Li's Reviews
All reviews by Li
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Bunched weirdly
I loved the idea of this vest, but maybe the size I bought was too small—it kept pulling and bunching along the lower three buttons, and looked really unflattering. The gaping issue I fixed with double-stick tape, but even then, the vest kept riding up. I did wear it a couple of times, but both times, I felt self-conscious and didn't feel good in it.
Out Of Office Embroidered Top
Stella Nova
Size Worn: 34
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Looked good but hurt to wear
The posts on these earrings were pretty thick and hurt to get in. (To be fair, I don't wear earrings every day and when I do, they're usually just small posts.) I did still wear these out and they look super cute—nor are they very heavy—but the pain level in getting them in was not fun. I'm still waiting for my ears to go back to normal instead of stinging any time I try to put any earrings in.
Mini Studded Arp Earrings
Lizzie Fortunato
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
High slit
It was fine, but the slit wound up being higher than I expected, making it more formal than I was looking for. Definitely would've needed heels to complete the look, so I didn't wind up wearing this.
Penny Racer Tie Front Midi Dress
Toccin
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun print
Wore this on my birthday to dinner and cocktails. I'm 6 months postpartum and really self-conscious about my leftover baby bump, but a little shapewear made this workable and the fun print also really helped hide the areas I'm not happy about. All in all, this made me feel stylish and it'll be a memorable outfit.
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Blue Paxton Dress
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 34C
Too over-the-top
I thought I could pull this off at some point, but every time I tried it on the puff sleeves just felt overwhelming, and the sheath top was so low that I thought my boobs would pop out. The sleeves also required Hollywood tape to stay up on my shoulders. All in all, too much doctoring was required to get this dress to look right, to the point where I didn't feel secure in it and never wound up wearing.
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Viona Dress
Borgo de Nor
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 34C
Looks chic
I felt very business-chic in these flowy trousers and heels, which I wore to a conference. The only downside is that the waistband is made from the same fabric as the pant without any interfacing to make it stiffer, so the fabric pulls around the hook/eye closure, making it look a little sloppy around the waist rather than neat and tailored. I made sure to wear a belt to cover that up.
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Wide Leg Pants
Great Jones
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 34C
Possibly the most unflattering dress I've ever worn
I've been using RTR's maternity filter since I'm 5 months postpartum and still working on that C-section belly, and for the most part they suggest waist-friendly options. But wow this one's a miss—if you want to show off your cute 1st trimester or early 2nd pregnancy bump this might be the dress for you, but be aware the waistline has no stretch (as you can see in my second photo, where the back zipper bumps out weirdly because the waist is too tight.) For anyone trying to hide a belly though, stay far away from the oddly placed ruching here—I was shocked at how gross I felt putting this on, like a sausage stuffed and bulging in all the wrong places.
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Danae Print Sleeveless Dress
Sea New York
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 34C
Fit was fine but jacket looked bulky
Instead of the light, swingy oversized look, this blazer wound up being a little heavier and bulkier than I expected. Returned this without wearing.
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Plaid Striped Blazer
Emporio Armani
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 34C
Fit was fine but unflattering cut
Like others have mentioned, the back tie feels odd and tacked on, with the more structured ribbon feeling cheaper than the overall silky ensemble. It also makes an odd silhouette once tied, especially if you have a belly. Unflattering overall and highlighted my belly.
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Green Plisse Midi Dress
Atlein x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 144lbs
Bust: 34C
Forgiving fit
Loved this skirt, the smocked waistband makes it ultra comfortable and forgiving. The length was was perfect, which is often a problem for me at 5'3" with hemlines dragging. I also love that there wasn't static cling, which can often happen with chiffon-like fabric. (The attached black cotton slip underneath is key for that, plus hiding any translucency.)
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Alani Print Skirt
Sea New York
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Wild pattern, not stretchy
This was a fun jumpsuit that got a lot of compliments during a cold-weather film festival, but it looks too over-the-top to wear on the street at home in Seattle. Also, be aware that it doesn't have a lot of stretch—it was fine for sitting through movies, but at a party where I was sitting on the ground, it was really uncomfortable.
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Farm Dev Jumpsuit
FARM Rio
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Versatile
These earrings were a great way to mix up my options, and they can be both dressed up and down. The silhouette is nice, especially if you have your hair up or if you have light colored hair so that they contrast. But for my long black hair, they aren't that noticeable. Did the job, but I probably won't rent again.
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Mini Tassel Earrings
Oscar de la Renta
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Disco ball sausage
The dress fit body-con style on me, maybe I should've sized up. But it's really unflattering in the stomach area—when I put it on, it made me look like a pregnant disco ball. I didn't wind up wearing this to NYE and went with my second option, which was much more flattering. It might work if you're feeling confident in your body but if you're not, avoid.
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Silver Sequin Midi Dress
Donna Morgan
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Heavy
Looks pretty but I only wore this out once for a few hours. They were too heavy otherwise, made my ears hurt.
