Carla's Reviews
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Gorgeous and Unique
These earrings were huge but they were lightweight and well constructed so I was able to wear them all evening without issue.
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Gold Madeline Earrings
Mignonne Gavigan
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Gorgeous and Unique
I rented this for a December formal event and it fit the bill perfectly! My waist measures approx. 28”; the SR size was tight but it did fit nicely - unfortunately the zipper on one of the sleeves was busted so I was unable to wear it. The MR size worked fine and I got tons of compliments in it. The sleeves felt a bit too long but as others have commented they’re meant to be a bit ruched/scrunched. The length was fine for me at 5’5” with some heels.
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Velvet Floral Gown
Bronx Banco
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Cute and comfy
I was very nervous about renting pants but these fit great! The frilly top needs to be steamed or ironed but otherwise very cute and durable.
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Green Paper Bag Vintage Pants
Marissa Webb x RTR
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Cute top for work
Fit perfectly for me - maybe a bit more of a mature look than I usually wear but overall a nice quality top with a pretty pattern.
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Vanett Top
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Fabulous cutout
Gorgeous fabric & pattern and a cool cut. Very large up top on me (30DD) and just right around the bottom (38” hip). Would look killer on someone with a larger chest than me!
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Lauren Dress
For Love and Lemons
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Sweet and pink
Cute and comfy dress, I’m not a huge fan of the flowy sleeves trend but that’s just personal preference. I liked the length and the way this fit overall!
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Floral Mini Dress
LDT
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Cute style
With 38” hips I was definitely a bit squeezed in the XS. S or M might fit better. Love the pattern and the bright green accent, as well as the bow and the pockets!
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Floral Paper Bag Shorts
Love, Whit by Whitney Port
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Stunning in Green
Loved this dress - elegant and sexy! I wore it to a formal wedding and loved having pockets, as well as the detail on the waist. The only bummer is that I probably would've been a little more comfortable in a 38P and that size was not available; the 36P was snug at the waist but otherwise comfortable. I did need some fashion tape to hold the girls in place, and a stick-on bra. I got tons of compliments all night!
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Forest Green Envelope Structure Gown
Carven
Size Worn: 36P
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Super pretty dress, fit for a queen!
I felt like royalty in this big beautiful gown, but also a practical, sexy woman who thought to wear a dress that has pockets and a plunging neckline. I love a good brocade fabric and this one had a quality construction to it. The straps covered my bra well, and the 'regular' length worked fine in reasonable heels (no Baby-Deer status for me!). I sadly decided not to wear the dress because it was a bit overly-formal for the occasion (formal wedding); I'd love to rent again for a Gala or maybe an Awards Show Watch Party.
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Pink Floral Jacquard Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Gorgeous dress but not quite right for me!
This dress is gorgeous, and the beading is a really nice. I typically wear a size 2 and the same size generally fit well on me through the hips and bust. The fabric was high quality and was comfortable, with just enough stretch. The only issue is that I am short-waisted, and so the natural narrow point of the dress fell about an inch below my narrowest point, causing the dress to not fit quite right - I decided not to wear it as pulling the dress up to my actual waist caused the torso/armholes to stick way up. I generally stick to shifts, empire waists, and other styles with less defined waists for this reason. Great for someone a little longer-bodied than me!
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Beaded Blossoms Dress
Vera Wang
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Beautiful Classy Dress
Loved this dress. Very Jackie Kennedy with the high neckline. Quality fabric (couldn't see through it despite being white!) that was still comfortable on a warm spring Texas day. LOVE the pockets, and the cap sleeves were comfortable and flattering. Not stretchy but it did loosen up a little as the day wore on.
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Jess Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Gorgeous Piece
Loved this beautiful necklace - it was a staff recommendation for the Lela Rose Dress I rented. Felt so glamorous in it but still tasteful.
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Antique Cascading Crystal Necklace
Ciner
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Tasteful, Flattering Dress
I wore this dress to a cousin's wedding and got tons of compliments on it. The layered fabric took a little adjusting to get it to lay in a way that wasn't bunching or abstract, but I thought it added a neat flair to the dress once I got it in the right place. The size 2 was a teensy bit snug but not uncomfortable (for sitting, standing, or dancing!) - the size 4 seemed baggy so I went with the 2. The zipper was REALLY tough but was helped with a little rub of zipper wax. The dress seemed well-worn, as a few of the interior seams (that no one could see but me) were a bit frayed, and there was a loose thread here and there, but overall it still looked great. It hugged my curves and was a really flattering dress. I'm 5'4" and it hit me right at the knee.
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Monet Garden Dress
Lela Rose
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Stunning Comfortable Gown
Loved loved LOVED this dress. It was incredibly comfortable, though a little roomy up top(!). But I got tons of compliments and felt like a total princess. The pockets are spacious and allowed me to skip the clutch. Definitely quite long, I'm 5'4" and had to wear approx. 3" heels. The back is unique but not too revealing, and the print is lovely and understated. I will be keeping an eye on this one to see if it ever goes on clearance!!!
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Tena Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
BodyCon Gone Wrong!
