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Sized up for a blousy fit
I decided to size up in this dress to be sure it was roomy. I styled it with nude braided block heeled sandals, chunky gold-tone and rhinestone earrings, and a cream quilted shoulder bag with gold chain. I got lots of compliments. I did wear a full slip underneath to make sure the dress skimmed and didn’t cling. I forgot to unbutton up from the hem until midway through the evening.
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Midi Length Shirtdress
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute and simple
Cute and simple top
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Kai Top
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Unflattering
I think that the heavy weight of this fabric added bulk to the dress, making it unflattering.
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Green Empire Maxi
Bibhu Mohapatra x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Like an adult jonjon
The cut of this romper was very unflattering - like and adult jonjon.
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Stripe Knit Romper
English Factory
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute top but size up
I’m size 8/34C and this top pulled at the buttons. I was not able to wear it.
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Waisted Tank Cardigan
Madewell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Gorgeous but a little snug
Should have sized up to 10. 8 was snug around the ribcage
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Floral Brocade Dress
Ieena for Mac Duggal
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Good top for layering
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Blue Printed Exie Blouse
Parker
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Generously cut, so you may need to size down
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Arden Dress
Elk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Good everyday cut in an eye-catching color
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Landon Wrap Sweater
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Sized up for a more comfy fit
I followed the advice of other reviewers and sized up. These are a very stretchy material with a slim cut and I felt most comfortable styling them with an oversized sweater.
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Houndstooth Skinny Pants
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs TTS
I styles this top with pencil bottoms and black heels but I think it might look better with wide leg pants.
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Check Short Sleeve Top
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
MM LaFleur runs at least two sizes small
I’ve tried two different dresses from MMLF and with this one I actually sized up — still too small.
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Lena Ponte Dress
M.M.LaFleur
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Easy to dress up or down
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Floral Top
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect work dress
I love this dress! I love the fabric, which is stretchy but still structured and has a fun texture.
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Embeth Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Linen-like material
I really liked this top — I wore it twice! It was a little big (I should have gotten medium instead of large) but I styled it under a blazer with black pencil pants so it didn’t matter.
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Wayfaring Top
Stevie May
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Nice cut, fun twist
I liked this pant but it was a smidge too tight. I really liked the striped accent at the hem but a coworker told me late in the day he thought I was wearing striped socks :/
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Plaid Striped Pants
Emporio Armani
Size Worn: 44R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfy, modern fit
Loved these pants! Incredibly comfortable modern fit
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TR Elliott Pants
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Nice low-key work dress
I wore this dress twice: once at a work conference w Kate Spade low-heel sandals (a fun multicolored snake print) and a second time with flat nude braided sandals from Dolce Vita. Because of the puffy sleeve detail, this dress cant be layered under a jacket so I would probably not wear this when my office dress code is more formal (we are fairly relaxed in the summer). The cut of the dress meant it was comfortable to wear in the summer even though the fabric is a fairly substantial.
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Riverside Blue Shift Dress
See by Chloé
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Cool and comfortable for summer work
Love this dress! I got lots of compliments when I wore it. The cap sleeves covered my shoulders enough that I felt comfortable wearing it to a meeting without a jacket. The pleated faux sash adds bulk at the waist BUT masks my mummy tummy. I styles this with nude patent pumps for clean lines since this was such a bright color.
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Knit Twist Dress
RACHEL ROY COLLECTION
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Breezy warm-tones dress
Very comfy maxi dress in warm fall tones (though I borrowed it in the spring). I layered this with a camisole for more coverage up top. Be warned that this skirt will blow wide open! If i borrow this again, I will wear a slip just in case (even though it's lined) because the skirt blew open on me a couple times.
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Tall Sunflowers Retro Maxi
Madewell
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Roomy dress that is perfectly comfy
I wore this dress twice -- once to church on Easter Sunday, and again to my cousin's baby shower. I feel like the cut is very generous but still flattering, and it's possible I could have sized down (but wasn't willing to risk it). For Easter I wore nude cork wedges, and for the baby shower I wore flat nude sandals to dress it down a bit. I would definitely wear this again.
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Rebecca Liberty Dress
J.Crew
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140140lbs
Bust: 34C
More like overalls than a romper
This was cute! I'm 5'8" and around 145 lbs. I probably could have sized down to a medium and it fit fine because there was lots of room in the garment (I tend to size up on rompers because of my height). I styled it like overalls because there was LOTS of room in the bodice -- layering a fitted white tee underneath and wearing flat slides. I would definitely rent this again. I think it could be dressed up, though I opted to style it casual.
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Rowan Jumpsuit
HEARTLOOM
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140140lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun 90s-style dress
This was a fun 90s-style dress that I rented for our spring scrimmage game. It was a snug fit, so I layered a cami underneath (maybe a size up would have given me more coverage in the bust?). I styled this with classic white sneakers.
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Leanne Dress
Rails
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140140lbs
Bust: 34C
Fits like a bathrobe
I liked this top! However, the fit was more boxy than I expected -- much more like a bathrobe than a wrap top. It was very low-cut, so I layered it with a camisole in one of the lighter colors. This would be a nice transition piece in the fall or at the tail-end of winter.
