alison's Reviews
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I wanted to love this
I love periwinkle. I love peplums. I love corsets. This top has all of that, but not when I put it on. It was too small in parts, too big in others. The bra straps were impossible to adjust. So I had to wear a strapless bra with it and then was problematic on its own. If it had been more fitted — like maybe a size smaller — I might have had more luck. It’s definitely think enough to go braless, but only if the fit is just right.
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Marsha Top
Parker
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36B
Great dress for lounging
IDK if I would wear this dress out because it felt a little nightgowny. But very comfy and very cute with the dark and light gingham combo. Good length too.
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Rumi Gingham Midi Dress
Rails
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36B
It’s all about the side zip
I think the side zipper on this dress made it fit like it was made for my body. Like my EXACT BODY. I don’t know how they do it. It was also not too cleavagey because there is a snap to keep the cross-top closed. Length was perfect, too. I wore it with cowboy boots one time and sneakers another. Love love love.
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Leopard Wrap Mini Dress
Sanctuary
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36B
I rented this dress and I owned it.
Unbelievable. So many compliments. I paired it with a blazer because I was wearing it to a work event but still got so many compliments and questions about where I got it. Sizewise, I usually wear a four or a two but I wore this in a size 6 because I wanted it to be a little bit longer to cover my legs. It is very body-conscious so definitely recommend control top pantyhose or some Spanx. I am 5'6" and 120 lbs.
Faye Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
What made this so unforgettable is how unforgettable the dress is.
I loved how it covered so much of my body but was still sexy. I wore it with black booties just like the RTR model did and got compliments all night long. I would wear it every chance I got if it wasn't so remarkable, because it's not the kind of dress you can really wear repeatedly.
Shailene Snake Mesh Dress
AFRM
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
Very colorful with feminine ruffles.
This is very cropped so I ordered a size up. It was still a little too cropped for me. Looked great on my daughter though!
Striped Nicolette Top
Cinq à Sept
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
Just not cute on me.
I'm just starting to get the hang of mid rise pants, and these ones are very high rise. It was too much on my body. But if you're very slim and love wearing high rise paper bag pants maybe with a crop top, go for it.
Leopard Patalon Pants
The Kooples
Size Worn: 36R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
These are satin pants that fit like cigarette trousers.
I didn't know when I ordered them that they were going to be so shiny, but once I put them on with a long sweater over them I fell in love. Very cute, but warning: the material is thin so if you have any bumps and bulges, they will show. It might be possible to wear spanx underneath but I never got around to that.
Black Skinny Pants
Theory
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
It's ironic that I wore this so many times and never got a photo of me in it!
I was going to order a small but because some of the reviews said that it could be a little bit to cropped I went with the medium. Best decision I ever made. I wore this five times in the month that I had it and got compliments every time. It was so cute with jeans and leggings and with or without a sweater over it. And the color was such a nice change of pace for my all black wardrobe.
Smocked Knit Peplum Top
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
Very cute idea, but not the best execution.
I thought that the lace around the turtleneck part would be very fitted but it was not so it just kind of felt floppy. Maybe I should've got a smaller size but then I didn't want it to be too cramped.
Black Lace Flower Top
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
I've never had so many compliments in my life.
This jumpsuit is just the cutest. At my age the only place I would ever want a cut out is right at the top of my abdomen. And the fact that this has pockets and is very fitted down to the ankles just made the whole thing so flattering. Extremely comfortable, too.
Sorrento Jumpsuit
ELLIATT
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
Must I send this back?
Once again, I've rented something that I regret having to send back. The embroidery on this dress takes it from Little Black dress to absolute stunner. I wore it once without a blazer and then once with a fitted black blazer. Perfect both times.
Black Floral Wrapped Sheath
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
Diane knows how to dress a woman.
I can hardly put into words how well-made the shirt is. It fit perfectly, which I rarely say about wrapped tops. There was no cleavage to disguise and the wrap created kind of a peplum waist. Everything was perfect about it and the color was so rich and vibrant. I would suggest wearing it with high-rise jeans because when I sat down I had a lot of lower back showing.
Cabernet Knit Wrap Top
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute but just not in love
The red turned out to be a little bit to orange, and I couldn't snap at in front but it was roomie everywhere else.
Danielle Wrap Top
Greylin
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
The most flattering non-jeans on the planet
I can't say enough about how cute and comfy there were. Wish I didn't have to send them back.
The Charlie Ankle Pants
Joe's Jeans
Size Worn: 28R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
Made my entire outfit! So many compliments.
Leiria Top
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 36B
So many compliments! So unique. It was so cool to wear something no one had seen before.
The off the shoulder arms were tight and the skirt was a little too loose.
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Colorblock Jennifer Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36B
I Love Lace, Lace Loves Me
Seriously. Is there anyone lace doesn't flatter? This dress is gorgeous. It was super comfy, too. The purple was a little brighter and bluer than I expected, but still so pretty. And it was kind of impossible to get on, even though it fit well once it was on. I'm 5'6" and 120 pounds, but I might get a medium next time. I loved it. Nelly loved it, too. ;)
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A Fair Lady Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36B
I never wanted to take it off!
Oh, how I adored this dress. It was so sparkly without being trashy. And so tight without looking too small. Just a great fit and a stunning dress. I had a necklace on with it and then realized I didn't even need that. I wear a 4 and this 4 fit like it was tailor made for me.
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Gold Lela Lace Dress
David Meister
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36B
Black and white and sequins!
This dress was gorgeous. I felt so glamorous all night, and got a million compliments. And actually so comfortable. I normally wear a 4 in RTR and in real life, but I could've fit into a 2 in this dress. The blousy top felt a little too big, and the skirt a smidge too long. So go for the smaller size!
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Sequin Clash Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36B
I felt so glamorous!
I felt very glam the whole night at a black-tie fundraiser. And it was floor-length, but not so much that I was tripping over it all night. Really comfortable. And the ruching did wonders for my figure!
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Belle of the Ball Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36B
I wish I could wear this dress every day.
This dress is drop dead gorgeous. I got compliments on it from everyone I saw at this black-tie red carpet event in Nashville. Celebs loved it, cab drivers loved it, bartenders loved it, I loved it. Hated to send it back. The fit was perfect, and never felt too low cut or too micro mini. I did need help from the hotel concierge zipping it up, but you know, it takes a village.
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Fifth Avenue Showstopper Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 36B