Kara's Reviews
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19 reviews
Great dress, but tricky if you have a buddy
I had to pin this dress to fit properly up top. When ordering be sure to consider that!
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Pink Floral Flutter Sleeve Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
This dress hugged in the right places!
This is a great dress for an hourglass figure. I'm normally a 0/2, but after quarantine have been fitting in 4's. I wore a 2 for this and it was great! The material is stretchy, so that helped. I'm only 5'1" thought and definitely needed tall shoes for this. I'm 30E and probably could've gotten away with not wearing a bra, which is rare for me, but I wore a strapless for a bit more support. Really loved this one!
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Tempted by You Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Fit snugly, but was comfortable for a fun night!
This was a little tight in the middle so I had to size up to a 2, but overall it was comfortable and it didn't feel too short.
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Minna Dress
Parker
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Classy, yet sexy for my bachelorette!
I probably could've used boob tape with this, but ended up not wearing a bra and my boobs stayed in. Small adjustments throughout the night. Loved the way this dress felt and flowed! Definitely be prepared to show off your top with this one.
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Pink Printed Pleated Dress
PatBO
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Great detail and classy!
Normally I wear 0's, but this was a bit more snug and the 2 was more comfortable. I wore this on a very hot day and survived, but I could see this working well for a slightly less hot Spring day! Loved the detail of this dress. It was a little long for me, being 5'1", but with heels it worked very well!
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Sinclaire Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Great look, but have a plan for your top part!
This was a great dress for a spring wedding. Might be a little "warm" for a hotter day. The only issue I had was in the top. I'm a 30 DDD and also very narrow and usually need to have sleeves shortened at the top. I used cups to fill out the top a bit more and push my boobs up. Fashion tape is also helpful for keeping the straps in place. The sides have a nude mesh so that helps keep things in place as well. Overall enjoyed the dress and was able to move around in it.
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Guava Floral Lace Dress
Theia
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Fit well and worked for a black tie/formal wedding.
I could wear a regular bar with this and although it was high-low it wasn't obnoxious.
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Gold Bar Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Beautiful outdoor wedding in a flowy, easy to move in dress!
This dress was perfect for a backyard September wedding. It was a little long, but because of the "high low" fit, it looked fine. I'm 5'1" with a larger chest and it fit great at the top. Just don't wear a super full coverage bra with it or it will show on the sides. I wore low heel sandals and it did not drag on the ground or anything. If it's really cold, this dress won't keep you too warm. I brought a scarf with me for later. Overall, really liked it!
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Prince Street Wrap Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Fit great, easy to move in, great for a cooler day.
Being narrow, this dress could've been a little smaller for me, but overall it was comfortable and warm enough for a cooler day. It fit nicely in the right places and was long enough to cover me. I'm also 5'1" so that's usually not a problem.
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Like Candy Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Fit in the right places, good length for a petite person!
This fit perfectly! It's definitely a bit short though. Something to keep in mind if you're on the taller side.
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Dark Botanical Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
I loved the color, surprisingly, on me. I was unsure of that.
This fit was too wide for my narrow frame. I think a 00 would've been better. I also couldn't fill it out too well because of that and had to pin the straps.
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Orange Alcott Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
The dress worked out perfectly for a black tie optional wedding!
I normally wear 0s because I'm narrow and short (5'1"), but I also have a bigger bust (30DDD). The 2 worked really well to accommodate that. I probably could've done the 0 too, but it definitely would've been tight. This wedding was late July and worked for an outdoor event. A little heavy, but nothing that would've prevented me from having fun. Since the event was black tie optional, I liked that this was cocktail attire, but also it was longer to accommodate the black tie for summer. Overall, loved the dress. TONS of compliments!
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Delighted Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
The lines on this are flattering!
Even though RTR didn't have the XSR that I initially ordered, this dress still fit me pretty well. I wore it for a brunch weekend with friends. I definitely need heels for it though. It did touch a little, me being 5'1" and all. I love the way it flowed when I walked - felt kind of like a model down a runway!
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Ville Maxi
Line + Dot
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Classy and pretty for an outdoor wedding!
This dress fit beautiful for an hourglass shape. Being petite, the length worked well, but I can see how this might be too short for a very tall person. I love when I can wear a regular bra too, being a 30DDD/32DD.
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Time of Your Life Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
I loved the fit of this dress. Everything felt "in place."
I wore this to a bridal shower. The color was brighter than expected, but welcomed after putting it on - great for a spring or early summer event. The only thing I didn't love was despite snaps to hold bra straps in place, I still needed to wear a strapless. Also, the way the boning hit, it sort of looked like nipples were showing? I think a thinner bra would've been better, but I had to wear a strapless. I'm 5'1", 30DDD (or 32DD) at 110lbs. Good length for a petite. I got so many compliments!!
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Pink Pout Emery Shift
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Worked very well for Valentine's Day in COLD NYC!
Fit very well overall - I can see how it'd be a little tight in the middle area. A tad longer that I usually like, but I'm also 5'1". Heels helped. There are zippers on the sleeves, which was weird, but they're not very noticeable.
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West Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
I got a lot of complements on this dress!
Pros: Fits snugly, keeps everything in place and I could wear a regular bra with it! Cons: Short, and I'm 5'1" with hips and a butt! I think someone who is petite and more straight and narrow won't have that issue though.
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Night Racer Dress
RVN
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 32D+
Loved this dress! It was a little loose in the top though.
I wish the straps were a little short, the top a little tighter, but overall really liked this dress and its style. I wore it with a strapless bra. I suggest wearing it with a nude color because dancing at the wedding made it show a little in the top... Great for an October wedding though!
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Spiced Dress
Ali Ro
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Since we went out in NYC to a movie premier, wearing this helped me feel the part!
This fit very well! The 0 hugged more than the 2 did. Being 5'1" I usually try a size down from my normal 2 because it fits snugger. This fabric is giving, yet keeps everything in place. Lots of compliments received and I could wear my normal bra with it, which was important for me since I need a bra! Great with a pair of heels, not flats. It's so flowy that heels help to show that off.
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Watercolor Dive Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 112lbs
Bust: 32D