Charlene's Reviews
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15 reviews
neutral for spring everyday
standard, soft & light leather, fun for weekend.
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Bone Grey Mylie Bag
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Petite fit, good for everyday
I have narrow shoulders and short arms and the XS fits me prefectly. It's too casual for work, but great as weekend wear.
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Amelie Vegan Leather Jacket
BB Dakota
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute for fun, too short for work.
Rich color, comfortable, and warm sweater dress. Other than the sleeve being too long (story of my life), the dress fits my petite frame well. It's fun dress to wear for a night out, but too short and cute for work.
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Navy Printed Rio Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Go every where with every daily essential
Plum is the new black. Just big enough to hold all the esssentials without extra bulk or bling. Understated enough for work, stylish enough for date night. Another winner from Kate Spade.
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Plum Lane Bag
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
2 person zipper, heavy structured material, flattering cut
The zipper is impossible to zip around the waist band by yourself, so make sure you have someone around to help getting dressed. Otherise it's a flattering dress with heavy structured material. It's European design, so size up at least one size over any American designer.
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Lou Black Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering elegant cut, color looks faded, arms constricted
The dress is an almost perfect all-purpose elegant and flattering dress, if it wasn't for the imperfect fit and color. As previous reviewer mentioned, the dress looks like a perfect fit except I can barely raise my arms above my shoulder. Also the color was not as vibrant and fresh as pictured. Instead the the black is more of a worn and faded dark grey and the flowers are a shades of faded beige to white. The muted/faded color makes it look worn.
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Prairie Floral Fitted Dress
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Too short & form fitting for work - run small
I wear size XS in Kate Spade & 0 in Milly, but size 2 in this dress was too tight to breath. The elastic fabric on the sides makes the dress very form fitting and not forgiving. The color is also more muted than I expected which would be fine for work, but it's way to short & form fitting to be work appropriate. Returning without wearing 😦.
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Plaid Godet Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun, flare, and office appropriate
I worn this to a 3rd interview to a conservative industry office, gasp! Yet, the warm wine color, with the conservative high collar, and fit and flare style and sleeve made me feel bold, powerful, and fresh. To add to the serious vibe, I tone it down with black opaque tights and 2" block heel black patent leather pumps. We'll see if it's too much for the finance director.....
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Sangria Califa Dress
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful color, weird fit
While the shoulder and sleeve fit for my petite frame, the neckline did not. The top of the neck cuts into my neck - like the neck opening as too narrow. Also the color is a little bright for an interview. If the neckline fitted, I would wear it to work.
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Raspberry Envelope Blazer
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Too long and boring even for work
There was a reason why this was my 4th choice, but my first 3 was not available. Tried it on, looked in the mirror, and returned it immediately without wearing it out anywhere. It's too frumpy even for a conservative work environment. Plus the material - knit - is not forgiving - so it shows all the curves.
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Black Rib Knit Wrap Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute and comfortable for night out
Originally rented this for an interview, but decided it was "too cute." So worn it to an work party instead. The heavy sweater material, pattern, and design makes the dress "forgiving" - hiding the undesirable curves while adding curves in the right places. It's comfortable, fun and easy to wear - no winkles!
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Poppy Sweater Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Poor design - no zipper / closure at top
The only zippers are the 2 pockets, each barely big enough to fit a full-size wallet. There's no way to close the main compartment - no zipper, not even a snap. So, don't put anything valuable in the main compartment, especially if you are carrying it on a crowded street. If if you don't need to worry about pick-pockets, you need to worry about everything falling out of of the main compartment. Though it looks polished and professional, it's completely impractical to carry anything more than a small wallet, cellphone, keys, and a lipstick.
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Robinson Small Tote
Tory Burch Accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect polish look for an interview or work.
I love this handbag! It's the perfect size, color, and style to add a polish look to a professional outfit, without taking the attention from you. In general, I avoid fashion items with big flashy logos. The logo on this one is small enough to not be distracting. The muted wine color is almost a neutral and goes with just about anything.
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Mulled Wine Hayden Bag
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Get your safety pins ready - low cut!
Beautiful silk jersey material and color, flattering fit for a petite frame. But way too low cut to be work appropriate unless you pin the neck line and bodice. DVF, like most American designers, have gone the "vanity sizing" route, i.e. 5+ years ago, I wore size 4 DVF, now size 0 is snug but still fits, even though I've gained 5 lbs. Size 2 would probably be the the best for me.
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Leaf Print Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B
Not a good fit for short and narrow frame.
This is the piece that I was most excited about and was planning to wear it to an interview, but it just does not fit me. The sleeves are too long for me. The zipper makes the fabric aound it bulge out like a 3rd breast. The belt is not adjustable, but luckily it fits me - unfortunately, it's the only part that fit me. The shoulders also did not fit my narrow frame. If you're short and has narrow shoulders, this might not fit you well.
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Belted Pocket Dress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 34B