Sam's Reviews
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Absolutely loved despite not my style
I can't believe how much I loved this dress. It is SO far from being my typical style (ruffles and embroidery and anything not body conscious is really not my thing--this dress has all of that). It's much more flattering than you would think. The waist fits like a dream and gives you shape. Didn't have to wear a bra OR spanx, so that was a dream. Photographed well and lots of compliments. Def size up if you're between sizes-I'm an 8 or 10 and I needed every inch of the 10 in this.
Navy Floral Tiered Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 32F
Too boxy
I go back and forth between a large and medium depending on the brand (I generally like how the Veda jackets fit in size Large), but the large in this was way too big. That was the only size available when I ordered, but it was way too boxy and made me look huge.
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Baya Leather Jacket
Mackage
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 32F
Can jeans be boxy?
Sent back without wearing. Probably just my particular body type, but these made me look 20 lbs heavier than I am. I have curvy/muscular legs, but these made them look like stumpy rectangles and didn't do much to flatter my waistline.
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Sahara Leopard Hoxton Jeans
PAIGE
Size Worn: 30
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 32F
Super fun sweater (not sweatshirt)
As everyone mentioned...this wasn't a thick, cozy, sweatshirt like I was expecting, but it was still very very comfortable. I wore it to work with a white collared shirt underneath, jeans, and ankle boots. Some reviews said it ran small, so I sized up to a Large (I'm usually a medium or a large for brands that run small), but I thought it was too big. Definitely would've been happier with the medium.
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Rock And Roll Sweatshirt
Zadig & Voltaire
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 32F
total outfit-maker
These are a lot more lightweight than expected, so they were amazing for a long wedding day. I loved them and got lots of compliments and was excited to wear them again before sending them back, BUT the stud in one of the earrings just...fell out. I was careful with them when removing so it seems like it wasn't glued into the plastic well? Bummer. Still really loved them though.
Tangerine Daffodil Earrings
Lele Sadoughi
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Couldn't wear
The top part was SO tight that I couldn't zip it up to wear. I tried to get it on a different way, assuming it would HAVE to fit (the bottom is so loose), but I legit feared getting stuck in it. Had to send back without wearing.
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Kuna Embroidered Maxi
CAROLINA K
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 32F
Ran SUPER big and was an unflattering material
The medium of this seemed gigantic and was all around not very flattering. It was definitely super comfortable, so if you want something to lay around the park in for an afternoon (that's where I wore it), then go for it, but I wouldn't have wanted to wear this to work or anything social.
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Dani Dress
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 32F
I got hit on a lot, so, yeah it was great
This is very out of character for me to wear, but I loved it. It's not easy to zip up if you have big boobs, so keep that in mind if you're planning to wear it for a long time, but if I had sized up it would've been too big. I could wear it without a bra because of the adjustable straps, so that was awesome.
Floral Staycation Romper
Ali & Jay
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Perfect fit, great colors
I'm a size 8 and often have trouble with these kinds of dresses stretching out too much or getting too loose at the waist, but this one was perfect. I almost didn't rent it because I was iffy about the main color not working on my skin tone, but I'm so happy I did. I wore this for work, but it's super versatile.
Striped Sweater Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
cute and comfy but center band is oddly oversized and hits at weird place
center band is a different texture and weirdly jutted out away from my body instead of pulling in at the waist. i'm a standard size 8 and wore a medium, but would probably need to go down to a small next time? overall, still a cute look for work.
Cardamom Sweater Dress
Jason Wu
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
cute but hard to remove items
I loved the look of this overall and it was comfortable to wear, but the way the zipper/main portion of the bag is designed, it's extremely difficult to get things in and out of the bag if you're planning to use this to hold a laptop or anything other than a few small items. it's a shame because i probably would've bought it otherwise.
Gingham Hartley Backpack
kate spade new york accessories
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 170lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Got tons of compliments and decided to buy it.
Loved the tie at the waist to make this more fitted, because I ordered a large to add length. It's definitely on the shorter side, but not terrible. Very versatile, and is comfortable but still polished enough for a casual work environment.
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Tali Tie Front Shirtdress
Sanctuary
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 32F