Brooke's Reviews
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12 reviews
Grew on me
When I first put this on I was lukewarm but it grew on me through the course of the day. I love the sleeves and the open back detail. Great with a dark rinse jean & heels for a business casual office or day/night transition piece.
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Floral Open Back Top
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 50
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 36H
Great pants!
These are a great weight to wear year round and I love the cuff. Other reviews are correct that they do run pretty generous and there are no belt loops. I could have worn a size 12 easily but styled them more casually since they were a bit baggy.
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Clinton Cuffed Pants
Lafayette 148 New York
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 36H
Not great for curves
This was not well suited for a curvy/busty body type. I rented it thinking it would work well with a high waisted skirt/pants but ended up not liking it enough to wear it at all.
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Ali Sweater
Brochu Walker
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 36H
Kiss me, really?
Dress is very thin, but cute fit for a casual day dress. However what is not visible and was a major "no" for me was the red "kiss me" embroidered on one of the collar points. I didn't wear it because of that, so be aware. Otherwise pretty cute but on the flimsy side so be prepared to wear with a slip!
Sweet Heart Dress
City Chic
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Amazing!
Love this dress so much. My height is all in my legs so it was a tad on the short side but not in an inappropriate way. I got compliments on it all night and it was so comfortable! The only thing to note is that the arm holes are cut very generously. Not a big problem for me because I have a larger chest.
Parker Knit Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Too much volume
The fit was fine technically, but the extra panels don't connect and the silhouette just didn't flatter me at all.
Aria Popover Jumpsuit
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Fit a little bit off
I loved the overall shape of this top and the print is really great, but the sleeves were a bit too baggy for me, especially at the cuff. I am not small boned and it still was fuller than made sense for the way the rest of the top is cut. If I were going to keep this I'd add another button to adjust the fit of the cuff which would help the overall silhouette.
Plum Animal Print Blouse
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 50
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Elegant for work
Love this dress! Comfortable, flattering and easy to dress up or down.
Charcoal Flannel Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Flattering & comfortable
I loved the halter neck as this is a good style for my upper body. More of a lavender than silver, it was a great dress for a black tie wedding over the holidays. I took along a little black shrug for warmth and it looked great with and without the sweater.
Grey Ridge Tiffany Gown
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Not for tall girls
These were so fun and cute, but unfortunately they didn't look awesome on me. My height (5'11") is all in my legs so these didn't really blouse out the way they do on the model, and they hit above my ankles so the shape just wasn't great on me.
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Sea Shimmer Pant
Contrarian
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
A++
Wow! Simply put, I loved this dress and felt amazing in it. My husband asked me several times what it would cost to keep it and I got tons of compliments from friends and strangers alike. The fabric is gorgeous and although it does seem heavy on the hanger, it drapes and moves beautifully. I got the 12 L and it was long enough for me to wear 3 inch heels for an effect similar to the model photo - the back of the train swept the floor and my shoes peeked out just a bit in the front. This dress is fully lined which helps give a smooth profile, but I found that a body shaper underneath helped me feel more comfortable with a post-baby belly! I would 100% rent this dress again.
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All Eyes On You Gown
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 36H
Flattering, comfortable
This was the backup style I ordered for my event, and I did choose to go with my first choice but I would have been happy in this dress as well. I read all the reviews and the feedback about the fit of the top is very true - I have broad shoulders and a large bust, so fit in the top of a dress is normally where I have problems, but even the 12 was almost too roomy on me on top. If I had worn this gown I would have needed safefy pins and some double stick tape. Also, I'm 5' 11" flat footed and this dress grazed the tops of my feet, so that was my other reason for not ultimately choosing to go with this style (I had the long length). All that being said, the color is beautiful and the dress is flattering (with Spanx, of course, as it is a clingy fabric) while also being something I would have been comfortable in all night. I definitely recommend this dress for some a little bit shorter than me!
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Pantheon Gown
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 12L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 36H