Allison's Reviews
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Not for the busty
This was my second try at a wrap dress and the second dress that fit everywhere but my bust. I just have to accept now that my bust and wrap dresses do not mix. This did cover a little more than the previous dress I had tried, but that isn't saying a lot since it still left me so exposed, you could see nearly the entire cups of my bra in this. It was nice and thick material and I would have loved it if I could just get it over my chest.
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Grand Daisy Wrap Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
I really wanted to wear it...
I was really looking forward to wearing this, it looked so cute and I loved the texture of it. Unfortunately, it wouldn't fully zip up because my chest was too big.
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Floral Mary Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
LOVED THIS
I loved this dress, I went back and forth on whether or not to just buy this dress. I wore it about 5 times to work and once to a more formal event. I loved the texture, it was such a different looking texture and dress. As the texturing/stitching runs vertically, it's very slimming. It wasn't overly hot for being a sweater dress, and I wore it during spring. Adding a shirt underneath during fall and then tights during winter makes this a pretty good year round option. I'll probably rent again, still considering buying
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Striped Textured Sweater Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Didn't wear, really wihs it would have fit
I wanted to wear this dress so bad. It was the one item I was looking forward to the most when I got my (first) shipment. It was the first item I tried on. Unfortunately this item would not zip up past my ribcage because of my chest. It was just too small for me and I was unable to wear it. I had planned on pulling out some long ignored heels to wear this for work. I may try ordering another size up and hope that it's not too loose in other areas, but for now I'm just disappointed.
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Camel Sheath
Toccin
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
The prettiest sweater
I was really looking forward to wearing this sweater. I had planned on wearing it with a skirt and/or some faux leather leggings. However, right after receiving this sweater the weather changed and it was unseasonable warm and I was unable to wear it. I returned it, disappointed that I couldn't wear it out anywear, and the weather almost instantly turned cold again. I will likely rent this again when it is solidly winter and I know that it's definitely going to be cold
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Cable Knit Boatneck Sweater
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
So cute but too short
I really liked this sweater and the added detail of the sleeves. Just a little glam for an everyday work look. Unfortunately my large chest shortened the top basically into a crop top so I had to wear it with some very high waisted pants. I wore it once and it just felt uncomfortable the entire day, could not wait to go home and swap out clothes.
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Tash Knit Top
Parker
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Loved this so much
I loved this so much, I wore it three or four times for work before taking it on vacation to wear on the last day in NYC/on the train. It's super flattering, the smocked back made it an easy fit over my large chest and the material was lightweight enough to be comfortable whether walking around, sitting for several hours or going out for dinner. I always got lots of compliments on it. I loved it so much that I decided to just buy it. I feel like anything that makes you feel that good about yourself and how you look isn't a bad purchase.
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Meadow Smocked Back Shirtdress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
First attempt at a wrap dress
I was really excited to try a wrap dress, but was justifiably nervous about it due to my large chest size. I ordered the largest size possible and figured that the nature of the wrap dress is the ability to control the waist size a little better. I'm sure thats the case for most but this dress just did not wrap over my boobs. In fact the only option would have been for it to be incredibly indecent and unwearable in public, or to wear a shirt or cami of some sort underneath it. I gave it a pass and I'll work up my courage to try a wrap dress again someday
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Striped Wrap Dress
Great Jones
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
So cute but was too small
I was really looking forward to this one because it looked like it was going to be pretty flattering with the black triangles on the waist. I'm sure it would have been, an was even planning on breaking out my stiletto heals for this, but alas, it would not fit over my boobs. I don't even think sizing up to an 18 would have worked in this case. I already size up to a 16 most of the time for my chest.
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Contrast Plaid Dress
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
So pretty and classic looking
I wore this over a slightly more casual outfit on a night out at the theater as a way to dress up my outfit for the evening. It ended up being super windy and this was not the warmest so it wasn't a great option as my only outerwear. Asthetics-wise? It was perfect and I really liked the selection. While it fit everywhere else, it didn't quite button due to my large chest size, which is fine because I don't generally button or zip most jackets. I will definetly rent this again when I need a quick and easy piece to dress up a more casual look.
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Red Bjorn Blazer
Black Halo
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Flattering and cute
This was super cute and looked cute and flattering. The only problem was that I had to walk, and the fabric has a little texture to it with the stripes and all, and my thighs touch. So there was A LOT of chafing that I hadn't expected (otherwise I would have taken some precautions, like a pair of shorts underneath). I wore this on my first day of vacation in NYC and while I looked cute (added a red blazer on top to dress it up for the theater), I ended up having to deal with the aftermath for the rest of my trip. I had really like this the moment I tried it on, it was accommodating for my big boobs, but just didn't really work for my not at all big thighs.
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Zarita Jumpsuit
Rachel Rachel Roy
Size Worn: 16WR
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E
Cute work outfit
I really like this skirt, it hit a bit lower than I had originally expected but that was fine because the weather was still a bit breezy. I had planned on wearing it with a sweater on top but it was a bit warmer so I wore it with a gauzy button down and it it looked really cute. I wore it with some navy velvet flats. I felt like a bit like a librarian, but in a good way. I feel like I'll probably be renting it again, although the hook at the top of the zipper was a bit flimsier than it should have been and probably needs to be reinforced
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Wendy Skirt
J.Crew
Size Worn: 18
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 38DDD/E