Alexandra's Reviews
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looks great, fits a little snug
It looks and feels great unzipped. But then the pockets are oddly placed, making them unusable (and I think the right hand pocket is a fake one and unusable anyway). And while I could sip it closed, then it was a little snug and generally uncomfy. But I think if I sized-up, it would have been the opposite: too big while unzipped, forcing me to only wear zipped-up. But I suspect the next size up would have been unflatteringly large. I wore it a few times to work when I had something social afterwards and it was great.
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Faux Fur Lapel Leather Jacket
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34B
pretty blah, not flattering
This is an unstructured, simple cardigan. It somehow has less structure than in the pictures. It's quite thick and bulky. I wore it around the apt. and it was even less comfy than a sweatshirt: the fabric was too scratchy on my bare forearms and around my neck. So, it looked and felt terrible, so I'm not sure what value it provides. I was hoping to wear it at the office over black leggings and t-shirt, or at least to run errands, maybe over work out gear. But, no! Oh, and the sleeves are too long, but since the fabric is so think, it made enormous cuffs when I folded the arms back. I can say one good thing: I liked the color.
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Olive Shawl Cardigan
KF/KaufmanFranco x RTR
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34B
Bottom is a bit snug
Plus, there is a flare at the bottom that I didn't realize. But even if it fit better, I suspect it would still be a little, 'blah.'
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Silver Metallic Knit Dress
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34B
great, but top needed pin
I loved this for a party...but it's not formal enough for a wedding, and the neckline was too low for work. I had to use tape to keep the top from splaying open. And the fabric was so light and comfortable that I didn't want to wear a tank underneath, but that could be an option. Once fall weather came, it was too cool to wear it. It didn't pair well with a sweater or jacket.
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Emi Midi Dress
Sea New York
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34B
A little large, but easy
I loved this piece and wore it a lot. It was a little large and slouchy for work, but I did wear it once. Otherwise, I wore it over my typical all-black work-out gear afterwork and weekends. It's acrylic, and it's got a good heft - a little heavy. I sort of wished that I could button it closed so the wind wouldn't blow it open on the street, but that was minor.
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Olive Long Cardigan
Great Jones
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34B
just unflattering
I liked this one in theory, and maybe I'm too short-waisted for this style, but it was really unflattering, even though it fit.
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Floral Tie Waist Midi Dress
Cedric Charlier
Size Worn: 42R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved these!
I have a pair of funky sunglasses, but I wanted something a bit chicer, and these were perfect. They are well made, feel great on and are quite flattering. I have a smaller face and small features so those huge glasses look silly on me. I wear vintage cat eyes, and while these are not that, they worked beautifully.
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Seattle Sunglasses
Illesteva
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfy, pretty fabric, but unflattering
Others have commented on how unflattering this one is, and I should have believed them. It's certainly comfy during this humid heatwave we are experiencing. The fabric is a lovely, light but sturdy cotton. The sleeves just balloon out so you look like a clown! They must be pinned down in the pictures on the model, because they were clownishly poofy IRL. And while the rest is super big and roomy, the elastic around the arms is a bit tight! I've never felt anything on my arms was soo small, but these left a slight line on my upper arm when I took it off. It's so unflattering that I only wore it around my apartment on a very warm day. It's probably perfect as maternity wear!
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The Ravine Bandana Dress
The Great.
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34B
Runs slightly small, but very pretty
It generally fit alright, but was slightly small all over. And since it's a lighter, summer dress, you feel that slight tightness a little more. But, it should be fitted to be flattering. But the cornflower blue color and small pattern are very pretty, and the bodice is flattering. I am hippy and while this cut didn't accentuate that, it's also didn't help.
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Adamaris Dress
Baum und Pferdgarten
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34B
Summer soiree.
It's a pretty dress and mostly fit well, except the top/neckline is a loose elastic that was just too unstructured and looked sloppy. I don't think it's stretched out but was designed this way. It almost feels like it's supposed to be worn off the shoulder, but it's not. Also, it's pretty casual and I wouldn't wear it to anything formal (even if it fit better).
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Ditsy Floral Tie Front Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34B