Tessa's Reviews
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Beautiful dress, too tight for large breasts
The dress is less shapeless than it looks. The pattern is beautiful but the fabric doesn't breathe. I rented while pregnant and it was too tight get over my chest. Would have been fun to wear.
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Green Handkerchief Hem Dress
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Pretty pattern and colors, short
As you can see from the photos, the sweater is on the shorter side and would pair best with high waisted pants. The colors and pattern are beautiful in person. The neck and arm ribbing is not too tight and looks good as well. Overall, if you have a long torso, consider a different choice.
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Floral Spade Turtleneck
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Thick but boxy
Pros: well made and comfortable. Cons: very boxy, has some pink in the design that was not visible from the picture online, not very flattering
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Check Top
Marni
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Very short and requires high waisted skirt/pants
While the fabric and color are beautiful, the cut is excessively wide and short. This shirt may work well with a high waisted pencil skirt, but did not work for any pair of pants or jeans currently in my closet.
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Pleated Crinkle Blouse
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 46
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Beautiful and comfortable
The dress is true to size and has a pretty gold inlay that shows much better in person than in photographs. The top is well lined so a bra was not necessary but the slip wouldn't lay right and was a bit of battle all night
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Fuchsia Melina Lace Maxi
Dress The Population
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Great everyday jean
The pants were long enough on me and well cut but a little small. The pants had good color and stretch and made a great everyday pair of jeans
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Bedford Skinny Jeans
rag & bone JEAN
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Too shiny for me but got compliments in Paris
The fit is true to size but as other commenters have mentioned, this shirt is very shiny and a little scratchy. I wore out to a jazz club in Paris and the doorman and bartender remarked how much they liked it but it was a bit much for me.
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Multicolor Shiny Sweater
RED Valentino
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Short
Runs somewhat small and short. Nothing special
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Black Emma Skinny Jeans
DL1961
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Doesn't hold shape
Beautiful when you first put it on but doesn't hold its shape over the course of the day. The cut out on the back was unique but given the fabric and low front and back, I wore a tank top underneath. Just ok
Blue Crossover Knit
Tome
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34DD
Beautiful color, fabric & unattractive cut
High waisted and stretchy, these jeans are a beautiful casual blue and feel soft and expensive. The cut is extremely unflattering on a curvy body straight on and so I ended up returning them quickly.
The Great Jones High Rise Skinny Jeans
BLANKNYC
Size Worn: 31
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 175lbs
Bust: 34DD
Comfortable and a little different
Rich colors and a forgiving shape. Easy to wear, plenty warm and has unique detailing that sets it apart from other sweater dresses. Highly recommend.
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Jeanne Sweater Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Too short
The dress runs large across and is very short. I'm 5'8 with a longer torso and it barely covered by butt. Had to send it back.
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Coral Stitch Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Very whimsical - runs big
While the dress was very cute, the sizing runs big so I was not able to wear it. The fabric is on the heavier side and has some stretch. The straps are not adjustable, which was another downside for me.
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Red Striped Margot Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Formfitting and fun!
This dress is tight but has a little stretch so you don't feel like a sausage all night. The straps are adjustable which improves the fit as well. Photographs beautifully. You'll need to wear a strapless bra or go braless but there's enough support in the dress that braless is a real option. Highly reommend
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Daria Sheath
Black Halo
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
One of my fav rentals
Loved this fun dress. The low V in the front makes it impossible to wear a traditional bra and you may need some double sided tape to keep it in place. The length and volume of the dress may overwhelm shorter renters but the tailored waist keeps the wearer from being swallowed up. A really different and fun casual dress - perfect for an outdoor wedding!
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Green Floral Ruffle Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Simple, flattering and comfortable to wear
Runs large and requires strapless bra. Hits at the mid thigh and is loose through the middle. Very comfortable with cute bow that shows off your shoulders. The color is muted red, kind of like a rust color. Material is thicker so this dress works well in fall/winter even though it's somewhat short and sleeveless.
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Rust Two Minds Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
high quality fabric, modest length, top ill-fitting
After seeing this dress online and another a person at a wedding, I chose it for my boyfriend's work holiday party. The length was below the knee and the material was heavy and high quality but the top seemed too big for the waist. I usually wear an 8-10, but wore a 6 in order to try and get the top size right (and I'm not small chested). You will need to go bra less or wear a sticky bra because of the back of the dress. It's a great dress but the proportions didn't work on me.
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Greta Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Wearable, Flattering and Glamorous
I was so excited to wear this dress from the moment I saw it on RTR. This dress is true to size but you really need to either go without a bra or have a sticky bra. The back straps are adjustable and the strap across your lower back is stretchy and comfortable no matter how much you slouch or eat. I highly recommend this dress! So many compliments and extremely fun to wear.
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Crossed Dress
HALSTON
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Simple and delicate
The necklace arrived as described and was packaged so it did not get tangled in shipping. Easy to wear, not especially dressy but very nice.
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Asher Lariat Necklace
Gorjana Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Light weight and very pretty
The earrings arrived and were exactly as described. They are lightweight and I did not even think about them the entire night. I would recommend to dress up a simple outfit.
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Black Chandelier Earrings
Slate & Willow Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Simple and can be dressed up or down
Though somewhat unimpressive on the rack, the dress was very chic when I put it on. It is extremely simple and needs jewelry but that makes it flexible in terms of where it can be worn. The hi/low bottom of the dress was also less pronounced on me than it was on the model which was kind of a disappointment. It also runs a little large and I wore a size down
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Black Palermo Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Perfect dress for a barn wedding in the country!
I was pretty concerned about sizing for this dress since everyone commented how large it runs. I ended up wearing a XS which is ridiculous since I'm normally around an 8. Definitely size way down. The dress was super comfortable, easy to wear and flattering. Don't plan to wear a regular bra though - the arm holes are way to big. Definitely was sad to send this dress back - sorry for the dark photo.
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Sapphire Angel Rays Trapeze Dress
Free People
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Not too heavy and pretty
Pros: not heavy, pretty design and good length Cons: were dull and a little dirty when they arrived.
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Deco Crystal Teardrops
Ben-Amun
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D
Fit was perfect - dress was comfortable and easy to wear!
Dress arrived on time and in good shape. Looked exactly like it does in the photos. The length was good, even with heels, for a wedding.
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Fifi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 157lbs
Bust: 38D