Pauline's Reviews
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23 reviews
Loved this dress.
Very flattering piece. Worked well for a baby shower and then again for work. I loved the pockets and high neckline.
Ivory Bloom Shirtdress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Perfect dress
I wore this dress for our wedding shower and I felt like a million bucks. I received many compliments! It was very flattering and I was able to wear without spanx.
Metallic Jaipur Sheath
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Great skirt
I loved wearing this skirt! The fabric is thick and feels like it is of great quality.
Sunshine Wrap Skirt
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Stand out dress
Simple and very flattering red dress.
Astrid Red Apron Wrap Dress
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Stunning Kate Spade dress with horses
I rented this dress for work and I received many compliments. Because of the high neck line, it looks best with hair pulled back!
Stallions Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Very flattering, would rent again
Loved this easy and adorable dress. Very flattering.
Red Floral Wendy Dress
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Super cute, but professional.
Fun, flowy, professional. Wore it for summer orientation for students.
Daylily Wrap Dress
byTiMo
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
No thanks.
Not very flattering because I'm 5'4" and midi-length doesn't work for my thick body-type. It's a heavy material that didn't work for a summer party and the color was dingy, not white as expected.
Ashley Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Loved it and bought it!
I loved this piece so much and I always wanted a onesie, so I purchased it. I loved the open back detail. I dressed it up with wedges and dressed down with sandals, or even further down with sneakers!
Cross Back Knit Romper
Moon River
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Gorgeous dress! It was very flattering and i got so many compliments.
The fabric was a little stiff, but that’s the only complaint (and it wasn’t that big of a deal). I wore to work with leggings and ankle boots. I felt like a movie star all day, yet it was extremely comfortable.
Member Fit Notes
Army Green Shirtdress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 222lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute, fun, flirty
I wore this dress just around town one afternoon. I was a little self-conscious about how I thought it made my hips look wider than they are, but I received a ton of compliments. The top was a little big for my A-cup, but I just wore a good strapless push-up bra.
Crossing Florals Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Runs small, but very flattering!
I'm normally a 10 or a 12. I have a small chest but wide hips, so I went with the 12. It fit beautifully, but was form fitting. I wore it with a sticky bra because the back is just lace, like the cut-out in the side. That was my favorite detail!
Blue Floral Brushstroke Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Gorgeous, shimmery dress
The pictures do not do this dress justice. The shimmer on this was so beautiful! I wore this for my engagement party and it was very bride-y. It was extremely comfortable; I was able to easily participate in some backyard games while wearing it.
Blanca Daffodil Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Great dress, but I didn't wear it
This is a fun, beautiful dress. I would have worn it (with spanx) but just was looking for something a little more formal.
White Floral Pearl Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Stunning dress
I rented this dress for my engagement party and I truly felt like a bride-to-be! I loved he lace and open back. The dress had plenty of room for my hips and booty. It was perfect for my pear shape!
Scalloped Empire Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Cute dress, but I didn't wear it.
I was looking for something more formal, but it was too dressy for every day. I didn't love how the top fit (I have a small chest), so it wasn't worth keeping it until I had a reason to wear it. I decided not to wear this dress at all.
Cross Neck Flare Dress
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
The back design is gorgeous, but wasn't flattering on me.
This dress fit just fine, but maybe a 12 would have fit better. I loved the back and it was a huge reason why I rented this dress. Once on me, I hated it!! It hit me in a weird spot and I thought it made me look bigger than I am. I'm usually not self conscious about my back! I ended up putting on a black camisole and tucking in the straps. It made the back look better and protected me from the front gapping (I have a small chest and didn't fill out the top). It all worked out and I felt great dancing all night.
Multi Floral Jacquard Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
I've worn a dress in a similar style by the same designer, and this one was much smaller on me!
I rented another dress by the same designer in a size 8 and it fit perfectly. Two weeks later, I rented this dress for a wedding. Again, basically the same dress, just longer, and I couldn't zip it up all the way. Size up!
Metallic Blue Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Adorable dress, with interesting back design
There was nothing wrong with this dress, except that I probably just needed to size up. I ordered an 8 because the silhouette is forgiving for those with full hips and I have a small chest, however, the top runs small and was too tight for comfort.
Little Lines Bow Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
They are not kidding in the size notes when suggesting that women with full hips should size up!
Disclaimer: I have a booty, so I'm not really sure if this does "run small" or if I just run large. It was so cute and I really wanted it to work, and if I had ordered an XL, I would have probably worn it. I ended up sending this back right away because it was so short, I didn't feel comfortable wearing it at 33 years old and my highest weight ever. Plus, you'd have to untie the back and undo all the buttons to use the bathroom. Just not for me!
Striped Button Down Romper
Moon River
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Beautiful, well-made dress, but very large in the chest.
The straps on this dress were extremely long. I ended up using a clip to give it a crossed-strap look, but I still felt like I might expose myself at any point- and I am small chested! Larger busted women may need some fashion tape other than that, the dress was great and I felt beautiful in it.
Blue Neutral Stripe Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
This lightweight dress was the perfect choice for a family party on a hot summer day.
Adorable dress and very comfortable. I say it "runs large" but larger chested women may need to size up. I'm just an A cup and I noticed some gapping near the buttons due to it pulling a little, but nothing some adjusting couldn't fix. My favorite part about this dress is how lightweight it is. I was outside for hours for a family party and was extremely comfortable, even running around playing with the kids. I ended up wearing it with a belt.
Blue Petals Shirtdress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A
Gorgeous lace!
I loved this dress. I received many compliments and it was comfortable to wear. One "con" of this dress: I don't know if it was the just the material of the skirt or the stiff rickrack type embellishment near the hips, but this dress did make me look a little wider than I am. I loved the dress so much that I didn't worry about it too much and it didn't bother me throughout the night, but it is something to note if that's something you try to avoid!
Multicolor Vedette Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 36A