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Perfect Derby dress
Ah - so here goes: this dress is likely meant for a smaller chested woman and if I'd had time, I might have rented something else. However, I was able to pin the front together to a degree and the lining to my bra, which helped it not be any boobier than it was. A couple other funky things - I had to pin the lining up because it was longer than the skirt in two places (weird) and the frills on the shoulders are sewn in two different directions (so one side wants to lie flat one direction and the other, the other way). I had the dry cleaners press these so they stuck straight up, which they more or less did (the whole dress needed pressing because it's a heavy cotton and the hem of the skirt arrived pressed inconsistently) HOWEVER, all that aside, it was an amazing dress for Derby and super fun to wear!
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White Floral Full Skirt Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
This dress is incredible!
This is a classic, beautiful dress. Built-in bra (amazing! I'm a 32DDD and it kept everything where it needed to be), hugs all the right places (ruching on the bum is totally flattering and brings amazing attention to the small train). Great heavy fabric resists wrinkles so no problem packing for a trip or sitting in a car/transport to a venue. Totally comfortable and graceful. If I went to more black-tie events, I would buy it. I wore it with simple large teardrop pave earrings and a large pave ring + a sparkly clutch. Love, love, love!
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Black Lace Illusion Gown
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 42R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Great dress for the right person
This dress is a pale, heavy sateen and unless you are quite thin and have darker skin, this dress could not be less flattering. The "stripe" (bow) across the mid-section is cute on the model but yikes! Not on me. I so wanted this dress to be lovely and sweet - which I think it would be were I younger and smaller chested - but on me, it just looked ridiculous and sad.
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Cameo Pink Bow Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Very cool dress, love the subtle sequins
This dress is super cool but was too dark for the occassion. As well, the lace overlay was a little strange around theh zipper (looked like it was sort of damaged but I don't think it is). The fit is fine - I'd say true to size, and because of the lace and dark color, it's a bit more forgiving. Ultimately an interesting, unique dress but just not what I was looking for this time around.
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Floral Embroidered Sheath
Prabal Gurung
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Looks amazing holding a glass of bubbles!
Great fit, great color. Definitely doesn't leave anything to the imagination in terms of fit but the subdued color and conservative style off-set the sexiness perfectly. One thing to note: it's heavy - just the sheer weight of all those sequins is significant (but worth it!)
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Midnight Sequin Sheath
Theia
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
This is a super-cool dress
Sadly, I haven't worn it yet. The lining droops below the hem and it doesn't fit me well in the shoulders (too big) - and really, isn't flattering altogether BUT it's such a cool dress, I am keep thinking that I might wear it soon!
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Karen Shift
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Eek! Way too big!
These are cool but they are absolutely huge- and heavy. I'm only 5'4" and I think you would need to be somewhat a taller with a longer neck. Definitely not for me but amazing on someone!
Black Three Ring Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
So close!
These pants were cute but too big - I'm going to try a size down and hopefully they will be a winner!
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Brown Varva Pants
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Cute jacket if it fit
This coat is unlined so it stuck to my clothes and bunched up on the sleeves but was at the same time too big so was an all-around miss for me. It was also was missing a button on one of the sleeves (but the thread was sticking out so it was extra-obvious).
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Navy Double Breasted Cropped Peacoat
VINCE.
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
This dress was cute but just not for me
This dress would be better on a small to medium chested women
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Striped Arla Dress
Joie
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
This would be a super fun swimsuit cover-up or beach party dress
The fabric is more casual than I was expecting - I was looking for more of a crisp cotton and it's actually a heavy synthetic jersey. Cute but not light and flowy. I returned it without wearing it as I didn't fit what I needed it to be.
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Floral Isabeau Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Great shape and flow!
I love this dress and haven't returned it yet. It was so flattering and comfortable. Very pretty without being too girly for work. Great fabric and cut.
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Floral Francine Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Adorable fabric!
I didn't end up wearing this because it was too big but I'm going to try again in a smaller size. It seems like it would be really easy to wear and comfortable, plus just super cute and quirky.
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Orange Floral Garden Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Great sweater jacket
I didn't wear this as by the time I got around to trying it, it was too late in the season. It's very heavy but the weight helps it keep its shape. I might try this again in the fall.
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Grey Exaggerated Sweater Coat
Bailey 44
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Love the sleeves & color!
Great color and good, easy fit. It's a heavy synthetic so it didn't wrinkle (huge plus for travel) and was a comfortable weight for late winter/early spring. The only down-side was that it smelled like BO so I wore perfume and hoped no one thought it was "me" (or could smell anything at all). Loved this top and if it hadn't shown up already stinky (which made me assume the smell is permanent), I would have purchased it
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Elbe Blue Top
Tibi
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Need to be tan for this one!
Super cool style but I didn't end up wearing this for a few reasons: 1) it's basically Safety Orange (not tangerine, as the photo depicts) 2) it's not flattering (I think you need to be tall and/or small-chested for this to really work for you) and 3) the armholes were too deep and showed off my strapless bra. But I wanted to love and wear this dress so, so much! It's really cool, just not on me.
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Orange Origami Fold Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Super cute pattern, great length
This dress is so fun! The cherries are adorable and fresh and the way they are woven into the fabric gives a really nice little sparkle. The length was exactly what I wanted but I'm only 5'4" - it could be too short for some. The only downside is the way the bodice fit: the darts were low so it gave the appearance of a mono-boob and then was a little tight through the shoulders. I'm also a 32DDD so that could have been part of the issue. BUT it was so cute that overall, it was great and I wore it for two occasions.
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Maraschino Dress
RED Valentino
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Flattering & comfy!
I loved this dress! Comfortable, gave me a nice waist, flared just the right amount. I would definitely rent this again!! The only downside is the hem rolls up (the knit is like a heavy sweater so it makes sense that it does this); I spent a lot of time thinking about how that could have been fixed because I wanted to buy the dress. But overall, a winner!
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Mime Dress
Milly
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E
Great basic dress
Great fit and shape, easy to wear due to slight stretch, and wrinkle resistant + perfect dark navy made this dress a quick favorite. I would have kept it longer (probably bought it!) however it arrived with the hem coming out on the sleeve so I only wore it once.
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Navy Technical T Dress
Theory
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32DDD/E