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Gold Plated Pink Wave Earrings
Joanna Laura Constantine
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Great look but no stretch
I love the way this jumpsuit looks but get ready to be uncomfortable. (Or maybe I was just wearing too small of a size, but when standing up it fit well, if snugly.) There's no stretch in the denim fabric, which becomes a problem at the knees (I literally couldn't bend over far enough to put my socks on after putting this on) and in the armholes (there will be no lifting your arms higher than a foot or so!). But if you can sacrifice comfort for fashion, this jumpsuit will make you feel cool and casual as a rockstar.
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Ranks Jumpsuit
Rachel Comey
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved so much but it stains
I absolutely loved the way this dress looked and fit and draped. It was perfect for my formal NYE dinner. But the fabric (silk?) was a magnet for liquid stains—as soon as I got to my party, some water dripped off my drink and onto the skirt and a huge dark blotch formed and as the night went on, it turned into a visible water stain. I'm sure no one else noticed, but it was kind of distracting for me because I could see it all night and was a little bit self-conscious about it, even though I'm sure no one really noticed. But that's just a tiny complaint, I really did love this overall.
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Renzo II Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Punk but elevated and chic
Loved wearing this as an everyday layer to go out in during warm fall days. Fabric feels high quality.
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Green Check Boxy Top
MM6 Maison Margiela
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Just fine
Fun colors but the fit didn't have much give (not super comfortable to wear) and the fabric was staticky. Nothing special besides a good-enough one-time swap out in your wardrobe.
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Fan Floral Natalia Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Hard to walk in and flashed way too much cheek
Exactly what the subject says—on a windy day, these pants flapped around and tangled and was difficult to wear, plus I felt like I was flashing cheek without any bike shorts on underneath. I was mortified while wearing it for the few blocks I walked to test out these pants. Maybe if you pin it, and wear them indoors, these would be better.
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Wide Leg Pants
Rosetta Getty x RTR
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Standout 80s vibe
Comfortable to wear, got tons of compliments. It's definitely a 1980s silhouette, with bright 1990s colors, so be ready to stand out from the crowd.
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Geo Print Blouse
Coach
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Great fit and soft, summery material
It's always nervewracking renting a jumpsuit because of fit difficulties, but this one worked out really well for my pear-shaped body (32B chest, 29" waist, 40" hips). The length was great too, hitting at the ankle bones.
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Gia Jumpsuit
HVN
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
A little too large
I'm 5'3" with 32B chest and 40" hips—the XS swam on me. I really needed my mini-backpack (specifically, the straps to pull back material) to give the dress some structure/shape. It's made of nice, heavy material but make sure you're taller than me for the XS (or larger) to look right.
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Alceo Mini Dress
Petar Petrov
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun western-style dress
This silhouette worked perfectly for my pear shaped body (small/fitted bust but tons of room from the waist down, without looking like a tent). At first when receiving the dress, I was a little worried about the swishy, rustling sound (I was wearing this dress to a film festival and would be sitting in quiet movies all day), but it wound up being a non-issue.
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Blue Striped Shirt Dress
Victoria / Tomas
Size Worn: 34
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Flattering silhouette
I'm pear shaped with a small chest, so I often have trouble getting the hips to fit without the top being too billowy. This dress has a really forgiving silhouette that looks more structured on top, but still has the roominess of an A-line silhouette. Great dress for casual and work outings.
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Embroidered Denim Dress
Coach
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Jazzy and light
These earrings make any outfit 10x more fun. Loved 'em.
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Rafia Lodge Earrings
Gas Bijoux
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Sexy silhouette
At 27 weeks pregnant (I normally wear a 0-2), this dress was extremely tough to put on, especially given the small neck opening—and I have a really tiny head! But once I was able to peel it over my body, it fit comfortably and made me feel good about how I looked. The black is super slimming. Side shirring gives your baby bump plenty of room, but this can probably be worn when not pregnant just as easily. It wasn't easy to walk in, however; has a midi hobble-skirt length that helps when you scrunch it up to your knees, but I still wish I'd opted for more comfortable clothing when I went out on a half-hour walk with this dress. Material felt a little bit on the thinner side—good for Spring/Fall, not for Winter—but it was opaque in the sun, thankfully.
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Grayson Maternity Dress
Isabella Oliver
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Nice material
Feels extremely tight to put on, and at 27 weeks pregnant (I normally wear an XS-S), I wish I'd sized up to an M. The sleeves were riding up my armpits, but belly was surprisingly comfortable. Even with the slight discomfort, however, it was easy to forget about and overall the thick material made me feel unselfconscious despite its bodycon silhouette. Wore this layered with a knit blazer to work and felt great and confident.
