Kristin's Reviews
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I wore this coat all winter
Seriously considered buying this. The reversible is fine (I wore it more as a black coat than a plaid coat), but most impressively it stood up to -20° weather in Quebec and kept me cozy in one of the longest, coldest, snowiest NYC winters I can remember.
Reversible Hudswell Jacket
Barbour
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C
No longer pleated, see through
Unfortunately I think this would only look good if you had an hour to spend ironing. It looked much more casual in person than in photos, and wasn't appropriate for the work function I got it for. Returned without wearing.
Pleated Midi Skirt
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 36C
Already regretting not buying
Lovely jacket, a little short if worn with pants (I have a long torso) but I wore it over a fitted black dress and it looked great!
Patch Pocket Tweed Jacket
Laundry by Shelli Segal
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 36C
Only looked good worn open
Ran tight in the shoulders and arm, and when buttoned it splayed in a way that looked unintentional. Otherwise nice blazer, great quality.
Pink Ryland Dickey Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 36C
Have rented multiple times!
This is a great blazer, flowy and comfortable while still being appropriate for client meetings. The arms are fully lined in a silky material which feels great too. It has a little hook in the front but I usually wear it open. I’ve strongly considered buying it multiple times!
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Idalia Blazer
Rodebjer
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 36C
Great work piece
Wore to a conference and it looked very polished. It’s in great condition, like new. It was a little tight in the arms and shoulders.
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Long and Lean Dickey Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 250lbs
Bust: 36C
Liked, just didn't end up wearing much
It's super cute and unique, but I didn't find it super functional. It is a little too warm to wear indoors as a blazer, but not quite warm enough to replace a coat, so I had a hard time finding the right use case.
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Melanie Jacket
Rails
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Surprisingly flattering!
When I got this and saw how small it looked out of the bag, I thought no way will this fit. But it stretched to fit in all the right ways.
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Navy Knit Skirt
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful pattern, puff sleeve added interest, tight arms
I wore this for a client meeting, looked great under a navy blazer but still looked interesting/professional at dinner without the blazer. My only complaint was that the arm opening was a little tight for me.
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Augustine Top
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Perfect preppy weekend sweater
Great casual-Friday or weekend layer. Wore it to brunch, out running errands, etc. A tiny bit itchy but not nearly as bad as most wool sweaters, and pretty warm!
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Long Sleeve Pullover
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
What you would expect!
Beautiful color, very soft and in good condition. It maybe ran a smidge small (e.g. I could wear it over a cami, but not a button-up/shirt), and was a little short for someone like me with a long torso.
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Cotton-Blend Cardigan
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Chic Elmo
Wore this for a couple of get-togethers, and it's such a fun pop of red for winter. The X's are a fun detail. My only complaints are that the sleeves are comically long, and it was hard to find a coat that I could wear over it.
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Slouchy Knit Sweater
ASHLEY PARK x RTR
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Nice, only wore once
Looked good, but it felt a little thick and not super comfy, so I only wore it to one event.
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Aleck Sweater
Joie
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Sleeve detail is cute, otherwise meh
Bought for Galentine's, ended up wearing something else because apart from the sleeve detail this felt frumpy. I think it was the gray color combined with it hanging weird.
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Coming & Going Heart Sweater
Splendid
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Great piece for my conference wardrobe
Ended up returning the matching pants (fit was off) but the blazer looked great over black wide-legged trousers and chunky loafers.
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The Phoebe Blazer
Favorite Daughter
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Very shrunken
I need to stop getting knit sweaters from RTR... the tag says dry clean only but this had clearly been through a washer/dryer. Length was much more cropped that in pictures and the fit was weirdly tight in the arms and shoulders.
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Burgundy Turtleneck Sweater
Saunders x RTR
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Great detailed staple
Nice when I just wanted to throw something on for work that had a little more visual interest than a regular button-down.
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Stripe Double Collar Shirt
Tibi
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Looked great/expensive on zoom calls, too tight for real life
Would have needed a size up to comfortably button it closed or wear over a shirt.
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Geometric Knit Cardigan
Rosetta Getty x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Wore it all summer
I got this dress for my honeymoon in Italy and loved it so much that I ended up keeping it the whole summer. It's so easy to throw on but makes you feel instantly put together. Super breezy, no need for a bra, great for how hot NYC was this summer, but also looked cute with a knit sweater over it.
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Selene Smocked Dress
Marine Layer
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
SO SHORT
I should have trusted the reviews lol. This dress is super cute, I loved the pattern, and the fit was good but unfortunately I returned without wearing because I was going to flash everyone constantly if I wore it.
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Raleigh Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Loved it so much I wore in engagement photos
I seriously considered buying this dress! It's so comfortable, the color is great, and it hugs in all the right places, even on curvy girls with hips like me. I hung onto this one for a couple of months, wearing it to work, out on the weekends, and even in my engagement photos.
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Ribbed Midi Dress
Toccin
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C
Nice, but runs small
It has a pattern that is more prominent in-person than in photos. I liked it, but it fit very tight in the shoulders, would have felt bulky with an oxford shirt underneath. I sent it back without wearing.
