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Flattering basic
I added a safety pin to ensure the top stayed closed, but this is a great work dress.
Opera Trench Dress
J.Crew
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Very cropped
It's a cute structured knit top, but if you have a larger chest it becomes very cropped, especially if you also have a long torso to begin with.
Striped Boxy Short Sleeve Top
J.Crew
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Beautiful
This is a high-quality sweater skirt. Doesn't wrinkle, great weight, skims the hips and is really flattering. It is long, so keep that in mind when thinking about sizing. If you want to wear it on you waist vs hips, you may need a smaller size.
Flare Sweater Skirt
J.Crew
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Size way down
Super voluminous. Size down.
Myra Top
Nili Lotan
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Fun sweatshirt
Great sweatshirt that's just different enough to feel upscale casual. Just note that the dropped sleeves means it's a tight fit to layer under a close-fitting jacket.
Striped Hoodie
Caslon
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Nope
If your style is museum-director chic and you don't want or need shape definition from your clothes, this is a very cool jacket. Unfortunately, it didn't work on my hourglass shape at all.
Edi Cardigan
Zero + Maria Cornejo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Great color
Absolutely love the color. This fit is ok - defines the waist well, but the top is baggy, even if you have a larger chest. Wrinkles a lot because it's linen, but honestly that makes it more comfortable in the heat than the shape would suggest.
Tie Waist Crew Neck Dress
525 America
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
So special
I loved this blazer, and am seriously considering buying it. It's a little boxy, but the pattern and cut are really special (and if I buy it I'll just get the waist tailored). I folded up the arms and wore it multiple times at work and casually. Absolutely love it.
Victor Jac Tattoo Blazer
Zadig & Voltaire
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Short waist
If you're long-torsoed, this May come up short on you. It's a nice, basic top that works professionally and casually, but nothing special.
Leonard Top
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Strong shoulders
This blazer flattered my strong hourglass shape and fit my waist well, but it does have strong, 80s-style shoulders. Be sure you like that shape when requesting this blazer
Caldwell Blazer
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Elevated basic
Loved this top - wore it with jeans, slim work pants, and a pencil skirt. Will definitely get again when the weather cools down and may buy it next time.
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Night Palina Top
ba&sh
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Unique and professional
I absolutely loved this dress. I used a wrap-around belt with it and wore it with tights and booties with winter. Perfect for work and especially for networking after work. The shape is really unique but still professional. The only annoyance is that if you need to wear a coat, make sure the arms are wide enough to accommodate the dress' sleeves.
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Charcoal Flannel Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Loved it
I safety-pinned the top, but otherwise loved this dress. It works with white sneakers or heels, and is really comfortable. Perfect for a day of sightseeing somewhere warm.
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Cedar Utility Dress
VINCE.
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Not for the busty
This dress is really unique and beautiful - unfortunately, it just didn't fit my bust. The waist and hips fit well and were really flattering, but I was spilling out up top. Too bad - loved everything about it otherwise.
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Luciano Print Dress
Marissa Webb
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Size down
I'd recommend sizing down for a more flattering (though still flattering) fit. The arms fold easily for an insouciant look that works with either slim work pants or jeans. I found it semi-flattering, but still enjoyed the professional look even if it wasn't very tailored.
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Ellie Blazer
rag & bone
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Boxy but flattering
This is definitely a boxy blazer, but I still found it flattering. Reasonably warm but still requires an overcoat for anything colder than mid-50s.
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Charcoal Plaid Ivy Blazer
HEARTLOOM
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Flattering basic
I wore this twice to work - once with a button-up shirt underneath and once with a thin black turtleneck underneath. It fits true to size for a sweater dress, which for me means that I erred on the larger size. The dress is very flattering, though the fabric is a bit stiff and has a tendency to scrunch. It's a good, basic dress for work that was fun to incorporate into the winter rotation.
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Bateau Sheath Dress
Milly
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Unique necklace
Very beautiful and unique necklace - enjoyed wearing it. A bit smaller than expected, but that worked well with my shirtdress-collar. If I had a more open neckline, it might have been too small.
