Colleen's Reviews
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7 reviews
Fun and Flirty
This dress was perfect. At first I was concerned it would be too short and too much cleavage but once I put on the right undergarments, I realized it was perfect, though I did need to pin the front to make it slightly less revealing for a brunch party. Had it been an evening affair, I might have let it go. The material is thick and the dress is lined (plus pockets!!), so it feels and fits well. However, the material doesn't have any stretch, do it's not as forgiving as other wrap dresses. I tried on the medium first and was *just* able to button the inside part, but wouldn't have been able to move or breathe comfortably. So I went with the large and it fit better overall, though a touch bigger in the top. Once I pinned it, I thought it fit really well. the dress would benefit from a top snap at the chest, like other wraps often have. The back cut out is adorable and lets a little flirty action happen without being overly revealing. This is fun dress to wear and I'd rent it again/recommend it.
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Striped Instinct Wrap Dress
FINDERS KEEPERS
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 38F
Fun to wear
Wore this for work and then to a birthday dinner. super easy to dress up/down. Paired with leggings, a belt boots and a long sleeve cardigan for work. Then switched to tights, a more bling belt and a short sleeve sweater for an evening wrap. Super comfortable, but probably a little short (for me) to wear without leggings or tights. I'm usually a large but wore the medium and had no issues (it just slips over the head--no zippers--and fabric has no give, but I didn't have any problems getting on or off). I got a lot of compliments and would consider this one again. Could be a great maternity dress for the right sized bump, but I thought it gave me an unflattering shape until I belted it.
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Hunter Green Cynthia Dress
Karen Zambos
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 38F
You'll probably need a cami
This dress was cute and I love wrap dresses, so I expected a bit of maintenance around the cleavage area. However, this dress ran SMALL and I would not have been able to wear this at all if not for a cami underneath. I'm 38F and I would guess anyone bigger than 34C will need something to bridge the gap in the front (It was a solid 4 inches exposed on me). The fabric is light and airy (perfect for a summer night out) but has absolutely no give . It's a flattering fit and I like the cap sleeve, which seems at the shoulder but is loose over the arm. It was just a touch shorter than I wanted it to be so I didn't where it to work, but was fine for an evening out with friends. I wouldn't wear again because I didn't love the look after adding the cami, but this would be adorable on the right sized woman.
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Floral Ana Wrap Dress
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 38F
Gorgeous dress in every way!
I loved this dress! The color, the fabric, the drape--everything was perfect. There is a lining under the dress, so your size is really to fit the lining. I wore the 12 (not the back up 14) and I might have been able to do the 10, even with the lining, and I've got hips to contend with. The drape is loose but flattering and incredibly comfortable. I love the origami folded details in the front and back at the neck line. Also: POCKETS! The possible side boob is strong with this one, so you might want to get a bodyshaper or stapless bra that has a low profile so it doesn't peek through under the arm (though I gave it no mind and not once was a I tugging and pulling while I was dancing the night away at a wedding). I got all the compliments--even from random people checking into the hotel as we left for the night. This dress is gorgeous and Trina Turk is now one of my favorites and I would absolutely wear this dress again--maybe even buy it.
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Pink Origami Fold Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 38F
Super fun to wear!
Wore this to a casual wedding ceremony but would totally work in something more formal. Fabric was forgiving and not super heavy. I wore the back up medium (ordered large) and it was still a bit loose but not in an unflattering way. Ruffle detail at the neckline is adorable and the dress was just comfortable--no tugging/adjusting necessary. The neckline is a bit lower than I expected, but not in a bad way--just enough to make sure I wore a bra that didn't come up too high in the middle. It's just about as short I would go, though I was self conscious or feared flashing my bits and pieces. Tall or leggy ladies, just take note. I would totally wear this again.
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Navy Carnegie Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 38F
So many compliments!
I loved this dress. It fit beautifully--no complaints at all. I loved the length and the interesting up/down hem. I got a ton of compliments, danced the night away and chased my toddler without any fussing with the dress. I would rent this again in a heartbeat.
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Back Down Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 38F
I ended up wearing my own dress because I couldn't get this one to fit. :(
I loved the look of this dress, but the sleeves have no stretch so I couldn't get them over by biceps. Dress runs a bit small, at least the should seam is very tight. Seemed to fit everywhere else and would have loved to wear this out.
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Teal Wrap Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust: 38F