Emily Ann's Reviews
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23 reviews
Can't self zip!
So, this was a great dress in terms of size and fit and everything else . . . EXCEPT - I am not a contortionist . . . and it required pretty much that (not quite because I could do it and then undo it, but not worth bringing on my next business trip) So, if you have someone to zip you, it's worth it; otherwise not.
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Knit Midi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Bell Sleeves
It's a little more obvious here than in the other review I left, but BELL SLEEVES, DUDE . . . they're pronounced and in the way and a LOT. Despite thinking this would be a good dress for work, the sleeves prevented me from getting anything done.
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Nathalie Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Bell Sleeves
So, this was a great piece EXCEPT FOR the bell sleeves. The whole time I was wearing it, I was distracted because the sleeves were long, and the bells got in the way. If you have a desk job, and have to type, I would not recommend this . . .
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Clara Dress
Eliza Faulkner
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Wonderful
This is another one I came really close to buying - it's perfect.
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Charcoal Tweed Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Comfortable, professional, and cute
When I first looked at the dress I thought it might be overly matronly, but it was surprisingly cute and super comfortable.
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Embroidered Ruched Dress
Sea New York
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Super cute!
I wish I could've afforded to keep this one. it was adorable, comfortable, and fit perfectly - as I've come to expect from Ralph Lauren.
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Floral Smocked Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Just, plain weird
The top was too snug, the bottom was overly large; it was like two differently sized dresses cobbled together and neither of them were right. I didn't even wear it.
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Pink Pleated Shirt Dress
Bibhu Mohapatra x RTR
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Nice, casual sweater dress
Fit entirely as expected and super comfortable!
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Shoko Dress
Staud
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Fits as Expected and Perfect for Work
Wore to a work event and got many compliments!
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Destena Dress
BOSS
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 136lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Bit big
Would've been better with a 0; I felt a bit matronly with a slightly oversized fit, and the high neck.
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Spring Time Ruched Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Girth wise good - but too short in the torso
It fits great girth-wise, but I'm long torsoed, and had a wedgie!
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Lynx Jumpsuit
Natori
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Fit perfectly - top too shear
This is beautiful - fits perfectly, but though the skirt is lined the top is not, and I can't wear it.
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Sage Smocked Dress
Pamela Love x RTR
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Just okay
Absolutely hung on me. I wound up not wearing it.
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Plaid Puff Sleeve Shirt Dress
Club Monaco
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Good, but
Sadly, I couldn't find the right bra to wear with it, and so had to wear a cami as well, but otherwise, a fantastic dress that fit as expected!
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Beige Plaid Wrap Dress
Love, Whit by Whitney Port
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Loved it
Truly, I sometimes think Ralph Lauren has a direct link to my brain & body. Fit was as expected. Style was perfect for what I wanted. Almost bought it.
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Seagill Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Fit great, but . . .
So, the fit is great, but I'm a 30E/28F and thus also have trouble getting undergarments that work . . . which means that I didn't have a strapless bra, and this dress necessitates it. EVERY bra I tried with it (and trust me, at my weird bra size, I pay more than I'd like for them) showed either the cups or the straps. I'm not sure if sizing down woulda helped (I was in a 0) - it fit comfortably in the 0; I'm not sure 00 for a less generous fit was an option or not. So just be aware that if you want to wear a bra, you'll have to be aware of what bra you wear.
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Puff Sleeve Chambray Dress
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Loved it
I was SO close to buying this! (I might still consider it) as I wore it on a business trip and people *literally* stopped to complement me on it. Do note the way it fits on the model. I'm similarly long torsoed and had to wear high-waisted jeans with it to avoid any bare skin, but otherwise, it was fantastic, fit true-to-size, and VERY flattering.
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Spring Argyle Sweater
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Fit True-to-Size; Zipper Impossible
I got this to wear to a work event out of town. However, that was quickly squashed when I was unable to zip myself in and out of it on my own. (And as I'm not independently wealthy enough to have a Bridgerton or Downton Abbey style Ladies' Maid . . .). Truly though, it's a lovely dress. I wish the zipper weren't quite so impossible.
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Green Linen Dress
TOME x RTR
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
Tight on Bust - but well made.
Hips and waist were great - couldn't get it buttoned over my bust however. (I'm between a 28F and a 30E depending on the bra manufacturer). I think if I were to size up it wouldn't work, so it's a great dress, but not for small framed, and yet curvy gurls.
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Bone Shirtdress
Rosetta Getty x RTR
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DDD/E
PERFECT
The fit was perfect. And oh, so comfortable. I'm tempted to keep it. It's perfect for a casual Friday.
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Lillianna Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DD
Fit good, though short
I was uncomfortable bending over in it - but the fit was otherwise good and comfortable.
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Striped Short Sleeve T-Shirt Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DD
Waist fits high and runs large
The waist hit at about my rib-cage, and the over-all fit was very large.
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Striped Smock Waist Dress
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DD
Runs large, though well-made
It felt way too large on me (though based on the model photo, maybe it's meant to run large). I ultimately didn't wear it.
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Stripe Poplin Midi Dress
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 129lbs
Bust: 30DD