Layla's Reviews
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21 reviews
Odd fit, hard to put on, looks like scrubs
This dress was really not for me. When it first arrived, I thought it was a slip I received by accident. It's opaque, but incredibly thin. It was also much too long and the tie-waist makes it really difficult to put on. The combination of neckline, t-shirt sleeve, shapelessness of the top, and color makes it look like scrubs to me. Like if scrubs were a gown. This is probably my least favorite rental ever.
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Sidney Dress
Proenza Schouler
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Love this dress
I love this dress, and got a lot of compliments on it. It's put together but easy. I don't usually keep pieces for more than one return, but this one I held on to. The smocked drop waist is very flattering and there is a good amount of stretch in the bodice. I'm busty and this dress is TTS, with room to stretch. I probably could have done a small but it might have been a little too tight on my armpits with my physique,
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Siempre Abstract Tank Maxi
Apiece Apart
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Classic lines
This dress is very flattering, the neck bow gives it just a little touch of flirtiness that puts it above your run of the mill fit-and-flare. Totally work appropriate, but I have to admit I felt a little weird wearing an all white dress to the office.
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Carolina Dress
Black Halo
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Loved this top
I wore this top with a shirt tuck band since I'm a short torso petite and it's cut a bit on the long side. The tuck worked really well with the blousing of the sleeves. Absolutely loved the contrast with a pencil skirt.
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Bell Blouse
Vanessa Bruno
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Gorgeous top, unique pattern
I love this top, it's got a lot of interest without being busy and the fabric lays beautifully. The sleeves were extremely tight on my forearms and it was a little tight across the back, but I'm a bodybuilder. If that's not you, it should fit fine.
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Ginkgo Print Blouse
Jason Wu
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
It's scrubs.
The color, material, and cut looks exactly like scrubs. I put it on and immediately took it off. This one was a mistake.
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Sleeveless V-Neck Belted Dress
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Incredibly unflattering
Probably my least favorite rental ever. Nothing about this dress fit correctly, I should have paid attention to the other reviews saying this dress looks weird on hourglass and busty girls. There's a crazy amount of extra fabric around the hips that made my waist look huge and fit like a tent, but not nearly enough fabric for my bust. The "band" on the top of the dress hit me about mid-breast and created a whole double-bubble situation.
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Clayton Dress in Printed Poplin
Proenza Schouler White Label
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Country club tennis vibes
I loved this skirt, it's fun and put together at the same time, this is basically the perfect pleated skirt. It has very flattering silhouette that accentuates the waist and hips and the fabric/construction feels high quality. It has a drop waist, so the flare of the skirt falls right at top of the butt. This is a true 0 and because the skirt is high-waisted and has practically no stretch, it fits more like an American 00 or smaller. If you're hourglass shaped, you might find it a little tough to get the skirt over your hips even if it fits your waist. It does tend to wrinkle a little with wear but it's not particularly noticeable. It's easy to steam and the pleats hold up well as long as you don't intentionally steam/iron them flat like a maniac (I received new with tags). Really considering buying this one as it's a staple piece.
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Pleated Skirt
DL1961
Size Worn: 24
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Pleats were ironed out, runs large
The waist on this skirt was inches too big and fell down constantly throughout the day. Someone ironed out all of the pleating on the skirt which really ruined its drape and made it look frumpy. Overall, not too happy with this one.
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Box Pleat Midi Skirt
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Just Okay
The bell cuffs were a little too 1970s for me and I can't say I cared for the fabric as it felt very much like the kind of pants suit poly you'd buy 30 years ago. Overall, not to my taste.
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Tina Top
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Gorgeous blouse
This is one of my favorite blouses, I've rented it a couple of times now to wear to work. The cut at the waist and bust are absolutely perfect for hourglass figures, no bagginess here.
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Vedra Blouse
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Gorgeous top
I wasn't expecting to love this top as much as I did. I would consider buying it if it ever goes on sale. The fabric is very high quality and lays beautifully. As a bonus, it is surprisingly wrinkle resistant when worn so it doesn't become messy-looking through the day and any wrinkles steam out easily.
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Lantern Shirt
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Paper bag waist not good for short torsos
I wanted to like this one because it looks so cute on other reviewers - but it's a little too casual for my liking and the paper bag waist eats up my whole (short) torso, with poor effect on my silhouette due to the way it flares back out right at the smallest point of my natural waist, making me look simultaneously thick waisted AND hip-less. This is exactly the opposite of what an A-line skirt should do visually. It's a beautiful linen skirt but it was a huge miss for me.
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Printed Linen Midi Skirt
Eudon Choi x RTR
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Love it, bought it
I fell in love with this top and purchased it. It's exactly as gorgeous as the other rave reviews say it is.
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Yellow Delilah Top
Anine Bing
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Beautiful but sheer
This blouse is gorgeous but be warned it's somewhat sheer and won't play nice with dark or white undergarments. Also, be prepared to do something with the wrist ties when you wash your hands or else they'll take a nice sink dunk!
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Beige Wrap Neck Top
Obando x RTR
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 30F
Great lines, movement
This skirt is perfect and looks great with so many different tops, a real staple piece. I loved it so much I decided to purchase it.
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Vapliso Pleated Skirt
BOSS
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
"Witchy," "Adams Family Vibes"
Maybe this is because it's currently October, but the overwhelming unprompted reaction I got to this dress is that it makes me look like a witch or some other kind of corny Halloween cliche, which is not at all what I was going for. These comments were meant as complements. It's a cute dress if you can pull it off, the shape is classic and the dress feels wonderful to move in, but with my complexion and hairstyle it has a vibe I'm absolutely not looking for. Too bad it isn't available in red or some other color.
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Black Jaden Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
This shirt literally strangled me
The neck hole in this shirt is tiny. You might want to skip this one if you lift weights.
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Long Sleeve Bow Blouse
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Lots of puddling
I'm not sure how the inseam is measured on these. I have 12" rise jeans with a 28" inseam that fall correctly to my ankles. These pants puddle at my feet and are a tripping hazard. The waistband is elastic and I probably could/should have sized down in these. If you're going to rent these, I would rent them based primarily off of your waist measurement and less your usual pants size.
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Slit Wrap Pants
Rosetta Getty x RTR
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Cute but maybe not for petites
I want to love these trousers because they're lovely and right up my alley, but I was swimming in them. I'm 5'4" with a 27-28" inseam. I tried cuffing them to see if they'd be workable with a fashion tape "hem," but that made the cuffs so thick they basically acted like hoop skirts, which made me feel like I was reliving my middle school years and wearing Jncos. I probably should have done the XS but I'm not sure they'd be much better without petite sizing for the inseam.
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Olive Pleated Pants
Moon River
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs
Basically my ideal blouse
I love this blouse and am sorely tempted to buy it. I used a micro-stitch to baste/pin the back and bring the waist in. This also helped it lay better tucked. The bust at the back was a little tight, causing slight tension on the buttons, but I have an unusually thick back (I'm a competitive bodybuilder) and relatively large implants. It was nothing some fashion tape dots couldn't fix. No cleavage in this top, wore it to give a briefing and wasn't concerned. The puffy sleeves are swooshy and flirty. I think this top looks fantastic with a pencil skirt if you like soft updated power suit type vibe. The fabric feels luxe and drapes beautifully. My only complaints are that it's dry clean only and wrinkles pretty deeply after being sat in. It definitely seems like a fussier fabric, beautiful as it is.
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Button Detail Top
Thakoon x RTR
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 135lbs