Jo's Reviews
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14 reviews
This is a lovely, form-fitting dress that's also forgiving.
This dress was really great--it was more interesting than a basic black dress, without being really loud. It was very flattering and the inner bustier did a good job for my size D's, so I didn't have to wear a separate bra. I felt pulled in all over, but still really free and able to dance and have fun.
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Edinburgh Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 151lbs
Bust: 36D
Cute and kind of sexy
The picture makes it look like this dress is modest and could be worn in an environment that needs some modesty (like an office workplace), but it's not (or at least not for a busty person)! It's very cute, but falls more into the date-night category for me. My husband thought the cleavage-showing was great (ha!). But not as great for the work event I meant to wear it to!
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Sidney Printed Wrap Maxi
Greylin
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 151lbs
Bust: 36D
Cute for event, troublesome sleeves
I wore this to work and was fighting the sleeves all day--they just really got in the way a lot! But I thought the top was cute. I'd size down if you are on the edge at all. I'm 5'7", 150 lbs, and a 36D, and the size M was totally fine.
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Juliette Shirred Top
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 151lbs
Bust: 36D
Too tight in the middle
Really sweet dress, but it was quite tight for me in the bust and the waist. I'm a 36D, around 150 lbs, 5'7", and my waist is not narrow--I'm more an apple, with spindly arms and legs and more curves in the middle. I wanted to love this dress, but the size 12 was pulling across the chest and belly (fabric has no stretch), so I sent it back.
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Pink Halone Midi Dress
Joie
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 151lbs
Bust: 36D
Not that flattering.
The dress fit me and was true to size, but it was kind of frumpy and didn't accentuate a single good feature. It just didn't do anything for me.
Monkey Print Dress
RED Valentino
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 151lbs
Bust: 36D
Too heavy and boxy
I'd hoped this would look smart, but it just made me look blocky and big. Not flattering.
Plaid Tweed Jacket
Sail to Sable
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 38C
Fun and summery
This was a cute top that definitely runs a little large. Even the medium was a little roomy, though I would not size down from it. But I otherwise wear L or XL in other blouses, so even the M was bigger than usual. So size down, and then have fun! Very cute top.
Black Cutwork Top
kate spade new york
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 38C
Poofy in all the wrong places
This dress made me look even bigger than I am, by giving me tons of volume in me hips, and a lot in my bust too. Because I don't have a tiny waist--I'm kind of square, with thin arms and legs but a thicker middle--this just was an awful look for me.
Pom Embroidered Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 38C
Sweet, summery, and a little different
This was a nice and versatile top. I wore it once with white pants for a nicer event, and another time with jeans for a more casual event. Somehow didn't get pictures of either. But I'd gladly get this top again.
Eyelet Juniper Top
Saylor
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 38C
Super fun and pretty
This dress was great. It looked pretty and sexy but also helped out in the belly area. It was very comfortable for movement, dancing, sitting, etc. As others have said, the straps were annoying--they were fine if cinched all the way down, but they would slowly lengthen over time and had to be retightened over and over. It wouldn't keep me from renting the dress again, but it would be nice to find a solution.
Floral Peplum Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 38C
Big on top, tight in the hips
I am a 38C, am 5'7", and weigh 162. For me, this dress was too loose on top--my size Cs couldn't fill it--and too tight through the belly/hips. For narrower hipped ladies, that would probably work out okay because you could size down to match the bust. For me, it sadly wouldn't work. The dress would have been awesome if I could have had the top altered. Too bad!
Floral Popover Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 162lbs
Bust: 38C
Sparkly and fun, but adds a little bulk
This dress was true to size and fit my hour-glass body well. But when I looked in the mirror, I felt like it somehow made me a little bigger all over--broader shoulders, bulkier bust, thicker waist. I think it's because the fabric is kind of thick, with all those sequins. Ultimately, I couldn't get past the feeling of extra thickness, so I opted for another dress for the cocktail-level wedding I was going to.
Ombre Natasha Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 162lbs
Bust: 38C
Too tight through the middle.
I didn't end up wearing this one because it was too tight through my middle area--I'm a bit of an apple shape. I loved the neckline, and the fabric was pretty. I just hold my weight in my middle, and this dress revealed that. So, not for me, but definitely for someone!
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Red Floral Embroidered Sheath
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 151lbs
Bust: 36D
It widened me
I do not have a narrow waist, and this dress really emphasized that. Between the heavy fabric and the pleating at the waist, this dress was doing me no favors. It really was very unattractive. Definitely didn't pick this one for the event. I'm also pretty tall and this was ankle length on me. No idea who it's tea length on.
Garden Lace Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 38C