Tess's Reviews
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16 reviews
Very Fun, but Odd Fit
Jumpsuits are hard to get to fit right, but this is for long-torso girlies, not the rest of us. I have a belly and a butt, and while it fit my thighs and everything, the seat/crotch hit about 2" below my actual crotch. And because of that it pulls funny along the lower abdomen - like I'm wearing a men's cut pant instead of women's. They are SO SOFT and the color is this beautiful dusky color in person. Lots of support for the chest, and it's very cute! I wish it had been a little better suited to my body specifically.
Rose Graphite Protea Paisley Jumpsuit
Caballero
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Runs a little big
Love this, it's very fun! Lightweight enough to transition from day to night. The pattern is loud without being too ostenatious. Quilting is a bit stiff, so try to dial in your size instead of sizing up "to be safe" because it starts to look a little marshmallow puff/80's oversize chic. I ordered a size L and would have had a better fit at a size M.
Sea Garden Quilted Jacket
FARM Rio
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute!
This is a fun one. Fabric is a bit stiff/synthetic, so it sits a little boxy rather than tight. There is room for the fabric to stretch, so I suspect sizing is fungible. I have decent-sized biceps/shoulders, so I was glad to have sized up because the tightest part is the sleeves.
Hannah Top
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Just OK
It is exactly as dark as it looks on the webpage, and it's a thicker silk/satin material. Fabric has no give. It's exactly what it says on the bottle, but it didn't wow me.
Kathleen Top
Madewell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
OBSESSED
OMG I love love love this. People say the cuffs are a little funky and they are, but not outrageously annoying or anything. They just have a slit along the palm so it flares a bit across the back of your hands. I got SO MANY complements from folks, and it looks so good.
Tucanissimo Polo Knit Top
FARM Rio
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
So Flattering!
I am adding this to the rotation! The V is a little deep, but a safety pin or brooch would solve that easily. Or a tank underneath. The fabric is so lightweight and pretty. I could have sized down to a Medium, for a form-fitting look, but I prefer my things a little looser/flowy and the L was perfect for that.
Tink Python Blouse
Zadig & Voltaire
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Runs Large, Cut Well
This is such a pretty shirt. It's cut/stitched in a way that tailors it well to sit on your frame just so. So it hangs beautifully. I usually am somewhere in the size L zone, but this is so large I would have comfortably fit into the smaller size. I will bre renting again, and sizing down.
Bell Crochet Blouse
Vanessa Bruno
Size Worn: M-L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
So many complements
Lightweight and keeps the pleating really well. I tried to share pics that are a bit more candid/unposed. The transition from the elastic band to the top of the skirt can fall a bit oddly/bunch out, giving a bit of a bump that makes things all look a bit wider, but not aggressively so. Lightweight and falls nicely, keeps it shape and does not wrinkle. A bit see-through, and looks/fits best work at a high waist/A-line style. I got SO MANY complements!
Hidden Tiger Pleated Skirt
Le Superbe
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Wrinkles Easily
Runs large, but I love that flowsy fit. Sleeves are so fun and unique. If it didn't wrinkle just by *LOOKING* at it, I would have bought it in a heartbeat. On my re-rent list!
Cicie Top
By Malene Birger
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Tight at hips
Fabric has no give, so if it is too tight at the hips it will sit weird and pull funny.
Nella Wide Leg Pants
SIMONMILLER
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Too long
Lovely heavy fabric, but it is soooo long. There are probably an extra 6" of fabric even in 4" heels on this dress. And I've got some hips to take up fabric! And because it drags it just starts to collect dust and stains on the hemline. I didn't even wear it out the house. Size down like 2 sizes, and wear stilettos.
Boheme Gown
L'IDÉE
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Awesome dress
If you have wide hips size up, because the silky fabric doesn't look quite right as it's been cut for a straight/uniformly wide body. But the cut and fabric is flattering enough I have no doubt that sizing up and having extra fabric would only accentuate the dress.
Navy Winter Mix Midi Dress
FARM Rio
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
So Many Complements
This is definitely added to my re-rent list. Cotton, doesn't wrinkle , the fabric is stiff enough with the embroidery to sit picture-perfect at all times. It's cropped and (flatteringly) boxy, so be prepared to show some skin or wear some high waisted pants. I wish I'd taken pictures!
Celia Embroidered Short Sleeve Top
Sea New York
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Comfortable and good neckline!
It's a sheer-ish mesh, but the number of layers in the torso make it okay to wear nothing underneath. I got a lot of complements on it, because the neckline is very flattering. It's great for in-between weather days because the mesh keeps you cool while still being long-sleeved..
Remy Top
Cleobella
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute, muted
I really like this, but a heads up that it's somewhat short in the torso and the colors are more muted than is shown in the images. Also I could see how this would hold wrinkles because it is a fairly coarse cotton. I have broad shoulders and it fits lovely and is very flattering. Made my breasts look great!
Kimber Top
XíRENA
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C
Didn't fit, but I wish it had
ordered the wrong size and would have had to size up, but it is SO PRETTY. I was hesitant about the pattern, but the fabric is a beautiful heavyweight dress. Would be great for a spring or fall event. Dress is lined and it's a mock belt. Fabric has NO give, though, so definitely size off of your waist/ribs.
Fit and Flare Midi Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36C