Melanie's Reviews
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The perfect work dress
I don't know how they did it, but this might be the most perfect work dress. It's conservative yet stylish. Not revealing yet still very flattering. I didn't really that it's basically a skirt that is connected to the top only in the front for a few inches -- that's what creates the cool drape effect. Such a neat concept! Material is very stretchy and cut is very forgiving so size down if you're in between because I could see a bigger size looking a little frumpy. Overall a great rental. Highly recommend!
Burgundy Bixia Dress
By Malene Birger
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
So versatile!
I wore this skirt sooo many times with my unlimited membership. Wore it with chucks and a denim jacket, dressed it up with black heels and a bodysuit for night. I prefer skirts to sit at my waist, and the size small fell to my hips (I am usually a size 2) -- but that was easy to remedy with a safety pin. Traveled well in my suitcase too with minimal wrinkling. Highly recommend, would rent again!
Tessa Maxi Skirt
Greylin
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Whimsical!
Wore these to a wedding at an art museum! A little bit of bling without being overpowering. Design is whimsical and very unique. The bride complimented me and said she wore them to her rehearsal dinner too!
Moment In The Sun Earrings
Marchesa Jewelry
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
LBD with kapow!
Wear this dress!!! Fit like a dream. Didn't need tape to keep everything in bc the straps are so well designed. Didn't need spanx bc the material was thick and lined. The back and slit turn this little black dress into a KAPOW knock out number. My only complaint was that at 5'4 it was a little short in the length, and I never have that problem (usually dresses are too long).
Sleek Ponti Split Gown
Nicholas
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Perfect wine tasting dress
Rented this to serve as my go-to summer maxi -- I wore it several times and always received tons of compliments. The choker wasn't for me, so I kept it tied in the back. The waist was fairly fitted, and I am VERY small in the waist, so consider ordering up a size if you aren't an hour glass shape. At 5'4, I found this dress to be a little shorter -- I wore it with sandals and never heels. It's beautiful detailed and you won't regret renting it!
Floral Printed Ruffle Maxi
Nicholas
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Perfect work bag
Love this simple black bag! It was perfect for holding files on long work days or carrying my travel essentials in a flight. The drawstring is a cute touch! Simple purse, but it suited my needs and looked polished at work. Note: it's not lined. There's only one pocket on the inside, and It was big enough for my cell phone, a few business cards and a pen.
Block-T Drawstring Tote
Tory Burch Accessories
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Perfect for pear shapes
I adore this dress! The light fabric keeps it cool and comfy for warm summer days. The cut and fit are an A+ for my shape, with the length hitting just above my knees. Although, I suspect that someone with a larger bust may have worn this dress before me, as the middle buttons seemed to want tug apart, despite my 32a size. The fabric on the bottom layer was wide enough to where my skin didn't show, but I could see it being a problem for someone more busty. Overall, enjoyable dress to wear!
Black Polka Dot Chiffon Dress
Tory Burch
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Lucky green!
Lovely DVF wrap! I wish it were slightly longer for work, but it was by no means inappropriate. Great shade of green. I tend to size down in wrap dresses, but this one fit very true to size.
Flutter Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Great fit and movement
Ended up wearing this dress several times and got tons of compliments. I hover in between an XS and a S, and I always size down in wrap dresses bc my waist is tiny -- glad I did because this flowy dress has tons of fabric. Great movement as you walk -- I felt like a goddess walking to my meetings haha
Navy Orna Wrap Maxi
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Powerful Tiger's Eye
Rented this for Vegas, but ended up wearing it to work, and to another weekend event too. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but the metal is gold and the stone is black/brown Tiger's Eye. Fun fact: tiger's eye has strong properties of protection and healing. The various pieces did start overlapping and sticking out after my second wear. For the life of me, I couldn't get the pieces to stay aligned and stay put...!
Sira Necklace
A Peace Treaty
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Loved it, kept it!
Kinda obsessed with this bright, ruffled skirt. The curves of the skirt really hug and accentuate your body's. The color is cheery and beautiful. And best of all, it's easy to take this skirt from day to night or weekday to weekend. Rent it, you won't regret it!
Light Up Skirt
Keepsake
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Navy perfection
Perfect shade of navy. Comfy fit. Super flattering. Love love loved it!
January Knit Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Such a fun piece!
Can we talk about how much I love being able to rent Kendra Scott?! This necklace is beauuuutiful and very fun to wear. It was hard for me to tell exactly what color it is from the photos. The metal is rose gold. The stones are grey and the steaks of color are turquoise and magenta. Very fun and eye catching piece!
Illusion Harlow Necklace
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Sleeves were too small
I ordered my usual XS and the sleeves were wayyy too small. I hover between an XS and a S -- because I have a tiny waist, I usually size down in wrap dresses for the perfect fit. Unfortunately this one ran a bit too small for me. Had the sleeves fit, it was on the edge of being too short for the work event I rented it for...
