Lanier's Reviews
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Comfortable, flattering and super cute for a work holiday party
Wore this my boyfriend's holiday party. Length was fine. I am 5'8, 138, hourglass. The 4 fit perfectly and didn't wear a bra. It's probably too low in the back for one but the fabric is thick so it was fine. It was flattering because it hugged my waist but flared out over my hips and stomach and didn't show my tights line. I would say it's true to size trending towards big. I might have been able to squeeze into a 2 but had a 6 as back up. The 4 worked perfectly!
Fairytale Bow Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
A cute take on a shirt dress
It was really cute. It's meant to be a loose fit and I'm usually not one to wear a dropped waist but it was really cute and I got a ton of compliments. I wore to work and then into our office summer party. At 5'9 it was a good length and the arms /shoulders fit well. It definitely recommend!
Micaela Shirtdress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Better than I thought. Fun ruffle
I went out of my comfort zone in that I normally don't get dresses that don't have defined waists +lower ruffles since I have wide hips. The dress was loose on my waist but more fitted on my hips. The pattern actually disquised the cling and the ruffles at the bottom are super cute. There are 2 buttons on the left shoulder I wasn't crazy about but wore my hair down. Length was good, though slightly short on my bottom when I sat. I'm 5'9 and have an hourglass shape. I just had to be conscious of standing up straight and holding my tummy in. It was better than I thought it would be considering the hip /tummy cling but the pattern and ruffle saved it!
Genesee Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
A little too much going on
From the plaid to the ruffle to the a line skirt, it's all just a little too much. It also hit me in a weird place below my knee and looked frumpy.
Madras Poplin Shirtdress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Awkward fit
It was too much material up top. I didn't wear it because it just wasn't flattering. I don't have a big chest but it flattened my boobs but then was lose around by the neck and shoulders. It was just an awkward fit
Mint Giselle Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Great color, fun print
Loved this dress.I'm 140, 5'9 so I'm usually between a 4 and 6 and wore a 4. It was snug to get up but fine once zipped. I have small boobs and fit perfectly without a bra. If you have a larger chest I'd size up. The peekaboo hole in the front was super cute and not too much. The length was just below my knees. My only complaint is that the straps were loose but the body was tight so it stayed up but I kept having to mess with them. The fabric is light and I loved the pockets of course. Perfect for a hot summer wedding! Got so many compliments
Banana Leaf Jordan Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Bright, fun and comfy!
Love this dress. The waist part is pretty tight though. I am normally a 4/6 and have a smaller waist but bigger hips. I ended up wearing an 8 because I was getting some back fat from the cut outs. It wasn't too bad but I just wanted to be comfortable and not worry about standing stick straight. The cut outs are really tasteful, it's only a small bit of skin. I wore it to a NOLA wedding and it was perfect! The dress has pockets which is awesome! The skirt has a nice little "pouf" . The top fit my medium chest well. I would be wary of the small waist though. I really was zipped in there!
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Alexis Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
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The color is great but it is REALLY tight. One size of a different dress I had ordered was ruined so they sent me this as a back up. I got a S and M and even the M was super tight. Normally Herve sucks you in but I felt like this just clinging to the imperfections because it was so tight. I got this for New Years and it's more of a spring dress. I ended up wearing the other dress because it was more fun for new years. I don't have any boobs but it gave me cleavage which was fun! It might be a lot for bustier girls
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So Tealreal Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun and gorgeous dress for NYE!
This dress is gorgeous, even prettier in person when you can see how intricate the beading/sequins are. I was worried because I had ordered a 2 and a 4 and 4 was destroyed so it couldn't be sent. I wore the 2 and it fit well other than being tight on my shoulders. I couldn't raise my arms up very high but that was ok. I think the 4 would have been more of a shift fit but the 2 was fine. It was looser on my waist and tighter on my hips but it didn't look awkward or anything, just not super fitted. I'm tall and the length with tights was totally fine. It's a great dress!
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Copper Fleur Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun cut outs, good shape, pretty color
The dress is really fun and flattering. I unfortunately didn't get to wear it because it didn't come in time (more on that later) I still tried it on and wore in my apartment because I loved it. I'm normally between a 2 and 4 and definitely needed the 2. I have a narrow waist and basically no chest, so it ran large on me. If you have more of chest it probably is more true to size. The length was perfect, an inch or 2 above my knee. The color is more of a deep cranberry than the red it looks like on the model- very pretty. I wanted to wear it to a winter holiday party but you could easily wear it in warmer weather too. I was so sad not to get it in time because UPS didn't leave it and then it didn't arrive the next day with enough time before my event. This happened to me last time so I recommend for a Friday event, ordering it 2 days before. RTR customer service was great per usual and I am seriously considering ordering it again so I can actually wear it!
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Sharp Petal Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Better for a fun night out.
The pink stone is HUGE! It would be have been fun for a night out with girls or bachelorette. I got it to wear with my dress for a wedding and it was just too gaudy for a formal affair. My ring finger is a size 7 and this was snug and wasn't adjustable I don't think? Fun for a night out, not a wedding.
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Pink Lemonade Ring
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous dress for a fun wedding
I absolutely love this dress. The color and cut is gorgeous and the length is perfect, especially to balance out the cut out. The length hit the middle of my knee and I'm pretty tall. I ordered a 2 and a 4 and was somewhat between sizes. I have a narrow waist and wider hips so the 2 was a little tight around my hips/thighs and the 4 was a little loose on my waist. I don't have much of a chest so I wore a very padded bra which made a big difference and then the 4 fit perfectly. With a cut out, i wanted to make sure the dress wasn't too tight. I'm generally a 2 or 4 so I would say it fits pretty true to size though the 2 was pretty tight on my butt/thighs. I want to own this dress. It's been my favorite rental so far and I got a ton of compliments. LOVE IT!
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Cobalt Oblique Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous lace and cut
Great fit. There wasn't that much difference between the 2 or 4. I went with the 4 because it was a tad looser and I was wearing it to a black tie work event. It was gorgeous and I felt really elegant and get a ton of compliments. I was glad I got the the long or it would have been short with heels
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Glamorous in Lace Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect dress to host an NYE party in
The dress was tight but doesn't hold you in as much as a herve, though close. I went back and forth between a small and medium. They looked basically the same but I went with the small because it sucked me in more. In retrospect I should have picked the medium because the sleeves on the shoulder chafed my arms quite a bit. Other than that, it was super cute, and the chaffing didn't really bother me until the end of the night. I got a ton of compliments and loved the print. It's a lot thicker than I thought it would be which was fine since it was winter and because I could wear tights without the line showing through. It's snug, but flattering over all. The length was perfect too.
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Egyptian Prism Dress
RVN
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
All of my friends were together for my birthday
I love the color of the dress and it's super snug so it sucks you in and is super flattering. I'm normally a small but the bust area was kind of loose/baggy around the top (I think it was just stretched out because the rest of the dress was fine) so I wore the XS. I needed a friend to zip it up and it was very tight but it looked good. I had a great time in it and got a ton of compliments!
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Lets Get Loud Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B