Laurel's Reviews
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Color and print gather lots of compliments
It also fit well. It was a little short for my preferences.
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Red Combed Cotton Riednee Long Sleeve Pullover
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Cute and comfortable
I love these Polo Ralph Lauren sweaters. I should have gone down one size.
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Bear Long Sleeve Crew Neck Sweater
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Cute, but way too small
I usually love Veronica Beard, even bought another blazer from the brand, but this was like two sizes too small.
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Black Scuba Blazer
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
It goes with everything.
I especially liked the longer length in back. However, it wasn't too bulky when I tucked it into my pants when I wore it with a blazer. The color/pattern seemed to go with everything I wore.
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Floral Fauna Blouse
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Very soft and comfortable.
It was really unflattering on me. The shirt was too short and boxy, but I liked wearing it anyway because it was so soft and the color was very flattering. It looked best under a white blazer, but when it was too hot and I wasn't seeing anyone, I wore it by itself.
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Mina Shirt
Samsøe Samsøe
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Beautiful Print; Very Sheer
I love this print. It was very sheer so I had to wear nude-colored shapewear underneath. It was a little clingy for my tastes so I layered a coral-colored blazer over it and the print on the shirt really popped.
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Nina Top Summer Convo
AFRM
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Versatile Fun Print
The shirt looks good on it's own or as a layering piece over a t-shirt in one of the colors in the shirt. It looked equally good with blue jeans, light chinos, and dark green pants.
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James Shirt
Rachel Antonoff
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
A little glitz
I used this necklace to perk up casual clothes. It looked especially good when I wore it with a white blazer. I loved it so much I bought it.
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Collier Biba Necklace
Gas Bijoux
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Nice blazer for Summer
My color palette is "Deep Autumn" and this wasn't a great color on me. However, it was very versatile in pulling my outfits together. The sleeves were too long on me, but I rolled them up without problem.
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Linen Blend Relaxed Blazer
Club Monaco
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Loose and flowy. Don't size up.
This was very comfortable. I wore it mostly with jeans, but also with light tan chinos. I got the XL because that's what was recommended, but it was really too big and looked sloppier than it should have. However, I still eked out a few compliments.
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Kamila Top
Rails
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Oversized. Lots of compliments.
When I say it fit "just right", that's an average. Above the hips it was very loose and at the hips it was tight. Such are the trials of the pear-shaped. I wore it both buttoned up and as a topper to a yellow tee shirt. I liked it, but everyone who saw me loved it.
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Lover Shirt
ROMY
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Short and baggy, but beautiful fabric
The only thing going for this shirt was the fabric. The short length and fullness were not at all flattering. It's what was available when I did my selections. However, I loved the fabric. As long as I wore a jacket over it, it was nice. It looked great with both olive green and red jackets.
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The Duet Top
The Great.
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
I lived in these.
They were very comfortable and had useable pockets. However, the pant hems rolled up and were fraying. I didn't like that look. It's a button fly, which I found annoying. I am 5'3" and the pants were not too long.
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Blue Wide Leg High Rise Jeans
Hudson
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Beautiful top; too low cut for me
I loved this top. It was too low-cut for me, but I fixed that with a pretty gold pin. I wore it with dark rinse jeans. One time I wore it with an olive green utility jacket and another time with a salmon color blazer. It looked great both times. I would have bought it except for the price and it being dry clean only.
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Augustine Top
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Comfortable and beautiful
The pants were a perfect length for my height. The waistband was a little tight, but nothing uncomfortable. I just wish they had pricing. I wore it with a red tee-shirt and off-white textured Keds. I would have bought it if not for the variable pricing changing the price on me.
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Paris Palazzo Pants
Color Me Courtney
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Cute, just not my style
It was a cute top, but these short tops are just not very flattering on me. I rented it because short tops were the only ones available.
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Waisted Tank Cardigan
Madewell
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Comfortable; draws attention to stomach
I liked the top, but the open buttons on the bottom just drew attention to my stomach. When I closed the buttons, it was a little tight. If it had fit better, it still would have been only okay. Maybe it just needed some accessories.
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Red Cashmino Layered Cardigan
NAADAM
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Cute
They didn't wow me, but they were cute. I don't own any orange earrings and having them got me pulling out some orange scarves and top from the back of my closet.
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Positano Orange Earrings
Mignonne Gavigan
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Pretty and comfortable.
I didn't think I'd like having the front hem shorter than the back hem, but I found it to be very flattering. It was also very comfortable to wear. The sleeves were a bit long and not really the type you can roll up. I wore this a lot.
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Tie Dye Ribbed Mock Neck Sweater
Prabal Gurung x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Didn't work for my body shape
It was also too low cut. Fabric is gorgeous.
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Caroline Double Tie Top
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Very pretty and comfortable
The color is very pretty and the design knitted into the sweater is flattering. I liked that I could just pull this on and go and still look polished. Depending on the pants and shoes, it can be dressed up or down. It is slightly oversized. (at time of wearing: 43-39-45, 36 DDD, 160 lb)
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Aleck Sweater
Joie
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Cute; brown
I chose this for the color and it worked out great. However, it was a bit snug but I cured that with shapewear. It was comfortable. I would have bought it if it had been bigger. (at time of wearing: 43-39-45, 36 DDD, 160 lb)
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Chevron Turtleneck Sweater
Saunders x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Warm
I liked it, but I can't figure out what justifies the huge price. It was way oversized. I should have gotten a Large. However, it was warm. (at time of wearing: 43-39-45, 36 DDD, 160 lb)
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Anchor Hoodie
JW Anderson
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Too boxy.
I loved the color blocking, but the fit was very boxy and not particularly flattering. However, it wasn't horrible and it was warm. I wore it a lot, but I wouldn't re-rent it.
