Melissa's Reviews
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9 reviews
Felt like a movie star. :)
The ruching and draping was flattering, and it was pretty comfortable for a formal dress! I loved that I could wear a regular bra. I didn't love the cape thing but found that I could kind of push it up on my shoulder to achieve my desired look. This glamorous dress was perfect for the formal gala I attended, and I highly recommend it.
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American Liberty Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D+
Sparkly and fun!
This dress was a lot of fun, and I stood out in a sea of black at my company holiday party. As a busty girl, I rarely wear backless dresses, but I bought a backless bra and it worked because the dress was structured enough for it to not be an issue. This is definitely a shift style; the waist was not very defined, which is okay for an apple body type like mine, but it is short so you're showing off your legs! You probably don't want to wear your highest heels if you are wearing it to an office party as I was. Would rent again!
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Madeline Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D+
Beautiful, but not made for the busty.
I ordered this dress when the size 4 of the dress I ordered was damaged. The problem with the more expensive dresses is that I guess no one orders them so you don't have any reviews to rely on. Anyway, this dress is exquisitely made. The beading is beautiful, the fabric is a thick, glamorous gold brocade, and the boning is very flattering. But. I don't think this dress was made for curvy girls. Although I'm large-chested, I usually wear a 4, and I could just barely manage to squeeze myself into this dress. It was so tight in the bust it gave me a uni-boob. It was tough to keep my bra from showing at the armholes, probably because the bust was too tight. Also, it was tough to pull my spanks back up after going to the bathroom because I had to get past the stiff boning at the waist and was afraid it was going to tear through the dress. So I gave it four stars to account for it running so small. Otherwise, it was really lovely and I got a number of compliments on it.
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Beaded Brocade Dress
Vera Wang
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D+
Gorgeous and Flattering
This dress fit beautifully. I loved the pattern and got lots of compliments!
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Splish Splash Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Classic, casual, and cute
I wore this for my sister's wedding rehearsal at a beach bar. The dress was well-made. I think I ended up wearing the 2 because the armholes on the 4 were a bit large, but it was a little tight in the bust. But it wasn't inappropriate because of the thick material and cut of the dress. I would recommend!
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Seaside Beaches Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Classy, feminine, flattering
LOVED this dress! Wore it to a St. Patty's Day wedding. I'm normally a 4, (and the 4 fit fine) but I ended up wearing the 2 because it fit a little better up top and the armhole was smaller. My husband said I should buy this dress. :)
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Dot Flutter Dress
Anna Sui
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Comfortable, low-key glamour
I wore this for a gala and it was really comfortable. I think it was very flattering but definitely recommend wearing Spanx with it for a smooth rear view. The back of the dress has a tiny bit of a train, so even with the regular length and in heels it was dragging a little. The backup 2R I ordered didn't drag, but was a bit too tight for my comfort. The neckline is low and I'm pretty busty but with the help of some double-sided tape, you weren't able to see anything you shouldn't. :) I would recommend this dress!
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Silver Bullet Gown
Robert Rodriguez Black Label
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Sparkly fun
These were very glam and went great with the silver bullet dress I rented. I knocked off a star because they were a little banged up, but I'm sure no one else noticed. Definitely recommend!
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Arabian Nights Bangle Set
Chamak by Priya Kakkar
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Lovely, but heavy!
I had wanted to rent these for a long time. They looked great, and went really well with my dress, but were so heavy that I had to take them off before the night was over. If you're used to wearing heavy, dangling earrings these probably wouldn't bother you as much, so I would still recommend them.
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Nyla Emerald Earrings
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E