Alexi's Reviews
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84 reviews
Itchy. Not warm. Not cozy. Tight on arms and neck.
Didn't wear it and liked the other two sweaters in my order that were a fraction the retail value much better.
Polka Dot Sweater
Marni
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Very flattering. Waist is tightest part of fit.
Many compliments. Lightweight for summer wedding but moved into evening well. Doesn't keep you warm.
Midnight Moon Gown
allison parris
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Obsessed. Luxurious. And I don't even like cap sleeves
Stunning hemline. Love it.
Red Leopard Georgette Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Have rented at least three times. Lightweight. Lined. Flattering. Travels well.
Cutout spends most of its life closed due to elastic waist band. Still gorgeous and flattering. Meant for a fuller chest, C+ is ideal, I am B and wore with padded bra. Lightweight material will not keep you warm.
Printed Sandra Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Veryyyy flattering. Gorgeous stitching detail. Very easy to wear undergarments.
Beautiful. Accentuated chest and waist without hugging hips (exactly how I like it!). Nice textured outer layer of fabric. Very easy to get caught on things, though. Great for late summer wedding.
Red Pamela Gown
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Obsessed. Wanted to buy. So soft and cozy and cute. Stunning colors
Sooo soft. The black is soooo velvety and inky black, different fabric than the other parts. Not tight. Soooooo cute, I miss youuuuuuuu! Too bad it was too expensive to buy.
Chenille Stripe Pullover
Jason Wu
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Looks really expensive! Feels buttery and luxurious. Blue part is a bit fluffy. Bought it.
Warm. Professional. Soft. Easy to wear. A bit on the short side. Loved it so much I bought it.
Grid Printed Sweater
English Factory
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Great colors, interesting misaligned fabric really makes it! Fits snug.
White parts of the fabric are carefully chosen so you have no visible bra lines! Fabric is thin and fit is a bit tight. Sized up. Loved it. Lots of compliments.
Space Dyed Sweater
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
So comfy and easy to wear. Effortlessly cute! Coloring is spectacular.
Cozy, good for 65-70 degree offices. Cropped style so good to wear shirt under it. Sleeves are wide and loose. Head hole is a bit small. Still 5 star worthy, love it. Had a bit of a Halloween vibe and I wore it then.
Dip Dye Sweater
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Your kid sister's sweatshirt, not in a cute cropped way
Way too small. I went up a size to medium and I really needed XL. Sleeves are short and tight. Body is short and tight, not in a cute cropped way. Definitely looks like you spilled stuff on your shirt so you borrowed an 8-year-old's sweatshirt out of desperation. Embroidery is cute, so it gets two stars instead of one.
Embroidered Sweatshirt
Carven
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Can't wait to rent again. Super flattering waist. Very heavy in good way.
Not for a hot day because of its weight, but a very flattering heavy piece. Petite around the waist, and use any undergarments you want. Stunning. Can't wait to rent it again (it's hard to use it too many times during one rental because it's so memorable, so if you have many unrelated parties back to back, this is perfect). I want to wear it with a black top as pictured and a red medium rider shoulder bag next time.
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Stripe Romano Skirt
TY-LR
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
I've rented this at least three times now. Great length, easy statement piece for work/conferences.
I always size up in my jackets, blazers, and sweaters because I like having room to move around, especially in the shoulders. I'm a 4 dress size, but loved the 8 for its long sleeves and easy wearing. Very rich softer fabric. Very well made with great pockets.
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Strata Suit Jacket
Helmut Lang
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Rich, buttery, stretch fabric. Very flattering. A little short for tall folks.
Loved it! Wore opaque black tights to make it seem less short. But sooooo cute. Might rent again.
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Shimmer Ribbon Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Runs very small in all dimensions.
Too short, too tight, a bit strangle-y in the neck area. Would probably look good on a petite, slim girl who sized up, but I couldn't come close to wearing it.
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Black Grace Button Dress
Parker
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Childish in the chest, too large overall but awkward fit.
It ran too large overall, but I won't order again in smaller size because it just wasn't attractive in the front top. Wanted to like it because of the awesome back, but if you don't like the front of a dress... A blah can't-wait-to-return-it rental for me.
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Indigo Handkerchief Hem Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Too large around shoulders/ bust. Interesting fabric under the light.
Unusual! Flattering for the shoulders and waist. Nice length. Easy as far as undergarments. Too loose up top behind my arms and in my chest, so I had to keep perfect posture all night, but it was wearable and enjoyed it overall. Wouldn't get again because I can't size it down because then the waist would be too small.
