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interesting design!
If you like cardigans as a jacket alternative, this is a great choice. Understated design but a pop of red (especially back of shoulders). Well made, heavy fabric, though polyestery-feeling, not soft like a sweater.
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Diamond Knit Zip Up
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
OK, not great for pear shape
The casual knit fabric is different and a little fun but didn't work so well for work. I could button it but it pulled at my wide hips. And something unexpected: I had to fold the sleeves up to cover the metal buttons, which clacked on my laptop and every desk and conference table. That feature made it really not functional for me at work.
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Double Pocket Blazer
KINLY
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
interesting, different
I did not expect that the diamond pattern in front would be made out of tufting, like a towel. It's different and inventive but still was a bit weird. I did wear it several times and got some compliments, but I couldn't quite get past the tufting in front to really love it.
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Geo Print Pullover
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
beautiful color, but fit is tricky
This is very fine non-scratchy wool in a beautiful flattering color. Turtleneck has subtle but visible navy ribs in it. I got a large because it looked so fitted, and I'm glad I did. It had a tendency to ride up and is fairly short to begin with. Expected to like it more than I did, but fit never quite worked.
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Pamela Turtleneck
rag & bone
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous, interesting sweater
The description of this sweater is completely misleading--the design is NOT printed, it is yarn-dyed and knit in. It is really striking, warm, beautiful. It has a boxy cut like a collegiate sweater, and I'm glad I sized down. I wear it to my pretty casual work and on weekends too. The dark edging turns out to be navy, not black but so dark it can work fine with most black.
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Printed Novelty Cardigan
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Great soft jacket
I love this jacket and kept it for awhile. The color is in between black and navy and works well with black. The material is felt (not woven, not knit--this should really be mentioned in the stylist notes). That might sound weird, and it is unusual, but that's part of the appeal--it's non-stiff yet functions like a blazer. I'm typically between a 6 and 8; the 6 is fitted on me. I'm short and cuff the sleeves, which works on this.
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Uni Blazer
rag & bone
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
A sweatshirt cut with non-sweatshirt fabric
If you're looking for a sweatshirt, this runs true to size, but the fabric is dressier and could drape better sized down one size I think. I did like the design but it hung on me like...a baggy sweatshirt!
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Laura Sweater
Parker
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Really interesting and beautiful
This cardigan is a beautiful textured knit with several colors that really work well together. It's very unusual but in a great way, and I got many complements. It's quite warm.
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Abstract Check Cardigan
Aldomartins
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
too small in hips, waist
I have large hips relative to waist and probably shouldn't have tried renting pants. These were impossibly small in the hips in size I usually wear and also tight in waist (where size I wear is often too big). I didn't wear them. FYI, the beige part of the houndstooth has some pink in it--pretty, but might not work with a camel/beige top
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Houndstooth Pants
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
beautiful knit, but you have to want this shape
Beautiful knit pattern and wool. Not too itchy; quite warm. I cuffed the sleeves and they look good that way. The loose drape-y fit below the bust will cover a middle bulge, but I didn't find it that flattering.
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Grey Marle Jaffle Sweater
Elk
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Just OK
Because it's unlined and nubby, it bunches over certain tops. Wearing sleeveless underneath would be best. I wore a 3/4 sleeve top and was irritated all day about how it caught the top's sleeves.
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Donnie Jacket
DREW
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Great casual sweater/top
Easy piece for jeans. The sleeve detail is interesting and didn't make my arms look huge.
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Grey Otis Sweater
DREW
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Really lovely sweater
Can dress up or down. Fits true to size but is designed to be form-fitting. The woven texture is interesting and different.
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Blue Printed Sweater
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Good looking in a boxy way
Understated but nice plaid. Unless you're tall, the sleeves will need to be rolled up. The lining is pale gray and looks good rolled. One of the buttons fell off in the first hour I was wearing it, but otherwise seems well made.
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Plaid Portman Blazer
The Jetset Diaries
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B
Very sleek and attractive
It needs to be form fitting to be dramatic and elegant, but if you're between sizes, you should probably order up a size.
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Vertical Block Turtleneck
Tory Sport
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 36B