Michelle's Reviews
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24 reviews
Darling!!
I rented this for my youngest (13) to wear on vacation in Mexico. She loved it so much she wore it for pictures and it was just adorable on her.
White Fernie Romper
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 32DD
Sooooo soft!!!
This sweater is so soft, despite being almost all wool. It's somewhat puffy top and tapered waist was very flattering. It is a warm, thick sweater, so had to save for a colder day.
Wool Fairisle Sweater
Jason Wu
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 32DD
All day wedgie.
I never thought I was long waisted.....but these jeans were miserable for me to wear after the first hour. I'm so sad because they are super cute otherwise. I even left the office early on casual day to get them off. They may be the perfect jeans though for someone with a little shorter waist!
Ruth Super High Rise Rigid Jeans
rag & bone JEAN
Size Worn: 28R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 32DD
Don't want to ever take off!!
Big, boxy sweaters aren't the most flattering, but this one is sooooo cuddly and the sleeves are so awesome, I never want to take it off. Ever. I sized up for a bit of an oversized look, but seems to run TTS!
Tulsa Sweater
Show Me Your Mumu
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 32DD
Belted with booties!! Runs a little big....
I thought I would like this dress when it came in -- but I ended up LOVING it. The sleeves are so fun and it just feels good on. It was a little baggy and frumpy in the middle, so I belted it and broke out of my box and went with patterned booties with black tights. The cuffs and bottom are black and the dress is a dark navy with the brighter blue lace.
Navy Lace Trim Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 32DD
Gorgeous dress! Runs way small.
So many compliments. Such gorgeous color and fabric. Buttons in front are always tough when sitting a lot...... runs way small. I'm a 6 in everything and a 10 fit great in this dress!!!
Sky Blue Suit Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 32DD
Did not want to take off!
This may be the most comfortable feeling shirt ever. But this pattern just did not work for me AT all. If this shirt comes out in a solid color, I'd seriously want to wear it every day.
Jodi Top
Baum und Pferdgarten
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 32DD
Not typical Shoshanna quality
I am a huge Shoshanna fan and rent just about every dress as they come out and they have a consistent, perfect fit. Not this one. Was very disappointed as it looked so cute in the photos. The fabric is a light weight, cheap feeling and clingy in the wrong places. Sad day to return it unworn, as I could not have tolerated the fabric all day.
Dinan Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 32DD
Size up!
My favorite jeans are Joe's and my 28's are a little big. I wore a 29 in these and they were very tight in the thighs. (I cycle 4,500 miles a year, so I probably have athletic thighs). They are also button fly, which is fun on guys, but a little annoying on yourself! I wore these on Halloween night and besides walking funny because my thighs were tight and the crotch was low.......I also felt like I looked like a scarecrow with the way the bottom was cut. It looks adorable in the pictures and on everyone else (my teenager daughter likes them on me). But I felt like a scarecrow.
W4 Shelter Austin Crop Jeans
3x1
Size Worn: 29
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 32DD
Gorgeous dress -- but don't forget your full body spanx!
Loved wearing this dress! The fabric feels great and is a very elegant weight. Love the ruffles on the bottom. I added a scarf bc if just seemed like it needed "something" on me. This dress does find every figure flaw. I had started the morning with just high rise spanx.....but you could see every last thing where the spanx ended and skin started. (And I'm a solid 6). I ended up changing into the full body spanx and it looked much smoother! I would definitely wear again! In fact, I have an event outside the office later this week and am going to gamble on seeing anyone I know there -- and am going to wear it again then!!
Florence Knit Dress
Ronny Kobo
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 146lbs
Bust: 34DD
Amazing dress! Runs small and difficult to zip alone!
Loved this dress! It runs small -- I generally wear a 6, and this is a very fitted 8. The details are extraordinary and received tons of compliments. The embroidery makes this dress so difficult to zip by yourself! I did the soap trick (rubbed bar soap on the zipper) and held the tiny zipper with a wash cloth for "traction"! Finally got it after quite an effort. If I wasn't as flexible or determined, I may not have worn it!!
Multi Floral Embroidered Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 146lbs
Bust: 34DD
Loved this dress! So much cuter irl
My 13 year old "fashion advisor" gave this dress the thumbs down when I was "shopping", but it had such great reviews, I got it anyway! The fabric and flow of this dress is absolutely beautiful on -- and it feels so "pretty". So so many compliments from random people on the street to male coworkers who never comment on clothes. (I did wear a short jacket to be my-office appropriate). Will keep another few days and wear somewhere this weekend!! : )
Garden Print Everly Maxi
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34DD
Be prepared for soooo many compliments
This dress is absolutely gorgeous. The fabric is luxurious, fitted and one you will want to wear every day! The zipper was exceptionally difficult to get up -- I used a little bar soap along the zipper then my 13 year old daughter was able to zip it for me! I don't recommend this is you will be getting dressed alone! Also, the belt is sent separate in a small bag in a pocket -- so don't think it was forgotten!