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Glimmering Goddess Dress
Emanuel Ungaro
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Runs half size large. Felt like a million bucks. No layers underneath, so be careful while sitting.
It's a bit longer than I expected (and I'm almost 6' tall but I was wearing flats), so I lifted it a bit Cinderella-style while walking outside. I *rarely* wear red because I don't like being the center of attention, but this was a fun piece to break the ice and be a head-turner. Felt at home in even the fanciest establishments. It's like zipping up a tablecloth, though. The whole dress is just one simple single-layer piece, so be careful to not flash anyone while sitting. Would prefer a bit of tulle underneath. I sized down one because it runs slightly large and is strapless. It was a bit tight, but I felt sure it wouldn't slip, so I would do the same size next time, too. Very flattering waist. Tailored to perfection.
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Red Dark Charm Gown
allison parris
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
LOVED it! Wish I could afford it. Very cozy, love the hood. Wish it had front closures.
Used it for a cold evening baseball game. I felt cute while also nice and warm while others were too cold. Only thing (besides money) keeping me from buying this is I wish it had front closures. But loooove the hood and classy subtle pattern. Feels high quality. A little like a classy wool blanket snuggie.
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Adelaide Plaid Jacket
Ellie Mae
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Sleeves too short and not very comfortable. But an ok unusual piece to use once.
Piece is definitely out of my comfort zone and it was nice to have as an unusual piece for happy hour on a cool fall evening with friends. But the sleeves were too short and overall it wasn't very comfy. The body of the jacket is not too small, though. I was happy to return it quickly after one two-hour use.
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Black Icon Jacket
MICHI
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Would buy it if I could! Big enough and super unique! Lots of compliments
Soo many pockets, so great storage space. The pattern is unusual and still flexible for many situations. Lots of compliments! If it were one tenth the cost, I would buy it! Kept it two weeks.
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Floral Mini Atlantique Handbag
Reed Krakoff
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute, but waist too tight compared to the rest of the dress.
Adorable. Nice nude lining. Flattering waist while standing, but too tight while sitting (I had sized down because the rest of the dress is too large).
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Into Focus Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Too warm for indoor use (above 60F). Seriously warm wool. A bit short, a bit itchy. But compliments!
Sleeves are a great length! Nice a long. But sweater is short in length, so I wore long sleeve black shirts underneath to cover midriff and keep the wool from itching me. Ideal for 50 degree day outside. TOOOO warm for most indoor use! Seriously warm. Very cute unusual style that most people notice and like.
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Burgundy Mixed Stitch Sweater
ASTR the Label
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Super comfy, stretchy, buttery fabric. Revealing up the side of the leg.
Effortless chic. Nice for work events and less-sexy gatherings. Not a super exciting neckline, but the woven elastic ribbons on the side of the waist are fantastic. Beware the dress is revealing on the side basically up to your underwear because the flap is just held down with a few stitches. I wore opaque black tights and black mini shorts with this dress for peace of mind. The black is a very rich full black. Love it. I've rented it twice now.
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Ripple Print Black Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Stunning design, super flattering, but skirt is wispy
Positively stunning! I wore it to an annoying doctor appointment and it helped me feel amazing throughout. Also wore it to work (compliments! they think it's their favorite and they've seen lots of my RTR rentals) and wore it for my bf and he loved it. It's incredibly flattering and eye-catching and I felt like a million bucks in it. The delicate lace short sleeves were loose and flattering. The back is made of nude sheer fabric under the lace so a nude bra would work fine. This dress will *not* keep you warm in any sense of the word, so please plan accordingly. Also, this dress is a bit snug (and not stretchy) around the waist, but relaxed everywhere else. Only downside is the skirt (and dress) is made of two incredibly thin layers of wispy fabric so 1) the wind catches it easily and 2) lines of undergarments show very easily despite the black color. Easily a five star dress with just a slightly more substantial fabric.
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Black Silk Georgette Floral Dress
Jason Wu Collection
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Soft, thick, stretchy, luxurious fabric and very flattering sleeves & waist, skirt a bit short
The only downside: I wish the skirt were longer so this were easier to wear to work. I'm very tall and I wouldn't be able to bend over in this dress; I would probably only wear this dress in public with opaque tights or leggings. But the dress! Oo la la. The fabric is buttery soft and luxurious and thick and rich and stretchy and comfy (I wore it all day around the house). Due to the medium-thick fabric, probably not ideal for wearing in above room temperature settings, but great for everything but the hottest seasons. The neckline and sleeves are very flattering, and it's beautifully fitted around the waist and the skirt has a sophisticated but feminine light structure to it (just due to the thickness of the fabric). Also, extremely difficult/impossible to noticeably wrinkle this dress. I wore it without a bra, but if you use a bra you probably want to go strapless due to the boatneck-ish cut. Looking forward to renting again!
