Cari's Reviews
All reviews by Cari
TOP CONTRIBUTORTOP CONTRIBUTOR
14 reviews
Chic top with a bit of edge
I wore this to a concert in Las Vegas and I loved it. It was a little loose in the bust but that made it possible for me to put it on by myself. A tighter fit would require help to zip it.
Member Fit Notes
Rocca Top
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Great statement earrings
I wore these earrings to a concert in Las Vegas. They looked great but unfortunately the back of one was too loose and the earring fell off early in the night. Luckily I felt it fall but couldn't find the back, so I had to take them off.
Member Fit Notes
Gold Madeline Earrings
Mignonne Gavigan
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Flattering summer dress
I couldn't tell from the pictures but the fabric has a black stripe in it and it's bias cut. Usually bias cut isn't flattering for me but it surprised me. It was a bit difficult to zip up by myself because the zipper was also on the bias which was unusual. Once it was zipped, it was incredibly flattering showing of my waist and a nice amount of cleavage.
Member Fit Notes
Asymmetrical Sleeveless Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 50R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Boxy & Too Short
This top looked terrible on me. It was huge in the arms and in the width, totally boxy. At the same time, it was incredibly short. I'm only 5'3" (but DD breasts) and the hem of the shirt barely hit my waist. When I lifted my arms, it was a half shirt.
Member Fit Notes
Stassi Top
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Amazing color and style
I adored this dress. I wasn't sure about the high neck but it was so flattering and unique. I ordered the 16R and it was unavailable and wore the 18R backup size. It was a too big in the top and waist. I tied it as tight as a could at the top and it was workable. The A-line skirt was very flattering for my pear shape. I would definitely rent this one again.
Member Fit Notes
Green Audrey Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Not for Short Waisted
This was my back-up dress which I didn't wear. I didn't love the fabric which was a bit thin. But my biggest issue was the waistband fell around my hips, below my waist and really accentuated my stomach. Incredibly unflattering.
Member Fit Notes
Green V-Neck Dress
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Great dress in a beautiful color and fabric. Too tight on top. Wish size I'd ordered was available.
I reserved this dress for our annual family pictures in a size 12 and that would have likely fit. The size 12 became unavailable so I went with the size 10 hopeful it would fit but was sadly too small. (Everyone else's outfit was coordinated with this one which left me few options in trying to find a different dress at the last minute.) Typically I need a larger size for my hips and thighs and this dress fit perfectly on the bottom. I was surprised that the dress had pockets too. However when I zipped up the top it completely mashed down my breasts because it was too tight. I was unable to wear it.
Member Fit Notes
Red Ink Shoulder Dress
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Not so basic black & flattering!
This dress is gorgeous! The fabric was a great weight and the pleated and side detail helps to hide any bulges in the middle. The dress was a little large in the chest/arm holes. I had to wear a black bra because it cut far down on the sides.
Member Fit Notes
Black Ruffle Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Perfect pop of red.
These earrings are gorgeous. I wore my hair up and they were the perfect accessory for the red dress. They are large enough to be seen but not so large as to detract. I had a little trouble getting the rubber backs off and on but at least I knew they were secure.
Member Fit Notes
Brigitte Studs
Anton Heunis
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
What a great necklace! A true wow piece.
It's large and a bit heavy but that's what gives it impact. I wore it with a strapless dress to my nephew's graduation party and received several compliments.
Member Fit Notes
Mayan Alabaster Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Better on tall slim figures
While this fit okay, it was a little big on top and a little tight in the hips. There weren't any glaring fit issues other than I think it would look better on someone tall with long legs.
Member Fit Notes
Amanda Jumpsuit
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Standout dress, gorgeous color!
I got this dress because I wanted something that stood out from the typical little black dress. This dress did! The color was gorgeous. I loved the draped back and wore a long tassel back necklace with it. The sleeves hit across the upper arm so I couldn't lift my arms up very high but it wasn't really an issue. By the end of the night, the sequins rubbing against the inside of my arm were a little irritating. I had to cut a couple of threads hanging from the dress but it wasn't noticeable. The end of the zipper causes a slight bump on the side of the dress (right at hip level for me) which is why I decided to go with the size 8 because it was looser and made that less noticeable.
Member Fit Notes
Swank Sequin Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 34D
Great color, a real show-stopper!
I wore this dress to a joint birthday party for me and my husband. I loved the color of this dress and got so many compliments including an "amazing" from my husband who rarely comments on my clothes. As many of the other posters commented, the belt is oddly large so I didn't wear it. However I didn't realize that it actually snaps to the dress so I wish I had bought a belt to cover the snaps. I usually wear a size 6 but ended up wearing the size 8 in this dress. Both fit but the skirt on the 6 was a little too short for me. I would also recommend giving yourself enough time to take the dress to the cleaners to be pressed. The fabric was really wrinkled when I received the dresses but RTR said that they'll reimburse me the cost.
Member Fit Notes
Sun Orange Allegra Dress
MSGM
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD
Fabric not at all what I expected. Ended up returning the dress.
The color of the dress was gorgeous, exactly what I wanted. I don't know if I missed it but I thought the fabric of the dress was more structured, from the pictures I thought it would be tafetta or some sort of crepe de chine. It's actually a very stretchy fabric so it shows every lump and bump. Even with a pair of spanks the pleats down the sides of the dress make it look like the fabric is pulling and puckering, when it's not. You have to wear a strapless bra because the neckline cuts out so far on the sides. If you have bigger breasts, you cannot go braless with this dress because the fabric is too stretchy to provide any support. My other concern was how wrinkled the skirts of the dresses were. I assumed I would have to iron the dress or get it pressed at the cleaners but there were no instructions and the tags were completely blacked out and unreadable on both dresses. I typically wear a size 6 but it was to tight in the bust. The size 8 fit better but was too big in the waist.
Member Fit Notes
Cherry Square Neck Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: 36DD