Suzanne's Reviews
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6 reviews
Not worn - fit problems
Very tight in the hips, even though I ordered the larger range of my normal size. Not comfortable to sit in. Wide collar also made the tight hips seem more prominent.
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Pink Rowan Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Lovely color, substantial dress and good tailoring (i.e., it felt like a designer dress).
This is a good, assertive dress for work. It's lovely color stands out, and it is a substantial dress with good tailoring that helped me feel confident and stylish. It is cut a bit short for the office, though. I am only 5 foot 4, so it worked for me but I needed to be careful about sitting/bending over. On a taller person that would be more of a problem. I find this to be true of a lot of the RTR dresses, though. Short dresses look great on the runway, but are less practical for living and working. Wish the designers made the wearable versions a couple inches longer.
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Structured Crepe Dress
Tibi
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
I love the little details that dress up the simplicity of this dress without making it frumpy!
Works great on my relatively curvy body. It fits small in the shoulders, short in the arms and the graduated hem is short in front, so it fits nice on a short person but might look weird on a tall one. The flounce of the hem and keyhole in the front are just enough to dress it up without making it too frumpy or too revealing for work. The high low hem was very flattering for my legs. This is one of my favorite colors for work, too. My criticism is that the material is quite thin and polyestery. It is easy to sweat through, and does not feel like an expensive dress. It needs one of those sweat-catching undershirts underneath and that kind of ruins the keyhole effect. Call me a purist but I expect more natural fibers in designer clothes.
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Arnett Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Interesting style
Interesting style and flattering cut. The material is a little too polyester for my taste. The tied sleeves are cute but hard to keep tied and not very practical for work. Also, when I picked up in the flagship store they didn't seem to know whether tying the sleeves was expected or not (seeing this picture on my phone was helpful). The jacket looks best when you pose with it with the sleeves open upon entering a social occasion -- as if you're about to hug the whole room. That makes a statement more so than actually wearing it for an extended period.
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Almandin Blazer
Cooper Street
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
Going full pirate
IMHO, this does NOT qualify as a dress. It made a nice tunic blouse, though, stylish and comfortable. When I put it on, my husband asked if it was dress like a pirate day at work. I wore it anyway and added some boots and big earrings to go full pirate. Friends and the more fun group of my colleagues loved it. It would not be my pick for formal board meetings or similar, but is good for a day when meetings I had were more informal. And also good with jeans for weekend wear.
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Winslow Dress
Ramy Brook
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D
I loved the bright green color for the holidays.
It was very roomy on me. The 8 might have fit me better.
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Weston Ruffle Sleeve Top
Tibi
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36D