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Great looking and high quality, but runs a size small
See the headline. Very cropped and feels at least 1 size small, especially in the shoulders and arms.
Washed Leather Motorcycle Jacket
Madewell
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous fabric, bizarre fit- NOT FOR SHORT-WAISTED PEOPLE
Do not rent this, if you are at all short-waisted. The top part is both weirdly way long from top to bottom considering the overall style, and it is huge around as well. The placement of the cargo pockets makes you look wider than you are. The only body type this would look nice on would be tall and unusually long-waisted.
Alannah Mini Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous but shapeless
Pristine, gorgeous color, perfect size, love the perfect length shoulder straps But the zipper is the only thing holding the bag together and giving it any structure - if you open it even halfway the whole thing collapses like a deflating balloon. So if you're trying to get something out of it or put something in while on the run, it's a juggle or you risk dumping all the contents onto the sidewalk. The tag is a little obnoxious for my taste.
Tag Bauletto Bag
Marc Jacobs Handbags
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Nice enough but nothing special
The gathers on the front verge on dowdy, but help with an apple shape. V neck is lower cut than expected - absolutely had to wear a tank underneath.
Paloma Shell Top
Sanctuary
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Flattering, cool, go down at least 1 size
Bought it! It runs 1-1.5 sizes large. Despite the fabric it is somehow not sweaty or clingy. I have thoroughly enjoyed it during this hot sticky summer. It is flattering - lot of compliments - and truly can be dressed way up or down.
Abstract V-Neck Dress
N Natori
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous fabric. Size down at least one size, maybe two
I sized down two sizes and it was still a little big, but tolerable because that’s the style. Not super flattering on short, apple me, but I absolutely love the print so I don’t care. Quite sheer - wouldn’t have worn to work without a slip. The very bottom front flaps open and tries to dash up your crotch when you walk; I’ll be taping it when I wear it next.
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Tilly-B Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Runs big, weird cut
Size down at least 1 size. The v neck is VERY deep, like way below bra
V-Neck Popover Top
RACHEL ROY COLLECTION
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Weirdly tight arm holes
Overall runs a bit big EXCEPT that it tourniquets your arms
Paisley Lily Pleated Back Top
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute & forgiving of apple shape, but fabric is not great
The fabric feels VERY cheap, & I just know it's going to smell bad the second I sweat even a little.
Navy Michaela Lace Up Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Luxe
How dare this plain, even frumpy, top be $650 retail, you ask? You ask because you haven't tried it on. Great fabric, cuffs are so cool, the ties are like thick shoelaces, and the gathers on the shoulders are pretty and flattering.
Sonia Long Sleeve Blouse
DEREK LAM
Size Worn: 50
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Very expensive and impractical and I might buy anyway
BOMB. Super flattering and forgiving. Gorgeous print. I wore with a solid black top and it actually looked fine. Fellow apple shapes, get on these
Floral Joggers
Mother of Pearl
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
HUGE, and itchy
EVEN taking into account that it is supposed to be oversized - it is huge. Size down 2 sizes unless you want to look like you borrowed some giant's clothes. Also, not for short people. The placement of the laces makes you look a mile wide
Soraya Sweater
Charli
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
LOVE- the perfect top
Wore with jeans but would easily dress up. Flattering cut on me, an apple. Polished, comfortable, nice heavy expensive feeling fabric. May buy.
Double Ruffle Top
Sail to Sable
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 36B
gorgeous print
the jacket is apple shaped and therefore not too flattering on apples like me, but fabulous print and lots of compliments.
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Red Printed Bomber
Scotch & Soda
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Weird cut / shape / length
Runs pretty small and snug, which is a weird choice for this kind of cut. The ruffle part is far too short relative to the shape of the dress overall.
Mock Neck Shift Dress
J.O.A.
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 36B
Very pretty, not flattering for apples
For short necked people like me the cut of the neckline and the tie are awkward and not flattering, and the cut does nothing for us apples ... but the color and the print are so pretty, and I got so many compliments, that I had to give it four stars
Red Keyhole Blouse
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 36B
Odd and unflattering cut, runs small
The headline says it all. Very fitted, and not flattering. Nice color is all I can say.
Navy Elsa Blouse
Habitual
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 36B
Pretty, soft, warm, unflattering :)
As is the trend, it's relatively short, hitting at the waist. Makes an apple like me look even more like an apple. I still really liked it - soft and fuzzy and pretty. Thought I should have gotten a medium but then again maybe it would have looked EVEN MORE apple-y.
Matilda Sweater
MINKPINK
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 36B
Pretty, if on the borderline of pajama-looking
Not THE most flattering cut for apples like me but it's soft and comfortable. Will enjoy wearing for travel.
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Lace Combo Pullover
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36B
Good looking and comfortable ...mostly
If you're like me and don't have a giraffe neck, the cut of the front scoop is way too high- was always tugging at it. Lots of compliments though.
Snow White Top
See by Chloé
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 36B
Size down! And it's a bit shapeless
Not for petites. I'd guess you need to be at least 5'6" or so for the proportions to fit correctly.
Arrow Genevieve Dress
Charli
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 36B
Runs at least 2 sizes small
Runs small, and is shorter than expected. Sized up 1 size but couldn't even get it past my hips.
Drop Waist Dress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 36B
An instant all-time favorite
Beautiful print, and as comfortable as pajamas even though the fabric and print make it look more than polished enough for work. I hate button down blouses so this was my dream come true. My only tiny complaint is that it doesn't breathe much, so if you're going to be running around in it at all it will get a little clammy. More than worth it.
Penelope Sweatshirt
Leota
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust: 36B