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Mime Dress
Milly
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
No front closure but cozy and warm
EDIT: Changed review from 4 stars to 5 stars! Rented it again (and am wearing it as I type). This time, the pockets exist! Maybe last time the other pockets weren't meant to be sewn over, maybe the jacket arrived like that and RTR hadn't opened the pockets yet. Only thing now is I wish this had a front closure so I don't have to hold it closed as I walk. But it's soooo nice on a really cold day to feel like I'm still in bed wrapped in my quilt even as I am out and about. Very cozy, and I love how long the sleeves are. I'm very tall and usually medium-sized for jackets, but this "small" is quite large and fits great. Original review: I was shocked that the pockets were sown over and were fake; for outerwear made with such bulky material, I don't see why this is necessary in a fashion-sense...and it's certainly annoying in a practical sense. And it's too bad with such an overly large fit that there's no front closure, so I had to hold it closed every time I moved. But for all that complaining, this is a fantastically soft and cozy jacket (blanket?) for lounging around your home or office on a chilly day. It's also great (especially with the length) for walking outside on blustery cold days; it really stops the wind. (Again, the annoyance is just that you have to hold the jacket closed.) I ended up keeping this jacket for a week longer than I expected because it was so cozy and I just never wanted to send it away.
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Bold Geo Sweater Coat
Free People
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Much more like a sundress than the photo shows; no sheen to fabric. Runs large.
As long as you're fine with a casual sundress-type dress, this is a gorgeous dress! Very flattering and unique cut in the front and a decently long skirt although you have to be careful in windy situations. A fun and comfy dress with an easy zipper. I will size down next time I rent this because it was too large and gaped a lot so I had to have perfect posture all day and got tired haha
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Cathedral Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful (but very short skirt!). The doodles on the dress are a great convo starter!
High quality fabric and cut, and gorgeous blue lettering on rich black. Flattering fit, can even be great for work if you wear with black tights (because the skirt is so, so short!). Note: the skirt opens as high as the middle fold of fabric in the front of the skirt, although the photo does not show this.
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Doodle Dress
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice pattern, but runs short, and the fabric is extremely thin and sheer
Unless you're going for the I-can-see-your-bra look, you definitely need to wear an undershirt with this one since the fabric is tissue-paper thin--don't let the bold pattern fool you in the low lighting of your bedroom! Also, although I sized up, this runs pretty short in the body and sleeves.
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Navy Marissa Top
Matison Stone
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Reversible, buttons all the way up if you want, has shallow pockets, looser fit to allow layering
The fabric is traditionally itchy wool, just FYI. It's a nice navy blue color, and the inside is yucky ducky yellow which is fine as an accent color, but the jacket is reversible but most people will not be able to attractively pull off the muddy yellow color, so functionally it's not really reversible. It's a great everyday item that I've enjoyed for a week now, and it's very easy to wear, with a nice looser fit in the sleeves and body that makes it easy to layer.
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Seaside Pea Coat
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Very short and tight and very heavy fabric.
The fabric is much heavier and thicker than I thought based on the photo. It's a thick and heavy non-yarn fabric woven together, both red and dark blue. Very short sweater that would need a layering shirt underneath if you are not wearing it in a more of a slightly crop-top kind of way, but there's no room in the sweater's sleeves for layering shirts. I'm usually a size 4 and I wore a medium and it was still too short and tight. Overall, it felt like I was wearing a loom-woven potholder that had shrunk a bit in the dryer. Note the neck is a bit wide, almost boat-neck-like. Pros: soft fabric that is not itchy at all, and the fabric is very substantial considering the price of the piece.
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Loop Knit Sweater
J.O.A.
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Incredibly soft and comfy! A joy to wear. Very flattering. Elastic straps. Well-lined.
I just adore this dress! It is incredibly flattering, very unique, and well-lined and has a little weight to it. And perhaps most impressively, it is incredibly comfy to wear... it's almost like lounging around in sweats or a robe. The material is super soft. I felt gorgeous in this dress and I'm looking forward to wearing it again in the springtime (if I can wait that long!).
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Bella Maxi
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
SO flattering! Great summer fabric, beautiful uneven hem, classy pattern. EDIT: INCONSISTENT!
