Alison's Reviews
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Comfy, gorgeous color, pockets!
Loved this for a formal NY wedding in March. The fabric is thick and a bit stretchy, the rich color got so many compliments. Tea-length (5'6", 120 lbs.) on me. I usually wear a 2, sometimes 0 or 4 depending on designer - the waist on 2 was a bit tight, 4 was still pretty snug. The neckline was lower than I'm used to but I made it work with a low-front bra and very useful clips for my bra straps (that were in the size 4 but not the 2). Recommend!
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Raisin Full Skirt Dress
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
My show-stopping reception dress
I LOVED this dress. I wore it at my own wedding as my reception dress - short so I could dance but definitely dressy. The gold is so eye-catching and flashy in a good way - it received a standing ovation! Comfortable, hangs and swings nicely because the sequins make it a little bit heavy. The back is not too low - I wore a regular bra (and needed to - it wasn't fitted enough to provide support) , I just had to pin the straps in place so they didn't show in the keyhole back).
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Golden Flower Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Classy, simple, elegant
Great, understated LBD with a fun neckline and a thick, matte material. I'm a 0 or 2 depending on the brand. The 2 fit comfortably, not too tight with a little bit of stretch. I could have done a 0 to be a bit more sleek if it had been available. Because this is structured, it might not hang very well if you get a size too large. Hit me right at the top of the knee.
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Picture Frame Sheath
David Meister
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfortable and classy
This dress was beautiful and expensive-looking! I'm lean and usually wear either a 0 or 2 depending on the brand. This dress hit my knee exactly and fit snug but not tight - very easy to move in and sit in. The lining and ribbing was nice, I went bra-less and felt totally fine (thick lining and lace covering) - the open back is gorgeous. Be careful because the lace can snag on jewelry (rings, necklaces). It fit in perfectly for an Early Fall wedding in Northern NJ.
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Gravitate Towards You Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34B
Sparkly, festive, flattering, TIGHT
This dress was sparkly, sexy and perfect for a cocktail-attire holiday party! It wasn't as flashy as an all-glitter or all-sequin dress, but was festive. Warning - VERY tight and would show every bump or lump if you're self-conscious, because it really hugs curves. I couldn't even get the XS on it was so tiny. Definitely put this dress on BEFORE doing any hair, make-up or deodorant, because you have to squeeze the whole stretchy thing over your head and torso. Side note - I ordered the gold scroll RVN dress but the size S was damaged so a stylist picked this out as the "next closest thing" for me the day before. The little order issue went off without a hitch, and it ended up looking quite similar to the original style! Loved it!
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Silver Armor Sheath
RVN
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful, comfortable, flattering
I got so many compliments on this dress! It was classy, form-fitting, and the colors are stunning. I rented it for a "cocktail attire" early October wedding, which did end up being rather chilly because it was outdoors. It would be fine for a summer wedding and I added tights and a wrap for the early Fall. It is made of a shiny and soft printed silk (not woven like I had thought from the picture). The dress is quite tight and narrow - I'm quite slim but and if I had any hips at all I wouldn't have been able to get it on. I'm a 0 in some sizes and in skirts and usually a solid 2, 4s are a bit roomy. In this dress, I barely squeezed into the 0 and couldn't move in it. I slipped into the 2 and it fit perfectly, but I still had to hike it up in order to sit in it because it has zero stretch or give. A 4 probably would've looked fine on me rather than roomy. Also want to mention that I had a great first Rent the Runway experience after hearing about it for a long time!
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Color Wheel Sheath
Milly
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34B