Alison's Reviews
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9 reviews
Cozy
I think you could size down in this - it was a little more oversized on me than on the model. Heavier weight material, so I think this would be pretty warm, and there's definitely room for a layer. I didn't wind up wearing it but I'd consider it again when it's colder.
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Rikki Pullover
Rachel Rachel Roy
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36D
Comfy and cozy
I loved this, it's basically a sweatshirt at heart. The material is on the thin side, which was perfect for early spring in the Mid-Atlantic. I didn't leave my house, but I still felt put together. I think this would work well on casual days or at a more casual office. Sleeves were slightly small - not sure if a long-sleeve shirt would have worked - but not tight.
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Amie French Terry Cardigan
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36D
Cute, but a very open faux wrap
The event I got this for was canceled, and I don't think I would have chosen this option. I liked how the bottom of this fit - a gentle a-line, so it skimmed over my hips and tummy nicely. But the faux wrap was very deep and on me felt like it would be too gappy. A pin probably would have done the trick but overall I was kind of "eh" on this one.
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Blue A-Line Wrap Dress
Adrianna Papell
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36D
Super cute
The event I got this for was canceled so I didn't wear it, but it's likely that I would have gone with this option. This fit as expected. I really liked the details around the waist, thought it looked fantastic straight on. I was not so in love with the side view as it was a little clingy across my tummy, likely due to my booty, but I probably could have gotten over myself. I didn't care for the long sleeves, but I pushed them up and it looked fine. Kind of echoed the ruching elsewhere.
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Leopard Scarlett Dress
Leota
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36D
Wider leg than expected
These fit fine at the waist and hips (elastic at the back helped with that) but the legs were much wider on me than on the model - more like a straight leg fit. Not the look I wanted, plus given where the hem fell on my leg I felt like it looked awkard. Returned without wearing.
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Black Westport Pants
Brochu Walker
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36D
Not as crisp as I thought
This was fine to wear casually, with a t-shirt, and fit as expected. The pleats are stitched (kind of like a pintuck) but even with that it wasn't as crisp as I wanted. It did get crumpled a bit in transit so that may have been why. Might have sharpened up a bit if I ironed it but there was no way that was happening on vacation! Overall very comfortable and easy to wear.
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Pleated Midi Skirt
J.Crew
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36D
Just OK
The neckline on this was deeper and wider on me than on the model. Between that and how sheer it is it definitely needed a camisole, and it showed more of the camisole than I really wanted for the look I was going for. The sleeves were also much fuller and I really didn't like that, but I wore this under a blazer. The fabric was lightweight enough that I could comfortably roll the sleees up a bit so they didn't show at my cuffs.
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Houndstooth Mintee Blouse
Joie
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36D
Good for work
Comfortable at the waist and hips. I have a short inseam and these didn't hit as high on my leg as they did on the model, but still worked well enough as an ankle pant. They were also slighly wider in the leg than shown on the model, at least in my size. Very very slightly itchy, but comfortable overall. I only wore them once but that was more because it's warming up where I am, and I realized I was more interested in wearing slightly springier things.
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Speckled Cropped Tailored Trousers
Theory
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36D
Boxy and heavy
I got this in a 12 and the fit across the shoulders was good, but I didn't end up wearing it. As others have mentioned, it's very stiff and heavy fabric - closer to being outerwear. There's some shaping through the waist, but overall I felt this was too big and boxy on me. I couldn't figure out good proportions to wear with it and felt awful every time I had it on to try and figure out how to style it, so it ultimately went back without being worn, even as outerwear.
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Multi Tweed Blazer
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 185lbs
Bust: 36D