Alena's Reviews
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10 reviews
Cute and comfortable. Not for those among us with broad shoulders.
No complaints except that my shoulder were too broad for the yoke to sit properly and it kept doing a really weird fold/bunching thing. Nice otherwise, and unlike many sweaters a nice length (longish).
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Kristi Sweater
Joie
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 40DDD/E
Full House vibes
It's giving John Stamos circa early '90s and honestly I'm not mad. The pattern was a little fuzzy/blurred; I was expecting something a little bit more fitted and geometric. It was not particularly flattering but it was cozy and comfortable and the pattern made it fun and interesting.
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Fisherman Colorblock Turtleneck
NAADAM
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 40DDD/E
Cute but too short
Comfortable weight, lovely pattern, did stretch out a bit over the day. Fit well in the shoulders which was nice because mine are broad and that can be rare. Three stars because it was just too short even with high-waisted pants; at least on me it was just shy of a crop.
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Black Striped Sweater
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 40DDD/E
Black and white high femme!
Dramatic in all the right ways! Wore it for work, so I wore it with a panel to prevent major cleavage but for a non-work situation the neckline would be killer. Slightly tight around my ribs, but not uncomfortably so, and fit beautifully otherwise (I have wide ribs and broad shoulders, so no surprises there). Definitely rent! Fun to walk in because of the skirt's weight and flow. I got several compliments from strangers on the street (women!) about how nice it looked when I went to lunch.
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Leaves of Paradise Dress
Natori
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 40DDD/E
Lovely dress - would have worn it if it suited me.
Strapless dresses are always a toss-up for me because the length from the top of my shoulder to the top of my bust is long and I'm broad. This dress is gorgeous but didn't work on me - I felt a bit squat, like it really emphasized my wideness. Skirt was super fun and it has pockets! Felt secure on despite being strapless.
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Green Brielle Gown
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 40DDD/E
Love!
A little stretch but feels pleasantly secure when you zip it up. Wore Cakes; didn't need a bra. So comfortable. Bright, fun, and easy to chase a toddler in without worries about anything falling out. Feels sleek. The strap detail keeps it from feeling quite as plain or sports-bra-y as similar cuts sometimes do.
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Bright Aqua Ruffle Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 40DDD/E
Cute dress, no stretch, hard to wear if you're broad.
Fun and flouncy but couldn't breathe. Fit was a bit awkward - just didn't work right with my proportions; waist sat in a bit of the wrong place.
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Sleeveless Floral Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 14L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 40DDD/E
Slightly small if you have broad shoulders/chest/ribs
Fit fine, totally meh. Didn't hate it, just unremarkable.
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Navy Halter Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 40DDD/E
Not for broad and large-busted people...couldn't breathe/falling out.
And BRIGHT pink, man.
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Pink High Slit Gown
FAVIANA
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 40DDD/E
Thought it would be a little more structured/thinner
It felt loose and a little sloppy on me; I think the size was too large and I should have gone down one given the stretch. The arm openings gapped. I think in a smaller size (and honestly, on a narrower frame - I'm quite broad) it'd be lovely. The fabric is a nice texture - heavy but soft.
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Racer Tie Midi Dress
Toccin
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 40DDD/E