Lisa's Reviews
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Feminine loose fitting plaid dress
I love plaid, especially this one, so was really looking forward to the dress. It was mostly a positive experience. The black velvet at the neck adds a nice contrast for the plaid. The inside of the black velvet is lined in the same dress plaid, so if the collar turn outward at all during movement, it matches the dress. The dress was loose around the waist, so perfect for someone who is a bit more fluffy in that area, or someone needing a maternity type dress. It prob would have looked perfect with a black belt, but I never tried that. Received several compliments on the dress. Perfect for casual to semi-formal holiday parties.
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Red Plaid Tunic Dress
Sail to Sable
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Chunky gold coin necklace
This necklace is just as it looks in the photos...very gold with large coins. In person, it is also quite heavy. I have a small neck, so the chunkiness of the necklace kind of overwhelmed me. If you can pull off the chunky look, this necklace is def for you.
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Gold Coin Necklace
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Feminine Floral Dress
Dress was easy in and out, flattering fit. It was lightweight and flowed well with movement. Worked perfectly for some engagement photos. Wish I could have kept the dress, but the price was a bit higher than I would have liked. None-the-less, I felt like the dress was fit for a princess and felt very cute in it. (photo credit: eGolden Moments Photography. Used with permission.)
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Floral Flutter Sleeve Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Lightweight animal print dress
Dress is lightweight, but lined so no need for additional undergarments. There is a keyhole cutout on front chest, but not enough gap to cause issues (at least for this B cup gal). Easy in/out, so no issues w zippers or needed help to get dressed.
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Leopard Printed Midi Dress
RACHEL ROY COLLECTION
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
lightweight, flowy dress
Dress is light weight and flows nicely when you walk. You will need to hold up the hem just a bit when going up stairs. Top was a bit loose, but then again I am B cup, so there is plenty of room for larger chest sizes. Waist was fitted and length hit me just above the ankles (I am 5"7"). There is a side zipper to allow for ease of on/off, but didnt have any trouble zipping or unzipping it myself. The dress is also lined, so didnt need to worry about undergarments showing through.
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Pleated Animal Print Maxi
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Be prepared for the "reveal"
Dress was well made gorgeous blue and white print. Fabric is lightweight. It is a bit low cut in the front. I included this photo wearing my usual bra, so you can see cut of dress. Will either need to go braless, tape the twins, or use a plunge bra. Be warned that the other cut outside in the front show off the bottom part of the bra (if you look carefully, you can see underwire section of bra I tried dress on with). Hopefully this helps w undergarment selection. I ended up not wearing it...not because I felt it was unattractive or a lost cause, but bc I was feeling particularly lazy to have to find necessary bra at bottom of my lingerie drawer.
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Only Everything Midi Dress
alice McCALL
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute black and white with a hint of sexy
As others have mentioned, the shoulder straps were a bit long and not able to be adjusted. I ended up pulling them up a lot (or pairing with a sweater so it didn't matter if they fell down--who knew). Its def a bit of a more feminine look without the sweater. Adding the sweater tones down the beckoning clevage. I wore without a cami and sweater for a more flirty look, but paired with a black lace bandeau for more conservative look (and of course a sweater for more stealth ;-) I'm a 36B, so had to tug the front up quite a bit to keep from being too showy (those darn straps!) However, I do believe the top would stay put better for a larger chested figure. The material is heavy weight, so this is no light spring jumper/romper. If you are a little cold natured, its perfect. The hot natured ones can leave the sweater at home to cool off. The biggest disadvantage was toilet time. It's all one piece, so I had to unzip and then rezip afterwards. Because the material is heavy, the zipper gets caught on a couple of the seams sliding up to close. Because of this, I was thankful for my BF, who helped get me zipped up when "stuck zipper" struck. You might want to do a couple practice runs if you plan to be alone...or learn a very clever dancing alternative for the potty dance ;-).
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Rosalind Jumpsuit
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
So comfy, you'll forget you are wearing it!
Dress was a bit oversized in the chest area for this 36B gal, but for those with a bit of extra punch in that department, you might find it helpful and unconstricting. Length was perfect. Sassy but not too short. Dress lining added a bit of extra warmth and helped prevent it from being transparent. The button closure on back of neck is very easy to handle on your own. Paired it with thick tights and knee high boots and didn't need much of a jacket for braving 50 degree weather.
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Zayee Dress
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Flowy dress
Dress reveals A LOT of cleavage, so will need to wear cami or equivalent underneath if your goal is a more modest look
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Azaela Wrap Dress
ASTR the Label
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute polka dots and ruffles
Dress is mid thigh and chest reveals cleavage.
