Al's Reviews
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9 reviews
Why I RTR
This is a great dress, flattering, forgiving, sexy. I'd marry it if I could afford it.
Striped Midi Dress
Nina Ricci
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36D
Tight on hips
Cute dress but the second I started walking around, it started riding up. Maybe should have sized up, but I feel more like this was one of those dresses where the slip/lining does nothing but cause issues. I had to tug it down all day.
The Everly Dress
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36D
Loud fabric.
Heavy fabric was loud and crinkled audibly any way I moved. Dress hard to wear with a bra, so I went without... but the v is a bit deeper than I expected, and that combined with a little bit of gaping at the chest made me feel exposed all day. Not my fave, though the pattern and silhouette were lovely, and I looked very fancy.
Luciano Print Dress
Marissa Webb
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36D
Not quite right
By no means do I have large arms but they are muscular. A M should always fit and the arms were so snug I could not wear anything but a tank with this. While the oversized lapels could have been nice, they should be balanced by a better button situation and the snap mostly showing when this was closed just lent itself to an overall unfinished look when combined with the lapels. I decided I wouldn't feel great wearing this and sent it back. One pro: as many have said, the color and fabric are lovely.
Red Manda Blazer
Greylin
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute but synthetic to the max
Funky, vintage feel right down to the fabric. I was sweating after about five minutes wearing this. But it fit great and was fun.
Floral Brigette Shirt
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36D
Nice boyfriend vibe
This is cut a little large but it has a slouchy boyfriend feel that really worked. Had to steam it a bit before wearing, it wrinkles, and the model's photos are on point: the sleeves are crazy long so you have to roll them up.
Dove Blazer
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Waist is high, better for a slimmer girl
Beautiful pattern, classic Kate Spade, but the cut does not work for me. I have a long torso and this would have been more flattering if it hit at my natural waist, and I should have known better about all the pleats. I feel I can look much slimmer than this dress made me appear! Decided not to wear it and just return.
Blossom Poplin Shirtdress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Nice dress! Did use a safety pin.
All reviews are accurate - any curves show in this surprisingly sexy dress. But I never felt overexposed. Fabric is lovely.
Hibiscus Faux Wrap Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute but...
Fit was okay, though unforgiving on my postpartum middle. A cute dress that felt like it has been worn quite a bit. A little too unremarkable to get around to wearing it. I sent it back.
Black Marie Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C