Caroline's Reviews
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Both M and S are too short
This dress is really cute but I felt self conscious because it’s too short for anyone over 5’6”. I tried both S and M - they’re the same length; M obviously had more fabric around the middle.
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Turtleneck Maxi Dress
Ted Baker London
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Collects lint like crazy
I got lots of compliments on this sweater dress. Bottom adds a nice unique flair. Definitely carry a lint roller.
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Knit and Lace Midi Dress
Sea NY x RTR
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Doesn’t Work for Long Torso
Required heavy ironing upon arrival and was too short in the torso. I have broader shoulders as well and this gave me a terrible diaper butt.
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Criselda Jumpsuit
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Tons of Compliments
Great fit and fabric. I have a long torso and it was surprisingly comfortable!
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Loki Catsuit
AFRM
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Sleeves will slip off your shoulders
Got lots of compliments, its fitted through the midsection - I sized down but it still slipped off my broad shoulders.
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Gingham Daisy Seersucker Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
True Sweater Dress
I received a ton of compliments on the dress but I don't think it is very flattering. It is warm, fun and the color is great, but there is no give in the shoulders or arms. Definitely form-fitting and I didn't like how my usually flat stomach looked.
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Red Fringe Dress
Marina Moscone x RTR
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Just bad
I thought it would be sexy / cute but I just ended up looking naked. Wearing spanx alone would’ve been more attractive (needless to say I didn’t wear this out).
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Leona Sheath Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Good work and luncheon dress
A bit boxy around the middle, not sure why people said it ran small. It has a lining but it isn't too hot - was very comfortable walking around and wearing in the city on a summer day.
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Flourish Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Good fit but stretches out easily
I really liked the cut but the fabric stretches out too easily and feels flimsy. My bf didn't like the print, but I thought ok. Good coverage and appropriate for work. I also wore to an outdoor dinner.
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Zuzanna Dress
Joie
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Easy and multi use dress
Great fit. I wore it to office and then on a dinner date. It's light weight and true to size. The only thing I didn't love was the bottom of the zipper (zips in the front) irritated my stomach after a few hours. I'm long torso / broad shoulders
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Confetti Pop Smocked Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
So much fun
Loved the fit and flare of this dress. I have broad shoulders and was a little tight but I didn't need to wear a bra with it.
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Headlines Mini Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
Business in the front, party in the back
A bit tight in the shoulders if you have broad ones, but an otherwise great dress. Hit about 1.5 - 2 inches above my knee. I liked the thick fabric and gorgeous sage/slate green color.
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Jet Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Elegant and fitted
Great dress with subtle sexy appeal. I have a straight body and it gave me more shape while the beautiful neckline distracts from my broader shoulders. Size 4 Length was perfect for corporate event. I'm 5'8" and will probably end up buying it.
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Navy Draped Neck Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34C
I wanted to like this dress more than I did
Loved the fabric and the cut of the bottom, but the top left a bit to be desired. This dress made my broad shoulders look weird and I felt my body looked a bit masculine as it flattened my boobs. The black panel in the back isn’t sheer - for some reason I thought it was when I ordered it.
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Fiery Red Floral Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Good dress, not too fancy.
Slim in the hips but the top worked well with my broad shoulders. I wore a strapless bra - you can see thru the waist band and center to skin so it was more noticeable than I realized. It’s a cloth dress that seems to be starting to fade with cleaning. I tried both the M and S - went with the small because I wanted it to be more fitted. Either would’ve worked though.
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Burgundy Lace Midi Sheath
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun for fancy dinner date
This was a bit large so I had room in the chest and lots of extra fabric in the hips. Good for broad shoulders though and looked cute because it is designed to be flowy. I liked the print and color a lot.
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Floral Asymmetric Robe Dress
The Kooples
Size Worn: 1R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Lightweight and attractive
A bit loose in the hips but nice around the shoulders
Blossom Hacienda Maxi
Show Me Your Mumu
Size Worn: SL
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Lightweight and easy to dress up or down for Summer
Much more purple than I realized and easily wrinkled but I really liked it. I have broad shoulders and this draped nicely without pulling.
Rise Dress
Wish
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Do jumpsuits ever really look good?
Not for long torso'd chicks - I wore it out of laziness not because it actually looked good. I'm glad I got the long because it would have been too short with heels. The seams also gave me a weird pregnant tummy look (I don't really have a belly) which I didn't love.
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Janus Lace Jumpsuit
Alexis
Size Worn: LL
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Sexy without being over the top
Great dress - I had to size up to a 6 (I usually wear a 4 or 6). Definitely get the long length if you are over 5'7" and plan to wear heels. Form fitting and snug - not ideal if you are feeling bloated but the fabric has some give. I'm broad-shouldered / swimmer's body and this worked well to even out proportions.
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SKU TRANSFERRED to CT18
Cut 25
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Large through the hips - felt like a mumu
*Disclaimer* I didn't wear this to my event, but I tried it on for fit. This isn't a very formal dress - it is best suited for a family wedding or fancier daytime event. It is very comfortable with secure straps and a full skirt.
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Dark Floral Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Daytime Ease.
I have a straight / athletic body and typically wear a size 4/6 in dresses. I ended up in the 2 and still found it to be too big / poofy in the front, though a bit tight in the arms. The distance between the buttons isn't ideal as no matter your chest size, they will gape slightly. One definitely needs a belt to add shape. I had to wear flats to make it a graceful length which wasn't as fun, but it was comfortable.
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Greyson Maxi Dress
Matison Stone
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C
Don't rent this.
This dress was very long and baggy around the middle. It was snug in the arms and gave me a disturbing pooch belly-thing. I had to return both sizes - the fabric was also sub-par.
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London Tower Dress
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 137lbs
Bust: 34C