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Malibu Wrap Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Silk printed dress
No bra needed. Dress holds nicely if properly fitted. Rented it (and eventually bought it bc I loved it so much) for an engagement photo shoot. It is very lightweight, so it worked perfectly for the 80 degree weather we endured for the photos. Print photographs really well. Despite wearing heels, I did have to hold the back off the ground when the pathway transitioned to dirt (I'm 5'7" and was wearing 2.5 inch heels), as the back of the dress brushes the ground when you walk. I also have wide shoulders, but the dress did a good job of not emphasizing them.
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Fillipa Combo Maxi
Parker
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Printed loose dress
Dress is silk with printed design. Loose around waist, so I wore with a belt for a bit more definition.
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Poppy Floral Shirtdress
DEREK LAM
Size Worn: 46R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Well made stretchy denim jeans
Jeans are well made and material and stretchy.
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Bedford Skinny Jeans
rag & bone JEAN
Size Worn: 30
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Dark colored mini dress
Dress was lightweight and comfortable. Long sleeves. Dress has tie waist that have some give, but not as flexible as elastic waist. It was a little on short side, so I was self conscious about the length the whole time. Still thought it was cute, though, and received several compliments on it.
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Penny Printed Tie Waist Dress
Greylin
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Stylish silk dress
Lightweight long sleeve silk dress. I had hard time keeping sleeves off my shoulders, so I wore them up. Elastic waist is very comfy.
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Port Royal Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Comfy elastic waist dress
Comfy long sleeve lightweight dress. Elastic waist is very forgiving of figure flaws. Design is also complimentary.
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Amedeo Dress
Joie
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Well made lined lacy dress
Dress is medium weight lace with lining. Back zipper. Waist isnt super fitted, so it is somewhat forgiving of figure flaws. The keyhole cutout at neckline is a little conservative, so it adds sexiness without revealing too much (I am B cup).
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Kensington Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Stylish plaid coat
Read reviews stating that coat ran huge, so sized down a size. This made it a bit smaller, but still large. Sleeves, however, were too short with arms bent at smaller size, but barely long enough with arms straight. Aside from that, coat was stylish, warm and well made.
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Plaid Tartan Coat
MARYLING
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Stylish Bohemnian looking one piece dress
Dress is heavy weight, easy on/off, button up the front with tie waist. I have long arms and sleeves were perfect length. At 5'7", dress is mid thigh. Very comfortable cozy dress.
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Bohemian Mini Dress
byTiMo
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Paisley lightweight dress
Dress is lightweight and easy on/off. Flattering for all figure types. Didnt have any trouble keeping sleeves off my shoulders (they stayed put). Could easily wear them on or off shoulders.
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Paisley Elroy Dress
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Stylish lightweight dress with unique print
This dress appeared black and white from a distance, but up close, the print is a combo of black, frosted white and a green that looks to be a mix of forest green crossed with olive green. The material is lightweight (sheer on arms and lower dress), but the lining keeps it from being too revealing. The lower cut in front and square cut in the back add a very feminine touch to the dress. I really loved this dress. If not for the steep price, I would have purchased it.
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Bluestone Square Neck Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Comfy Sexy dress
Dress is super comfy...material is heavy stretch knit. Flattering even for my body type (thicker middle).
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Blueprint Stefanie Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute animal print sunglasses
These sunglasses are not huge animal eye glasses, if that is what you are looking for. They are smaller size, but still cute. The animal print is distinctive and garners a lot of compliments. The tint of the lenses worked well for a vacation wandering the streets of sunny Mexico, but it might not be dark enough for very bright areas like sandy beaches or ski slopes that demand darker lenses.
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Leopard Sunglasses
Saint Laurent
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Lovely silk dress
Dress is lightweight silk with geometric pattern in colors of pink, gray, black, and beige. Neckline and shoulders are embroidered with medium and dark gray thread giving it a slightly textured look. Pairs well with light and dark tights, gray or black boots or shoes. Very versatile dress. Loved it so much I bought it.
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Ivory Printed Silvia Dress
Parker
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Heavy weight stretch knit plaid dress
Dress was very well made. Material is heavy knit with a good stretch, perfect for the winter time or those that need a little extra give to the fabric. Design was very flattering. Very comfy, cute dress.
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Windowpane Knit Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Cozy stylish trench coat
Coat arrived pretty wrinkled, but after hanging for a couple days, was virtually wrinkle free without any additional intervention needed. Packed it for a holiday trip to Mexico. It suffered the same fate after unpacking in Mexico. I hung it in the closet for a day and it was wrinkle free enough to wear without any ironing or further TLC. Coat is comfy, lightweight, yet warm enough for temps in 50's and 60's (I didnt test it in cooler conditions).
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French Beige Classic Twill Trench
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Brightly colored wrap dress
Dress is light-weight wrap dress w slightly crisp feel to fabric. Runs slightly big, so I sized down one size and it was perfect. Has inside tie at knee level to keep dress from coming open. Loved the flouncy hem at the bottom.
