Rachel's Reviews
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Cute, casual
This was a good casual top. It was a little boxy to be very flattering, and the sleeve hit at an awkward part of my upper arm
Kate Eyelet Blouse
Cleobella
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful Baselayer
I wore this skiing. It was a great lightweight base layer, although not super warm. Good for a 30 degree day. The best part about this shirt was the slit so that your watch would be accessible! Such a great touch. Really appreciated that.
Aztech Next To Skin Turtleneck
Aztech Mountain
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Bulky yet cute
Oversized if you're a petite, but still cute
Collared Tweed Blazer
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Too big and overwhelming for petites
Too big. Didn't wear it.
Black and White Pleated Midi Skirt
Club Monaco
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Flattering and comfortable
Great for petites
Peplum Shirt Dress With Tie
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Great statement piece
Boxy, yet good for petites
Sequin Tweed Cropped Jacket
MICHAEL KORS
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Fabulous skirt!
I wore this many times over the month I had it. Easy and beautiful to wear. Fit well, although the hip area sat a little low on my hips. Great with a sweater or blouse.
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Green Satin Slip Skirt
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Dark and Beautiful
Beautiful dress! Neckline was very low and I kept tugging it up. The pattern was a little dark to see the detail, but it was a fun wear.
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Square Neck Printed Midi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs Small, Love the Zipper
I didn't get to wear this since by the time I tried it was just too tight on my 33 week belly! I'd recommend sizing up in the third trimester. It was very cute, so I was disappointed. I also loved how it zipped in the front. No reaching to get it in!
Zip Denim Maternity Dress
Ingrid & Isabel
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Just the right size and weight
These were the perfect earrings to add some fun to a plain outfit. As a smaller person, I have a hard time wearing large earrings, but these were just the right size and did not overwhelm me.
Garden Bouquet Button Earrings
Lele Sadoughi
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect pop of fun for maternity wear!
I wore these a ton and kept them for 3 months! I do recommend sizing up, especially if you are 3rd trimester. I wore these at the end of the first and well into the second. I wore them out to parties, as a fun piece for everyday, and everything in between. They don't have a ton of stretch due to the pleather. They are a bit low cut in the front, but I found that more comfortable once my bump expanded sufficiently.
Cici Maternity Leggings
Seraphine
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfy sweater
Great oversized sweater was perfect for adding warmth while my baby bump grew! Definitely more on the casual side, but you could dress it up with fancy leggings and booties.
Molly Cardigan
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Not flattering
I barely wore these to run errands. They were not flattering at all. Maybe for a taller, less pregnant person, but not for a short 30 week one!
Leopard Sporty Maternity Sweatpants
MONROW
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfy and Stylish maternity coat
Loved this coat! I felt fashionable and it fit great from just when I could no longer zip my own winter coat until 31 weeks when it got warm outside. It was warm enough even for very cold days. I added a fluffy scarf to keep my neck warm and wore it every day.
The Bristol Maternity Coat
HATCH
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfortable and casual
These were incredibly comfy, but a little on the grumpy side for someone early in pregnancy. I wore these at 4 months. I would rent them again for later in pregnancy.
The Relaxed Maternity Trousers
HATCH
Size Worn: 1R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Glamorous and fun dress
I felt so glamorous in this dress! It was great for dressing a 4 month #babybump. I dressed it down for Thanksgiving with tights and a sweater, and wore a fancy blazer on a cold night. It is a little short when you sit, but that is mostly due to the bump! I was able to wear my normal size, even with a larger bump. Was a little tight at 17 weeks, but a size up would have worked great. #maternity
Scallop Sequins Rhea Dress
Milly
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34C
Comfortable and gorgeous
This dress was comfortable and a show stopper. The front is low cut, and the back is sheer, but you can totally wear a low cut bra and it won't be noticeable. Got so many compliments! A great long gown for a shorter person.
Dark Floral Alex Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun and comfortable
I got a size up and maybe I could have worn my regular size, but after reading reviews I went with the larger size and these had enough room that they didn't bunch up. A great short that makes a plain T-shirt look dressed up. I'll be wearing them all month!
Hayden Pintuck Shorts
Milly
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34B
Show stopping fit and pattern
This dress made me feel incredibly glamorous. It fit beautifully, and I didn't even wear a bra, although I never do that. It was comfortable, the straps stayed in place perfectly and wasn't too heavy. I wore wedges that probably added a total of about 4-5 inches, and with them and the high-low hem, I didn't have a problem with the long length, even though I'm short. It did drag just a bit on the ground, but nothing major, although I did wind up holding the back when the dancing was most intense! I was so sad to send this dress back :)
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Fuchsia Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Fabulous, comfortable
This is a perfect dress. It was so comfortable and so much fun to wear. The only thing this dress is missing is lingerie straps to prevent your bra from peeking out. I will definitely be renting this dress again, and would buy it if I could! The top is slightly more fitted than other dresses I've rented, so I would recommend sizing up.
