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Comfortable but not as flattering as I hoped
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Jacquard Dress
Saunders x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
The sleeves!
Beautiful blouse with tons of volume. The pattern is gorgeous and perfect for transition to fall. It is a very light linen and so I wore a tank top underneath. It wrinkled very easily when I traveled with it, and a steamer is necessary. I felt like an autumnal pirate and loved flouncing around!
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Noaea Blouse
Kate Ford
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Kept getting stopped on the sidewalk
Wore this to a friends pink themed bachelorette party and loved it! Runs maybe a touch big, I had plenty of room and was comfortable sitting down and enjoying dinner.
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Pink Natalie Sequin Sheath
Dress The Population
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Lightweight, comfortable for all kinds of movement
Wore these for a music festival, for swing dancing, and as a way to spice up a night at the bar. They are quite light weight (a bit see through) - nice for a warm night or swing dancing, but also had enough room to wear a pair of leggings underneath on a chillier day (which is what I did for the music festival). I loved the big zipper pockets, so helpful for all the little things you need at a festival! The yellow is halfway between canary and neon - nice and bright but doesn't glow under black lights. Got lots of compliments on these!
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Trainsuit Sweatpants
adidas by Stella McCartney
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Small in the chest
I thought I would like this a lot more than I did. Small in the chest, felt like I was spilling out over dinner. However, the fabric is a beautiful weight and color, and I did like the cutout.
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Blue Blakely Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32F
Long but fabulous
I have a short inseam for someone of my height and these were way long, but I hemmed them with some fashion tape and problem solved. They make your butt look amazing. They have great stretch and did loosen up a little during the day, and there are no belt loops, so I would size down next time.
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High Rise Super Flare Jeans
LEE
Size Worn: 31
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32F
Flowy, tropical delight!
Wore this to an early June wedding and loved it! I loved the deep V neckline, which has a hook that keeps things flirty but more modest, and the open back was a savior on the dance floor. I liked keeping the sleeves pushed up for a more princessy look. I got so many compliments all night long! Fit is true to size and the waist has no give. If you’re between sizes, you’ll want to go up. The length is good, I could’ve worn flats, but taller people might find it a little short.
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Palm Print Maxi
Toccin
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32F
Awkward fit in chest, but grew on me
The fit of this dress is strange in the chest. Whenever I tied it, it seemed to creep up into my armpits and then the straps would fall off. If I tightened the straps more, the same thing happened. That being said, the dress is lined and extremely comfortable. I felt fine going bra-less and I felt very pretty.
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Elissabet Maxi
Joie
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32F
Fun print, not very practical
I thought this top was super cute as a rental, but wouldn’t buy it. It runs large, I sized down to an 8 from my usual 10 and it fit well. It’s a little sheer and the spaces between hooks do gap, so either wear a cute bralette or a tank underneath. After three wears, the top hook came off. Even though it was unideal, I got lots of compliments when I wore it swing dancing and it’s a fun shirt for what it is.
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Tangerine Top
Color Me Courtney
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32F
Obsessed, sized down, bought it
This coat is everything. So many compliments, someone actually stopped me on the street! It is the perfect mixed plaid with an unexpected pop of color, oversized in the best way, cozy like a blanket, a great weight for cold but not too cold. I rented the large first which was a little too big (but I made it work), then swapped for a medium which is perfect and still oversized.
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Mixed Plaid Coat
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32F
Amazing color, so comfy
PROS: I have been known to break it down on the dancefloor, so comfort and coverage are key for wedding attire! This was comfortable for a spring wedding with tons of flowy fabric so you don’t feel restricted after a big meal or for your moves. It is the most gorgeous shade of daffodil yellow that stood out while the classic styling kept it sophisticated. CONS: I found it ran a little big and long, and I think it would’ve been a much better fit if I sized down to a 10. I wore a 2” heel and this was hitting the ground. I ended up pinning the fabric under my armpits to take the chest in a little. I also disliked that the straps weren’t adjustable, but maybe that would’ve been fixed in a smaller size. I used fabric tape on my chest to avoid any gaping or slippage.
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Honeycomb Gown
Obando x RTR
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 32F