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Orange Floral Printed Wrap Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Comfortable Vacation Sundress
Sundress is comfy. As others have mentioned, the straps like to fall down, but it isnt anything a few strategically placed pins cant fix.
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Stripe Embroidered Maxi Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Decorative Dressy Pants
Pants have appearance of a skirt. However, it wasnt flattering for my body type. Actual print wasnt quite as bright as it looks in the photo, but still looked nice. Waist has velvet drawstring and elastic stretch.
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Treeva Cropped Pants
Mother of Pearl
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Lightweight bold print dress
Faux wrap dress. Dress appears to be a wrap dress, but in actuality, only straps wrap around waist and tie-no wrapping of sides involved. I was worried about the possibility of the dress being a bit small, so I sized up. Dress actually ended up being too big, especially on the top half. Wore it anyway and had fun with it. Dress is lined on inside, so was nice not having to worry about that. Didnt feel like it was worth the hefty price tag for the quality of the material and workmanship, so sent back at end of rental.
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Nomi Wrap Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Comfortable dress
Dress was lined,which made it heavier than I expected (still not heavy, though, just bulkier). This worked out well, however, since I rented in winter. I wore dress w pair of heavy fleece lined tights and was warm enough in 50 degree weather.
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Monarch Handkerchief Dress
ella moss
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Lightweight feminine dress
Lightweight lined dress was fun to wear. I heard ML ran small, so sized up one size and the fit was perfect. As others have described, the split sleeves are a bit buggy, but if you keep the bottom section of the sleeve above the elbow, they work ok. Loved fact that the dress was feminine, but not revealing or overdone. Paired with tights and knee high boots, it was perfect for a night out with the family in 60 degree weather.
Floral Valley Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36B
Comfy Patterned Dress
I ordered this dress on a whim when another dress I really wanted wasn't available, so I wasn't sure how I would like it. I ended up loving it. It was winter, so on both occasions, I paired it with heavy tights. The first time, I wore it with black boots and black tights. The second time, I wore it with dark gray patterned tights and gray boots. I loved how lightweight the dress was, yet it wasn't cold. I also loved the ruffle at the bottom of the dress. It added a cute feminine touch without getting too carried away or detracting from the printed design. The print is also bright and will boost your spirits (see photo). I'm a little thicker in the middle, so I appreciated the fact that it wasn't extremely fitted around the middle.
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Enchanting Felicity Dress
Leota
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Bright Floral Dress
Was excited to wear this dress, and since it is winter, paired it with some heavy winter tights and knee high boots. Neckline does show off a hint of cleavage, but it is not very revealing. (I'm a B, so if you are a larger chest, you might have a little more on display than I did). Length was perfect as well. With the tights and boots, I didn't feel like I was showing anything off. Received several compliments throughout the day. Fabric is medium weight. I was worried that in the colder climate that I might be cold. With the addition of the tights and boots, I didnt need to wear anything else indoors to stay warm.
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Tulip Poppy Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Sheer lightweight blouse
This blouse is very sheer, so will need a cami underneath. The black cami I wore complimented the green really well, but didn't show through. The fit was true to size, so no fit issues. I would consider the color a bit brighter than hunter green. I wore it with tan pants and a pair of knee high black and brown riding boots.
Sheer Green Floral Blouse
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Colorful form-fitting side zip top
Rented this top for everyday dressier look. Material is made of breathable cotton. Print is bright and colorful--very beautiful. There is a side zip zipper that allows for easier on/off. Waist is very tailored so if you are a little thick in the middle, you might need to size up.
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Floral Dallas Top
Petersyn
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C
Gorgeous blouse with feminine touches...
Blouse fits true to size. Blouse is lined, so it worked perfectly with a nude bra (no show-through). Received a ton of compliments from both men and women. Will def wear again.
White Victorian Top
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Comfortable Silk Blouse
Blouse is silk, so will need to be drycleaned. Was warm enough in cooler weather, but cool enough in warmer buildings. It is a bit see-thru, so I wore a black cami underneath, so worked perfectly. Fit was as expected.
Adrielle Silk Top
Joie
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Warm stylish coat
Coat was a bit oversized, not tapered in waist. Was heavy enough for cooler weather, but roomy enough to wear bulky scarf under it with room to spare.
Multi Houndstooth Coat
NVLT
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36B
Heavy knit, high quality dress
I am a B cup, but the top of this dress was very big. Sleeves were also long, but cuffed sleeves helped keep them on my wrists. Dress is heavy material, very well-made. It is very form fitting, so will show off any lumps or curves (even ones that you might want camouflaged).
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Jeanne Sweater Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36C