MARA's Reviews
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Umm no. Dominatrix school marm?
Great shape, but I don't know how to make this work. Tried camis, button downs, bralettes but couldn't find a balance. Maybe someone less busty could make this work. Really wanted to wear this as a fun holiday dress but it's way way too much :( also the wrists have white lace - felt like a weird balance of eighteenth century and over sexed librarian
Faux Leather Midi Dress
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32D+
Frumpy School Marm, not the sexy kind
Need to wear a cami since the buttons leave a space. Puffy shoulders and a high neck which I live but the fabric didn't work. Felt a bit uncomfortable in this since it was unflattering. Not the classy look I thought I would get.
Ruby Mistress Dress
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D+
Fun lightweight sweater
Liked the details, but the fit is a bit short for long torsos. This is a lightweight sweater, great for Fall
Rock And Roll Sweatshirt
Zadig & Voltaire
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D+
Wine-no
Higher than expected slit and deeper than expected V. Use fashion tape were needed. The material has a little shine (which was nice) but is slinky - does not hid bumps & was just not very flattering. Had problems finding a bra solution so didn’t wear. I really wish this worked for me, but no cigar. For the right women, this would be amazing.
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Red Kiera Dress
ASTR the Label
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Beautiful flow but beware this is a "real" wrap dress
Nice dark floral pattern that complimented the fit. I think this works well for those with a bit on top to fill out the top and the balance the skirt as this is a little long. I did wear a black bandeau to keep this work friendly. Beware though that I did need to use a few safety pins. The front can open up given this is a true wrap style. On the subway and by the water, I would have flashed the crowd had I not had the pins in.
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Tilly Woven Wrap Maxi
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Pirate ninja but still a winner.
Wore this number out to dinner. I wanted to go no heels but the fit is a bit baggy in odd places so the heels for me were a must. Without it, I looked dumpy but with the heels it was sleek. The front can be misleading – you have control over how much or how little you show. This helped my busty situation keep the night pg-13. The arms are almost kimono style and the top feels a little piratey, but all in all a great wear. I styled it with wooden heels and a black belt to give my profile a better shape. Note – I have a long torso and this felt a little short. Not so much that I didn’t wear it but I did notice it.
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Black Mirabel Jumpsuit
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
A+ winner... for the right occasion. Great dress – flattering fit with quality material.
I may have too much vaa for the voom to pull this off as the cleavage level didn’t look sophisticated but a bit too trashy since its coupled with the cut out shoulders. For a night out, a party or a club – this would be a winner but for a more subdued outing I found that I choose wrong. I loved the hefty material given it was sleek and flattering. Hid bumps well without adding any bulk. Sexy and fun
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Black Jodi Sheath
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Comfortable dress that looks great with flat!
This is a great casual dress. Good for strutting around the city comfortably but has a nice shape. It runs true to size / slightly large but given the ribbed fabric you don't want this too tight. very happy with this rental!
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Black Ribbed Dress
MONROW
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Sassy black take on a classically red dress.
Didn't wind up wearing this one since my husband thought it was either for a gothic flamenco dancer or a goth renaissance faire. either way not the feedback I was going for :) The fit is nice and i thought it was flattering - just the right about of cutouts in strategic places. There is a lot more fabric on the bottom than I expected. Nice dress - could be dressed up for the right occasion.
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Black Solar Dress
FINDERS KEEPERS
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Structured black dress with lots going on, but didn't have it going on ;)
The dress has a couple of things going on. It is low cut (significant cleavage without a cami), open back, open shoulders, high center slit and wide sleeves. It comes together but no wow factor. This was just okay so I choose to wear it to work with a black cami, black tights and jacket. There is no give in the material so if you are hippy - beware. The center slit was really quite high when I sat so I was super happy I had on opaque stockings. I had to be really careful on this point! Got this as part of unlimited and was happy to wear it but wouldn't have picked this under reserve.
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Cold Shoulder Dress
Keepsake
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Making sexy comfy again.
Thin sweater material made this feel so comfy. Given the sexy design I went to a medium to ensure it wasn't too tight, but I should have stuck to a small. The medium was okay but a little too loose in areas. The fit needed to be tighter around the waist and hips for the style to look killer. Great day to evening dress! I wore this to work then to a dinner afterwards and I received a lot of compliments. Would rent again in a small. Oh it does accentuate the bust area so be careful.
