tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post4787021716530371742..comments2024-03-27T22:55:48.814-07:00Comments on Looks Good from the Back: Review: Issa London for Banana Republic collection.Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-43594951295735045062013-08-22T03:18:44.184-07:002013-08-22T03:18:44.184-07:00Thank you for posting this and being so honest! I ...Thank you for posting this and being so honest! I ordered the first two you showed the day they arrived and was so excited when they came. I kept trying them on to see if maybe they could look good, but it didn't work and I'll be returning them. The wrapping around the waist isn't as flattering as it should be (I think it should go down a little longer?), and that weird circle under the chest killed it for me. It's there on the original Issa dress, but much less obvious. I'm also a small, sometimes an xs, in Banana Republic, and they made me look bigger than I am. It's so unfortunate. They shouldn't have messed this one up. But, again, thank you for your honesty! I keep seeing blog posts of people raving about the dresses and can't help but thinking that many people are just excited to be wearing something related to what Kate wore and are blinded by that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-67113865603923803492013-08-19T05:51:39.262-07:002013-08-19T05:51:39.262-07:00I think a lot of stuff that claims to be dry-clean...I think a lot of stuff that claims to be dry-clean-only can be hand washed, but it's always a bit of a risk. Amblushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-90460521361184581382013-08-19T05:50:41.739-07:002013-08-19T05:50:41.739-07:00I got the XS and it's too small. The small was...I got the XS and it's too small. The small was definitely the right size but the cut is weird on me. It looks okay in the photo but it was bunchy under the arms and there was too much material in the skirt. Just a bad fit overall. Sadface. Amblushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-87338918526543094572013-08-17T20:11:35.372-07:002013-08-17T20:11:35.372-07:00Hi,
Thank you for the review. i just bought the b...Hi,<br />Thank you for the review. i just bought the blue ceramic and coral kimono. Blue ceramic runs small in the hips. i am usually a 2p and i'm exchanging it for 4P. For the kimono, I was in between the coral or the zebra print, decided the coral. Might be too shocking for work. What i am undecided about is Dry cleaning. At the store they told me I can do hand wash. I google washing rayon and says it can be hand wash. I am not 100% sure. I got them on sale, which is a good thing but still a little bit pricey if it shrinks. <br />BTW, the blue and red ceramic look great on you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-30626398372719622082013-08-13T13:17:18.736-07:002013-08-13T13:17:18.736-07:00There is something that I do like about the kimono...There is something that I do like about the kimono if it was longer and I just love the second last one. GorgeousPisceanchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06302096546389416679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-1012030424162336022013-08-13T11:45:16.322-07:002013-08-13T11:45:16.322-07:00I'm pretty straight up and down ... maybe some...I'm pretty straight up and down ... maybe some curve at the hip ... and Banana Republic never EVER fits me right. It's always wonky for me too. And way too short for a tall girl.<br /><br />Who DOES BR fit? Inquiring minds want to know!Mandy_Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561598721266208665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-19547308890111773222013-08-13T06:17:05.205-07:002013-08-13T06:17:05.205-07:00I love the blue ceramic printed wrap-tie dress...m...I love the blue ceramic printed wrap-tie dress...might have to try that one on! Thanks for the review!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00389718431129824969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-85405586017694800882013-08-13T05:43:06.010-07:002013-08-13T05:43:06.010-07:00Hi! I'm 5'5 and the ceramic dress was long...Hi! I'm 5'5 and the ceramic dress was longer on me than the kimono dress, it hit right at the knee. I haven't gotten the XS yet but I'll report back when I do.Amblushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-15238336059564835062013-08-13T05:41:30.424-07:002013-08-13T05:41:30.424-07:00Small is my usual size and I have no idea if the X...Small is my usual size and I have no idea if the XS will fit. It may have just been an overall bad fit on the dress?Amblushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-18811794674936889212013-08-13T05:39:55.565-07:002013-08-13T05:39:55.565-07:00Funny, I have an apple figure with no hips and not...Funny, I have an apple figure with no hips and nothing fits me either! Anything that fits on top is just huge at the hips. I didn't even bother to check out the Issa collection because it looked like the hip fit would be even worse for me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-38662001387309879562013-08-12T23:10:03.909-07:002013-08-12T23:10:03.909-07:00Hi
I'm trying to gauge what the length of the ...Hi<br />I'm trying to gauge what the length of the red ceramic dress will be on me. Please could you let me know what height you are, if you don't mind? Also, have you received the XS yet? (That's the size I'm hoping for.)<br />BTW, I love the red ceramic on you and the kimono! (I've actually got the coral kimono and think it's amazing.)majorbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393366112961985304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-37969024054198854942013-08-12T18:35:18.588-07:002013-08-12T18:35:18.588-07:00I have never, ever found a flattering dress at Ban...I have never, ever found a flattering dress at Banana Republic. The fit is always off somehow. I'm an hourglass and I think Banana Republic tends to design for a straighter figure, but even beyond that, their dresses are just...wonky. It's hard to describe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-19991501931916022842013-08-12T16:15:28.493-07:002013-08-12T16:15:28.493-07:00I love the first dress! Is small your usual size a...I love the first dress! Is small your usual size at Banana Republic? Just curious how many sizes you have to go down to get a good fit.ourthreesonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031863610818305131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-9656823594630353552013-08-12T13:25:09.511-07:002013-08-12T13:25:09.511-07:00I agree, the first one looks great.
The kimono on...I agree, the first one looks great. <br />The kimono one looks like a mammogram robe. River City Women's Racinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699268855536694985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-36783655892070640552013-08-12T11:03:21.820-07:002013-08-12T11:03:21.820-07:00Bummer about the dresses, but your hair looks fant...Bummer about the dresses, but your hair looks fantastic!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101003800238159116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-35320914476260044532013-08-12T10:55:00.984-07:002013-08-12T10:55:00.984-07:00Oh I totally love the kimono! I might just have to...Oh I totally love the kimono! I might just have to go try it on.Lilihttp://giftsfromyourmom.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-62347071680973120482013-08-12T10:54:43.755-07:002013-08-12T10:54:43.755-07:00Thank you so much for the reviews. Such a bummer o...Thank you so much for the reviews. Such a bummer on the fit. That always happens with me at Banana Republic. The first four dress you reviewed are great colors with your hair and complexion, plus some of the prints are nice too (except the Kimono crazy dress....looks like a cheesy bathrobe.) Such a bummer because some had great potential.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-58754111442179041142013-08-12T10:18:48.373-07:002013-08-12T10:18:48.373-07:00Ha - MRS. ROPER! That one looks like a robe, somet...Ha - MRS. ROPER! That one looks like a robe, something you'd cover your bathing suit with while sauntering out to the pool from your cabana on Fantasy Island.FreshHellhttp://freshhell.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-32741559808001816462013-08-12T10:01:04.912-07:002013-08-12T10:01:04.912-07:00i tried on the zebra print dress too! LOVED the fi...i tried on the zebra print dress too! LOVED the fit (although i'm a petite and tried on the regular one) but not for $130, haha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-58432133637185681612013-08-12T09:53:50.758-07:002013-08-12T09:53:50.758-07:00I think that first one looks fantastic on you - I ...I think that first one looks fantastic on you - I got the one you ordered was more comfortable!aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497610922396448733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-33786607452058858582013-08-12T09:26:08.950-07:002013-08-12T09:26:08.950-07:00I am in love with the pattern on that red ceramic ...I am in love with the pattern on that red ceramic print dress.Mandy_Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561598721266208665noreply@blogger.com