Raina's Reviews
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SO cute! And very comfortable.
It's basically a sweater dress so know that it stretches out over time! But it's not as heavy as a sweater dress. Loved it with some sneakers, and a tied white button down or loose jean shirt when you need to cover the shoulders
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Shenya Sweater Dress
Sanctuary
Size Worn: XXLR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
Comfy and gives me 90s formal throwback vibes
Really liked this for a wedding, the top was really big, so I could've definitely gone with my normal size! Fabric doesn't have tons of stretch, but I think it might have had some?
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Velvet Teddy Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: 2XR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
OBSESSED.
I love this skirt so much and wish I had bought it! It is light and linen and was great in warmer weather while still being longer. It fit my curvy hips and legs really well (though there's no zipper so I did have to put it on over my head). I loved it with this white button up tied and a cute sports bra underneath. Or like just a black or white tank tucked in. I also rented the matching top and it was FIRE.
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Susanna Skirt
Color Me Courtney
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
Obsessed. Ob. Sessed.
I was able to wear an XL in this but I'm solidly an XL or XXL depending, so this is probably a little on the larger side size wise! I didn't think a bra was necessary, and nothing showed through. LOVED wearing this with a pair of bike shorts just running around doing errands
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Kris Top
Color Me Courtney
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
True to size ... unfortunately lol
I was hoping this would have a little stretch because it wasn't available in my size (18) but alas. It did not! So note that with the zipper, trying to fit in a smaller size won't work here
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Holly Ruffle Crop Top
Color Me Courtney
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
Can flex to be more fancy casual or more formal!
Love this dress. I am typically a size 18, but with form fitting things I like to size up which was the right call here! It zipped well, and the scoop neck paired with the high thigh slit was a perfect combination. The dress doesn't have much give/stretch, and it's a back zipper. I found the thigh slit was great for me with my curvier bottom half. It's not super high when walking but when you sit down the slit gets high, forewarning!
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Witherspoon Sheath
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 20W
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
SO comfy and versatile
I love this jumpsuit! It's so versatile, and could be worn with heels or sneakers or slides or ... really anything. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that straps are awkwardly wide-set? They kept falling down and the only way I got them to stay up was by wearing the white tee underneath (though I loved the look).
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Rust Orange Boxy Jumpsuit
Kahindo
Size Worn: XXLR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
Perfect for my Solo Birthday Party
I absolutely loveeeddd this dress. The material is pretty thin but it has an attached liner which helps it not be see through. The only surprising thing about this is that it almost like a true wrap skirt (without needing to tie it) because the opening goes allllll the way up to the wait seam. If you have bigger hips that can be a good OR not so good thing, depends how much leg you like to show :)
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Polka Dot Cami Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 18R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 38DD
Didn't wear
Didn't wear because they didn't fit! There are stretchy but I guess I'm not great with jeans sizing
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Montana Nina High Rise Skinny Jeans
rag & bone JEAN
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 38DD
So comfortable and versatile
I loved this jumpsuit! On me it falls about upper/mid calf so it's a nice crop, and since it's winter I've been wearing it with a large oversized sweater. It's a little low cut so I pin it closed for zoom calls but otherwise it's a nice stretch and really comfy. My only qualm is that the hook/eye closure at the top of the zipper gets caught in my hair often. I've never had that issue before but it's a tad irritating.
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Sleeveless Floral Jersey Jumpsuit
Rachel Rachel Roy
Size Worn: 1XR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 38DD
Not great if you have larger backside
These technically fit true to size, but the rise just felt somewhat low for my fit. The 1X fit but I felt like I kept having to pull them up. Fine for around the house but not really comfortable when I wore them to work.
Plaid Grease Leggings
Sanctuary
Size Worn: 1XR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 38DD
Made My NEW Party of One Perfect!
Even though I was stuck at home because of the rona, I still wanted to get fancy for NYE to mark the end of a tumultuous year. This shirt is PERFECTION. My bust isn't that big so I was able to go braless (probably would have even if I wasn't just at home) and not have anything show through or slip out.
Sequin Dallas Top
Parker
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 38DD
Wore it 4 days in a row!
I was absolutely obsessed with this sweater blazer. It does run large, but because of the draped, open blazer style, it works even if it's much larger on your frame than you expect. I wore it 4 days in a row, to a casual day at work, a work event, and a date at a sports bar ... it's so versatile! I paired it with black, cheetah print, and marron, and all of those colors worked really well with it. It's also extremely warm!
Khaki Ella Sweater Blazer
J.Crew
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 235lbs
Bust: 38DD
Comfortable, Beautiful, and Professional all at the same time!
I wore this for a banquet I attended for work, and received SO many compliments! But even more than what other people said, I felt great wearing it. It's an appropriate knee-length for a person of average height, and as someone whose hips/bottom half is much wider than my top, it was very comfortable without being an oversized sack. I absolutely feel in love with the neckline, and wish it had been warmer inside so I didn't need to wear the kimono with it! I can't wait to buy this dress outright.
Red High Neck Fit And Flare
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 235lbs
Bust: 38DD
The silver threads woven throughout made me feel like a movie star!
I wore this to a spring wedding, which most people would say these colors are too dark for ... I disagree! The fabric is clearly high quality when you look at it, and there's silver woven throughout the dress that catches the light extremely well. I paired it with a silver shawl I borrowed from a friend, which really pulled the whole look together and made me feel a little more comfortable during the formal ceremony before the reception. Like everyone else, yes these straps are LOOOOOOONGGGGGG on an average torso. I read the reviews & Googled some solutions, and settled on ... a silver 1.5" paper clip! I could thread the straps through and the paper clip held extremely well. It transforms the back to a racer back style.