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Fifi Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun and Flattering, I wish I owned this dress!
The pattern is very fun, and hits in all the right places to be even more flattering. It was very comfortable, and I wore a regular bra, although you may want some double sided tape to make sure the back doesn't peek out. The dress is fitted through the top and then flares out. I either wear a 2 or a 4 in Kate Spade and the 4 fit perfectly and was very comfortable. I can't wait to find another occasion to wear this dress!
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Multi Stripe Kite Bow Back Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Adorable print, not for curvy ladies
I really wanted to wear this dress and to love it. The print is adorable, the crocheted top is beautiful. However, the fit was just not flattering. The top was not fitted enough, and had no shape through the waist. I'm on the curvier side too, and the 2 fit my hips and made the dress baggier, while the 4 was way too wide and hid the shape of my body totally. Not a dress for curves.
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Dark Floral Garden Shift
Cynthia Rowley
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun, unique dress that is incredibly flattering
This dress was so much fun to wear and I got compliments the entire night. The sheer panels sat just at the right location so that they didn't show too much. If you are busty, you might want to size up. The 2 was a little snug on me, but very flattering so I didn't care. I wore a backless bra, and with the top snug it helped give me some support. If you have a low back strapless bra, it would probably work just fine as the back is low, but not too low. I would rent this dress again in a heartbeat!
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Violet Dress
nha khanh
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34C
Classic, yet trendy
After reading reviews and people saying that it ran a big snug in the waist, I rented a 4 and a 6, although I"m usually between a 2 and a 4. I wore the 4, but I wish I had the 2. I am sure that wearing the 4 allowed me to sit more comfortably (the jumpsuit tended to ride up and was a bit tight at the neck when sitting), but it was a bit baggy at the waist. If it were a bit tighter it would have sat perfectly. I'm short, and I wore it with 3" heels and the length was fine. I also wore a blazer since it was a work function and it still looked fabulous.
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Colorblock Jumpsuit
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34C
Wonderful dress, the picture doesn't do it justice!
I wore this for my engagement photo shoot. It is even better in person! The under layer is a bright blue, and the lace on top is really beautiful. It is a bit short, which was perfect for me, being very short. I didn't want to return this dress! It photographed really well and was very comfortable.
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June Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun dress, not too formal, great for engagement photos
I got this as a backup and didn't wind up wearing it. It was very cute, and I loved the fabric. The fabric was like chiffon with a stretch underlayer, and boning in the top. I didn't wind up wearing it since it was too small in the bottom area. I usually wear a 2 in Shoshana, and am generally between a 2 and a 4. I have slightly wider hips than top, and the skirt on this dress was just too tight. I probably could have worn it, but the pockets gaped a bit due to the fit. I would rent it in a 4 though! The top of the 2 did fit well. So, if your a bit hip-py like me, size up.
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Ikat Swirl Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun, different dress in a fabulous color.
The fabric is thick, and I found it a bit hot for an outdoor wedding in June. It is a beautiful color, and very flattering. I wore a backless bra, and between the bra and the dress felt very comfortable with the open back. The neckline was a bit tight, so if you're claustrophobic, probably not the best dress. The waist was fitted and the skirt flared out really nicely. Things tend to be a bit snug for me in the hip area and I found that the size 2 was, however, with the kind of fabric and the extra flare of the skirt on the side, it didn't show at all. I would definitely recommend this dress and I had a wonderful time wearing it!
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My Sweet Side Dress
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 118lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun, yet professional
I wore this for my graduation ceremony and it was perfect. The dress is a lightweight fabric without much stretch, and it was very comfortable. The skirt did tend to get wrinkled after sitting for a period of time. I am glad I read the reviews because I ordered the 2 instead of a 4 and it fit perfectly, although if you are any larger in the bust it may be too tight. I would absolute wear this dress again!
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Stacking Circles Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C
I got this dress for a friend's bachelorette party in NYC. Perfect dress!
This dress is a jersey material so it feels very comfortable and has some stretch. Clothes are usually tighter across my shoulders and hips, but even with that the 2 fit really well. This dress was incredible flattering and even my boyfriend was speechless. I would absolutely wear this dress again and recommend it to anyone. The only thing is that it really looks navy, although the picture makes it seem black.
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Margaux Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34C