Katie's Reviews
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13 reviews
Flattering and easy to wear
I liked this dress. It was flattering and got a lot of compliments. I'm at the beginning of the 2nd trimester and still in that awkward stage where I'm starting to show, but it's not really a definitive bump yet. This dress worked really well at hiding that and I could see it working just as well for a woman who was feeling insecure about gaining a few regular pounds or someone just having one of those days where you feel too "blah" for a bolder choice. I thought the key hole cutout below the bust looked awkward on me and closed it with two safety pins.
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Floral Cutout Dress
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
soft and warm
I was pleasantly surprised by this sweater. It has a flattering, curve skimming cut and a very soft texture that feels good against your skin. I was worried that the pop of color would wash out my winter complexion, but I actually thought it warmed up my complexion a bit.
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Paris Sweater
Trina Turk
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Flattering
I really like this and am debating buying it. It hugs curves nicely and yet skims past any problem areas in the tummy area. The off the shoulder part stayed put. It's easy to dress up or down. The quality isn't *amazing*, but it's good for the retail value. Although it's white, I had no issues with under garments showing through.
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Striped Bridget Dress
BB Dakota
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Nice Kimono Top
This top is flattering and accentuates curves. I wore it once with black cut off shorts and once with skinny black pants and white sling backs. It's a good choice when you want to look a little sexy, but aren't feeling super awesome. You do have to fuss with a bit when putting it on to get it to wrap correctly and not have a sloppy gap at the boobs. This wouldn't be a problem with a layering tank, but I personally think tanks peeking out from under tops look matronly and try to forgo them. It looks awesome once you do get it tied correctly.
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That's A Wrap Top
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Polished
I wanted a pair of shorts that would keep me cool, but still look polished. These were so cute, and I was impressed by the quality and fit of these. Some reviewers say that these ran large, but I disagree. The paper bag style only works with a bit of volume to cinch in at the waist. The only issue with these is that they arrived without the belt. I had one in my closet that worked nicely with these, but you lost a bit of the luxe editorial vibe to not to have the monochromatic belt.
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Satin Origami Shorts
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
sexy and flattering
I loved this and will rent it again. I ended up deciding another dress was better for the event, but this was very wearable and flattering. The celery color is a bit unusual for a cocktail dress, but I found it to be flattering to my skin tone, and it was offset by the simple shape of the dress. When I was considering the dress, I tried it on with nude stiletto pumps and a gold collar and thought it looked awesome styled like that.
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Grass Green Slip Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
flattering and easy to wear.
I got a lot of compliments on this. I wore this to a daytime work event and paired it with white sling back stilettos, which picked up on the pattern well, and simple gold jewelry. I could see myself renting it again for a normal work day, worn with flats or booties. I found it to be a "happy medium" because although it's pretty demure, it's still body conscious and flattered my curves nicely.
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Sascha Faux Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
flattering,modern and clean.
This dress is beautiful. It's clean , modern, and very flattering. It's lined and thick enough to accentuate what you want to emphasize and to smooth out what you don't. However, the slit is a bit high and so I went with something a bit more conservative for the daytime event I was attending. I would definitely rent again for a different occasion.
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Witherspoon Sheath
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
I rented this to attend a graduation and for a post graduation party. I got lots of compliments.
I rented for a daytime semi formal event. It was pretty roomy but still dressy enough to look appropriate in a dressier environment. I stuck my arm through the handles and sort of tucked the strap behind it, and it looked nice that way. I wore it with white sling backs and a silk cocktail dress.
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Stone Dome Satchel
Loeffler Randall
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Pretty dress
My husband really liked this dress on me. It's flattering and creates a nice hourglass shape. I am a leggy 5'7 and this was short without being too short, which is hard to find for my frame. Like with most wrap dresses, you need to tie it just right to give it the proper shape.
Savilla Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Everyday staple
I tend to err on caution and size up, esp with pricier brands, but the medium would have been fine. It depends whether you want it to hit higher or lower on your waist. I wore it with a black body suit and espadrille slides. It was really comfy and I got a lot of compliments. I would rent again.
Pleated Tie Front Skirt
VINCE.
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Too short
This was very pretty and flattering. However, I'm a leggy 5'7 and the hem landed maybe an inch and a half below my butt. I might rent it again in the fall when I can style it with thick black tights and combat boots, but On my frame, it didn't work for the early summer event I was attending.
Black Cassidy Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Flattering
I ordered a large because I find that ALC tends to run small, but I think a medium would have been perfect in this case. None the less, this was both comfortable and flattering. It accentuated my curves but hid the things I'm insecure about. I wore it dressed up with heels for a party and twice dressed down for work, once with white sneakers and again with black mules. The material is a thick knit that's perfect for transitional weather but might be too hot on warmer days.
Striped Shane Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 10