Sarah's Reviews
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Insanely long
I'm 5'5" and when I tried it on with 2 inch heels there was still at least 6 inches puddled on the floor
Striped Button Down Maxi Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Lovely but super static-y
Loved the fit and style, hated the static. Even spraying with static guard or febreeze only helped temporarily.
Lasha Dress
Rachel Comey
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Arms long, oddly cropped
The arms were super long making it hard to use my hands and it was cropped at an odd place making me look wider than I am
Double Breasted Collarless Jacket
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Obsessed
This was SO elegant and chic and contemporary all at the same time - it flowed over any lumps or bumps and I felt like a princess who had very modern style. I sized up to an XL and was glad I did - it fit snugly but smoothly over my bust and was slightly loose (but in a flowing, looked purposeful way) everywhere else.
Mabel Dress in Cheetah Jersey
Proenza Schouler White Label
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Incredibly long
I’m 5’ 5’’ and this dragged the ground even when I tugged it to right up against my bra band.
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Bryony Skirt
AllSaints
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Fun but runs small in the waist
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Half Piped Ankle Jeans
MOTHER
Size Worn: 31
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Too curvy for a curvy girl
I regularly wear curvy cut items but this was cut too generously in the hips and thighs even for me. It just looked baggy and odd. It was also very long, it would have touched the ground even with 4 inch heels.
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Denim Trousers
Rosetta Getty x RTR
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Cute but hot
This is stylish and comfortable but extremely thick knit fabricThat means it drapes nicely and covers flaws but also that it’s very warm. Since this is summer in the south I’m sending it straight back.
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Stevie Top
Reiss
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Short and low
It was too small for me but this is really cut to be a vest IMHO not a top
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Avi Top
Madewell
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Too small for my lifestyle
Admittedly I love a large bag but this was smaller than I’d expected, it could not have comfortably fit a kindle, water bottle, two phones, wallet plus my cosmetic pouch.
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Moyen Messenger Shoulder Bag
Clare V.
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
Lovely, snug bust, snags on it
Beautiful fabric that clearly snags easily as it has several snags right out of the bag. I’m reliably a 16 in Badgley Mischka and it fit as expected. I’m usually a 14 in most brands so you might want to size up. It was almost … but not quite … too snug in the bust.
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Flounce Sleeve Day Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36D
A fine basic dress
Fit true to size and was comfortable. I was looking for something a little more striking so I didn’t wear it.
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Livia Dress
Splendid
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Better for a tall lady
Thick fabric and a lot of it. The sleeves were so long they covered half of my hands. It might have been a size big, but even a size smaller I still would have felt enveloped and overwhelmed by fabric on my 5’5’’ frame.
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Twill Ruffle Dress
Osman Yousefzada x RTR
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Fun and comfy
Runs a bit large, especially the sleeve length. Not itchy.
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Lana Abstract Tiger Sweater
Rails
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38DD
Classic with a twist
Classic cut and color with a fun update in the sparkly tone on tone animal print.
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Leopard Slim Coat
Great Jones
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38DD
Unflattering
I really wanted to love this dress, the pattern, puff sleeve and slit is so fun, but alas. I’m a curvy 16-18 who reliably finds xxl either too large or just right. This was incredibly narrowly cut and clingy through the torso and hips, and couldn’t be worn by anybody with even a hint of a ‘mum tum.’ And while I admittedly have more than a hint of one, the decorative lines around the hips seemed to underscore it in a way that almost added insult to injury.
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Animal Print Sweater Dress
Esteban Cortazar x RTR
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38DD
Lovely trousers, very long, small waist
I wanted these to work but they just didn’t, they fit well everywhere except the waist was just too small. I’m a ‘curvy’ build and usually have the opposite problem of pants being too large in the waist when they fit elsewhere. Quality fabric with a nice drape, designed to ‘puddle.’
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Plaid High Waist Pants
Something Navy
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190lbs
Bust: 38DD
Glam and flattering
It's hard to find a slim, sheath type dress that flatters my curvy figure, but this one hit all the right notes. It even was forgiving to my midsection, which was clutch after my recent baby. Was sad to send this one back.
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Embroidered Lace Sheath
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 20R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Just an okay necklace
The charms could have used a few spacers to make them more visible - they clumped behind each other a bunch. And some of them, like the horn pieces, looked plastic-y. A fine necklace but not a keeper.
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Heritage Charm Necklace
Lizzie Fortunato
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Lovely but a bit sheet
This felt cool and was lovely and flattering, however, it was just the tiniest bit sheer and I wasn't comfortable wearing it for the work event I'd intended it for. If I'd needed a general every day top I would have kept it a bit longer.
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Exie Blouse
Parker
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Lovely construction, very very thick fabric, runs large
I"m a true 18 and this was at least 1 inch too large in every direction - even my 38DDs didn't fill out the top. However, even if it had fit I couldn't have worn it because it would have been Just. Too. Hot. It is beautiful fabric that is equally beautifully cut and constructed, but the fabric was unbelievably thick. Like, as thick as a winter jacket. Simply not possible for our swealtering Southern summers.
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Aidy Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Straps are SO long
I didn't wear this because it was too big - this was a true 20 and I had gotten it assuming that (like many upscale dresses) it would run a bit small. However, even if I had the 18, there's no way I could have worn it b/c the straps were so, so long - like 4 inches of extra material.
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Printed Antonia Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Beautiful dress, with sleeves that aren't tiny!
Classic fit - I"m a true 18. I do have large arms and often have trouble with dresses with sleeves but these fit perfectly. FYI - I got the long with my membership b/c it was all that was availble. I'm 5'5'' and I would have had to wear like 7 inch heels for it to not drag the ground - so the long is truly quite long!
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Red Floral Lace Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Sleek foriving gown that runs large
Beautiful fabric with a forgiving cut and drape, but it was just too large for me.
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Navy Spiderweb Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Sleek forgiving gown that runs large
I really liked this but it was too large for me to wear - and I'm reliably an 18. It was too large all over.
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Spiderweb Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DD
Lovely, cheerful spring dress.
Lovely, cheerful spring dress. I'm a reliable 18 but 16 was all that was available so I rolled the dice, thinking that shirt dresses usually are forgiving with sizing. However, this was a true 16 - I could button it but it was just too snug in the bust and waist. Didn't wear but no fault of the dress.
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Pink Sleeveless Ruffle Neck Dress
J.Crew
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 210lbs
Bust: 38DD
Perfect work to dinner dress
Excellent quality and construction, thick fabric plus lining made it drape beautifully and skim my curves. Cleavage was professional even with my 38DD. Wish I could keep this one!
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Avilla Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 20
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 210lbs
Bust: 38DD