Ali's Reviews
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Structured but comfortable
The nice, thick fabric and dark color made them very work-appropriate, and they were quite flattering. Worked nicely with the Milly sweater, reviewed separately.
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Beverly Bootcut Jeans
Citizens of Humanity
Size Worn: 26
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Taffeta-ish
I was prepared for this to have some structure, but not to be as silky as it was. I ended up not wearing it because it had more volume than I expected and felt too dressy to pair with jeans. It also had a keyhole opening that would have required pinning for work, but it was well-made.
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Greenhouse Plaid Top
kate spade new york
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
A not-basic basic
I read other reviews that said this was a lightweight denim--which it is--but it's thin enough to be really soft. It's too low-cut for work without something underneath, but it could easily be pinned. The sleeves elevate it from basic to fun.
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Bubble Sleeve Top
7 For All Mankind
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Just a touch of sexy
The very wide neck makes it tough to wear a regular bra, but the clavicle/shoulder deal combined with the angular hem is what makes it interesting. Well-structured.
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Asymmetric Boat Neck Sweater
Milly
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Intentionally tight-fitting
I heeded others' warnings about this top being very stretchy and although I don't usually wear anything very tight-fitting to work, I have a blazer in the same blue that I knew would work nicely with it. It did, but it felt a bit of a waste to hide so much of the fun pattern. I probably could have gotten away with it on its own since the well-positioned buttons prevented gaps, but It wouldn't have felt office-appropriate.
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Floral Button Down Shirt
TheOpen Product
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Casual but quality
This has a nice structure to it, but pay attention to the width of the neckline in the photo. Thankfully, I had a tank that was a darker version of the blue trim that complemented it perfectly, but it would have felt oddly bare without something underneath.
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Grey Maxwell Sweater
Parker
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Very flattering
The pattern, ruffle accents, and (subtle) silver threading didn't feel super modern to me, but the way it created a slim, hourglass silhouette made it a winner. Very comfortable, even with all the elastic around the waist.
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Hadeya Dress
MISA Los Angeles
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Versatile and comfortable
I'm often a wear-once-and-return renter, but I wore this three times--office and two different brunches. It's super-soft and is somehow both conservative and fun. I wore it untucked and it never felt slouchy. I had been sitting for a while when this pic was taken so it shows some wrinkles at the bottom, but that wasn't generally a problem.
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Bandana Buttondown
Scotch & Soda
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Bright, fantastic color and pattern
The weather in my area took a sharp turn toward autumn temps before I had a chance to wear this, so I didn't. I also wasn't wild about where the hemline hit; I have thick-ish legs and the volume at the top made me look heavy, overall. There's a similar full-length Trina Turk dress that I have rented before that I'd go back to instead of this next time, but ladies with thinner legs would find this more flattering than I did. Note that I'm not busty, though, and this fit me just right over the chest. Others may find it a bit snug.
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Flower Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute and comfortable option
I ended up not wearing it because the weather turned too cold during the occasion I rented it for, but I would definitely rent it again. It was comfortable and flattering. The neckline was slightly loose on me, but that may not be an issue for bustier ladies who have more to fill out the space between the two elasticized areas.
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One Shoulder Midi Dress
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Great basic, just style mindfully
This is a very high quality skirt. It has a lightweight, breathable lining that eliminates the everything-showing-through-white worries. It has a poof to it, which is fun, but I wore it with a bright, lightweight fitted cardigan (not in the photos so you can see the skirt better) and I was giving off 50’s housewife on Bridge Club day vibes. The elastic kept riding up to fit around my waist instead of further down my hips but I think that’s what made it so slimming. This would look great with a structured crop that shows just a bit of the cinching on the skirt.
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Delphine Nap Skirt
Hill House Home
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Versatile and very comfortable
I especially appreciated that the pouf of the sleeves is formed by extra material that falls over the lining rather than elastic, which makes them very comfortable. I wore this to work on a casual day, but you could get a lot of use out of it. The fit is very forgiving, so you could probably size either up or down and be fine, but as others have noted, it is quite long so unless you are tall, I would recommend sizing down. I would definitely wear it again, but it would not be the first thing I would reach for if I wanted a pick -me-up. A great daily option, but not a stand-out.
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Vencer Dress
Munthe
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Exactly as pictured
It was loose--but appropriately so--and comfortable, although the shoulder seam falls in an unusual spot. I kept thinking that the top was askew when it wasn't, so just something to get used to.
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Maelys Top
STINE GOYA
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfy, classy, and fun
There is a polka dot underpattern that isn’t evident in the model photos. It’s subtle but easy to see in a certain light, and adds an element of fun. Very silky, but in a fun, not pajama-ish kind of way.
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Printed Trousers
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
SO many compliments! Fun color and fit.
These are super comfortable, stylish, and very flattering with the high cinched waist and forgiving pleats and wide legs. Wore them to brunch over the weekend and to work yesterday—and actually had someone today tell me that she had seen me the day before and loved my pants. Clearly memorable.
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High Waist Pleated Pants
Eudon Choi x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun and flattering
Wore it to a garden wedding that the invitation noted as formal, so the color worked for the venue while the length honored the formality. The cutout is strategically placed and modest. Suuuuper comfortable.
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Nami Gown
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun and comfortable
The flower on the front center gives the unfortunate look of a pregnant belly and belly button, but the dress is in motion enough that you have to have a keen eye to pick up on it As you can see from the side view, even with a lot of fabric, it doesn't add bulk. The colors are fabulous.
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Yucca Floral Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B