Amanda's Reviews
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Great fit, comfortable, and beautiful!
I rented this dress for a fundraising gala that I was chairing, so I needed something that was going to be appropriate for the dress code but also would allow me to run around and take care of the day-of details. This dress fit the bill perfectly. It was so comfortable and looked great! The top was just a hair tight around my bust, but it wasn't terrible. Because the skirt is a little on the fuller side, I was able to wear a size smaller than what I'd normally wear. I got compliments all night long!
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Green Floral High Low Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 18WR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 285lbs
Bust: 42DD
Pretty color, a little short
Overall I liked this dress, I wore it to a friend's wedding rehearsal. It worked great with a cardigan and jewelry I already had. It was a little shorter than what I usually wear and it definitely rode up a lot when I sat down so I didn't love that. The liner was also a little on the small side, the dress I ended up staying was two sizes larger than what I usually wear, but I'm also very pear shaped and this was a relatively straight silhouette. Other than that, I'd rent it again!
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Lemon Floral Jacquard Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 22
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 285lbs
Bust: 42DD
Great colors, super comfy
The colors of the dress were gorgeous and exactly what I was looking for to wear to a slightly dressier wedding in Cleveland at the end of September. I wore the Long length because I wanted to wear heels and normally the regular length is too short. With 4 inch heels, the Long was just a hair too long, but not so bad I was tripping all over it. The neckline/straps allowed me to wear a regular bra and it wasn't too low cut. Overall, I loved the fit, I was super comfortable, and I got lots of compliments!
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Dark Floral Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 20L
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 285lbs
Bust: 42DD
Beautiful color, easy to wear
I rented this dress for an October wedding and it was a huge hit! I got tons of compliments all night long. I sized up because it was a little tight around my middle and I just didn't want to wear the tighter Spanx! It was a bit big at the top so I had an issue with the hook and eye staying closed. The length was appropriate, not too short and not too long. The hook and eye issue was a minor price to pay for comfort, I just had my husband keep an eye on it in case it unhooked. Overall, though, it was a great dress I'd definitely rent again!
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Mere Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 285lbs
Bust: 42DD
Beautiful and comfy!
I rented this for a semi-formal gala back in February. It was beautiful and SO comfortable. I'm pear-shaped and wish the top was a bit smaller, it looked a little baggy there, but not so much that it was noticed by anyone but me. The fabric flowed beautifully! I'll likely rent it again for events that require formal dress.
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Saint Cloud Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16WL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 285lbs
Bust: 42DD
Perfect for my nephew's baptism!
This was a gorgeous dress, I was sad to return it. It fit beautifully and was a gorgeous color. It was really comfortable, too. The sleeves were appropriate for church and the cut out in the back kept it from feeling too constricting. The cut of the dress was perfect for me (I'm pear-shaped)- more fitted in the waist and enough flare at the hips to give me some breathing room. I'd definitely this rent again!
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Sweet to Me Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 285lbs
Bust: 42DD
Pretty but too small. :(
Because it's a sheath, I ordered a size up from what I normally wear. Although after trying it on, I realized I should have ordered at least two sizes bigger, possibly three. I'm 5'7" and it hit several inches above my knees, a bit short for my taste. The design of the dress is really pretty, but because I'm pear-shaped, it just didn't work. I'd give it another try in the future, but I'd be sure to size up at least two sizes.
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Polished in Sable Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 285lbs
Bust: 42DD
Too short, too small
When I saw this dress in the bag, I loved the color and the lace overlay. I thought it would be perfect for the summer wedding I was to attend that weekend. I will say the pink was a beautiful shade and the lace wasn't cheap looking. That's where my enthusiasm for the dress ended. I'm 5'7" and the dress was SO short. I do have a larger rear, but even if I didn't, the dress would have barely covered it. The top was tight as well. The dress didn't flare nearly as much as it looks like it does online. I'm really disappointed I didn't get to wear it!
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Pink Tabitha Dress
Yoana Baraschi
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 285lbs
Bust: 42DD
Pretty, but added too much bulk where I didn't want it
I rented this dress as an option to wear to a wedding in Virginia in late January. The fabric was heavier than I was expecting, which would have been nice for the chilly weather but overall I just didn't like the way the dress fit me. I'm pear shaped and the dress' full skirt and pleats added way too much bulk to my lower half. I would have worn the larger size even though it would have been a bit too big on top because it seemed to lay a bit flatter to my legs. The neckline was beautiful so I was a little bummed I didn't like the bottom better. Overall, though, this just wasn't the dress for me.
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Navy Petal Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 285lbs
Bust: 42DD
I came to the party wearing the party!
I rented this dress for a wedding in Charlottesville, VA in January and I felt amazing in it. I'm definitely pear shaped so I was nervous about the fit of the bottom over my hips and butt. The fit was perfect! It was bigger on the bottom to accommodate a fuller lower half and the top was perfect- if not just a little bit big, but not so much that it was noticeable to anyone but me. The length was just a hair shorter than I would have liked, but with tights, it was fine. I paired the dress with a simple necklace and earrings- I didn't want accessories to compete with the dress- black tights (it was a little chilly), black pumps, and I brought a black bolero with me because we were walking from the ceremony site to the reception site. The little bit of a sleeve covered my shoulders a bit so it was appropriate for a church wedding. It was easy to dance and move in- something I did all night long! The only downside was that the sequins did scratch under my arms but it wasn't unbearable. I opted for an old Hollywood glam-style updo and makeup (a classic red lip) and it was perfect. I got tons of compliments and, even more importantly, I felt gorgeous! It was so hard to pack it up and send it back, I wanted to keep it. :(
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Natasha Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 38C