Vanessa's Reviews
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Cute and comfy
Fit was great and would fit many different body shapes. The tie in front adds to the dress feeling a little unique. It’s a bit of a thicker material but pretty soft and due to it being sleeveless, I never felt too hot. Would recommend!
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Penny Racer Tie Front Midi Dress
Toccin
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
One of my favorite items ever
This was adorable!! I wore it to work with dressier jeans, a white tank top and brown flats. I got a bunch of compliments. It’s unique. The material is definitely thick. I wore it in spring when the weather was still cool. It was more money than I wanted to spend to purchase, otherwise I would buy this in a heartbeat.
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Pink Ryland Dickey Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Wish I had a picture. So cute!
I wore this to work and also out to a dinner date. It’s a little short. When you stand up, you just need to be a little mindful. When I was standing upright, I wasn’t self conscious at all though. The colors and pattern are really pretty. The fabric feels like a thick slightly stiff dress shirt type of material. The built in belt is flattering. I loved this enough that I would buy this!
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Printed Cap Sleeve Mini Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Loved it and bought it
If anything this dress is a little big on me. I think a L would have been fine. It’s easy to dress it up or dress it down depending on shoes and accessories. I run warm so I loved the neckline and the fact that I wouldn’t be sweating. The fabric is thick and dress does feel a little heavy but it was on sale so I bought it and I love it regardless of fabric thickness.
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Mardelle Dress
Ronny Kobo
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Too small - did not wear
I always fit in a 14 or smaller. This didn’t fit so I think it runs small personally. It was such a pretty dress tho! Nicely made.
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Downtown 2 Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Light and pretty
I felt super comfy in this skirt. It was nice on a very hot day. Any ill fitting complaints are not due to the item but more due to my tummy area holding fat. On a cooler day I would have worn this with a white button down and/or a jean jacket.
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Lono Skirt
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Unique and comfy!
I loved this dress. I wish I had a better picture of the whole dress. I wore it with sandals to an outdoor concert. This dress is kind of a thick material. It’s very comfortable and as a person who always runs hot, I never got overheated in it because it is sleeveless. I got compliments from several people. The color is a pretty summer green and you can dress it up a little for a date night. This was too pricey for me to buy but I wanted to. Would recommend!
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Green Crochet Dress
Love, Whit by Whitney Port
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Fun and forgiving
I rented an XL and it was a little big on me. I think a L would have been fine. The area I noticed it most was under my armpits… you could see my bra. However the length of the dress was fine. I paired it with a jean jacket and sandals. I would definitely recommend this dress. It didn’t accentuate my tummy where I hold fat. Give it a try!
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Zip Front Sleeveless Dress
Toccin
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Classic and interesting!
I didn't end up wearing this, but not because I didn't like it. It was beautiful and classic. However, the weather for an early September wedding ended up being very hot and summer-like rather than fall type weather. I run warm normally so the long sleeves would have been too warm to wear. However, it fit really nicely, was flattering and I loved the neckline and sleeves :)
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Black Lace Bodice Gown
Love by Theia
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Beautiful raspberry color!
I usually wear a 12 but I ordered this in a 14 because the cut was possibly unforgiving. It fit great and had a little extra room which I liked. It was my second choice but I almost wore it. It's SO comfortable! It was the perfect length. The color was more of a raspberry red than a deep crimson or cranberry. I think it would be perfect for a summer wedding!
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Katiyah Gown
Black Halo
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Pretty and summery!
I didn't end up wearing this dress. All of the regular's were sold out so I had to rent a long. It was just a tad too long for me. I love blue, as it's my favorite color, but this just wasn't my top choice. It's a cute dress though.
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Dolan Gown
Black Halo
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Elegant, unique, classic!
This dress fit comfortably where some other dresses in the same size were more snug. The shade of red is a deep, cranberry red - beautiful! The length, one shoulder and detail on the top make this an elegant dress for a formal affair. I'm 5'5'' and wore 2 inch heels and the dress was the perfect length. It never skimmed the ground but you also couldn't really see my shoes. The shoulder part was a tiny bit loose because I don't have a very big chest but it didn't take away from the look. This is my favorite dress I've rented so far. There are so few occasions to wear a formal gown like this :)
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Ruby One Shoulder Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Didn't fit
The fabric is a bit stiff and course. Also the dress was too small. I ordered four other dresses, all of which fit, so it makes me feel that the sizing is a little different with this designer. I didn't wear it.
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Floral Lace Slip Gown
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Comfortable and unique!
This dress is really short and runs small. I wore an XL and I have never worn an XL in any item of clothing in my life. Most things I wear are a M or L so I hope this helps others :) It was a super cute dress, very comfortable and perfect for a concert because it was kind of everyday wear but also kind of special/fun occasion.
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White Dina Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
I did get compliments on this dress.
I usually wear a large but often find myself getting dresses that don't fit so I rented up a size in this dress and wore it a little big. It still worked!
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Helena Dress
Rails
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Wasn't able to wear the dress.
This dress is made for curvy women with hips and lots of curves. It fit everywhere except in the hips. There was extra fabric and it looked very strange so I couldn't wear. But it was a pretty dress other than the fit.
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Lilli Print Dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Beautiful color and pattern for a summer wedding.
Pros: - Blue is my favorite color and I love florals so this checked both boxes - The 12R zipped comfortably. - The length was perfect. I wore 2-2.5 inch heels with this. Cons: - I didn't think the neckline was flattering on me. It was the only thing that made me decide not to wear it. I picked a dress with a more plunging neckline. It still was a really pretty dress and it was a very close second choice to wear to the wedding/event.
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Peony Printed Maxi
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Fancy & flattering!
Pros: - This dress feels very luxurious and formal. - The back nude sheath cutout I loved. - Even though you can't wear shapewear or a bra, the thick fabric is very forgiving and I didn't feel self-conscious. - I normally wear a 10/12 and this felt spot on. I rented a 12 and it zipped comfortably with a little wiggle room which is how I prefer it. Some of the other dresses I rented were also 12's but I couldn't zip them so if you are on the fence between two sizes, I'd probably pick the smaller one. Cons: - The dress is very heavy. Because I didn't end up wearing this one to the event, I can't review whether it was a problem or not but it did cross my mind as the only real potential issue. - I shouldn't have rented the 'long'. I'm only 5'5'' and even with heels, it was far too long. I loved this dress enough that I'm going to rent the 12R for a wedding in a couple weeks!!
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Black Matte Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
I didn't end up wearing this one
I couldn't zip up the 12. The fabric was very light and soft and I think would have worked nicely for a summer wedding. In the future, I may rent a 14 because I did like the dress. I could see myself wearing this to work with flat sandals. It seems like it is a little less formal depending on how you style it.
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Black Floral Flutter Sleeve Dress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B
Bright and cheerful for a summer wedding!
Pros: - Color is a pretty shade of yellow. I'm not usually a fan of yellow but I was this time. - The fabric felt light and easy to move in. - I thought the neckline was flattering. - The high/low style was interesting and added to the overall look of the dress. Cons: - I normally wear a 10 or a 12. If I rent this one again, I would get a 14. - I had to wear this one with no bra because with a bra, my chest looked a bit obscene haha. - When going up stairs or walking a lot, you do have to be cautious of the back of the dress getting in your way/caught on heels etc. Overall, the cons were not significant. I loved this dress.
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Yellow Mixed Print Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 183lbs
Bust: 36B