Kristin's Reviews
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5 reviews
Compliments all day!
This dress fits nicely and is very flattering. The material is thick enough to hold you in and smooth little lines and lumps. The length was good for work, and the neckline was fine for me but might be more of an issue for someone with more cleavage. I️'d highly recommend this to anyone looking at it, with one disclaimer: You cannot wear anything over it (sweater/blazer/jacket) due to the (otherwise adorable) knots on the sleeves. Most things in my closet just wouldn't fit over them, but when I️ finally did it looked hilarious.
Navy Tie Sleeve Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute and comfortable - runs very large
This skirt is cute and comfortable. Although the material is a stretchy, cotton-type material, it's thick enough to hide lines from a blouse or button up. I thought it still read "professional" enough for a conservative office. If you want to wear it as pictured, order a couple of sizes down. I'm normally a 4 and ordered a 2, which was still too big. It gapped around the waist, and with a shirt tucked in, it made me look heavy. I'll return and try again with a 0.
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Alina Pencil Skirt
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Understated but interesting.
I loved this top. The drape was beautiful and it fit perfectly around my hips. I did not find the fabric to be transparent with a nude-to-me bra. It was a great pick for my conservative workplace - the slightly-off-white color wasn't loud, but the cut made it just the right amount of interesting. As the picture shows, the sleeves go down close to the elbow, but the fabric was thin and silky enough to fit nicely under a suit jacket.
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White Layered Top
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Not great for work, looked terrible when moving.
I've been looking for a sweater-type skirt for work to counter the typical issues I have with a pencil skirt (riding up, twisting around, etc.). This wasn't a good pick. It had more of a going-out fit (skin tight from hips to where the ruffle starts), which knocked it off my wear-to-work list. But it didn't even make the date night list because it looked totally comical when I walked. The pleats are connected at the bottom so it just bulges awkwardly. Go for it if that's your look, but I wouldn't recommend.
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Malena Knit Skirt
Rebecca Vallance
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Kicked a drab work wardrobe up a notch!
This dress fit well and was work appropriate when paired with a long hunter green blazer, tights and pumps for work. FYI, there is no stretch in the fabric, so it does come up quite a bit when you raise your arms if you're worried about length.
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Emerald Markers Print Dress
Marni
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B