April's Reviews
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9 reviews
Good in theory...
I thought this would be perfect for a trip back east where the weather was going to be steamy and hot. I could never figure out how to wear it (tied and bloused, untied, halfway tied) to make it look flattering. Additionally, the cut in the chest and straps was weird. Depending on how it was hanging the chest was too tight and pulled and/or I was constantly fighting with the shoulder straps. May be meant for taller, non-curvy body type.
Cotton Tank Dress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful Marchesa!
I was going to wear this for a rehearsal dinner, but ended up going with another style. Dress is incredibly comfortable, beautifully made and cut. I wouldn't have needed a bra - it fit perfectly. Highly recommend for a summer event...would have been lovely for an outdoor party.
Black Floral Tiered Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36C
Stunning!
I didn't end up wearing this dress, but the print and cut were super flattering. The chest is small and the front panel see through...had I worn it, would have had to figure out a bra situation. Otherwise it was lovely - nice material that hung well and for curves in all the right places.
Wisp Floral Chiffon Dress
Emanuel Ungaro
Size Worn: 46R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute, comfy and pockets!
I rented for a wedding, but the unseasonably hot weather made it impossible to wear. The material is on the heavier side with lots of crinoline. Would be perfect for a fall/winter event / cooler weather. The dress does hang nicely and fits well in the waist and length. My only issue was with the chest. I have a standard C cup, but there was a ton of room and had I worn it, would have needed some gerry-rigging in the shoulders to make it fit right. Would be great for ladies with a larger chest.
Tena Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 12P
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36C
Stunning and flattering!
This isn't a dress I would normally wear, but was stunned the moment I put it on. The vertical floral pattern is super flattering and there's a tiny bit of stretch in the material that made it super comfortable. The neckline is gorgeous and worth the spanx!
Floral Hepburn Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36C
Absolutely gorgeous!!
I wore this for a formal wedding. Despite unseasonably hot weather (90+ degrees) the dress was so comfortable. I got lots of compliments and the length was perfect. It doesn't look like much in the hanger, but worth the rental. There's a little bit of stretch and the weight of the material made it hang really beautifully. I added a sparkly belt at the bride's request and to help define the waist a little, but would have been perfect without.
Flourish Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12P
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36C
Gorgeous color, great for curves!
Dress is great - structured yet stretchy. Gorgeous, vibrant color. Definitely has a mermaid cut to it - great for curves! Wasn't right for my event, but would definitely rent for something else. Only two things that bothered me...the cape edges rolled (not sure if a good steaming would have fixed that) and the lining at the chest was cut weird. The fabric was light enough that you could see the edge of the lining through the dress.
Purple Back Drape Gown
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36C
Lovely, but not for the short-waisted
Dress was lovely. Lightweight and flowy in the right places. However, you need to be long waisted for the dress to look right, otherwise it doesn't hit right in the front or sit flat in the back (zipper).
Navy Be About You Gown
C/MEO COLLECTIVE
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36C
Just ok...
This is on the small side of 10. If you've got hips or boobs, you're going to have a hard time just getting it on!
Amethyst Mikado Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36C