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Navy Floral Wrap Top
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140140lbs
Bust: 34C
Lovely dress but has a full skirt
This dress has an almost scuba-like fabric that has a nice subtle tonal houndstooth print. The bodice fit great, but the skirt was cut VERY wide and because the fabric is stiff, the wide cut is pretty obvious. If I rent this again, I will size down and see if it makes a difference. I styled this with a gold and enamel studs, chunky layered pearl necklace, black tights, and black blocky heels.
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Printed Three Quarter Sleeve Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140140lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun blazer!
LOVE this jacket. I'm glad I opted for the 8 -- I had plenty of room in the shoulders, though it was big around the waist. I styled this with a pink short sleeve sweater, black pencil pants, chunky layered pearl necklace, and tall blocky heels.
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Regent Blazer
J.Crew
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140140lbs
Bust: 34D
Lovely but needs the right accessories to not be granny
This dress feels great! It's a lovely dark navy color. The capelet/crop top deal makes the dress very appropriate for work. Since the dress is so long (I'm 5'8" and it skimmed my knees!) styling it was a little tricky to keep it from feeling dowdy. I styled it with black tights and pencil heels, plus a chunky layered necklace and hoop earrings.
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Navy Overlay Sheath
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140140lbs
Bust: 34D
Perfect silhouette for work
Wore this dress to present at a conference and it was perfect! The bodice fitted well and I liked the flare to the skirt, rather than a pencil silhouette. I styled it with black tights and blocky heels. I opted for blocky heels since I was walking on stage but I think a pencil heel would look better. I did wear tummy shapewear since the bodice was a little snug when I tried it on at home.
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Blue Edita Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140140lbs
Bust: 34D
Gorgeous splash of color
This skirt is gorgeous and so feminine. It's a fun heavy, almost slinky material that swishes when you walk. I think I will size down to a small when I borrow this in the future (5'8", 140 lbs, 29.5" waist). I styled this with a black tee, tan sweater, and black block heel pumps. I almost wore an emerald green sweater tee with it but decided I didn't want to do quite that much color today.
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Jada Skirt
Tory Burch
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140140lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun piece for a semi-casual office
I wore a medium in this (5'8", 140 lbs). I was comfortable in the medium for length in the stride but could have possibly sized down to a small. I styled this with a light blue cocoon cardigan and nude patent flats. I was very comfy all day but still felt very pulled together.
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Sleeveless Larkspur Jumpsuit
La Vie Rebecca Taylor
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34D
Colorful twist for work
This was a great little top to style with black pencil pants. I was a little worried about it being too short but the length was perfect. I'm glad I went with the medium.
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Crinkle Cyrano Floral Top
J.Crew
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34D
Perfect little twist on the Little Black Tee
Love this top! It's a fun twist on a basic black tee. My husband commented that the panel peeking from the side had a slimming effect. I wear a 34D/size 27 at Madewell and this top fit perfectly-- a nice, looser fit with a lovely drape.
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Floral Back Sweater
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34D
Very cute and light
This was a cute little top. Next time I'll size down to a medium because the large was just a touch too big on me. I layered this with a black shell and styled it with slim black pants.
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Puff Sleeve Wrap Top
Les Reveries
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Very snug fit
This was really cute! The fabric was heavier than I was expecting and the fit was very snug. I'm 5'8" a bit under 140 lbs and have a 29" waist.
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Gingham Knit Trumpet Skirt
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Snug in bust but cute!
Cute top and very flattering cut. I wore a medium and it was a little snug in the bust -- the top couple buttons gaped -- but I'm not sure if sizing up would have changed the draping of the garment. I'm a 34C for reference.
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Brentwood Top
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Banded waist is TINY!
I borrowed an 8 in this bc so many reviewers said the banded waist was tight. They weren't lying! This is cut for someone with a true hourglass shape. My waist is 29.5" and the 8 was tight in the waist, but HUGE on me in the bust and hips. I'm 5'8" and around 145 lbs/34C.
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Inge Sheath
CATHERINE DEANE
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 147lbs
Bust: 34C
A fun pop of color for a March conference
Loved this top! Fits TTS. Gorgeous vibrant colors. I opted to tie the longest sleeve sashes in square knots to make it a little easier to move at work. I styled it with high-waisted wide leg black pants, heels, and a three-strand turquoise necklace. I got lots of compliments!
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Flutter Sleeve Blouse
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute but short
This is a super-cute dress! I had intended to style it with black tights and a black shell (some reviewers said the top was low-cut). However, because of the way the skirt is cut, the overlap of the two pieces was WAY too short for me to wear at my work function (staffing a conference). Even layering over a black slip didn't help (it just looked like my slip was showing). I think this is a safer choice for a person 5'6" or shorter, as the overall fit was great. I think sizing up to a large would have swamped me in this one.
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Rocky Wrap Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
A fun change!
I got so many compliments on these pants! I styled them with a 3/4 sleeve textured white v-neck top tucked in to highlight the high waist of the pants, plus heels to make sure the hem of the pants didn't drag.
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Floral Flare Pants
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun spin on a blazer
This was a fun spin on a blazer for a conference. I styled this with slim black pants, a black shell, and chunky black heels, plus a multistrand necklace of chunk turquoise beads.
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Leopard Printed Blazer
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34C