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Colorblock High Neck Zip Sweater
Victor Alfaro x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Flattering and a bit different
Depending on the pants and shoes, you can dress this both up and down. It is lightweight because it's made of cotton. When I posted a picture of me on FB, the first comment was "buy it." So I did. (at time of wearing: 43-39-45, 36 DDD, 160 lb)
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Bridget Sweater
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Warm; good for pear shapes
I chose to wear this without the belt for a more flattering fit on me. My favorite features were the zipped pocket on the arm (I put a granola bar in there) and the zippered chest pocket which is for your cell phone. However, the side pockets weren't deep enough and sometimes something would fall out of them. I think it's a bit of an A-line because it fit well both on my shoulders and my hips. The hood is big to fit over a helmet, but can be adjusted to be snug if you're not wearing a helmet. I also liked the attached fingerless gloves. (at time of wearing: 43-39-45, 36 DDD, 160 lb)
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Aston Jacket
Halfdays
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Functional; greenish tinge
It's supposed to be gold, but I thought it had a greenish cast to it. It went beautifully with a dark green top I rented, but it didn't go with much else and the color wasn't great on me. I have short arms, but the black lining looked good when I rolled the cuffs up. If the color looks good on you, this would be a good plain blazer to own because it has functional pockets and is machine washable. (at the time of wearing: 5'3"; 158 lb; 41-39-45)
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Flawless Blazer
Club Monaco
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36DD
Pretty; comfortable
It went with a gold colored blazer I rented, but it also look good by itself with a pair of jeans. It was very soft to wear. (at the time of wearing: 158 lb, 5'3", 41-39-45)
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Karina Silk Blouse
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36DD
Lightweight; pretty
I only gave them four stars because I didn't find them very special. They did, however, match my outfit perfectly.
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Creole Orphee Hoops
Gas Bijoux
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36DD
A Crowd Pleaser
It was a little tight, but still wearable. I worried about looking like a sausage in it, but all day strangers kept telling me how much they liked my outfit. By the end of the day, I couldn't help but like it, too. And it is very comfortable to wear. (at time of wearing: 5'3", 158 lbs, 41-39-45)
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Olive Belted Blazer
Osman Yousefzada x RTR
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36DD
Okay. Pick for the color, not the style.
It looks rich, so even when paired with just pants, minimalist necklace, and earrings, I looked put together. The shirt was comfortable, but it's baggy. It wrinkles. The V was not too deep. (at time of wearing: 5'3", 158 lbs, 41-39-45)
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Brown Tunic Top
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 158lbs
Bust: 36DD
so pretty!
I loved the colors and the comfort so much, I wore it even though it was shorter than I like to wear. I wore it once with jeans and then again under a pink blazer I also rented to go to a work meeting. It was beautiful both times. (at the time of wearing: 5'3", 158 libs, 41-39-45)
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Lucy Resort Shirt
Marine Layer
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36DD
pretty color; no pockets; maybe not the best for "pears"
I loved the color of the jacket. If it had been a single-breasted blazer with functional pockets, it would have been 5 stars. Double-breasted, unbuttoned, is just too much material on me. Since I'm pear shaped, this buttoned nicely around my hips, but was too big in the shoulders. (at the time of wearing: 5'3", 158 libs, 41-39-45)
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Double-Breasted Gabardine Blazer
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36DD
gorgeous color; great style; not very warm
I absolutely love this coat, but I live in northeast Pennsylvania where it gets cold and snowy. This is not a warm coat and the wind goes right through it. Otherwise, it's wonderful. It fits true to size and you can still layer a nice sweater or blazer underneath it. The color and the buttons really make it pop. (at the time of wearing: 5'3", 158 lbs, 41-39-45)
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Mac Peacoat
Harris Wharf London
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36DD
Gorgeous pattern; comfortable
I just wore this was jeans, but I felt like I was really put together. This is a gorgeous sweater! It was a little oversized, but not much. (at time of wearing: 5'3", 158 lb, 41-39-45)
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Cable-Knit Oversized Sweater
Madewell
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36DD
Oversized; goes with everything; comfortable
I wore this casually with jeans and under a blazer for a conference. It was oversized, but I didn't feel sloppy. (at time of wearing: 5'3", 158 lb, 41-39-45)
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Linen Button Front Top
Club Monaco
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 36DD
Warm; beautiful color; not slimming
I liked this sweater, but didn't love it. The color and warmth were perfect, but I looked pretty chunky in it. However, if it wasn't dry clean only, I would buy it. (5'3", 160 lb, 41-39-45)
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Cashfeel Turtleneck Sweater
Jason Wu
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Warm sweater; VERY bright color
I loved this sweater. The pattern on the front was very flattering on a sweater that should have made me look chunkier than I was. The color was flattering, but very bright. I got more comments about the brightness than I did about how I looked. I'm probably going to buy it. (5'3", 160 lb, 41-39-45)
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Omee Funnel Neck Sweater
Equipment
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Versatile blazer can be worn formally or more casually
I loved the color/pattern and wore it to my infrequent business meetings with a think black sweater, black pants, and a tribal beads necklace. I felt it was too big in the shoulders which made me look a little slouchy and not as sharp and tailored as I would have liked. (5'3", 160 lb, 41-39-45)
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Tweed Classic Fit Blazer
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E
Fun pattern that goes with a lot of colors
The best part was the pattern and how colorful it was: navy, wine, off white, camel. It was very boxy so it didn't flatter my figure at all, but since most people saw me sitting, it didn't matter. I really liked this one. (5'3", 160 lb, 41-39-45)
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Clary Sweater
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 165lbs
Bust: 36DDD/E