Elsa's Reviews
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13 reviews
Fun flirty dress
Super short - I had to wear bike shorts underneath to keep from flashing people - but the dress is fun and I got tons of compliments. It was forgiving in the midsection, so worked well for my figure (great legs, a little extra weight in my lower abdomen.)
Jungle Print Blanca Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32DD
Way too big!
The deep red of this blazer is gorgeous for fall/winter, and I like the longer length. I wear a size 8 in Badgley Mischka sheaths (they fit like a glove) but this blazer in size 8 was comically large. I could probably have sized down at least 2 sizes and still gotten the looser fit intended. Sad that I can't wear this but it's just way too big on me.
Ruby Blazer
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32DD
Gorgeous conservative/sexy dress for work
This dress was amazing! The neckline buttons have a little gap that lets a tiny hint of skin show through: that made me feel sexy even though the dress is otherwise conservative. The dress runs large: I wear an 8 in Badgley Mischka sheaths and a 6 in this still had a little room in the waist and hips (though bust and shoulders were perfect.) Highly recommend.
Ruby Mistress Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 32DD
Best work dress yet!
Loved this dress for work! Added silk blouse underneath for modesty. It didn't do a lot to define my waist, so I wore it on a day I felt bloated... No Spanx needed. Easy to wear, comfy, and got lots of compliments on it. Runs huge: the other RTR dresses in my shipment were size 6 and felt small. This was a 4 and was loose.
Focal Suiting Dress
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34D
Distinctive cute jacket
The design and detailing on this jacket are great! I wore it open and it was a little unflattering because of where it hit on the waist and the fact that it seemed to run large. I wear a 4 in J Crew and 6 in DVF. I'd wear a 2 in this jacket next time.
Terracotta Stitching Jacket
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun flattering fit for work
The fit is fun - flared pleated skirt with a fitted top - and the fabric is great! Nubby texture makes it interesting, and flattering. Will definitely rent this again! I'm usually a size 4 in commercial sizing (J. Crew) and the 42 fit me perfectly.
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Comic Dot Dress
Moschino
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32DD
Stunning gown for Hindu wedding
I wore this to a Hindu wedding, since my dressy sari is in storage in another state, and I really didn't want to buy a second dressy sari. With the one-shouldered cape and floor-skimming length, this dress seems like it nods in the sari's direction, and I loved it! I'm 5'6.75", I usually wear a 2 or a 4 in commercial sizes, I wear a 6 in most designer sizes. I gambled and went with a 4 here. It looked pretty good with Spanx, which I forgot to pack, so on the day of the event it was lumpier-looking than I really wanted. It's a gorgeous gown, though, and I'd definitely rent it again, or maybe I'll try the bolder-colored one...
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Blush Aria Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32DD
Fun and flattering!
Loved this dress! I wear a 2 or 4 in commercial sizes (J. Crew, Banana) and ordered a 6, which fit perfectly. It was a little low cut, so I added a bandeau underneath to make it work-appropriate.
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Navy Jeanne Two Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32DD
Almost sent this back unworn, but the fabric is too good to pass on!
The fabric has an interesting sheen and looked great with some pewter metallic shoes over a simple navy or black dress. I almost didn't wear this, though, because (as someone else mentioned) the lapels are really floppy. The jacket isn't very structured and I thought it made me look a little lumpy, even over a figure-hugging dark dress underneath.
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Dana Blazer
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32DD
Cute (huge) dress!
Runs huge. I wear a 4 in J Crew, 6 in Tory Burch and DVF, and the 2 in this dress was really big. I cinched it but there was lots of extra fabric that I thought added bulk around my waist. It was still cute, though, and I got lots of compliments at work.
Beige Structured Crepe Trench Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute but too short for work
This dress runs huge. The 2 was big on me: I usually wear a 4 in J Crew and a 6 in DVF and Tory Burch. The color was a beautiful rich blue, and the cut was interesting, but the dress is shorter in back than I realized. Too short to be totally appropriate for work, though I wore it anyway with black tights.
Navy Lustra Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34D
Perfect work dress
Great material that moves enough to be comfortable and doesn't wrinkle. Good all day work dress: doesn't bare much flesh but has slightly sexy details with the fishnet and appliqué.
Blue Lace Applique Fishnet Sheath
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34D
Great dress, unfortunate seaming
Loved the dress, but the seams around the mid-section caused the fabric to pucker a little, adding extra volume around my recently-pregnant belly. I worked really hard to lose all my baby weight before going back to work, so it was sad that this dress made it look like I still had a few extra pounds jiggling around! I think perhaps I should have had a smaller size - there was extra room in the waist, so perhaps with a more snug fit the seaming wouldn't have puckered so much around the center triangle.
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Giustina Colorblock Sheath
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32DD