Meg's Reviews
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Gorgeous, flattering, comfy and festive
I LOVE this dress. The back is smocked, which makes the fit very comfy and forgiving, and the zipper is up the front so you can control the amount of cleavage, from very modest to very revealing. The skirt is loose and flowy and extremely flattering to belly/hips. I wish this was a little cheaper to buy because I absolutely want to own it. It was about knee length on me (5'10" and curvy) so may be long on petites.
Confetti Pop Smocked Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 38C
GORGEOUS. Perfect all occasion summer dress.
Adored this one!! Wore to work, to brunch, to a bridal shower. The skirt is so full and breezy and the bodice so flattering. If only it had pockets it would be the perfect summer dress! Note: I couldn't wear a bra with this, but the fabric was tight and a little stretchy and the ruffle covered most of my boobs, so it worked out just fine.
Hibiscus Off Shoulder Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 38C
Cute dress but odd fit on my body
Loved the pattern but the top and hips of this were strangely loose and the waist too tight on me. Had to wear a slip dress underneath it. Wore it to work once and then returned; it was ok but won't rent again.
Bethwyn B Dress
Joie
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 38C
Odd fit for larger busts
The fabric and design of this was beautiful, but did not work at all on my 38C bust. Total pancake boobs that caused weird bunching in the rib cage area too. But this would be beautiful on a smaller busted and slimmer lady.
Rhiannon Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 38C
Comfy and cute flattering dress
Loved this one - comfy (elastic waist!) and cute, easy to dress up or dress down. The neck tie nicely covered any visible cleavage making it appropriate for work. One thing to note - the scribble pattern occasionally says Kate Spade, which I didn't notice from the photos. I'm not a huge fan of wearing logos so I wasn't thrilled with that, but I still wore it a few times.
Pop Scallop Crepe Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36D
Beautifully made and so comfy, flattering for hourglass figures
Wonderfully comfy and with pockets, while still looking very polished. Runs a bit large, but was easy to adjust with the belt. Extremely flattering on my size 14 body - nice full skirt, tailored bust and tight tie waist. Easy to dress up with sandals or dress down with a denim jacket. Might eventually buy this one!
Striped Avery Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 1X
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36D
Beautiful fabric but not flattering
Beautiful fabric and cut, but the loose/oversized style was not flattering to my very curvy size 14 figure - I need more structure to emphasize my waist. But would be lovely on other women I'm sure!
Retro Stripe Blazer
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36D
Beautifully made but large
Fabric and appliqués are lovely, but order down. I usually wear a 12/14 but got the 16 as it was the only one available, and I figured it would be fine in such a non-fitted shape, but I think Tanya Taylor sizing is a bit generous and I was positively drowning, even with a belt and fitted skirt over it. This was beautifully made but as a busty, curvy person who can fit in anything from a 10 to a 16, definitely err on the smaller size of this.
Mesh Applique Ali Top
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36D
Beautifully made but tight bust
I usually wear a 12 or 14 and the XL on this was really tiny and not at all the flowy fit in the photo. I have 36C/D boobs - not even that big - and this top completely squashed them down and my boobs were overflowing out the arm holes. If you have any chest at all this is not going to fit, but it is beautifully made and the fabric is gorgeous. Just clearly only for the flat chested despite what looks like a flowy silhouette.
Sketched Sanne Tank
Cooper & Ella
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36D
Strange fit - very tight in ribcage
Beautiful fabric but as other reviewers said the bodice is ridiculously tight. The bust was loose, but I could not zip over my ribcage at all, and I have a fairly proportionate hourglass plus-size figure. The stretch panel in the back I think needed to be much wider. Couldn't wear and returned right away.
Trifecta Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36C
Comfy and good quality but runs extremely large
This wasn't available in my usual size, so i rented a bit larger, figuring that with the elastic waist this wouldn't matter much - but it runs quite large and even one size up was sliding down my hips. The skirt looks very nice though and is a really versatile piece - I love that it's conservative enough for the office but the leather looks edgy - and I might try this again and size down.
Black Luxe Faux Skirt
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 10"
Bust: 36C
Cute and comfy day dress, best for smaller bust
This one was cute, but more casual than i expected - basically a plaid flannel. The fit is loose and boxy, which i like, but what you cant tell from the photos is that the top of the dress under the bow is actually a button placket. I have a larger bust and this kept pulling open on me - not a big deal as i just wore it open with a black cami, but it gave the dress a very different look. Cute but I don't think I'll be renting again.
Wednesday Plaid Shift
INTER-PRET.US
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 10"
Bust: 36C
Flattering, well made, perfect for work or a party
Loved this one! The fabric is very heavy with a bit of stretch and is lined - covered all lumps and bumps on me and felt very luxurious, and i think would flatter many body types. I kept the scuba-y zipper zipped up for work, then pulled down for evening for a little. I felt very polished and professional in this!
Stargazer Embline Dress
Elie Tahari
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 10"
Bust: 36C
Perfect everyday dress! Flattering and comfy
I love this dress - a loose and easy fit, super soft fabric, cute print. Looked snappy with heels at the office and perfect for casual weekend day with sneakers and a denim jacket. Super forgiving and i can see it working on many body types!
Husky Print Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 10"
Bust: 36C