Patchwork Drape Dress
Peter Pilotto
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Strange fit
I wanted to love this dress so much, but this will be the lowest rating I've given. (I'm close to a year!). OnceI got it on, the sleeves felt like a straight jacket, the shoulders were huge and there was absolutely no shape to the middle of the dress. If you have an hourglass figure, you will probably not like this dress because it just hangs with no attempt to flatter at all. It may work if you are 6+ months pregnant, but if so, be sure you have help getting out of the straight jacket. As comparison, I love 100% of what I wear from Shoshanna.
Floral Ribbons Dress
See by Chloé
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34DD
Interesting pattern not evident in pictures
The pattern and colors of this gorgeous dress are not evident in the pictures. Everything is absolutely high quality and it fits perfectly. Zero bra issues under arms or on shoulders -- all covered. Nice flow to the bottom of the dress (which I wasn't so sure of before I tried it on!).
Salome Shirtdress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34DD
Awkwardly short
I'd been eyeing this adorable dress for a while. The one I got was just a little too worn and the skirt part seemed strangely short and out of proportion. Sadly sent it back unworn. It is very cute.
Amur Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34DD
Looks tiny but fits great
Don't let this dress scare you when it comes in! It is teeny tiny -- but stretches fine and is fitting while not being tight or unflattering! I'll post picture of it on in separate review.
Navy Ribbed Ruffle Dress
Nina Ricci
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34DD
Gorgeous neckline and fabric!
I rented this for work, but ended up wearing it for my daughter's 13th birthday party with her friends at a nice restaurant. (I'll wear it to work this week too!). The fabric is gorgeous....a nice pattern in it I didn't notice when renting. I almost didn't rent for work because of the slit -- but I sized up one and it wasn't too tight or too high. The neckline is fabulous -- with a statement necklace or even bare with statement earrings. So many options with this dress!
Smart Collar Sheath
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34DD
Nice dress for work. Fits well.
Very well made and comfortable dress to wear. First five people I saw this morning all complimented me on the dress. I love the colors and the stripes are flattering. I'm just not a crew/round neck fan on me. I found a vintage scarf (read: scarf I found in a basket of old things I haven't worn in decades) which gave the neckline a little personality. Had a dilemma on what color shoes to wear......I probably would have gone with navy pumps if I had some. Overall - very nice, well made dress that stands out!
Multi Striped Knit Dress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34DD
Love this dress!!
This dress is so gorgeous and feels like a dream on. Classically elegant. Fits perfectly and great length for the office. Sleeves are super fun. Lots of compliments! Can easily dress up with big pearly necklace. Don't pass this one up!
Saya Knit Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 34DD
Loved this dress!
I loved this dress more and more as the day went on! Fabric has nice, subtle pattern in it and feels like a well-made, quality dress! So essy to wear. My 12 year old daughter/fashion advisor even approved it to wear to middle school open house!! That's a huge vote of confidence for it!
Shimmer Ribbon Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 34DD
Too short for my work
I wanted to love this dress so much. Mine was more of an orange than red. Fantastic fabric. Was a little tight in the bra and hips and loose in the midsection. I may rerent in a larger size.
Floral Aneesha Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 34DD
Gorgeous silk dress
I almost didn't wear this dress because i needed a camisole underneath for work (which I generally don't like to do!). So glad I did -- this dress felt amazing on -- it was the first true spring-like day this year and this dress just fit the gorgeousness of the day! This dress was very true to size -- however, be prepared to wear a cami if of a certain bra size and wearing somewhere conservative. Tons of compliments. Dress had such a nice flow to it. Not usually a red or floral dress fan -- but this one was a dream to wear!
Red Lincoln Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 34DD
I do not look like a waitress!
I have really loved wearing this fun dress. I almost didnt't wear it because i couldn't figure out a cami or tape that worked. I didnt love this dark grey, but am able to keep the top together pretty well so its really not that noticeable. Not sure a larger size would help.....the rest of the dress fits perfect. My super-fashionable 12 year old daughter said it looked like a waitrsss dress from the "old movies". Nice. I'm ignoring her on that comment! Tons of compliments on this one. Two people even asked me to take them shopping!! ; ).
Peggy Wrap Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 149lbs
Bust: 34DD