Barbara's Reviews
All reviews by Barbara
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14 reviews
East to wear and chic
The grayish blue color was the perfect not so neutral color. This dress struck the right balance between figure flattering and flowing. I could have sized down for a tighter look but I enjoyed having the extra room in the heat!
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Blue Mock Neck Dress
Club Monaco
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36D
Feminine and flirty
I didn't think much of this dress. Felt very feminine in it but didn't wow me. Easy to wear and comfortable
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Floral Smocked Dress
Sweet Baby Jamie
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36D
Figure flattering
Loved the way this dress showed off my curves without being tight. It skimmed my body perfectly, accentuated a narrower high waist and generally felt very pretty in this!
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Puff Sleeve Floral Dress
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36D
It's a classic!
Such a classic piece. Wrap styling makes this universally flattering. I have a D cup chest and wore a camisole under this to prevent excessive cleavage at the office. Endless compliments. Ended up buying it at the DVF Sample sale in NYC.
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Jeanne Two Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Very feminine
Flirty and feminine. was not too short and great for a hot summer day at the office. The dress piece was really tight in the chest for me (I did not wear a bra) however the blouse over top was loose fitting and comfortable so you could not see how tight it was in the chest underneath.
Floral Stripe Mash Up Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36D
SO Flattering and well made!
High quality, great fit and classic lines! This dress is killer for an important meeting or presentation when you want to look and feel like a total boss. It is very well made, very high quality and if it weren't so much money I would have bought it! I received loads of compliments on the dress and felt great all day. Easy to wear with black, navy or nude pumps!
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Mix Media Combo Dress
Rachel Roy
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Such a great piece!
So comfortable and easy to wear, just wish it wasn't so expensive for what it is! It is big and hangs loose so if you prefer a more form fitting or revealing style this isn't for you.
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Black Tech Fleece Hoodie
Nike
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
LOVE this coat
This coat is great. As some other reviews state, it is not super warm, probably best for 40 ish degree temps or plan to layer a thick sweater underneath. Despite this, the belt is great and really cinches the waist which prevents you from looking too bulky in this jacket. I'm larger chested and tend to steer clear of double breasted coats but with the great detailing on the neck and belt, it was not a problem! Really flattering coat, with great details. I received so many compliments on the coat and felt so put together everytime I put it on. Looks killer over simple jeans and a great pair of booties and just as well over a business ensemble!
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Black Belted Trench Coat
The Kooples
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Great piece for work.
This dress was very comfortable and easy to wear to work. I don't love this option for a cocktail party (it lacks a true wow factor) but I like switching up my work wardrobe now and again and this was a solid black work dress. I received a few compliments for its flattering fit and lace detail on the sleeves! The detailing at the high waist is great to accentuate a narrow waist while also helping to draw attention away from tummy/hips if that is a problem area for you.
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Lattice Lace Dress
Jason Wu Collection
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Absolutely LOVE this dress.
It is a knockout and really flattering. Beautiful material.
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Prairie Floral Fitted Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Great dress but the belt is a pain!
Wore this dress to a wedding. I sized up from my usual size because the belt on my size did not fasten. Even a size up it was incredibly tight (and popped a couple times on the dance floor/after dinner OOPS). It wasn't ideal, but the dress itself is a showstopper! I did a reading at the ceremony and all night people were giving me compliments on the dress! Sometimes you have to take the good with the bad for fashion!
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Pink Asymmetrical Silk Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36D
Great dress! So comfortable!
I wore this dress to a rehearsal dinner. I received so many compliments on the dress. It was incredibly comfortable to wear so much so I wish I had saved to wear to the wedding itself! I found it to be true to size, I didn't wear a bra but I could have easily (there are fasteners in shoulder to hold straps in place). Only small nuisance was the dress seemed to stretch out with wear a bit, which I think made it slightly less flattering by end of night but I don't think anyone noticed this but myself! Would definitely rent again!
Red Textured Crepe Cocktail Dress
Narciso Rodriguez
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
The dress photographs beautifully but the fabric felt a bit cheap and definitely stretched out.
I wore a size down of my usual size (usually an 8/10). If my chest weren't so large I probably could have squeezed into a 6. Overall, the quality of the fabric was disappointing (wrinkled easily, stretched out, etc). The red color is fabulous though and showed up really great in pictures.
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West Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Knockout Dress!
This dress is a showstopper! It was well lined which made for a great and flattering fit. I had trouble finding a bra where the straps didn't peek out so opted to go without. The lining and overall fit were supportive enough, but I'm sure a strapless bra would work great if you prefer. I received so many compliments on this dress. The slit was def a great sexy touch to an LBD but I didn't find it was too revealing when standing/dancing (I did have to sit down strategically). I really wish I owned this dress!!!!
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Witherspoon Sheath
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36D