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Gold Ash Stone Necklace
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Good for hourglass
This is a solid, hourglass-flattering blazer. The fabric is a bit bulky, but the shape of the jacket keeps it from being boxy.
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Hossana Dickey Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun bomber
This is a great bomber that works as a light jacket. Not too warm, perfect for travel, and the olive color is really beautiful.
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Military Bomber Jacket
Jil Sander Navy
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Pretty dress
This is a beautiful wrap dress, but wasn't for me. I sized up to an XL to accommodate my chest (32G), but the resulting volume at the waist and hips wasn't particularly flattering. The fabric is bulky, so I wouldn't worry about any wind, but the bulk ones of the fabric exacerbates the fit issues. It's also very long. I'm 5'6", and it came down to the floor. So if you're looking for a very feminine, spring dress and have a less exaggerated hourglass than I do, it would be a great pick.
Limelight Maxi
The Jetset Diaries
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Formfitting and flattering
This is a very flattering dress with the right smoothing undergarments. Definitely body-con, even when sized up, so keep that in mind when thinking about when/where you plan on wearing it.
Black Striped Lucy Knit Dress
John + Jenn
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Bulky
If you're curvy, I wouldn't recommend this. The fabric is too thick and bulky to compliment curves. Would be great after tailoring, but obviously that's not an option.
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Hazel Jacket
JOSEPH
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Very fun
Wore this with black tights and booties for a networking event and loved it. Fits a little small and is not stretchy, so if you're between sizes (especially around your waist/bust) I'd size up. The only knock against the dress is the pattern emphasizes any lower-stomach pooch you may have in pictures.
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Plaid Crew Neck Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Slim fit in the chest
I ordered a size up from what I typically wear for blazers, and while it accommodated my 32F chest (barely) it was a little baggy in the waist. It's a beautiful jacket, but better suited for a slightly less hourglass-shaped body type.
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Plaid Tweed Zip Jacket
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Love it
This sweater is perfect for my body type - hourglass, long torso. The waist is cropped, but for me it comes to my narrowest point, emphasizing my hourglass shape. The sleeves are really fun and move the sweater from 'basic' to 'special.' I've worn it with a skirt, high-waisted pants, and jeans, and am seriously considering buying it.
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Jenlar Sweater
Joie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun shirt, deep v-neck
If you are anything larger than maybe a C-cup, be prepared to wear a camisole to work. That being said, this is a really fun shirt.
Striped Rhea Button Down
Rails
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Shapeless
Not for you if you're curvy. There's no shape to the jacket at all.
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Gregory Tweed Blazer
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Boxy but cute
I wore this twice, once with a high-waisted skirt and once with high-waisted, wide-legged pants. It's a bit boxy but still flattering. Fun yet neutral top.
Windowpane Two Tone Top
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Body but flattering
I sized up to a coma dye my chest, but didn't need to. I have a long torso so this was definitely cropped, but I really liked the look when paired with a high-waisted skirt. I also wore it over a white button up with wide leg pants which was also really fun. It does stretch a bit, so I would pick the fit based on shoulders/chest and not worry about the waist or length.
Tati Tweed Fringe Top
Greylin
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Fun work top
I liked this top. The sleeves are voluminous, but I liked the look when I pushed them up and paired with a sleek pencil skirt. Completely work appropriate while still being fun.
Lissane Top
Joie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Runs big
This is a very cozy wrap, but it runs big. I wear a 10/12 pant size, and the large had a ton of extra fabric. Unfortunately that made it look more sloppy than just cozy, so while it worked for casual Friday won't be wearing it to work again. But I may try a smaller size for a more tailored wrap effect.
Anthracite Brushed Wrap Cardigan
Josie Natori
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 32F
Pretty dress
It's a beautiful dress, but my F-cup chest was spilling out no matter how I wrangled the dress. Would work beautifully on a slightly smaller-chested person!
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The Dream About Me Dress
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D
Less structured than I'd hoped
I was hoping this would be a structured jacket that could work equally as a light coat or an indoor jacket, but unfortunately the fabrication is too sloppy for my purposes. Cute idea, poor execution.
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Herringbone Fernando Coat
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34D