Karen's Reviews
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I love this shirt
I love everything about this shirt. It's fun, a little quirky but still polished and cool. The material is beautiful, a well as the colors and patterns. If it was in my price range I would buy it. Important to note that it is somewhat cropped. I have a short torso so I could wear it with low/mid-rise pants and it was fine.
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Mash Up Pajama Shirt
Marni
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute Valentine's Dress
This was a fun, flirty dress that was cute for Valentine's Day. I ended up pairing it with black tights and accessories because it was cold and rainy. I felt like an edgy cupcake.
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Malibu Wrap Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Nice color
These skewed more casual than I was expecting, I think maybe because of the elastic waistband. That was the worst part about them, the elastic was kind of twisted and uncomfortable. The color is nice, the fabric is fine. I was just kind of meh about them all around which I was surprised about because I usually like this type of silhouette.
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Beekman Pants
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Size down
I loved these pants at the beginning of the day but by the end they were so stretched out and baggy around the waist which is not cute on high waisted pants. I was planning to get a few wears out of these - dress then up, dress them down... but after one day they were hanging off my waist. Sizing down might fix the problem. They were really cute at first though!
Black Ski Pants
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Good rainy day outfit
I ordered the XS and it felt a little big around the middle but overall ok. The material is nice and squishy, thick enough so you don't have panty lines but not so thick it feels like you're wearing a puffer jacket as a sleeping bag. I thought the tan color would be a little lighter but it was ok for me. Overall it was an easy, cute outfit for a chilly day. I live where it's usually warm and I struggle with the layers so I appreciated the ease of a sweater dress. I'd rent it again for a vacation somewhere with cool weather. It would be a good casual, touring around town dress.
Sport Stripe Midi Dress
Free People
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Obsessed
These pants seems really basic but they're really well made and so versatile. The pearl buttons give them a great little touch. The material is a really beautiful thin wool that drapes well but is still warm enough for a cold office. I love these pants and am considering buying them. Oh, they're navy not black which is hard to tell from the photo and is my only hesitation in purchasing them.
Pearl Cropped Trousers
Mother of Pearl
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Versatile Piece
I really like this skirt and considered buying it. It's heavier weight than I expected which is nice because it doesn't get too clingy and hangs well. It's good to dress up or down. I wore it with sneakers and a T-shirt over the weekend and then a blouse and booties to work. The ties were a bit worn out and started to ruffle on the edges so they didn't look as nice as the picture when tied in a bow. I did kind of a half bow thing that seemed to work and looked a bit better.
Ling Faux Wrap Skirt
Mara Hoffman
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Not work appropriate
I didn't end up wearing this because it was lower cut and more cropped than I thought from the pictures. I thought it'd be cute for work but it wasn't appropriate. It was nice and I'd probably wear it if I was going out somewhere. I just dont have any occasion for it currently so I returned it.
Navy Velvet Tie Top
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute, versatile style
I like the cut of this top, the v-neck is cute but not too low, the shoulders aren't too wide. Overall it's a cute top. The one I received was just a little dingy looking and I'm not sure if it's the color of the fabric or just that it's been dry cleaned too many times. Good to dress up or down. I wore it with jeans one day and a pencil skirt another.
Pink Crepe Tiered Top
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Pretty, versatile dress
The wrap style is forgiving for sizing. I took it on a trip to New York and it packed up beautifully. Didn't wrinkle at all. I was able to layer leggings and a turtleneck underneath it to make it warm enough for a NYC winter.
Mixed Print Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Cozy and cute
I liked this sweater way more than I thought I would. It's really soft and cozy. The red back is a nice accent and jazzes up an otherwise boring sweater and jeans outfit. I sized up because I wanted a looser fit but I think it would have still been fine in my actual size. The sleeves are super long which got a little annoying because the cuffs were too big to keep them up. Maybe if I'd gotten a smaller size I wouldn't have had that problem.
Colorblock Calico Sweater
Splendid
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Good everyday cardi
I wore this a few times to work. It's kind of plain but the color is nice and goes with a lot of different outfits. It's the perfect weight for a chilly office. I don't know if the thumbholes are really necessary, kind of made it feel more casual. Overall I liked it.
Carbon Knit Cardigan
KAUFMANFRANCO
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
A little too big
I rented this to take on a trip to DC because I thought it would be warmer than my own coat. It is warm but it was just a little too big and boxy for my taste. I could see it being cute on someone taller. I just felt like it overwhelmed a petite frame and I'd be better off with a belted style or something with more waist shaping.
Elisha Faux Sherpa Jacket
Show Me Your Mumu
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Very tactile
I'm obsessed with these pants. I'm literally wearing them as I type this and I keep touching my leg like a weirdo because the faux suede is so soft. I'm one of the lucky ones who didn't have fit problems with these. I have a short torso and longer legs which might help with the baggy crotch issue. I'm usually a 2-4 so I'd say these are TTS or slightly on the bigger side because I'm definitely not a 0. They are warm but not super warm, planning to layer them over some thermal tights with some tall boots for a Winter night out.
Grey Faux Suede Pants
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Flirty but work appropriate
I ordered an XS since everyone said it's so stretchy, I didn't want it to be baggy on me. It was definitely formfitting but I didn't have any weird lumps wearing a seamless thong and a T-shirt bra. I did find the sleeves a bit large and weird at first but they grew on me throughout the day, I actually appreciated that they weren't tight and digging into my upper arms.
Yellow Tulum Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Flattering 60s-esque style
I loved everything about this dress. The cut and the fit was so flattering and the details were beautiful. I wore this to work and got tons of compliments. Definitely would buy.
A-Line Zip Front Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Made for much bustier women
I wanted to love this dress. From the waist down it fit perfectly but the top half did not. It gaped and my bra showed. I tried different bras, no bras, fashion tape... it just wasn't cute or professional so there's no way I could comfortably wear this to my office. If this was available as a skirt though I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Black Striped Dress
Carven
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
I love this dress
I love this dress. It's pretty and flowy and comfortable. The cut is meant to be loose through the body but I'd probably go down a size just because of the length. The print is really beautiful.
Renata Maxi Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Beautiful, attention grabbing print
Although this dress fit true to size, I might try a 0 next time because the wrap top was gaping a bit since I'm smaller on top. The print was beautiful, I got tons of compliments while I was wearing it. Cons for me - the belt arrived with holes in it which wasn't noticeable while wearing it but still kind of annoying. I found the flutter sleeves to be a bit much for a petite frame. They felt like 80s shoulder pads. Overall, I really liked it and it was a great choice for a hot summer day.
Boswell Flutter Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B