Catherine's Reviews
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Beautiful dress -- but shows more leg than I expected
This dress was beautiful -- very pretty fabric and cut. It runs basically true to size, perhaps a little on the small size. The one thing I did not realize until I received it is that the lining only covers a small area, and the rest of the bottom of the dress is very sheer. I rented this for a work event, and wound up not wearing it as a result, but it was pretty and I might rent it for another event.
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Draped Laura Dress
AMUR
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Not for curvy girls!
This dress is a beautiful color, but the hips are cut narrowly. The top is also not very generous, so it's not a great match for girls who are above a C who have smaller waists and bigger hips. However, I'm sure it would be stunning on someone with a more athletic build!
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Bonbon Gown
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Beautiful!
This was just as expected -- lovely, and it photographed really nicely. I would borrow it again.
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Victorian Crystal Statement Necklace
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous dress! Fit perfectly!
This dress was flawless for a black tie Christmas party. It was elegant and fit perfectly! Admittedly, the zipper was tricky and it was a beast to get on (I had to zip it past the stuck part, then put it on... thought I might be trapped!) but it was well worth the effort! I felt incredible and received lots of nice compliments all night long. One more note -- the train is a bit long -- while I'm 5'6, took the 10R, and had serious high heels on, I still had a few instances where people stepped on the train. Definitely don't go longer if you're on the borderline of regular vs long.
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Scholar Gown
Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Hip maximizer dress!
Most surprisingly, this dress has a layer of tulle that pads the stomach and hips! While this would be a great dress for someone with narrow hips, it is not one that most women with curves would find flattering. I did not wear it -- it was extremely unflattering. It also ran big, and I would recommend sizing down for the back-up dress.
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Olivia Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous & glamorous!
I wore this with a very simple floor-length black David Meister gown that has a halter neckline that does not work well with necklaces. I wore this beautiful bracelet and some gorgeous crystal drop earrings, and it was perfect. Tasteful, gorgeous and very elegant. I would not be surprised if people thought it was real.
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Classic Clear Stone Bracelet
Ciner
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Needs to be paired with the right dress
This was absolutely stunning when paired with a black Karen Millen dress that I have that has a very deep V. However, I rented it to go with a red ballgown from RTR by Alberta Ferretti, and the gold and bling looked cheap and flashy next to the rich red fabric. It's a beautiful necklace, but I found it to be much better with black than with a vivid color.
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Crescent Moon Necklace
Sequin
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous dress -- stunning, yet comfortable!
I loved this dress. The fabric is gorgeous, and the cut was very flattering and... best of all... it has pockets! I wore this to a black tie Christmas dinner, and received many compliments through the night. I felt incredible and would wear it again. Also, I wore the 8, rather than the 10. Definitely size down for your back-up dress.
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Grand Palais Gown
Alberta Ferretti
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Beautiful dress! Be sure to order right length.
The long is MUCH too long for someone 5'6 -- definitely get the regular! Even with my highest heels, it was too long. However, the regular was perfect, the dress is lovely, and I really enjoyed wearing it!
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Oahu Flower Maxi
Issa
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous, but runs small.
I ordered my usual size (10) in this dress, but it was too small. I wish that the other reviews had not said it ran true to size, since the 12 probably would have been perfect. If you are curvy and have hips, definitely size up. It's beautiful though -- I may try again with the larger size.
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Jade Serenity Gown
Reem Acra
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
What a gorgeous dress!
This dress definitely runs small - - I usualy wear a 10, sometimes an 8, and had to go to the 12 for a good fit. The length was a bit tricky though. I am 5'6, and the regular was a bit shorter than I wanted, and the long was so long that I had to wear my highest shoes. Happily, the event I went to didn't have dancing, or my feet would not have been happy! Regardless, it was truly gorgeous and I felt incredible in it.
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Ruby Augusta Gown
Reem Acra
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous, fit beautifully
I've rented this dress twice now, because it fit so perfectly!
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Miss Mysterious Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D
Gorgeous dress -- fit me perfectly. It does run large. I tend to be an 8 or a 10, and the 8 fit well (though I wish I would have asked for the 6 and not the 10 as my second size). I am 5'6, and it's to the knee on me.
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Fuchsia Floral Tafetta Dress
Lela Rose
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 36D