Kari's Reviews
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Waist is small, wrap top above the waist is very loose
I had to pin the wrap top because there's so much fabric, it lays open and shows my bra. I'm short-waisted, so there's a lot of fabric billowing on my back, too. The waist is small, so this dress may work better for hourglass shapes, rather than ruler or athletic shapes. The wrap skirt opens when I walk or sit, so I should've pinned that, too.
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Black Striped Dress
Carven
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Not work appropriate
I normally wear between an 8 and a 10 and the L fit. However, this dress is not appropriate for work. The slit in the front is way too high, even standing. I can't imagine it not exposing everything if I were to sit down.
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Olive Sundowners Dress
Bailey 44
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Neckline shifts to the left, lining doesn't lie flat
The length is great for tall girls. The neckline is plunging and so I wore a camisole slip underneath. This is not work appropriate otherwise. The fit is unsatisfactory because the neckline keeps shifting to the left and the lining at the neckline doesn't lay flat so you can see it.
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Red Textured Crepe Cocktail Dress
Narciso Rodriguez
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Classic without being boring
I got so many compliments! The white satin collar is soft. The arms are a bit snug so if you lift weights and have larger biceps, be aware. The lace is beautiful and the lining is only in the front, so the back is just the lace, but I still didn't feel overexposed.
Black Oliver Lace Top
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
A bit large, without shape
I found that if I pinned the waist to make it 4 inches smaller then it looked more like it does on the model, from the back. It's still too un-shaped in the front - two people told me I looked pregnant (I'm not, but the dress makes it look like it)
Floral Monet Dress
Tome
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfy and unique- feels good to wear
Wide waistband and loose fit make it comfy for wearing all day, including hours of sitting. The embroidery along the sides is pretty.
Hypnotic Poppy Pants
Vilshenko
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Fresh bright green, nice fabric
I am short wasted, so the shoulder straps slipped off my shoulders a lot. The lining and the dress fabric make it feel like a million bucks to wear. The slit is pretty high, and isn't noticeable when standing. But, when seated, it is very high and exposed The bottom of my Spanx. I had to cover my lap with a scarf. The color is beautiful fresh blue grass green. I got compliments on the color. When seated, I had to keep pulling the bodice up over my strapless bra. It hung lower than my strapless bra cups.
Grass Green Slip Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Soft and warm
I didn't realize that the fabric is suited more to fall and winter, but I wore it to work where it's air-conditioned. It's a very soft fabric feels great to wear. It's pretty boxy.
Pink Clairene Jacket
Theory
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful overlay
It's one of those dresses you'll get a lot of compliments on. The back where it button above the zip has too much fabric so it gaped a little bit. The nude colored lining is not my skin color which is more pink while the lining is more yellow. It would flatter someone with more yellow undertones. The lining was a little tight around my hips and so it pulled, but the overlay is much looser. The overlay is so beautiful that it makes up for the things I am being picky about.
Navy Mena Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Too large in bust, plunging neckline
I am a 34C and the bust was gaping. It would better fit a much larger bust. The lace panel at the midsection is unlined so skin shows through. The neckline is so low, i tried a push up padded bra to fill the space and then added a lace bandeau panel. In the end, I didn't wear it to the event. Too much fiddling to make it work.
Plunging Navy Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Pretty, work appropriate dress
The large was roomy but not baggy. I maybe could've tried the medium but the large was comfortable. It fit great!
Pink Dot Ruffle Sheath
Leota
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Flattering and comfortable
I got so many compliments. This dress is modest, unique, and the fabric is thick enough to be flattering and stretchy enough to be comfortable all day. Love!
Montauk Midi Dress
Cedric Charlier
Size Worn: 46R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Not modest at all
The v-neck is super low, so I couldn't wear a bra with it. Besides, it gaped so I'd need double-sided tape to keep it from showing everything. It was way too tight on my hips (spanx would've probably taken care of that). There's a slit you can't see in the pictures - the ruffles open up when you walk or sit down so that your thighs are exposed. I cannot wear this and feel modest at all.
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The Beckham Maxi
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C
Wore this boxy jacket with a skirt to work.
It feels wonderful to wear. It's fully lined and weighted nicely, so it feels like a million bucks. BUT it's boxy and runs a bit large. I'm a 34C and wear between an 8 and 10, so opted for the 8. It fit in the shoulders and arms, but was pretty big around the waist. I won't rent it again and certainly wouldn't buy it.
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Multi Tweed Jacket
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34C