Botanical Wrap Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Edgy but cute!
1. These earring DO jingle quite a bit. I wore these out in Vegas, so I barely heard them but I know they would have bugged me in a quieter venue. 2. The crystal studs are awesome, sparkly, and attention-grabbing. 3. The geometric design is fun/edgy yet subtle. For the look I was going for, I would have preferred something slightly larger or flashier, but these were fun to wear!
Gold Pointilist Orbita Earrings
Sarah Magid
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Pop of Gold!
Fun pop of gold, especially for someone like me who wears a lot of boring black and neutrals! The purse is deceptively large and held more than I thought it would, thanks to several interior pockets. The exterior of the purse is visibly worn/used, but the item I received was by no means as beat up as some other purses I have rented. I'm not sure if the edges are supposed to be worn from gold to leather, or if that's intentional -- either way, it didn't bother me bc it the wear was fairly even and not super noticeable from a distance.
Gold Chelsea Crossbody
Tory Burch Accessories
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Didn't wear
Way too small, didn't wear
Black Pleated Hem Dress
Ali & Jay
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Didn't wear
Not sure if it just wasn't what I was expecting, if it wasn't my style, or if it was just too costume-y for me, but I couldn't bring myself to wear this top.
White Florence Top
AMUR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Glamorous hippie!
I normally wear basic black dresses, and I flipping love this dress! The fabric is soft and silky, the cut is super flattering and comfortable, and the patterns/colors go well together without overwhelming me. I felt like a glamorous hippie in this dress. Very fun to wear!
Vera Dress
SALONI
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
This dress is on fire
Great piece!! This is a thick sweater dress, so be prepared for spanks if you are worried about your midsection. Not the easiest to get on/off bc it is so fitted and the fabric is so stiff. I actually put it on and THEN did my hair and makeup!
Red Ribbed Sheath
Nicole Miller
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
My favorite dress of all time
I strongly regret not keeping this one. Beautiful fabric, great cut. A little bit of a 50s throw back, but modern at the same time. Roomy, comfy, and appropriate for a variety of situations from work to play
Scribble Printed Midi Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Color my world blue!
What a great dress!!!! Not super fitted. Very comfortable. Wore with a regular bra, no problem. Color is a vibrant-true blue. I wore to the Color Factory in SF and paired it with hot pink heels. So fun to wear -- definitely a standout! If you're thinking about it, rent it!
Royal Blue Malibu Crepe Dress
Nicole Miller
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Love me a one-piece!
As others noted, this didn't come with the pictured belt. I only had a black one, so I paired it with black heels and a black hat during a night out bar-hopping at some swanky spots with my ladies. Fun to wear, great color. The fabric did seem a little bit worn? But maybe it's supposed to look like that. I didn't have a problem with the low cut and the length of the pants was fine on me!
Mocha Amanda Jumpsuit
Slate & Willow
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Way too big!
This was huuuuge on me! I tripped all over the bottoms, the top was too large and I didn't fill it out... I want to like it, but felt I like I should have gone down a size .. or TWO! It was a mess haha... would have been stunning if it fit!
Black Carroll Jumpsuit
Jay Godfrey
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Fave!!!!
I have rented a few chunky necklaces on RTR and this one is hands-down my fave!! I wore it to work over a basic black dress, wore it on a night out with a white strap oh top, etc. It is versatile, fun to wear, and beautiful. Great piece!!
Drew Necklace
Nocturne
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Not for me...
Rented this to wear to a fancy shmancy work event, but the dress was a little more matronly looking than I had envisioned. Also, the fabric seemed to wrinkle easy so it would have been a disaster having a work dress smooshed in my suitcase. I returned immediately. Bummer because it looks so fun on the model!
Geranium Ruffle Dress
Theia
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Red hot!
Love love loved this dress! Beautiful cut, thick and lined fabric, and unique back. I wore this on a Valentines date (with nude heels and a chunky necklace) and ended up wearing it to work with a blazer (to cover the back) too. I have wide hips and it was a little fitted around my booty -- not the easiest to move around in, but definitely not terrible. Great dress!
Red Emmy Dress
Elizabeth and James
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Disappointed... didn't wear
I was sooooo excited to rent this skirt and was soooo disappointed when it came... the fabric wrinkled really easily and was that thick cotton that doesn't have much flow/movement to it. It sat a little low on my hips at an awkward height too (I like skirts to sit high on my waist). Didn't wear, sent it straight back.
Rosamund Skirt
Trina Turk
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Unique dress!!
I loved this dress because I felt like it was really unique -- the white/blue color combo on a sweater dress is a fun twist, the v-shaped back and front slit and fun touches. I wasn't sure about this dress when JR arrived bc it looked TINY... but the fabric is really stretchy and the dress looks great, feels comfortable, and is easy to move in. I wore a regular cross-back bra without issue. I would recommend spanks if you are concerned about your midsection, because even though the fabric is very thick, it's tight and sort of unforgiving. I wore this to a formal event in the spring time, but I could see dressing it down for something more casual as well. Definitely recommend!
