Hillary's Reviews
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19 reviews
Didn't fit properly
It was my birthday rental, and of course it still cost money. I read reviews, and based on women who were supposedly similar and size looked great. Unfortunately the chest area did not fit at all, and I couldn't wear it. The cut was almost perfect but definitely pass if you are a 36D or more. Very disappointed.
Red Tie Cuff Sheath
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Felt like a Princess
Everyone gushed at the dress and i was amazingly comfortable. There is no stretch so i had to go with the 12r and cut the stitch for my chest fo fit into the top of the dress. I felt it was a little on the shorter side, so i just went with a kitten heel.
Tena Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Very fun and sexy!
The red was a great vibrant color and was confortable to wear all night. I used a v plunge bra by Victorias Secret to keep the girls in place. With that said, i am top heavy, and this dress certainly made sure others would notice that. So for modest people, this may be something to think about as thr plunge goes quite far down.
Red Laced Hem Dress
Aidan Mattox
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Purely magical. I love this dress. It was perfect for a wintery evening.
I love that this was the exact cut of my wedding dress. Which also happened to be white and silver. The fit was perfect for my frame, which I have a short waist and large bust. It was effortless to move around in. Theia makes amazing dresses. I have had the privilege to wear multiple dresses by the designer and every single one seems to fit so well! I didn't feel the need to wear special undergarments, and skipped wearing a bra, as this seemed to hold everything in place.
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Ornamental Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Comfortable, very flattering for any figure.
Can be worn with or without undergarments. The fabric classes up a simple design.
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Putting On The Glitz Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Sad it didn't work out. Beautiful~
My size I ordered didn't come in; and the back up size was too long! I ordered a 12R, knowing it'd be loose, and help with length. (From previous experience with DM) The 10L was far too long. I had platform shoes on and still needed a good hem. It was sooo beautiful. Be warned, a well made and well fitted smooth slip is needed or no underwear at all unless you don't mind underwear lines. Still gorgeous!
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Your Royal Highness Gown
David Meister
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Disappointed that I couldn't wear it!
The dress I originally ordered didn't come- this necklace was gorgeous!
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On the Town Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Amazing
This dress is absolutely gorgeous- it was to replace a dress that didn't come in (due to disrepair). I wasn't able to look at fit details; and now I see that it says no stretch... and they really mean NO STRETCH. It needs exact measurements. It zipped up but was so tight that I was afraid to sit down in it or breath. It was sooo gorgeous though, made my body look like a million bucks. I do recommend this more for flat chested women.
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Zemu Glacier Gown
Bibhu Mohapatra
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous but short
Put this dress on and loved how it helped accentuate the curves, but sadly too short. I don't consider myself tall... Barely hit the 5'6'' mark. And it was about 2 inches too short to the floor. Also, would have been nice if skirt was a little more full.
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Lusting Over You Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Sexy and classy
I really enjoyed this dress and it felt forgiving of lumps and bumps due to nature of the cowl neck and back. I do think any type of underwear would possibly show through the dress though; so a person needs to be open minded of baring it all. And be careful not to reenact any celebrity mishaps. I do also think if a woman has an larger bust, they may want to rethink or find a good fitting support. Cleavage is nice when its peekaboo versus all out there. (Or use double sided fabric tape) I used a tall heel with this dress, a regular size would have sufficed with a 2 inch heel. With my lack of curves, I was happy i had a platform heel.
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Ibera Wetlands Gown
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: LL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Royalty
This dress is absolutely gorgeous; but maybe for some one without a full bust. The dress is very well tailored and the color is amazing. The only issue was the discomfort of the lace, it wasn't very comfortable at all.
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Sapphire Serenity Gown
Reem Acra
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Elegant
This dress was amazing. I was very nervous about the selection because lace in general can be unforgiving and uncomfortable however this was just the opposite in my opinion. My husband and I are coming up on our ten year wedding anniversary and thought it was time to do some professional photos. We started off in a different dress; had a few minutes left and I said I had another dress. When I walked out in the dress my husband and the photographer both kept commenting on how gorgeous the dress was. The dress was fairly long but I had a 5 inch heel on and so it worked out well. (I'm very straight body shaped, so no curves to hug below the chest, which was the only slight issue on how compressed the girls were- but wasn't uncomfortable or ill fitting) I'm excited to see the rest of the photos and I would love to wear this dress to a formal event!
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Heaven On Earth Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous for a pear shape!
I'm an apple so this did not work well at all. Had I ordered a larger size, I would have been swimming in the bottom. The top was too tight for my chest. I was a little concerned about my own body type- so a friend smaller than me tried it on, who is a little more hippy and it was still the same fit issue for her as well. The fabric is so gorgeous!!!!
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All Eyes On You Gown
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Sexy! (But...)
Other's photos and details were very misleading. I originally was going to order a 12R and a 10L when I first seen the dress- but after reading reviews of others, comparing height, weight, bra size, I decided to go down a couple sizes. The 10L came in (the 8L was unavailable)... While it "FIT," there's no way I could be comfortable for the night. The girls looked like smashed cantaloupes. SO RTR Saved the day and sent the 12L. Which was more comfortable and looked more flattering. I'm not very hippy though, so I could have gone with the 12R over the 12L. I have a wide upper torso which makes fits very challenging along with a larger bust. I'm 5'6" and wore a very high heel (about 5"). And the 12L was very long with that. (Again, no hips or rear end) The fabric molds to the body and has some stretch. So by end of night - it felt like it got a little longer. Had the 10L had just a little more give on the bust- it would have been perfect. This dress is "Drop Dead Gorgeous"- I had a lot of compliments. This is a fabulous dress!
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Drop Dead Gold Gorgeous Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Felt put together!
I'm not one to "Fuss" over dresses necessarily. (So hemming, etc) I have a larger upper body with now hips and not a thin waist. This dress made me look like I had curves and sparkled! (also have skin allergies to metals) I am so glad I ordered that extra size! I had ordered a 12R which was too big and too short. :) Which the 10L seemed to be a little large oddly enough. Which I measured and remeasured. Perhaps my tape is kind to larger girls? I am not quite sure but Thanks RTR for saving the day this time.
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Navy Sequin Sultry Gown
David Meister
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Didn't fit
My goodies were too big. Luckily RTR does back ups!
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Candy Apple Jacquard Dress
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous!
This dress helped me feel like Cinderella! Still a little tight for me on the top and loose on the bottom but I was so shiny, I don't think anyone really noticed! :) It wasn't heavy as I feared either, great lining, very comfortable.
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Glitz Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
For small chests!
It was a great dress, my bosom just did not fit in it! I measured and remeasured before placing order. The color was more of an orange red than the deep red it looked like.
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Ruffles in Red Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D
Beautiful but...
I have a larger chest, so this unfortunately didn't fit up on top at all for me. If I had ordered one or two sizes larger, the lower portion would have been too big. So please keep that in mind. This dress is beautiful though! :)
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Sequin Stardust Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36D