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So cute! But stiff denim.
I wanted to LOVE these. I did not love them, but I did like them. If it wasn’t for the print, I probably wouldn’t have worn them at all based on the fit. This cut is just odd and the denim is very stiff. I wore them a few times for just every day wear, and also for a low-key Thanksgiving with my family.
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Leopard Baggy Dad Jeans
Levi's
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
The sleeves have thumbholes!
I love the concept of this dress, but I have two problems with it. I don’t love that the sleeves come down to your knuckles (I have tried to disguise this in my pictures because I will not wear it that way) and have thumb holes… It’s not an athleisure dress, right? I should’ve paid more attention to that before ordering it. Also, the double layers of the dress makes putting it on quite complicated. It took a while to get the two layers straightened out.
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Shailene Mesh Turtleneck Dress
AFRM
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Hot & itchy!!
Sparkly knits are always itchy so I don’t know why I’m surprised, I’m just disappointed because it’s really pretty. Beauty is pain? Ugh.
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Button Up Midi Dress
Rachel Parcell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Just right little black handbag!
Lightweight and just the right size + sparkle!
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Mini London Bag
DeMellier
Size Worn: One Size
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great fall jacket!
This one will get many wears!!
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Vegan Leather Patch Pocket Jacket
Laundry by Shelli Segal
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Sooo sparkly!
Sparkly but a little itchy. Lined to minimize the itch. Pics don’t do the sparkle justice. If you have a softer tummy like me you’ll benefit from shapewear.
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Midi Shimmer Knit Dress
Esteban Cortazar x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
SUPER stretchy! Got the XL per RTR rec - should have gotten the L
I will still wear this for the fall wedding brunch I rented it for, but I wish I’d gotten the smaller size. It’s very pretty and the ruching in the center is tummy-friendly but there’s gaping around the bosom area.
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Draped Pencil Dress
ARIAS NEW YORK
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Fall wedding fabulousness!!
I rented this for a Nov. 1 wedding in NOLA and I can’t wait to wear it!!! It’s great quality, unique, figure-flattering, and comfy. Just enough stretch to adjust to your body but still firm enough to give some shaping support. Adjustable straps for the win!
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Vada Floral Embroidered Sweetheart Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Great blazer!
Confidence for days! I wore this for a presentation I had to make, and it was perfect. It’s a little snug in the shoulders, so size up if you plan on wearing anything even a little bit bulky under it.
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Long and Lean Dickey Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Trendy but boxy
I rented this for a presentation I had to give, but I ended up wearing a different blazer. This one is very cute and trendy, but the cut is just not right for my body. It’s boxy and makes me look like I have no waist and I’m very wide from the side.
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Emilia Jacket
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
I might live in these
Second rental & sized down this time. I wish they were just a smidge longer but these are so cute and comfy!
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Wide Sweep Trouser
Madewell
Size Worn: 31
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Cute but I wish it had a secure closure
Love the look! But I wanted to use it for vacation and unfortunately it doesn’t have any secure closure so it’s prone to pick-pocketing in tourist heavy areas, so it won’t work for that purpose. I wish more cute handbags had internal zippers for security.
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Noir Tweed City Bag
Maje
Size Worn: One Size
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Versatile dress
Super comfy, can dress up or down. Rented for a concert that I didn’t end up being able to go to and planned to wear it with sneakers and a denim jacket. Wore for a date night instead. Super stretchy - could have gotten a smaller size.
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Alligator Mesh Dress
Saunders x RTR
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Such a fun piece, and tall-girl friendly!
I have a 34” inseam (I’m all leg, short torso) and this was the perfect length! I wore it for a girls’ night out and received a ton on compliments, plus I felt cute, confident & stylish in it. It’s a bit snug in the waist if you aren’t naturally cinched in the middle.
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Bustier Jumpsuit
Levi's
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
So cute & so many compliments!
I wore this out to a casual diner with a friend and I’ll probably wear it a few more times while I have it. I love everything about it… beautiful colors, comfortable fabric, well made, unique, flowy but not in a shapeless bulky way. It is quite cropped, so unless you want your tummy out I’d suggest pairing it with high-waist bottoms.
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Celia Embroidered Short Sleeve Top
Sea New York
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Small, no stretch, needs a team to assemble
So much potential to be cute! I loved the pattern but it runs small and has zero stretch. Um, hi… people come in more than 5 sizes, so if you’re going to XS-S-M-L-XL your designs instead of dress sizes it’s got to be at least a little bit forgiving. This is not. Also, the side strings require a helper to assemble. I got it on but I couldn’t breathe, so unfortunately I didn’t get to wear this one.
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Havana Maxi Dress
The Wolf Gang
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Cute but short
Tall girlies beware! I wore shorts under it and thank goodness because if I hadn’t my bare butt would’ve been on my chair at dinner. It’s super cute, but also a bit poofier than I’d expected. Very difficult to de-wrinkle because of all the layers, so plan for some extra time for that prior to wear.
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Bimba Dress
Ro's Garden
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Fun, bright, great fabric + pockets!
I wore this to a brunch & received so many compliments! The colors are great and the fabric feels nice even on a hot August day. The pockets are a nice bonus! The dress is pretty snug just below the bust and has absolutely zero stretch, so you may want to consider sizing up. I found the 12 fit but the 14 was much more comfortable.
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Adelle Halter Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Clean and professional with a little something extra!
I wore this for a presentation, and I got so many compliments! I would have given it five stars, but there are two drawbacks. One, it wrinkles very easily. Two, the very bottom button puckers a lot when you sit down, and if you unbutton it then the slit goes up too high to really consider it professionally appropriate. The ruching is great and gives the appearance of a smaller waist while giving some camouflage for a little pooch.
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Beige Ruched Shirt Dress
Saunders x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
On trend but no favors for the tummy
The search for cuffed jeans that look good on me seems endless. I had so much hope for these, and I made do with them for the month that I had them, but there were some problems. First, they have no stretch, so when I first put them on they squeezed me into a nice little muffin top. I had to wear them for a day at home just to stretch them out so I could actually wear them out of the house without pudging out over the top. Also, the button fly adds volume at the belly. They looked OK from some angles, but certainly not from the side. Lastly, I sized up but I’m not convinced that it made any difference. I ordered the 31 and then traded for the 32 because of the muffin top issue. When I got the 32 it fit exactly the same as the 31 had. In summary: these are great jeans in concept, but not right for my body.
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Rosie High Rise Wide Leg Raw Hem Jeans
Hudson
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Not for tall ladies!!
It looked cute on as long as I didn't move... at all! Definitely not long enough for my torso.
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Sundown Jumpsuit
The Jetset Diaries
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
So cute and multi-purpose! Dress it up or down!!
This skirt fits so nice and has some stretch to it too. It can easily be dressed up or down to use for multiple functions!
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Ziger Denim Skirt
La Vie Rebecca Taylor
Size Worn: 30
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD
Runs small and very short!
This was so close to cute but it was too tight on my thighs and also not long enough for my torso... it's probably not great for tall or busty girls, though a size up may have solved those issues but it wasn't available. Also, it buttons all the way up the back so you'll definitely need a bathroom buddy for this!
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Gym Short Romper
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36DD