Lauren's Reviews
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9 reviews
Tough to pull off well
I just found this dress was fairly short and the top didn't really accommodate my chest well, even though I got my typical size. I think it runs a little small. The cut of the armholes also meant that neither of my two black bras would work as you could see the straps. The little flaps on the waist are just freestanding and would need a pin or tape or something to keep them up. Even if I did get the waist flaps to stay up nicely, they flopped over when I sat or moved much.
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Camille Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 250lbs
Gorgeous movement, lots of compliments.
I wore this dress to a wedding shower. It was great. The dress is light and breezy. Someone spilled a glass of water on me and it actually dried pretty quickly and didn't affect the look too much. It's a little magical. I'm not very tall and the length was actually a little shorter on me than I expected, and I had to wear flats. If I were to get this dress again, I might get the long so I could wear heels. The bust was a little low cut for this event, so I pinned it a bit higher.
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Soft Petal Maxi
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 250lbs
Not for me :(
I did not like the shoulder things on this dress. In person, they just looked weird. The fabric was pretty light and ultimately, this dress just didn't feel very special.
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Polka Dot Full Skirt Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 250lbs
I LOVED this dress.
This dress is so comfortable. And there's pockets! The skirt is super full and looked cute when sitting or standing. I originally had it on with heels, but it looked cute with leather sandals too. The buttons pulled a little right at the bust, and the fabric was too thick to safety pin, but once the sash was tied, the pulling at the bust was lessened (but not gone). The sleeves were definitely fitted, but not so tight that I couldn't move. I'm 5'6" and the length was mid-calf for me, but it was still flattering. The gold button details on the sleeves are perfect and make it easy to pair jewelry with the dress.
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Army Green Shirtdress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 250lbs
Pretty fabric, but strange fit
The fabric of this dress was pretty and I loved the pockets, but the dress was too short on my 5'7" figure. The fabric was also pretty heavy, so this wouldn't have worked for my summer event anyways.
Glow Right Sheath
Theia
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 250lbs
Pretty color, but not a great fit
I didn't love the fit of this dress. I have an hourglass shape and the waist wasn't very defined. Overall, this gave me a bit of a boxy shape and looked matronly.
Rosado Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 250lbs
Loved this dress, so many compliments!
I loved this dress. The full skirt was so fun and swishy. I'm a big girl and this dress was super flattering and so comfortable. I loved the dark color with the sequin sparkle. The neckline was very flattering. I didn't want to wear something too low cut and have to worry about my cleavage all night. I was the maid of honor, and I wore it to the bachelorette party and everyone raved about my dress and it was effortlessly gorgeous.
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Blue Botany Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 250lbs
Not good.
This has a couple of small pleats at the waistline and was not flattering at all. The berry color was pretty, but the actual fit of the dress on my size 18 hourglass figure was just bad.
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Berry Melina Dress
Igigi
Size Worn: 18/20
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 250lbs
Loved this dress and received a TON of compliments on it. The lace looked AWESOME in pictures.
A little matronly on it's own. I used flashy shoes and accessories to keep the overall look young, but this could definitely read older. Worked for the church ceremony and the reception. The lace kept getting caught on my best friend's sequined dress, but didn't tear at all. Just a little annoying for both of us. If you're going to be around a lot of snagging hazards, I'd beware a little. The length was great on my 5'6" frame. I wore short heels and it was perfect. It made my chest look great. I'm a 40DD and it showed a touch of cleavage without showing too much. My husband and friends kept touching the lace on the sleeves and shoulders. Overall, a big hit.
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Picture of Perfection Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 20W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 250lbs