Nicole's Reviews
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Perfect!
Beautiful gown! The length was perfect for me (5'1" with ~3" heels), and the slit was just right to show a little peek of my shoes. The best part of this dress though was the internal bra/structure! It's hard explain; I've never seen anything like it before. There's a built-in underwire bra, almost, that zips up separately from the dress. My boobs are not large, and I don't have cleavage without a push-up bra. I never would have thought I would feel secure with that amount of (admittedly moderate!) cleavage in a strapless dress (the off-the-shoulder straps are decorative only), bur I was perfectly comfortable all night.
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Viviana Crepe Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32B
Comfy but weird
I ended up wearing a different dress. This one was fine, but it did seem to lack the formality for a black tie event. It fit kind of odd, but, tbh, that was expected from the photos (the front slit, the bulkiness around the hips). It was very comfortable though! Particularly in the chest. I'm not large chested, bur I felt extremely secure and supported by this dress without a bra.
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Finnegan Gown
Black Halo
Size Worn: 0P
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32B
Nothing wrong with it
I didn't end up wearing this dress; it was ok, I just had others I liked more. I found the length to be a little awkward. I just didn't feel black tie formal to me. Don't be intimidated by how difficult it is to zip up! I got the XS and S, and started with the XS but immediately thought it was too small when I tried to zip. I switched to the S, but even that one was a battle to zip up! When I finally got the S closed, it ended up being too loose around the waist (picture is of the S). I went back to the XS knowing it wasn't too small- just extremely difficult to zip.
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Asymmetrical Ruffle Gown
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32B
Comfy but just ok
This was perfect for hosting a baby shower: stretchy and comfy for all the running around, and pretty, but not cute enough to upstage Mommy ha. But really, this dress was very comfortable and classy, it just wasn’t the most flattering. It was also too big or just much deeper cut than it looked; my bralette had to function as a cami.
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Brushstroke Floral Twist Dress
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32B
Comfortable, flattering, and sexy
I met a handsome lawyer at the wedding I wore this to, so I'd say the dress was a success.
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Ridgely Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32B
Just ok
This dress was just ok. I think my 60-year-old mom showed me up at this event lol. The dress wasn't flattering, and the little ruffly/rouchey detail on the side made it look kind of frumpy. The slit is cute though, and it was very comfortable. This must run short, because I am 5'1", and the petite was short with my (moderate) heels- the first time I've ever had that problem!!
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Forbidden Territory Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0P
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32C
Runs very small!
I couldn't give you any real review, because I couldn't even zip this halfway up!! I am 5'1" 105 32C, and almost EVERYTHING is too big for me since some recent weight loss. I always get the smallest size in anything I try, and this is the first item that's been too small for me in at least a year.
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Royal Jennifer Gown
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 105lbs
Bust: 32C
A little scandalous
This was my backup style and I ended up wearing the other dress. This one was just too short for the catholic wedding I rented it for. And I say that as an extremely short person! The little sash was kind of awkward, too. I couldn't get it to lay right and it kept sliding around and exposing my skin where it threads through the dress. If I could figure that out, though, I would definitely rent this dress again for a different event! Very flattering and SUPER comfortable.
Red Morello Dress
STYLESTALKER
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Sparkly but not flashy
This dress was a tiiiiiny bit on the small side. I wore the S instead of the XS, and it was still quite tight. That made it very flattering though! The material is thick and a little scratchy (to be expected), but it was perfect for a winter wedding.
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Burgundy Emery Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
I felt beautiful for my law school graduation!
This dress was perfect for my day- it made me stand out and matched my mood! The dress was a much stretchier fabric than expected, which made it SUPER comfortable. It seriously felt like I was in pajamas. Despite that, it was still substantial enough that I didn't need a bra, and I was able to wear nude boy shorts. In case you were hoping for a little more structure to help your midsection or something, though, you will probably be disappointed. The only downside of the comfy stretchy fabric is that it wrinkled very easily (i think you can see in the pictures). The 00 and 0 both fit, but I went with the 00. The 0 was mainly only too big in the sleeves/shoulders- and I do not have small shoulders by any means.
Derek Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 00
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Not for hourglass-shaped petites
This was so awful on me, I didn't even take a picture...sorry for abdicating my duty! I guess it's my fault; I'm not sure why I thought this style would look good on me. The dress didn't hit at my natural waist, so the cut-outs were at one of my wider points and it looked awful. This dress was also CRAZY long. I don't know how these other short ladies made it work. The petite was several inches too long even with my tallest heels. Did not wear.
Black Cut Twirl Gown
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful and comfortable!
This dress was a perfect choice for my cousin's wedding! It has more sparkle than you can see in the pictures, so it was a lot of fun while still being pretty simple. It was comfortable and structured well enough that I didn't have to wear a bra nor my spanx (although looking at this picture now, I probably could've used them lol). I went with the smaller size and I still had room.
Selassie Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B