Shannen's Reviews
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8 reviews
Beautiful dress with a couple of technical/ structural items to be aware of
The dresses is beautiful. It's quite long. I'm 5'7" and the dress still swept the flour while I wore 3" heels. The top had boning for structure. The fabric is overlaid on the boning in a way that easily pulls off if you tug on the dress causing a poof in the fabric so be aware of that. I got many compliments and it fit very well. I wore a strapless bra but didn't need one. The dress would have stayed up without issue. The zipper is sticky.
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Aurdina Plisse Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Very pretty but no very flattering
I rented this dress for a friend's birthday party. I rented a M and a L. I'm in between those sizes and the large ended up being more comfortable although both fit me. The dress skims the body, the slit is well placed and attractive, but the way it laid on my body was just not that flattering. The belt wasn't long enough. I get the impression that the belt is the same length regardless of the size of the dress so on a smaller size it may tie and drape like it does on the model but on my large size body it looked like a little bow on the side of the dress. If I lost about 15lbs I might try it again.
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Silver Sequin Karlie Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
It has pockets!
This dress was beautiful. The dress fit like a glove and accentuated my waist which is hard to do because I don't have a waist. It stayed up all night; I never had to tug it up a single time. The length was perfect. I really loved this dress. Easy to move in and very comfortable and, most importantly, IT HAS POCKETS!
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Lillianne Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
It was my ten year work anniversary!
I am in love with this dress. Adorable, quirky, fit well. Unfortunately, the zipper was broken and I wasn't able to wear it to my event but I'm determined to find another reason to rent it.
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Paladina High Low Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
It was my ten year work anniversary!
I did not wear this dress. I don't have much of a waist and this dress really accentuated that and made me look very boxy. I'm sure it looks great on a more petite person. I would not suggest it for someone who isn't petite though.
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Enchanted Forest Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
So comfortable and easy to wear!
This dress was beautiful. The fit was perfect. I could have worn a bra with it but chose not to. It looked fine either way. The fabric has a nice weight to it. The cut is super flattering. I wore 4" heels with it and the dress was the perfect length. I got a lot of compliments. I would definitely rent this again.
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Blue Simonetta Gown
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
I did not wear this dress.
This was a backup dress and I had high hopes but the top was too big. I am not well endowed on top and this dress is clearly made for boobs. Otherwise, it was well made and comfortable everywhere else. A small would have been too small in the waste but may have fit better on top.
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The Sherman Dress
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
This dress got a ton of compliments.
The fit was definitely small and tight. I normally wear an 8, I ended up needing the backup dress (size 10) and that was still skin tight. Having said that, the dress was incredibly comfortable and flattering. The color is lovely. I wore it with nude colored heels, gold dangle earrings, and a crazy rainbow glitter covered purse. This was perfect for the wedding reception cocktail party I attended and I would absolutely rent this dress again.
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Pink Kenna Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D