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It’s ok. The ties are annoying
It fit me fine but it’s impossible to tie the ties by yourself. Even ties they’re overpowering. It’s ok but I only wore it once and wouldn’t consider wearing it again.
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Floral Top
Eudon Choi x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Meh, it’s ok
It runs very large. There’s no shape to it at all. It’s like a short mumu. The fabric feels slick and polyester. I didn’t wear it.
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Winter Chrysanthemum Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
This dress is hideous
It’s a a combination of Victorian bustier and cheap modern cut. The color is mud. I’m super disappointed as Farm Rio is usually so good.
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Giraffes Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress
FARM Rio
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Cute but a bit matronly
I like this dress but I don’t love it. I look like I’m an elementary school teacher heading to church. It gives “ middle age “. Now, I am solidly middle age so maybe I should embrace that.
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Blurred Poplin Shirtdress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Very versatile
Great, goes with a lot. For some reason RTR recommended an XL and it was way too big. Otherwise, I liked the style. It’s a heavy fabric. Not for hot weather.
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Godello Top
Trina Turk
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Very cute dress for work
I enjoyed this. I’m apple shaped to I added a thin belt to give myself more of a waist. I’m an 8/10/12 depending on the cut. I got a 10 in this and it fit well.
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Floral Smocked Sleeve Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Umm the flower placement is not getting it
It’s cute except that the flower placement puts a giant nipple over my nipple. And another flower is right over the belly button. It’s a shame because it’s cute otherwise!
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Yucca Floral Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Good Lord this runs small
I thought it was a child’s size. I’m an 8/10/12 depending on the brand. I got a 14. I couldn’t get it on. It’s minuscule. My daughter’s friend who is a size 4 could wear it.
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Richa Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
A little frumpy
It’s ok looking but there’s a definite “ church lady “. In fact, likely that’s where I will wear it. A little big but not so big that I would size down.
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Blue Tie Front Dress
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
These attract attention - in a good way
So, at first I thought these were a bit too big, a little clowny. A cousin who is a stylist who was at our house for thanksgiving. He said told me to put on the slimmer fit sweater and some chunky foot wear. It worked. I got so many compliments that I looked into buying them. The price on the Trina Turk website was $100 less than RtR’s price so I ordered them from there. They are “ blousy “ so you do need a slimmer top to balance it out. If you’re pear shaped I would size down. If you’re apple shaped like me they’re more true to size. There’s a little room in the waist but I wouldn’t really want them any tighter.
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Delhi Pants
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Meh, it’s ok
But that’s all it is. It’s not flattering at all. Looks like a mesh potato sack in person.
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Ruched Mesh Dress
Saunders x RTR
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 159lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
It’s ok but it’s itchy
There’s a fair amount that isn’t lined and that part is itchy. I took it off after 2 minutes. Also, like so many RTR dresses, the zipper was fussy.
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Trinette Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Big in the hips and hard to get on
It took me 3 tries to get this on. Between the cape, the side zipper and the arm holes there’s a lot of maneuvering. Once I got it in my husband said it’s ok but kind of “ super hero “ it was very loose in the hips and a little tight in the stomach. Overall, a pass
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Shinrin Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Too transparent for me
It’s ok but it’s transparent and I couldn’t wear a regular bra. It was also a bit tight.
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Black Bell Swirl Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
The middle is see through
Perhaps I should have known this but the middle is not lined. So, you can see belly and if, like me, you like a high waist shaper, it’s not going to work.
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Red Diane Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
It was too tight in the chest
I have 38DDD so it’s not an uncommon problem. The fabric is also much heavier than I thought it would be. More of a winter dress.
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Black Flare Sleeve Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Flattering style. Frumpy colors.
I liked this but my husband asked me if I was going for a pioneer look. I think the style is ok but the colors are drab
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Alta Maxi
Apiece Apart
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Pretty colors weird cut
I loved the look and the colors but it's cut oddly in the chest. I couldn't wear it. It crushed the girls.
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Prism Maxi
Josie Natori
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Way too revealing
Once again, I have an item that fits everywhere but the chest. I think even if you were relatively small busted this might still be too revealing. I probably could have made it work with a cami but it didn't seem worth the effort. The color is very distinctive and wasn't for me.
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Carli Ruffled Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Does no one design for those of us with larger chests?
Ugh, it fits everywhere but the chest. It's tight there which gives the blouse a maternity vibe.
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Malone Blouse
Shoshanna
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Super tight in the chest
It's a cute shirt but it's not for those of us with DDDs
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Purple Print Tie Neck Blouse
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Cute but tight in the chest
It's a nice dress but it's better suited to someone with a pear shaped body. On my Apple frame it was tight in the bust and waist.
