Barbara's Reviews
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16 reviews
Nice quality and flattering.
All around happy with it, but didn't have a wow factor. It was looser on me than ideal, although I am in between 6 and 4, and usually am a 6 with skirts.
Posh Pencil Skirt
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Oooh, it is tight and short, but talk someone in to telling you to wear it.
So it runs smaaall and is as short as tight, but it is super cute. I am a size 6 and the M/L did not feel like any sort of medium let alone large. That said, after I showed my friend it on me, he said I needed to wear it out. I ended up receiving a ton of compliments, so yay. I ended up wearing with black tights, but wore it with booties for a date and flats during the day.
Dorah Sweater Dress
Saylor
Size Worn: M-L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved. Will likely buy.
Super love this. It runs mostly true to size, maybe a tiny bit big, but once it's colder and I have thicker material on underneath it will be perfect. It does only have one button, but not terrible. The hem on the front tapers in a bit at the bottom. It isn't obvious in the pictures. At first I thought it was weird but they must have had a reason for it. After wearing, I do like the look of the detail during movement. Oh, and the inside fabric is a map of the world. It's the little things.
Red Plaid Coat
NVLT
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved everything but the big arm holes
Simple and cute but the arm holes are too big to wear a bra, due to the weight of the fabrics. I went without a bra outside of work, but wore it with a cardigan over at work because the sides of any bra are very noticeable.
Brandy Turtleneck Sweater Dress
BB Dakota
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Side slit at hem ruined it
The side slit at the bottom goes up really high. That could be okay, but it also hangs weird. It hangs as if the hem is too long and separates with a longer piece in the front. Even with heels and off the ground it didn't hang right. Maybe it would hang on someone with more of a straight figure than mine, but they were also a bit loose. Nice quality material though.
Dulcito Pants
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Meh. Too boxy and less impressive close up
I kept trying to wear this at least once before I returned it, but I would take it off and change at the last minute each time. I am okay with boxy, but this fit more loose than boxy in an un-flattering way. The non-poof knit was thinner than I expected, too. Unfortunately went back without wearing.
Heavy Knit Patchwork Sweater
Peter Pilotto
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Great shape and material
I really liked this top. It was on the shorter side and I have a shorter torso, so I only wore with higher wasted bottoms. I will definitely add to my list again as it was an easy top to throw on with a pair of pants and still looked polished. Wore it to work, on a plane and out and about on a weekend trip. Of note, the material is not breathable. I can see it not airing out well if I was moving around a lot or in hotter weather.
Astronomy Sweater
The Fifth Label
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 34B
Really pretty but runs big
Recently I've been between a medium and small. I ordered the 6 and it looks too big to wear. :( The fabric is really gorgeous, but it is more see through than I was hoping. The print and colors are really pretty, and quality to the fabric. The top half has a lining, but you are able to see through the shirt a bit on the bottom half. It would look very appropriate to wear out and about, but I also was hoping to wear it to work. Ideally I don't want to wear a base layer underneath a tank/sleeveless style top, though. I am not sure if it is because of the fit or because the size was too big, but the straps also seemed further out on the shoulder than usual. Even though they had a wider strap, my bra strap was very noticeable in the back - another reason to not want to wear a base layer. If the material was a bit thicker/less see through, I would swap out and order the next size down to try it out. Oh well, back it goes.
Member Fit Notes
Sentosa Print Tank
Elk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved it, but doesn't seem $$$ speciel
I really liked this zip up. The material is thick, it is well made and fits well. All the details and craftsmanship could easily justify an expensive price tag but this seems steep for being everyday-wear. Great for a rental though.
Printed Zip Sweatshirt
Marni
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Thick and warm material and nice wasteband
I really liked this skirt. If i didn't just live in o new of the areas getting hit by unexpected snow, ice and COLD, I'd be keeping this longer. It looked really nice with black opaque tights, but the length was a little long to work with my below-the-knee boots. I plan on renting again when the weather starts to transition.
Tin Grey Knit Skirt
Jason Wu
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice looking, but thin and has a bit of a 'yoga-pants' vibes.
I saw hoping to purchase these when I ordered them and debated keeping them. In the end I only wore them once before returning. Again, nice looking, but thin and has a bit of a yoga-pants' vibes. I think they look better on me, then on the hanger, but was disappointed that they were less professional looking. I might rent again later and try during a different season (ie., not winter in Feb) and with a few out-of-office events where it's okay to be more casual.
Striped Ankle Slit Pants
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice pants but not the cut for me
I really like the material – the thick fabric, the deep khaki color. The white stitching takes the pants up a notch, too. They fit really well and I tried them on with a few outfits but decided they didn't flatter me. I have hips/butt, but not thick thighs and my calves/ankles are toned, but slimmer. I think they were designed for someone with a more straight shape, as the flare below the knee was too much for me and I looked a bit disproportionate (fitted throughout hips/seat then chicken-leg ankles stick out the middle of the flared bottom).
Camel Cropped Flare Trousers
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering and professional
Love this. It shows off the curves while still being modest. I think I'm keeping this one.
Member Fit Notes
Milagro Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Looser than expected, still looks okay
I am going to return this for a size 6, which is smaller than I usually wear. The skirt still works and looks nice but I was expecting it to be a little more hugging than the size 8 fits. It is a heavy and high-quality skirt and I am looking forward to trying out the smaller size
Sequin Samia Skirt
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute, but size down
This is a cute jacket and feels like it will be warm. It is not very fitted and bigger than expected, though. I'm returning for a size S.
Sporty Tech Puffer Coat
Tory Burch
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B
Too big, returned without wearing
Feels over a size too big. Material is thinner than I expected. Will return instead of exchanging for smaller size.
Striped Paradise Jeans
M.i.h. Jeans
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34B