Blue Floral Gown
Badgley Mischka
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 220lbs
Bust: 36C
Great statement bracelet!
I loved this "mystery accessory" that the RTR stylists chose for me. My wrists are a little small so it did move around some, but as long as you keep an eye on it, it makes for a great statement wrist piece.
Silver Roni Cuff
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 36C
A Class Act Dress
"Class act dress" was the classy way for me to summarize this dress, but what I really wanted to say is that this dress makes you feel sexy but without revealing too much!! I loved the length, and the scoop back even works with a standard bra. The fabric wasnt itchy at all, which can sometimes be a concern with dresses that have some sparkle to them. The fabric definitely has a lot of stretch, but for me it wasn't too much to become unflattering. It was just incredibly comfortable. Wore it to dinner, and then it held up for a night of dancing (and it wasn't too hot.) A great rental to help me ring in 25!
Shimmering Chevron Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 215lbs
Bust: 36C
Vibrant Color & Perfect Mesh Details
I loved the color of this dress, and ERIN seems to be my go-to brand for my body type. There is a bit of a drop waist, but it's not too drop waist-y that it cuts in to your sides. The drop waist probably would have been perfect on someone 3 inches taller, but on my height, it still worked out beautiful. and it's a great length for someone my height as well -not too short, not too long, perfect for dancing.
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Living on the Edge Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
Made Me Feel Beautiful
I loved everything about this dress! It has a lot of stretch to it, so it is comfy and easy to move around (aka DANCE) in, but it's not so stretchy that it isn't form-fitting. Perfect for someone who is pear or hourglass shaped.
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Riding the Wave Sheath
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
Perfect for Recruitment!
I wore this for my sorority's "Nautical Day", and it fit great! It flatters a body that is more bottom-heavy. But make sure to wear something nude underneath, or even a slip!! It is super see-through.
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Icelandic Dreams Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
Never actually got the dress
This was a while ago, and I'm just now reviewing. I never actually received the dress in the mail (we think it was the delivery company's fault), but as always, RTR was really great in giving me credit that I could use towards a future occasion.
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Carolina Chiffon Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
Awkwardly Proportioned
The one shoulder fit a bit weird and skewed to the side, and I ended up not wearing this, because although it 'fit', it made my body, which is heavier on the bottom than the top, look super awkward. But as always, RTR was great in getting me something that flattered me better, and still on time for my event!
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Midnight Fever Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
You'll certainly look hot
The lower arms fit kind of tight, which was unexpected, but the length is good, even for someone with an rear like me! But fashion tape is a MUST - you'll gap a lot.
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Alissa Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
Fit and Flare fit more like a Drop Waist
I really wanted to love this dress, as I typically LOVE the fit and flare silhouette. However, I don't think this dress works well for women with shorter torsos. My torso isn't extremely short, but the "waist" of the dress hit me really low,and was almost like a drop waist, even though I don't think that is how it is supposed to fit. It also has a lot of stretch, so I'd definitely order a size down for your extra, or maybe even have the main size be a size smaller!
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Flip Switch Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
I kept hearing that I looked stunning!
I wore this dress for my Delta Gamma sorority formal, and I absolutely LOVED the way this dress fit. It definitely is meant for someone with narrower hips than myself. The 12 fits well around the hips/butt, but was at least a size too big in my waist/chest. However, I have no complaints - I wore with spanx to smooth out the sides, but those are really only needed if you want to feel secure in the way that you look. This dress really is flattering for any body type.
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Sleeveless Orion Sequin Orbit Sheath
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
I got more compliments than ever!
This dress the perfect amount of both class and sass. It fits extremely well, and the stitching in the front really accentuates my curvy body type. I have to say it runs a bit large, because while I would love to think I am a 10 now, I am still a 12 , and the 10 fit me like a glove. So definitely order one seize down for your backup! But I want to purchase this dress I love it so much...
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Look At Me Cut Out Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
I absolutely LOVED this dress. I wore this to my sorority's formal last spring (I'm just now reviewing), and I received so many compliments! I would probably rent this again if I wasn't going to wear it around the same people!!
It's a perfect length, hits a few inches above the knee, and the ruching was very slimming. As you may notice...I have large hips/butt and it still fit that too! The one draped sleeve adds a very elegant yet dramatic effect to the overall package.
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Aqua Ombre Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
Gorgeous color and fit!
So I usually wear a 12R, and I figured I'd size down and longer for the extra size and I'm so glad I did, because this dress is absolutely GORGEOUS and the extra size actually fit me better (I'm hoping this means cause I lost weight, but hey). The long allowed me to wear my favorite heels, which are about 4.5", and I'm 5'5". I tried the regular on, but that definitely would have been too short with a high pair of heels. Also, if you order a size that is too big, the back does this awkward gap thing that is very unattractive, so make sure you try to get the best possible size and back up!
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Forget Me Not Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD
The theme was nautical, and everyone kept complimenting me that I had incorporated stripes without it being overbearing!
So this dress is extremely hard to get on, but I wasn't surprised - it's an herve leger bandage dress, it's supposed to be that tight! So zipping was a struggle, but once it was on,it felt great! It doesn't ride up or come down an inch, because it's snug, but that was actually very comforting to know I wasn't gonna flash anybody. It definitely showed everything and besides wishing I had some spanx? Wouldn't change a thing!
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Sailor Bandage Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 270lbs
Bust: 40DD