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What My Team (6 Different Body Types) Tried On at Our Team Retreat

Six of us, six different body types, one team retreat, and a whole lot of trying things on together. Here’s what we each wore and what we thought about it.

Nobody asked, but our team retreat turned into the most fun group try-on session I’ve ever done, and I had to share it. When you’re surrounded by women who all have different bodies, different styles, and different comfort zones, you learn so much about what actually works and why.

We all tried on similar pieces and ended up in very different places, and that’s exactly the point. Seeing the same silhouette on six different body types tells you a lot more than seeing it on one person who looks a certain way. Our team includes petites, curvy figures, taller frames, and everything in between — and we all left with opinions.

Here is everyone on the team, our heights, and typical sizes so you can reference!

  • Courtney, 5’3″, wears a size 28 and M
  • Mary, 5’7″, wears a size 28 and M
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears size 26 and XS
  • Laura, 5’11”, wears size 28 and M
  • Kristy, 5’6″, wears size 32 and XL
  • Lauren, 5’3″, wears size 28 and L 

Here’s what we each wore and what we thought.

1. Colette Pants from Anthropologie

From left to right, here are our sizes and washes:

  • Courtney, 5’3″, wears a size 28 regular in the denim cropped
  • Kristy, 5’6″, wears size 32 regular in the magic fabric full-length
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears size 26 regular, in the linen full-length
  • Mary, 5’7″, wears a size 28 tall in the denim full-length
  • Lauren, 5’3″, wears size 30 regular in the linen full-length, and wishes she did a petite
  • Laura, 5’11”, wears size 28 regular in the linen full-length, and wishes she did a tall

2. SPANX BootyBoost 3/4 Leggings

  • Courtney, 5’3″, wears a size M
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears a size S
  • Laura, 5’11”, wears size M and wishes she did a full-length and not 3/4

3. SPANX Air Essentials Jumpsuit Shawl Collar and Tie-Waist

  • Laura, 5’11”, wears size M tall
  • Kristy, 5’6″, wears size XL regular
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears size S regular
  • Mary, 5’7″, wears a size S regular
  • Lauren, 5’3″, wears size L petite
  • Courtney, 5’3″, wears a size M petite

4. SPANX On-the-Go SHELL TOP, COLLARED TOP and BOTTOM

  • Kristy, 5’6″, wears size L regular bottom and L top
  • Laura, 5’11”, wears size M tall bottom and M top 
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears size S regular bottom and S top
  • Courtney, 5’3″, wears a size M petite bottom and M top
  • Lauren, 5’3″, wears size L petite bottom and L top 
  • Mary, 5’7″, wears a size S tall bottom and S top

5. Anthropologie Aly Blouse

  • Courtney, 5’3″, wears a size L; wishes she did a M
  • Kristy, 5’6″, wears size XL
  • Lauren, 5’3″, wears size L
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears size S
  • Laura, 5’11”, wears size M 
  • Mary, 5’7″, wears a size S

6. Quince Chore Jacket

  • Lauren, 5’3″, wears size M; wishes she did a S
  • Mary, 5’7″, wears a size S
  • Kristy, 5’6″, wears size L
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears size S
  • Laura, 5’11”, wears size M 
  • Courtney, 5’3″, wears a size M

7. Abercrombie Madeline Sweater and Madewell Perfect Vintage Jeans

  • Kristy, 5’6″, wears size L sweater and size 32 regular jeans
  • Laura, 5’11”, wears size M sweater and size 28 tall jeans
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears size S sweater and size 26 jeans
  • Courtney, 5’3″, wears a size M sweater and size 28 petite jeans
  • Mary, 5’7″, wears a size S sweater and size 28 regular jeans
  • Lauren, 5’3″, wears size M sweater and size 30 petite jeans

 

8.Quince Cotton Cashmere Top and Bella Barrel Jeans

  • Courtney, 5’3″, wears a size M top, size 28 short jean
  • Kristy, 5’6″, wears size L top, size 32 regular jean
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears size XS top, size 26 regular jean
  • Laura, 5’11”, wears size M top, size 28 regular jean (do not come in a tall, wishes she had a tall)
  • Lauren, 5’3″, wears size M top, size 30 short jean
  • Mary, 5’7″, wears a size S top, size 28 regular jean

9. Quince Bella Relaxed Jeans and Aritzia T-Shirt 

  • Laura, 5’11”, wears size M top, size 28 long jeans
  • Mary, 5’7″, wears a size S top, size 28 regular jeans
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears size S top, size 26 regular jeans
  • Lauren, 5’3″, wears size L top, size 30 short jeans
  • Kristy, 5’6″, wears size L top, size 32 long jeans (but self-cropped)

 

10. Madewell Mid-Length Shorts

  • Laura, 5’11”, sized up to a 29
  • Merrick, 5’6″, wears a size 26, wishes she sized up to a 27
  • Courtney, 5’3″, sized up to a 29

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  3. Ben Okafor says:

    The comparison of the same silhouettes on six different body types is so helpful—especially seeing how personal comfort zones and styling preferences changed the outcome. That kind of real-life try-on is much more useful than a single “perfect fit” example.

  4. Olivia Hart says:

    Seeing the same pieces across six different body types makes this far more useful than a standard try-on. The fit notes and honest preferences show how much context matters; when reviewing visual content online, AI or Not offers a quick way to check whether an image may be AI-generated.

  5. I love that the team compared similar silhouettes across six different body types instead of treating one fit as universal. The mix of personal style and comfort zones makes the try-on feel genuinely useful, not just another outfit roundup.

  6. I love that you compared similar pieces across six different body types instead of treating one fit as the universal standard. The contrast in comfort zones and styling choices makes the try-on feel genuinely useful, not just aspirational.

  7. Ben Delgado says:

    I love that you showed the same silhouettes on six different body types instead of treating one fit as the universal answer. The different comfort zones and styling choices make this kind of team try-on genuinely useful.

  8. Elena Zhao says:

    The six-body-type comparison is such a helpful idea—seeing the same silhouette styled across different proportions and comfort zones makes the takeaways far more practical than a single try-on. I also love that the retreat became an honest, low-pressure way to show how differently the same pieces can work.

  9. ragdoll hit says:

    Thank you for sharing this insightful post! I love how each body type’s experience was highlighted, making fashion feel inclusive. It reminded me of the “ragdoll hit” topic—embracing diverse styles can empower us all in unique ways. Such valuable perspectives!

  10. I love the idea of seeing the same pieces on six different body types instead of relying on one “perfect” fit model. The way your team’s different styles and comfort zones shaped each look makes the try-on feel genuinely useful, not just aspirational.

  11. The side-by-side try-on with six different body types sounds genuinely useful, especially since the same silhouettes landed so differently on each person. I also love that the focus stayed on comfort zones and personal style instead of treating one fit as the universal answer.

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