White Stripe Knit Dress
Opening Ceremony
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
So nice I wore it twice!
Very very fitted on my figure, which I liked because the fabric was thick and the dress was lined, so I found it to be flattering on my curves. Not necessarily the easiest dress to move around in... I'd probably recommend spanks if you're concerned about your midsection, but that's just me. I rented this for a formal affair at a swanky hotel, but also wore it to work with a blazer and nude heels the following week because I loved it so much. Fun little twist on a basic black dress!
Black Marie Sheath
Cinq à Sept
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Classy!
It's hard to find a great navy dress, but this one is a gem! The cut is beautiful and classy -- Bare shoulders are balanced out by a longer hemline and thick fabric. I felt comfortable wearing this to a work party at a fancy restaurant. The dress was a bit roomy on me and not extra tight around my hips (and I have wide hips, so this is usually a problem). I probably could have squeezed into a size smaller, but it would have changed the look of the dress... overall, definitely recommend!!
Indigo Sheath
Trina Turk
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Just okay....
Is the fabric the type of thick, quality fabric we have all come to expect at RTR? Yes. Are the details on this shirt beautiful? Yes. But the cut is fairly unflattering, the neckline is a liiiiiittle too low, and frankly it's just kinda blah. I wore it to work once because I had it, but wasn't impressed. Maybe I'd like it more if I sized down?
Off White Peasant Top
See by Chloé
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Ruffles on ruffles!
Beautiful dress, easy to wear. Felt true to size. As usual, the length is lower on me (i am 5'4) than on the model. I wore this on a cold winter day, paired with tan over the knee boots, and a blue jacket.
Abstracted Floral Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Easy but forgettable basic black
I actually wore this dress to a work event that involved a lot of travel. It was comfortable and didn't really wrinkle, so it was perfect for that day. The middle part is see through!! I didn't feel like it looked TOO much like skin, so I threw a blazer over it and felt fine. The bottom of the dress did get caught on my heels a few times because the fabric is so stretchy. It did the job and I enjoyed wearing it (I live in basic black dresses!), but I doubt i would need to rent it again.
Black Cutout Midi
Fuzzi
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Would rent again!
An LBD that's comfortable AND stunning?! I'm in. This polyester dress is both thick and stretchy, which makes it very flattering on the curves as well as comfy to wear -- and it didn't wrinkle in my luggage! (I tend to be between an XS and a S, bc the fabric has so much stretch, I prob could have worn an XS, but it would have been more like a bodycon fit...) The neckline was a bit stretched out and hung awkwardly, so I pinned it to make it tighter. The length was work appropriate on me, in fact, I rented this with my Unlimited for a work party but kept it and wore it again too. Definitely recommend (esp for travel) and definitely would rent again!
Black Melange Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Great day to night transition
Wore this on a Friday when I had a bday dinner after work -- it is a great day-to-night transition piece. On me (I'm 5'4), the back of the dress was quite close to the ground. The front slit did open fairly wide as I walked to meetings at work, so I had to hold the dress in place as I walked. The snap held the top in place but did bust open a small handful of times (thankfully I was at my desk, not in a meeting!). The dress didn't arrive with the attached belt, so I used my own. Although not see-through, this material is on the thinner/flimsier side. It reminded me of a 70s disco dress! Fun to wear, perfect for my day-to-night Friday, but probably not something I would purchase.
Timeless Wrap Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
So good, I rented it twice!
I adore this dress (the photo does not do it justice) -- its perfectly tailored so that it hugs your curves in a classy way. The fabric is thick enough to hide imperfections but not heavy. It's conservative on top, which makes it perfect for work, and the ruffle on bottom is sassy and fun. I'm 5'4 so the ruffle hits a little lower on my legs than the model. Highly recommend!
Black Flutter Sheath
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Not for me
To me, this dress was more Little House on the Prairie than hippie chic. The elastic waist hit way too low on me (I have a high waist, so this sometimes happens), and the bottom lining of the dress was so tight around my legs that it stifled my strides while walking. The fabric & quality are just fine. But ultimately this was not my fave.
Floral Halima Maxi Dress
Joie
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Easy-Peasy Navy Dress
Easy to wear! The thick, textured fabric is forgiving. The cut is conservative and isn't too snug. The color is great. That's it!
Navy Franco Cut Out Sheath
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A
Perfect Work Dress
Great dress! This cut takes your curves and makes you look UH-MAZ-ZING!! It's quite conservative, but it's stunning and comfortable. I'm a very consistent size 2, and that's what fit me perfectly. Sometimes I have issues with dresses being extra snug around my curvy hips, but this dress wasn't too tight (or too big). The top was roomy, so I imagine it'd fit a variety of chest sizes just fine. Thick fabric, beautiful design, great navy color -- rent it!!
Navy Cuff Sleeve Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32A