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Leah Maxi
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Laura Ingalls meets Carmen Miranda
I wanted to love this but the fabric is heavier than it should be and the waist hit me at a weird part. I wore it once for dinner with a white sweater and sandals. It looks pretty good in pictures but in person it isn't as richly colored.
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Vintage Floral Maxi
FARM Rio
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Wore it for Easter
Cute but the sleeves are massive.
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Flutter Sleeve Blouse
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Super cute but short
I found it surprisingly flattering. I did need fashion tape to keep it from showing too much. It's also short so if you don't want to bare your midriff you'll need some high waisted pants or shorts.
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Blue Onira Top
CAROLINE CONSTAS
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
More versatile that I had anticipated
This needs fashion tape but if you have some you can wear it even with a large chest. I wore this for a baptism and it was a big hit. I'm usually an 8 and I wore a Large.
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Spell Dress
S/W/F
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 1155lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Crisp but not stiff
This is a super cute blouse. I debated buying it, but it's a bit pricy for the use I would get out of it. It's a heavy cotton that makes it look crisp. It flows well and hits just past the belt line. I wore it with white jeans and sandals and got lots of compliments. I usually am a Medium but they recommended an XL and I am glad that's what I got.
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Lanai Top
Alexis
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160154lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
It's so fun !
This dress has a legit cape. It's super cute and you'll be noticed. So, know thyself. If you don't want to stand out then it's not for you. I'm usually a M and this was a L.
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Floral Danijela Top
Alexis
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
These do not flatter an Apple shape
These are awful on me. They make my hips look wide and flatten my already flat rear end. I usually wear an 8/10 and these are 31s. They technically fit fine but they're not attractive on me.
Emannuelle Slim Bootcut Jeans
Citizens of Humanity
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Super cute and very warm
This sweater is very thick. West it when you need to be warm. It's very flattering. It holds it shape well throughout the day. I wore it with dark jeans.
Red Ribbed Peplum Sweater
La Vie Rebecca Taylor
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
It fits oddly.
This is really pretty but it's too big in the waist ( my biggest part ) and a little small in the hips( my smallest part). I wanted to like it but it looked sloppy through the waist and overall pretty frumpy.
Puff Sleeve Tunic
Tory Burch
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
It's a little complicated and not cute.
This just doesn't lay right across the chest on me. The color washed me out. It also runs large. A medium would have fit me better but I don't like it enough to swap. I ended up not wearing it.
Ensor Blouse
Beaufille
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
A nice, if a bit conservative dress.
This is a good dress for church or a meeting. It absolutely needs a belt though. The fabric drapes well. It's poly do it won't breathe well but for the fall or winter it would be fine.
Button Down Geo Dress
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Such a pretty dress. So little space for the bosom.
I love this dress. The fabric is flowing and the little cutouts accentuate the waist. The only problem is that it's designed for a C cup or less. I couldn't even put a bra on under it. I'm not sure I would be comfortable wearing it out of the house. The shoulders were plenty big so it's just the chest that's off. Otherwise it's super flattering. I usually wear a 10 and I got an XLR in this.
Nakkita Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
I felt like 10 pounds of sausage in 5 pounds of casing.
This dress is old school " Christmas party". It reminds me of a dress my mom had in the 80s. It's NOT flattering for an Apple shape. If you're more pear shaped then I think it might be more flattering. I just looked like a busted can of biscuits.
Katy Dress
Dress The Population
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Gorgeous but not for the well endowed.
I love this dress. My husband really loved it, which is good because the only place I could wear it is at home. The sizing is TTS to large overall, but the bust does not work for my DDs. I mean, there was no hope of getting a bra on and even with the little snap that it has they were hanging out. The reason why the picture is a profile is because the girls were all out there. If you're a C cup or smaller I think it would be perfect. The dress has a gorgeous flow and feel to it.
The Laurita Maxi
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Very nice silhouette
This is a nice top. It's flattering to an apple shape. The sleeves have a little more distinct shape than the picture indicates. It would be a good piece to have for mix and match.
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White Savanna Top
Tibi
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Boxy but still cute
It's a nice heavy sweater. The only downside for me is that the sleeves are pretty long. It's warm and not at all itchy.
Brown Oversized Bell Sleeve Sweater
Sweet Baby Jamie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
A nice lightweight dress for everyday
The dress is nice but very lightweight. It's not a fall dress like I had anticipated. It is also revealing in the chest. I am usually a 10 and I got the large. It was none too big so if you're in between, size up.
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Floral Long Sleeve Wrap Dress
Madewell
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Cute, basic sweater
This is cute sweater. It's a little shorter than I anticipated ( I am 5'7) but not cropped. It fits well through the body and sleeves. There is nothing spectacular about it but it's good for every day.
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Carmel Sweater
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 152lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E