Mel's Reviews
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So pretty but so wrinkly
So pretty and obviously the sleeves make it look unique. But this thing had little microwrinkles all over it and especially where I sat down it had creases basically immediately. I wish I had worn it tucked into a skirt instead of with jeans. I tried tossing it in my dryer for a few minutes on the steam mode but it didn't really help. The fit is a little boxy and it laid a little weirdly on my hips.
White Lace Inset Top
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Cute but fit was weird
I wore this to work with a jean jacket and then out that night to drinks. It was just a little snug right across the tops of my legs and the drawstring waistband sat a little lower than I wanted it to. I felt like it looked okay, but all day I was sort of tugging and adjusting it, tucking my bra straps back in, things like that.
Vernay Jumpsuit
Joie
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Super cute and easy to wear
Liked the material, it was kind of thick and stretchy. It did wrinkle easily, so in the 10 minute car ride I ended up with creases across my lap. Th sleeve are obviously super fun! And I liked that the fit below the waist was roomy. This wasn't like skin tight. I had the same issue as others needing the chest liner to be a bit longer but it wasn't bad on me.
White Natalia Dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Super cute top—basic with some flair
Love the bell sleeves! Didn't totally love how the inside of the fabric looked but it was fine. I wished this was a bit longer but I have a long torso.
Mixed Blue Floral Top
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
More of a long top
Had to laugh that Free People thinks this is a dress. It's a perfectly long shirt to wear over leggings. The keyhole in the front was very low cut so I wore with a blank tank top underneath. I thought that might look weird but it was totally fine.
Printed Tegan Mini Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Pretty and twirly!
This skirt was pretty and fun to wear. Not lined so you will need a slip.
Rosa Pleated Skirt
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
A bit snug in the chest but flattering and easy
I wasn't sure I was a multiple tiers of ruffles kind of girl but this was surprisingly flattering. I had to wear with a few buttons undone and a top underneath for coverage but it was fine. I'm tall, so I always wish everything was a little longer. I like the length fine in this standing up but kept tugging it down when I was sitting at my desk.
Black Polka Dot Chiffon Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Obsessed. Love this so much.
Fit great, and love that it's a basic made more interesting with the high cut an the back and deep Vs in the front. I wish it came in more colors.
Tux Blazer
Helmut Lang
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Super cute for every day
As with almost every dress ever, I wished this was an inch or two longer! And the waistband detailing seemed a little off to me, but overall this was super cute. I wore it with brown boots and gold jewelry and felt very cozy and autumnal. Flattering, nice material. I dug it!
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Navy Printed Rio Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Perfect daytime rental
This is the whole reason to rent clothes. Because you can wear something like this, which is a little too ridiculous to buy but you would definitely wear a few times. Wore to brunch, casual night out with friends, and to work. If the sleeves were a little smaller, you might even keep this is in your closet, but they are big! This does wrinkle easily but not terrible. The fabric is nice thick cotton, almost like a thin canvas. It's super long, and I tried tucking it in but it's too stiff. I disagree with the review that said it's only for tiny women because I am not that at all but the proportions could make it tricky.
White Cotton Bell Sleeve Tunic
Suno
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D
Fine to wear to work but nothing special
This was fine. It fit and it was cute. I wish it was an inch longer but I'm 5'8" so such is life. The pockets are nice but even just my phone dragged it down so much that it ruined the lines of the dress. I cinched the drawstring up as much I could, so the top is kind of blousy, but I felt it made me look a bit bottom heavy. The whole thing isn't unflattering per se but I wouldn't say it's flattering either. I felt like a looked a little squat/boxy but not so much that I wouldn't wear it.
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Navy Hadley Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 38D