Karalyn's Reviews
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Beautiful light blue floral
Airy, lined dress. Wrap style was quite low in front so I pinned it up. Plenty of room in hips, I'm an 8 or 10.
Blue Midi Wrap Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
An eggplant take on the classic black pencil skirt
Size down. I'm normally an 8-10 in hip-hugging dresses but the 6 was very comfortable. Lined, has stretch, and lovely textured purple fabric doesn't show up in my photo.
Cassis Knit Pencil Skirt
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Best tucked into skirt/pants
Silky material draped nicely though did leave a pooch at my belly button so I tucked it into my skirt. Unlined.
Faux Wrap Floral Blouse
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Easy access oxblood-colored bag
Kindle for size. Not very secure as there's no closure on the main compartment of the bag and only one zippered pocket.
Cabernet Harper Tote
J.Crew Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Fun pattern
Wasn't too tight on my wider hips. Material had give. Unlined throughout.
Navy York Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Fun take on black and white stripes
Wore with a black long sleeve since it was chilly out. Flattering on my pear shape. Working zipper so you can show more or less décolleté.
Printed Zip Up Polo Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute pale pink bag
Roomy enough for a water bottle, Kindle, phone, and small makeup bag. Zippered middle pocket is great to store valuable while rest of purse is quick access.
Warm Vellum Lottie Satchel
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Fun laser-cutout detail at hem
Unlined throughout. I belted it because it was a bit large in the waist so I probably would've fit in a medium.
Pink Lasercut Sheath
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Unique blue green color
Unique collar detail. 12 fit my pear shape well, I'm usually an 8 or 10 when the bottom portion of the dress isn't too fitted.
Blue Asymmetric V-Neck Sheath
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Roomy pale pink bag
Easily fit my 15" laptop, kindle, small toiletries bag, mini water bottle, etc. Has one large zippered compartment in the middle.
Pink Perry Tote
Tory Burch Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Lovely red mock turtle neck
Fun slightly flared sleeves. Medium weight material. Wore with black slacks.
Red Hostess Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Lovely royal blue
V neck was a bit low for work so I pinned it a bit higher. Medium weight material. Hit at my knee.
Cobalt Allen Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Pockets!
Unlined, medium weight material. Very casual dress.
Stripe Seersucker Shirtdress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Striking color
Tons of compliments from my coworkers on the below the knee dress! Medium weight material was very forgiving.
Vena Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Lovely lilac
Pockets didn't add bulk. Fit and flare was flattering on my pear shape.
Revolution Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Robin's egg blue
Cute hot weather dress but it was cold in my city so added sweater/tights. Flattering fit n flare shape.
Classic Diana Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Pockets! Great coral color
Great hot weather dress but linen wrinkled somewhat easily.
Crisp Begonia Resume Dress
J.Crew
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Slimming black side panels
Unlined and somewhat fitted but medium weight material was forgiving. Cute cap sleeves.
Everett Dress
Of Mercer
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Unique Robin's Egg Blue
Got lots of compliments in this dress. Cut is super flattering. Lined throughout. I wore it with heels since the hem ends mid calf which makes me look shorter since I'm petite.
Lemoni Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute micro-floral print
I felt this was a little low cut for work so pinned it up
Vine Shirtdress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Floral high waisted number
I maybe could've sized down. Corduroy like material.
Yoke Skirt
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Electric blue pleats
Stretchy waistband. Unlined. Heavy weight material. Blue doesn't show up in pics but it's there!
Two Tone Knit Skirt
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous color
The wings/flared sleeves were fun and felt a bit fancy in a good way. Sheath fit still looked nice and a Large fit my pear shape well. lined.
Blue Bell Sleeve Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Great spring dress
Material has some stretch, is mediumweight. Unlined throughout. Cut was very flattering on my pear shape and I like the way the arm openings were made, covered more of my armpit.
Floral Ponte A-Line Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute print
Easily wrinkled med to lightweight material, unlined. Pockets! An 8, my normal size, would've fit me best as the buttons pulled a bit across my hips.
Button Front Garden Skirt
Nicholas
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Little black dress
Medium weight material kept me cozy on a chilly night.
Black Fresno Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous magenta
Snug on my hips, I'd size up if you're pear shaped.
Barbara Button Dress
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Softest faux fur
Could fit my Kindle and a small water bottle plus other small items.
Faux Fur Mini Julian Backpack
Rebecca Minkoff Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute plaid
Medium weight material. Great for mild fall/winter.
Plaid Bell Sleeve Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Wore with a cami
Lightweight flowy material but not see through.
Lissane Top
Joie
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Great for work
Lightweight material
Plaid Ruffle Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Simple flower print
Added a collared shirt because my décolletage felt a bit exposed.
Floral V-Neck Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Bodycon
Cute plaid! Medium weight material.
Plaid Short Sleeve Sheath
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Thick material
I added a collared shirt because I felt my décolletage was a bit exposed. Cute tie detail at elbows.
Tie Sleeve Knit Dress
525 America
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Polka dot dream
Sturdy material and zipper. Low V in front was perfect for going out.
Illume Dot Dress
Shilla
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Thin material but lined
Cute cut though V was pretty deep in front.
Dandelion Dress
MINKPINK
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Amazing color
Loved the ruffles at sleeve and hem!
Pink Haven Dress
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Cute ruffle details
Belted to give it more shape. Thick material
Massanet Dress
CAARA
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Bodycon fitted piece
Material was thick enough to be forgiving but it was snug throughout on me.
Black Striped Lucy Knit Dress
John + Jenn
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B
Perfect fall/winter plaid
I wore this belted to give it some shape. Medium weight material. Unlined throughout.
Plaid Flounce Dress
Michael Stars
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 36B