Kate's Reviews
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15 reviews
Flattering LBD
Like all the other reviews, I will note that the material is heavy. I wore this on a warm evening and it was hot! But totally worth it for how great I felt in the dress. Very flattering in the stomach area and didn't have to wear spanx! My dress was a little big in the boobs, but I wore a push up strapless bra and that helped.
Black Cole Dress
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 191lbs
Bust: 40C
Beautiful color and cut
This dress was awesome! First, loved that it had pockets! Second, didn't have to wear a bra because of the design. Third, the color was so perfect and overall it was very flattering. The only downside, which I temporarily fixed with some gaffers tape, was that the wiring in the bodice was sticking out in some spots, so it would dig into my sides. Once I put the tape over it through, it was fine.
Brigitte Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 235lbs
Bust: 40D
Cute, comfortable, flattering dress
I listened to other reviews (thanks!) and sized down. Fit perfectly! It definitely takes into account all the parts that I like to cover... sleeves were cute and covered my upper arms and the cut was perfect for hiding my tummy (plus, I got away without wearing spanx!!). Fabric stretched a little bit, which was nice. It was perfect for my winter holiday party, and I dressed it up a little to make it more Christmas-y. Would highly recommend!
Plaid Print Flare Dress
Draper James X ELOQUII
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 235lbs
Bust: 40D
Strange fit
This dress was really lovely with great fabric. However, I couldn't wear it because the top part didn't fit right. The torso was too long, and it bunched up in the front and back. We tried safety pins all over, but it was just a strange fit that didn't work. I have boobs, but they're not gigantic, so I'm not sure if that was part of the problem or what.
Red Ruffle Halter Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 235lbs
Bust: 40D
A gorgeous color and cute cut
This dress was a gorgeous color blue. Rented for an October wedding and was very happy with the cut and it was really comfortable. Ran a little small, but sized up based on previous reviews and so the size larger fit perfectly.
Cutting Cobalt Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 20W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 235lbs
Bust: 40D
Sparkles and a great fit!
This dress is very comfortable, fit perfectly, and was very flattering. Perfect for a chilly evening, with the 3/4 sleeves. The back on it gives it a little sexy flair, too.
Grey Sparkle Jagged Edge Sheath Dress
Kay Unger
Size Worn: 18W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 235lbs
Bust: 40D
Perfect sparkles for a black tie event
This dress was super cute and forgiving. It was navy, which came as a pleasant surprise to me. The only downside that I experienced was that the underside of my arms had sequins digging into them. But I definitely could get past that for how cute this dress was. Fit perfectly, though I normally would wear a size larger.
Sera Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 235lbs
Bust: 40D
Not my favorite
I received these as some "mystery bling" to go with my dress. They were cute, and weren't too heavy, but I didn't like the way they hung. I wound up not wearing them.
Deco Crystal Teardrops
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Lovely dress!
Simply put, I loved this dress. As others noted, it's a bit of a color changing dress... sometimes it looks grey, but others it looks navy! The event I was going to had lots of bright colors, so I incorporated yellow shoes into my outfit, which I knew was going to work with either way the color of the dress appeared. The sleeve length was perfect so that the sequins didn't bother my skin. I was very comfortable and the dress gave a little bit of stretch, so even as I ate dinner, it was still perfect!!
Sparks Are Flying Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 235lbs
Simply stated
This dress was the perfect little black dress! It was very elegant and easy to dress up. I wore it for a cocktail party and got lots of compliments.
Polished in Sable Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 220lbs
The perfect NYE dress
I love wearing sparkly things for New Year's Eve, so naturally this dress caught my eye. I have a few Eloquii pieces, so I figured it would work well for me. It was very comfortable, a bit heavy, but not enough to bother me. It flares a lot at the waist, so I felt a little "hippy", but again, it didn't bother me much. I wish it had pockets!! The fabric gives a little, so I didn't feel uncomfortable at any point. Definitely liked this dress, especially because it hid my "less flattering" parts.
Gold Sequin Pique Dress
ELOQUII
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 215lbs
A stand out dress
This was a backup dress, which I wound up wearing after my original dress choice didn't fit. This dress was AMAZING. I normally wouldn't be in a dress that's so flashy and draws attention, but I felt so comfortable in this dress. Bonus - I got so many compliments from complete strangers! It fit nicely, the sequins didn't really bother me as some mentioned in other reviews. It fit so nicely, it was maybe a little bit large, but I'd rather have that than small. I would definitely rent this dress again- maybe for New Year's!
Golden Flower Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 215lbs
Beautiful dress, but did not wear
Well, I risked it and rented a dress that didn't have any reviews. Won't make that mistake again! The dress is gorgeous and probably looks beautiful on many people, but I was not one of them. It fit nicely in the bust, but was tight in the waist area, which pushed my extra pounds down towards my hips. The bottom of the dress flairs out more than pictures show, and then having extra weight pushed down that way didn't help anything. I think if you have a long torso, this is a good dress for you. I have a bubble butt, so the mesh backing was a little loose and I would've been pulling the dress down all night. In most dresses I wear a 14 or 16, and the 16 was too tight, so I exchanged for a different style for my event.
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Burning Red Florals Dress
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 20
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 191lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun colorful dress
I rented this dress for a work event and absolutely loved it. It was the perfect length, and fit just right. The colors were a great "pop" to the dress. The fabric was a little thick, so I felt a bit warm in the dress. Overall, I really liked the dress, and note it ran a little large, so I would go down one size from your normal size.
Floral Coral Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 215lbs
A beautiful, sophisticated dress!
After reading everyone's reviews and deciding the dress ran large, I went with a size 14 and it fit perfectly. I was worried I was going to be overdressed for my event, so I tried to dress it down with some flat, and that worked well. If I'm being honest, I shop at Kohl's a lot, and this dress felt so different from the stuff I normally wear - it didn't feel cheap! I didn't once worry about pulling the lace overlay... it was secure. I really loved this dress and probably will wind up renting it again!
Coated Arms Sheath
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 14W
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 220lbs