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Mauve Borrem Blazer
Club Monaco
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C
Wayyyyy too small
Did not line up with the size chart.
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Sarah Slim Leg Jeans
PAIGE
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Wanted to like it
I love a sleeveless turtleneck, but this one was just off. The pictures do not accurately show the color, which was almost yellow-ish and not flattering to my skin tone. The arm holes were cut too low to wear with a normal bra (or something under it). Overall cut/shape didn’t do anything for me.
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Tan Sleeveless Turtleneck Sweater
Sweet Baby Jamie
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Just didn't work. Not flattering.
Rented this for a wedding but ended up wearing a $40 Amazon dress instead that somehow looked more expensive than this. The keyhole only looks good if you are standing straight with perfect posture. As soon as you sit down or move it gaps really weird. My biggest beef is about the underskirt, though. The outside looks so flowy, but underneath there is a lining that is way too tight. Because it's attached to the outer skirt, it causes everything to pull and not sit right.
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Rose Gown
Dress The Population
Size Worn: XXLR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C
Oscar did it again
These earrings were absolutely lovely, and perfect to wear as a wedding guest.
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Silk Pearl Earrings
Oscar de la Renta
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C
Zipper weak, didn't wear
This had so much promise, but I ended up not wearing because the zipper was dangerously close to coming undone every time I moved. Twice it got off-track while I was zipping it up and I had to re-align it. I didn't trust it to stay intact while wearing.
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Spaghetti Strap Jumpsuit
Saunders x RTR
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C
Unique, great for work event
It was a little tight in the waist, but overall a very nice piece to wear to a work dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant where I wanted to look nice but still professional.
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Striped Velvet Jumpsuit
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C
So disappointing
I couldn't believe how bad this looked. The fabric on the top curls and is impossible to keep straight, which means that the tag is ALWAYS showing. If I owned, I would cut the tag off, but obviously can't do that with RTR. Also, the bottom was too big, top was too small, waist was in the wrong place. The place where the top and bottom meet poofed out really unflatteringly (because the top is elastic-y and the bottom is gathered), which almost made me look pregnant.
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Green Floral Smocked Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C
Love. Best wrap skirt.
I am a wrap-skirt skeptic, but this one is perfect. It gives the right shape/curve, and the right amount of leg, but never feels like you’re going to flash someone. I wore it to dinner with friends but easily could have worn it to work, too. I had a hard time sending it back!
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Pacifica Wrap Skirt
FAHERTY BRAND
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Button pop issue. I knew the risks!
I read the reviews about buttons popping open in the chest, but I thought I’d be fine as a proportionally smaller-chested person. What kills me is that it fits perfect everywhere else, even though I’m pear shaped, and the pattern/color are lovely! Sadly I ended up not wearing it at all. I might have been able to use some clothing tape, but it wasn’t worth the hassle.
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Red Floral Shirt Dress
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Just meh.
There’s nothing necessarily wrong with it, it just wasn’t quite RTR worthy. It feels like an old white blouse I could have pulled out of my own closet (rolling hems and creases included). It fit fine everywhere except for the arm holes, which were a little tight.
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Aubrey Top
XíRENA
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 230lbs
Bust: 36C
Almost didn’t send it back
I kept this one for two cycles because I was wearing it almost every day. It was the perfect thing to throw on for morning coffee walks, or to add some interest to a jeans-and-t-shirt outfit. Add white sneaks and sunglasses and that was pretty much what I wore all of Spring. If the weather hadn’t warmed up, I might have kept it even longer.
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Cropped Leather Combo Jacket
Club Monaco
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 36C
Good but not perfect!
This is a great statement dress, love the color and shape, but it has some downsides so I ended up wearing a different one for my event. The main issues I had were: - The length didn’t go to the floor, even more noticeable with heels, and this was for a black-tie event where I wanted floor-length - The fabric around the middle is not flattering. You can see every dimple. Even my belly button was visible through the dress. And the high slit and low plunge meant shapewear was not an option. - Plunge would have taken careful dress tape to manage, and I wanted to relax and dance without worrying.
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Plunge Neck Gown
Aidan AIDAN MATTOX
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 36C
LOVE
I seriously didn’t want to give these back. I wore these to a black-tie wedding and got so many compliments. They added the perfect amount of glam and touch of color.
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Scramble Earrings
Oscar de la Renta
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C
Weird fit, not for hips
The fabric is gorgeous. But while it fit just right on top, the underskirt was so tight I couldn’t even pull it on. I tried the next size up (16) and the top was too big, but still impossibly tight in the skirt!
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Navy Odyssey Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 240lbs
Bust: 36C
Very cropped
Still had ~an inch of skin showing even over high-waisted jeans. I have a long torso, but regardless, the proportions are just a little too cropped for my taste.
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Green Puff Sleeve Sweater
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C
Very cozy, definitely oversized
It's a beautiful color and so cozy. It's quite big though -- would definitely fit a thick sweater underneath it, and then some. It has NVLT embroidered in big letters just below the back collar, which I don't love, but the stitching is the same color as the coat so it's not too loud.
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Olive Double Breasted Coat
NVLT
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 260lbs
Bust: 36C