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I’m usually a 6-8 or small/ medium. Unfortunately returned.","reviewer_name":"Nicole H."},{"date":"June 23, 2026","title":"Chemise ample gaze","rating":5,"content":"Parfait pour les soirées fraîches d'. été.","reviewer_name":"Marie S."},{"date":"June 18, 2026","tags":["Fabric","Comfort"],"title":"Nice","rating":5,"content":"Soft, cozy, organic cotton. 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I was on the fence about sizing down and I am glad I didn’t. It hardly fits oversized and is true to size.","reviewer_name":"Rachael G."},{"date":"February 28, 2026","tags":["Sizing & Fit","Fabric","Comfort","Durability","Quality","Value"],"title":"Comfy","rating":5,"content":"Comfortable, lightweight and good fit.","reviewer_name":"Kiiri K."},{"date":"February 25, 2026","tags":["Sizing & Fit","Color"],"title":"Blue Gauze Shirt","rating":5,"content":"Perfect fit & length, love the deep blue color","reviewer_name":"Elizabeth P."},{"date":"February 16, 2026","tags":["Fabric","Comfort"],"title":"Great fit","rating":5,"content":"Favourite type of shirt. Lightweight and soft.","reviewer_name":"Melanie G."},{"date":"February 14, 2026","tags":["Sizing & Fit"],"title":"Fits nice","rating":5,"content":"Fits nicely, on the larger side but that’s what I like. I have broad shoulders and fits well. Looks good tucked in or not. 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