EDIT: See below for how much I loved the dress when I originally rented it five months ago. But I just rented it again and it was not the same design of the dress; it is now a variation which gives a more simple, relatively unimpressive look. The cut is the same but the waist and upper body are just a 6/10 now instead of a 10/10. Kinda blah single texture satiny fabric, made me feel a bit older, won't rent it again. Especially considering how much slower the Unlimited turnover is these days (Nov/Dec 2015) versus spring/summer 2015.... you gotta really LOVE a dress for it to be worth an Unlimited rental now. Original review: I just loved this dress! Beautiful for gliding around gracefully during the hot days of summer without having to expose your legs a whole bunch. Great uneven hem. Wonderfully fitted waist and the upper body is just very flattering. Feminine and classy. Fit is slightly loose, half a size large (which I liked for summer and a full day of activities)
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Rosemary Flame Maxi Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Surprised how much I loved this! Great for hot weather. (But straps do loosen while you wear)
So surprised how much I loved this dress! I reached for it again and again through the dog days of summer when it was brutally hot out, and it was perfect. I am generally not a spaghetti straps or sheath fan, but both of those elements just worked for me in this dress! I sized up, though, so things were a bit looser and more comfy for going about errands or cruising around the house. Beautiful bold pattern makes it easy to use whatever undergarments. I even wore black shorts underneath when I went out in public (stairs, escalators, etc...) and it worked well. It's a nice loose sheath style, and that's even with my bit of an hourglass figure, and the skirt is just long enough to make me comfortable to wear it in public. Note: they do need to redesign the clasp in the back of the spaghetti straps that lets you set the length of the straps; the fabric has too smooth of a texture for the clasp they chose, and the straps loosened while I wore it out, which was a little scary in the grocery store once.
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Floral Sunrise Slip Dress
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Must wear shorts underneath! Skirt opens up completely. Beautiful pattern, feminine and flowing!
It is a bit complicated to "put together" this wrap dress if you've never done one like it before (as I had not... hint: you have to thread one of the ties through a hard-to-find hole in the waistline) and the first time I wore it, I think I was doing it wrong. But it's a forgiving dress with a lot of fabric and bold patterns and quite lovely and makes a statement! Flowy and feminine, just loved it. BUT shorts are an absolute MUST underneath. There's a joke of a royal blue liner in this dress, but when you walk with any speed or in any breeze, the dress basically turns into a cape flowing behind you from the waist down... you will be exposed! I happened to have royal blue athletic shorts on hand and that worked, but I still felt a bit exposed.
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Swept Away Maxi Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Skirt is very long, but do not size down; very flattering around waist
A comfy top allows for a normal bra, but the fabric is very unusual (but comfortable). Overall, the dress is surprisingly long and heavy, though, so not idea for warm/hot days. I am almost 6 feet tall and got the regular length and was still surprised at the length. The waist is very fitted and non-stretchy, and unlike some other Sachin & Babi dresses, I could NOT have sized down in this dress. This dress makes a statement and is feminine and unusual, I liked it.
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Geisha Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Adorable! Flattering on arms and upper body. Note: skirt has bright pink thread.
Overall, I loved it! Sized up so it was conservative and longer/looser for work, and I just loved it. Sleeves are flattering on the arms, fabric is non-stretchy, non-cotton but comfortable and professional. I read the name of the dress and thought "tweed" meant a brown-toned skirt (and that's what the small photos look like) but please note there is also bright-pink stitching in the skirt. It works well with the pattern, but is important to know ahead of time.
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Tweed Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Very, very soft and cozy. Very long (of course). Perfect for travel!
So soft! Great for even just wrapping yourself up while working or relaxing. I don't think there are any fasteners in front (that I found), so you do have to keep the flaps under control while you're walking briskly, etc. But very well suited for working in a chilly office or at home. Note: the sleeves are more like 4/5 sleeves on me. I think it looks fine, but just know that the sleeves won't be very long. EDIT: I have been basically living in this sweater for a week now :) I'm thrilled with it! I get to be super fashion-lazy with just basic jeans and a basic tee, and then with this sweater, the outfit is polished and pretty cute :) And I loved going through a long travel day in this sweater, and TSA loved my sweater, so... it's official haha.
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Madsen Cardigan
Candela
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Front seam actually zips, loved the asymmetrical hem! Cozy.
Very warm sweater! The front diagonal zipper is functional and you can unzip it a few inches to give an interesting new shape to the sweater. Love the asymmetrical hem in the back. Classy and unique.
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Mixed Stitch Sweater
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
A very attractive and well-designed dress, conservative enough for work
I sized up and wore this to work. Loved it! It wasn't the most comfortable fabric, slightly scratchy, but tolerable and I wore it the whole day. The collar was adorable and the skirt was long enough for work.
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Cara Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B