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Colorblock Knit Sheath
Theory
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Unforgiving but has potenital
Okay Rental. The length is shorter than I anticipated and the material although thick was unforgiving. It exaggerated the pooch / stomach area too much for my liking. There is a fit and flare shape that was cute but if you have any semblance of hips I would steer clear. I oddly do like the color more than I thought, a blush nude that is flattering but overall I felt pretty uncomfortable wearing this. If you have the right shape for this dress, I would say go for it, but for me it didn't work.
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Bois De Rose Dress
Carven
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Mrs. Roper would be Proud
This dress is great for the after holiday, my clothes don't fit me but I look great feeling :) The dress is tent style and DVF really means it. There was ample flowy material mainly on the back half of this dress but I wore it with high boots and a top knot and it worked really well. I would size down and you will still have lots of room with a flowing vibe. Def Recommend as long as you are okay with the tent shape and figure out how to rock a muu muu.
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Ribbon Pink Tent Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Blousy Wrap Winner!
So the color is great. A bright vivid red and the style is almost reminiscent of the late 70's. The only thing that threw me off is that is the a real wrap dress - i.e. it is not a faux wrap where you just tie the belt but you need to position the two sides properly to make this work. It took me a few minutes but I got it and I love it. The top is blousy for sure and you will need something under to cover the girls if you are wearing this to work. I got so many compliments and it really brighten up the office on a snowy day. Would rent again
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Rosemary Wrap Dress
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Loads of compliments from ladies on the street to guests at the wedding.
The dress is heavy and hot. That said, I loved that both wrists have zippers to ensure a slick, fitted look. The material is a bit rough but I think that goes hand-in-hand with sequins. I didn't have much movement to raise my arms - I can zip any dress I wear but this one, I needed help. Single ladies, make sure a friend or neighbor is around! I do love that I wore a sophisticated but fun dress that I never would wear if I had to commit to a purchase. the rental allowed me to explore my sparkly side and I would do it again. The blue flowers are on the back as well as the front. For such a glittery dress, I love that the blue blooms are a bit subtle in contrasting color and made this a memorable dress. Little give in the material but luckily this fit pretty perfectly. It may run even a tad bit, but for a chesty lady like myself, I didnt want to risk sizing down and I am very happy I didnt. Now that autumn is almost here, I would def. recommend this for a fall or winter wedding. (When I was in the sun, this was a bit too hot for september) Flattering cut and unique details made this a winner for me.
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Blue Blooms Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D+
Beautiful shade of red, but way too tight in the chest
This dress was very elegant and had a romantic flow. That said, The bust was very very small and I could not get the zipper up without suffocating. I am a 32dd, so my back is not wide but the material has NO give and I tried to flatten, adjust in unnatural directions, etc I could not get the zipper over my bust. The waist line looked flattering and I felt sucked in. That said, My husband thought this made me look very short waisted and like I was headed to a beauty pageant instead of a wedding. He didn't like the style so no harm no foul that it didn't work.
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Nepal Sunset Gown
HALSTON
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 32D+
Modern & Sleek! This dress flatters
The off the shoulder top softens the look of this dress. I ordered this as a backup and really loved the fit. The fit was not as tight as i thought it would be but it was tight enough. It was comfortable and looked great. I wore bold earrings, red lipstick and was all set. Loved this dress and wish I had somewhere else to wear it. I recommend keeping it simple and classy with this one.
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Keep Him Waiting Dress
Hervé Léger
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Potential to be Great
Love the look of this dress BUT when I tried it on, it was too loose in the wrong areas. I am a DD and the top was too loose, the hips were bunchy and the hem was uneven. The material looks great although there were some pulls, if it fit better i dont think they would be noticeable. I would order down and def get a backup. For the right lady, this will look fantastic
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Atomic Azurite Dress
Chris Benz
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD
Great Bag! Goes with Almost anything!
Great clutch. It fit everything I needed which I worried about since it's a hard case. Looked great with my blue dress and with my ombre black/grey choice too! This would really jazz up a casual look. Would rent again
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Silver Boombox Clutch
Diane von Furstenberg Handbags
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34DD