Long story short, if it weren't for the print on this dress being exactly what I needed for the event I attended (it was themed and I couldn't find anything else quite so perfect!), I would have returned it and not worn it. I wasn't completely miserable, but was definitely not comfortable all night. The length on this dress was great (33" hem hit me mid-thigh since I'm short-ish), and the neckline was flattering, but overall I did not enjoy the fit. I'm typically a size 2 in dresses, but the equivalent Italian size 40 for this dress was *incredibly* tight to the point that I could barely lift my arms. I know it's a BodyCon dress, but the material had zero stretch, and it was a wool-poly blend that felt sort of like a table cloth. The arms seemed baggy on both the sizes (40 & 42), and even in the larger size, I couldn't lift my arms up above my shoulders! Perhaps on someone with a straighter build, this dress would've rocked, but for me the size 40 was too tight around my hips/chest/shoulders and baggy elsewhere. I wore the size 42 so that I wouldn't be entirely uncomfortable, and I did get a compliment or two on the dress.
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All Tiled Up Sheath
Cedric Charlier
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Beautiful dress!
Loved this dress. Wore it to a 'fancy' NYE party with black sweater tights since it was a bit chilly. No necklace necessary with the neckline being the way it is. The fabric has good weight and is fully-lined. I usually wear size 4 in most clothes but a lot of RTR size 2s have been fitting me as well, so I went with the size 2 again here. Plenty of room in the bust and hips, and the arm holes were comfortably large without showing my bra (if I remember correctly, there is some darting in the chest area to help with this). The zipper was easy enough to do myself, though it was a little tough to pull through the seam at the empire waist. Overall a lovely dress that I really enjoyed wearing!
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It Girl Shift
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Cute bag!
Cute bag, just big enough for a phone, some touch-up makeup, and a few cards. Opens/closes easily.
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Eve Clutch
Lauren Merkin
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D
Super cute dress, with pockets!
Loved this little dress! Very classy neckline, little snappies at the shoulders to keep your bra straps from peeking out - best inventions ever. Plus it has pockets! I fit in the 2 and actually wore it to work the first day I had the rental; it was a little snug overall, especially in the bust area, but not uncomfortable (I have a standing desk - not sure it would've been fun to sit in for 8 hours!). I wore it with a tall brown boot and trench since it was rainy out, but still enjoyed wearing it despite the weather. The length was between my knee and mid-thigh, probably the shortest I'd wear at the office. I stayed in the dress/boots when I went to a ladies-only wine & movie party that evening, and got tons of compliments. Next day I wore the size 4 to a our little niece's birthday party and it was significantly more roomy. Weather cooperating, I paired it with some nude flats. Both times I wore a chunky tortoiseshell/neutral necklace from Charming Charlie's. Sad to send it back! The yellow color is much brighter than in the website photo, but not in a bad way. Lace was in great shape - sometimes lace dresses get pretty ratty once they've been worn/cleaned too many times. Liner was nice and soft but definitely not sufficient to hide dark panties. I found the edge of the neckline & arm holes a little itchy in some places, but it didn't bother me too much. Sadly forgot to get a photo.
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Oh La La Lace Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Wish I didn't have to send it back!
Absolutely loved this dress. The linen-type fabric was relatively cool in the warm Texas wedding we attended, and despite not having a ton of stretch, it was still comfortable to sit and dance in. I fit snugly in the 2 but didn't have much room to move around (like I said, it's not stretchy) but the 4 was just roomy enough in the right places while still being sleek and flattering. The hem was more knee-length on me since I have a short torso, but I got a ton of compliments and wished I didn't have to send it back.
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Vintage Blues Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
This necklace is SO BEAUTIFUL.
I actually unpacked this necklace the day it arrived (day before my event) and wore it with another outfit all day. It's really lovely, the colors are great, and it wasn't too heavy (always my fear with chunky necklaces).
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Mint Bauble Necklace
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D
Lovely bracelet, very elegant!
What a beautiful accessory! Wish I could have kept it. Had a sturdy, old-fashioned clasp that was easy to put on by myself, and it sparkled wonderfully. I don't tend to wear bracelets, but this one was subtle and pretty enough for me to handle.
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Antiqued Crystal Bracelet
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Gorgeous earrings!
I loved these earrings and wish I could have kept them. I rented a dress that I like but did not end up completely loving... these earrings made everything better :) They were big enough to be a statement, but not so large that they stood out or overpowered the rest of my outfit. Very elegant, simple, and pretty.
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Petite Peacock Pearl Earrings
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD
Classy, comfortable, formal dress
This is a really lovely dress, but the dresses I received are clearly near the end of their rental lives - the lace seemed a bit worn and frayed, there were a few strings loose... it didn't look tattered, but just wasn't in as good of a condition as I expected. The length was perfect with some 2 or 3 inch heels, and I felt very classy and comfortable in it all evening. Additionally, I have been a bit in-between sizes lately... I have worn some size 6 dresses in the past and wear size 4 pants; I ordered the 6R, which was clearly too big, and the 4R, which I wasn't swimming in, but expected to be a bit more fitted. Overall the fit was nice, and didn't feel excessively tight or loose in any areas, but I wonder if perhaps a 2R might have fit me better. Oh well! I still enjoyed wearing the dress and got lots of compliments on it at the formal wedding I attended.
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Glamorous in Lace Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 140lbs
Bust: 30DD