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Chevron Vertical Stripe Dress
Milly
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Got so many compliments
Nice dress, I wasn't especially enamoured with it—this wasn't one of those dresses I put on and felt like a queen—but it fit the color palette I needed for the wedding party and people seemed to like it well enough. I'm 5'3" and wore a size 0 and it was way too long, so I did a temporary baste stitch hem of 2-3" to get the length you see in the photos. Nice material, soft but textured and the gold thread is a nice touch. I did find the waist borderline too tight, and it led to some fabric bunching around the ribs and upper stomach like a sausage squeezed into too-tight casing. Bust was a tiny bit loose for me (I'm 32B) but it was fine wearing pasties. Overall this seemed to be a hit, I would definitely recommend it for a formal event.
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Ruby Gold Halter Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Lovely material
Well-constructed dress, work-appropriate. I would've liked it more if the bell sleeves weren't quite so huge; when your arms hang down, the material bunches around the elastic cuff and flares out, trumpet-shaped. Not super flattering. The rest of the dress is wonderful though.
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Ruffle Neck Charmeuse Dress
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Fantastic jacket stands out anywhere
Great windbreaker material, loose and makes a bit of a swishy sound. The XS looks large on, but when I attempted to zip it up it definitely felt tight at the hem around my hips. It also looked weird zipped up at all; the elastic cords stick out. Adored this jacket, it stands out so much in a crowd and you'll get compliments from even strangers as you wear it out.
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Carnival Mix Jacket
FARM Rio
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
These earrings glam up any outfit.
Loved these so much. They have a little weight to them, but not so much you can't wear them all day.
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Metal Onde Gourmette Earrings
Gas Bijoux
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Couldn't zip up, didn't wear
There's a little stretch but I still couldn't zip this up (got stuck around ribcage). And even if it did fit, it's not flattering for the tummy if you're self-conscious about that area since this hugs tight like a body-con dress. Soft fabric though, probably quite pretty if you get the right fit.
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Magic Moonlight Midi Dress
alice McCALL
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
The strangest fit
I should've been forewarned by everyone else's comments! The fit was so incredibly odd, felt like the purple side was so much looser and gappier than the left black/white side. The waistbelt doesn't seems to align, like the purple side is lower than it should be. Even if I had bothered with pinning and whatnot, the wrinkly lapel on the purple side would've required some ironing and honestly I couldn't be fussed. Sending this one back without wearing.
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Combo Printed Wrap Top
Marni
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Felt fabulous
Everyone's comments about the ribcage were right: As soon as I put this on, the bottom band of the top halter felt really uncomfortable and tight. But as the day went on, the elastic must have loosened and I got used to it. The dress looked FANTASTIC. Colors saturated and bright, just like in the photo. Lightweight enough, but lined so that I didn't need to wear a bra. By the end of the day I definitely breathed a sigh of relief in taking it off—in particular, the wooden hoop had started to dig into my ribcage—but I felt gorgeous wearing this, the length was perfect and hit just at my ankles (I'm 5'3"). If the fabric didn't feel like 100% polyester, which is tough for breathability in humid NYC, I'd consider buying this from RTR.
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Karrica Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Dowdier than I expected
Too small, couldn't zip up. The waist was fine (I'm 27-28") but once the zipper got up to the ribcage and shoulders, no go for me. Regardless, even if I could wear the dress I was surprised at how gray and dowdy the fabric looked. The bust didn't help; something about the full coverage looked matronly to me. Same with the shoulder fabric, rather than looking airy and romantic the lace seems a smidge heavy and gray.
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Blue Lace Miya Dress
CATHERINE DEANE
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute sweater
I absolutely adored this sweater. I dressed it up one day with glittery heels, and down the other days over jeans and flats. I was worried the XS would be too snug, but it fit me really loosely and comfortably, with that cute "oversized look" without the usual problem of sizing up—namely, the sleeves being too long.
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Black Patches Sweatshirt
MSGM
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
I'm obsessed!
These earrings are exactly why I tried RTR in the first place—they're exciting and a total wow moment without me having to purchase them for $$$. I haven't worn them all day yet, so I worry the clip-on part might start to hurt, but even if it does they're too gorgeous not to deal with the discomfort!
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Cloudy Sky Crystal Lily Earrings
Lele Sadoughi
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
It doesn't fit me :(
This jumpsuit would be fantastic if it fit. I'm so disappointed; the fabric is lovely and thick and stretchy without feeling overly synthetic. Unfortunately, I have a petite torso but am wide around the hips, so the folds pull unattractively and the pockets jut out, while the bust is still a bit airy despite a high neckline that chokes me if I lean over. Jumpsuits have always been my unicorn in fashion, and this isn't the one to break the pattern.
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Navy Freya Jumpsuit
AQ/AQ
Size Worn: 0R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
What all the other reviewers say—this is more of a shift than a cinched-waist dress.
The lace on the sleeves look as lumpy as they do in the photos. The fabric is fine, lightweight, feels synthetic. I'll be able to wear this to work, but it doesn't feel special.
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Lace Stripe Shirtdress
The Kooples
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C
Even for a size 0, this looks a little big on me.
It's passable, I'll probably wear it a couple times, but it isn't a special top or anything. Fabric feels a little poly/staticky.
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White Layered Top
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 138lbs
Bust: 34C