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Fine basic turtleneck
I probably should have rented a medium. This is a basic, soft, turtleneck. It's quite stretchy so it will hug your every curve. Nothing to write home about, but easy to dress up or down depending on the situation.
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Eve Turtleneck
Reformation
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
A fun experiment
I probably should have rented a smaller size even though these are meant to be oversized. I knew I'd just be quarantining at home in these but thought they'd be fun to try and comfortable. They are indeed comfortable, but I felt like a bit of a fashion victim. You'd have to be insanely cool to pull these off. But hey, if you can swing it, good for you.
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Carpenter Drop Pants
Denimist
Size Worn: 27R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Comfy, slouchy sweater
I liked the neck on this sweater. It's comfortable and surprisingly heavy, but not particularly warm. Easy laid-back style.
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Sunday Sweater
Wish
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Boxier, more cropped, and not as soft as hoped
This is a fine sweatshirt, but it doesn't have that extra soft, new-sweatshirt feel on the inside which was a little disappointing. It's also on the short and boxy side.
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80s Retro Sweatshirt
WRANGLER
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Lightweight, fun pattern, very packable
I wasn't crazy about this blazer - it's fine but not exciting - but then I wore it to work and got compliments from half a dozen people so maybe it was better than I realized. It's very ligh-weight and I can see it folding up nicely and being good for travel.
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Splatter Dot Blazer
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Why aren't there more thick sweater skirts like this?
This skirt is THICK, WARM, and very practical for deep winter. It's thick enough that you don't need to worry about panty lines. Put on your comfiest pair of leggings, a cropped or waist-defining sweater, this skirt, and tall boots and - voila - you are going to look hot and be very warm! My only complaint was that the bottom was a little too narrow to accommodate my usual stride length. So, if you have a meeting in a conference room typically kept about as warm as a walk-in freezer, or have to stand out stage outdoors for some ribbon cutting in Minnesota, or go to a concert being held in a barely-heated old cathedral or something, THIS IS YOUR SKIRT.
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Fair Isle Knit Skirt
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
So soft, and such a nice shape
I was sorely tempted to buy this sweater. I wore it a lot. I liked the wide but completely appropriate neck, the long sleeves (I have long arms), and the A-line/slightly cropped cut. Perfect with black pants or over a basic black dress for winter at the office.
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Fair Isle Jasmine Sweater
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Warm, and interesting color, but the drape felt a bit off
I only worse this once. It was warm, had generous pockets, was soft, and was a color that rarely makes it into my wardrobe, but something about the drape felt ... off. Can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe I'm just not used to sweater coats.
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Meldal Cardi Sweater
Elk
Size Worn: S-M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Fine, comfortable, versatile, and very packable
This dress was fine. Not super exciting, but fine. With some bling to complement the shimmer, it could be dressed up, but I mostly wore it with a black blazer for work. The outside is a bit scratchy, but the inside is softer.
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The Kareela Dress
Fame & Partners
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Super comfortable and flattering
This was a surprisingly warm and comfortable dress. I wore it to work a couple of times. The material was a bit thin, so you might want shapewear if that's your thing, but all-in-all, it's a delightful winter take on the LBD.
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Black Gathered Waist Dress
Theory
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
So elegant and easy
Damn, I wish I could afford this poncho/vest/sweater thing. Throw it on over a fitted tee and a pair of skinny pants, add boots and a hot drink and head to work feeling comfortable and looking autumn glamorous. I may keep it another month. The wool is just a little itchy so I wore it with a turtle neck once and with a soft scarf. I absolutely love this.
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Riley Vest
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Delightfully surprised - GREAT work blazer
I'm not usually a big fan of plaid, but this blazer is great. The lining is luxurious, it fit me perfectly, I felt extremely polished and professional in it, and the pattern included both black and brown tones and looked appropriate with both black and brown shoes. I wish I could afford to buy it.
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Aalyah Blazer
Joie
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
VERY high waisted, nice material
I liked the soft but heavy material of these pants. I probably should have gotten a 6L rather than a 4R though. I'm a beanpole with no waist to speak of and the top button was uncomfortable. If you're an hourglass these would probably look hot.
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Toledo Pants
Nili Lotan
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Surprisingly flexible and useful pants
I wore these at least 3 or 4 times including on 2 plane flights to professional conferences. They aren't super soft, but the fit is very comfortable and allows a broad range of motion. I wore them with flats (for long walks through airports and conventions center) but they would have looked hot with heels.
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Black High Rise Crop Pants
VINCE.
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Comfortable and professional
I only wore it once but it was comfortable and fit well. It wasn't particularly exciting, but it did the job.
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Contrast Trim Sweater
Tome
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
I negotiated for a raise in this dress
It's not called the Power Dress for nothing. I felt very Claire Underwood. This simple sheath fit well, was long enough for work, and felt polished. I wish I could afford to buy it.
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Power Dress
Theory
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Needs a cami underneath to be workplace appropriate
This is a lovely, soft, comfortable, relaxed top. To avoid flashing my colleagues with a view of my bra and navel I have to wear a cami underneath for work. I'm pretty flat, so maybe someone with more bust wouldn't have this problem. Or maybe I just should have ordered an XS. As long as you've got the right undershirt/cami underneath though it's a lovely top that feels like silk pajamas. It also packs down tiny and doesn't wrinkle so it's great to throw in a suitcase.
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Leonard Top
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Fun, airy, laidback, weekend shirt
This is a light, linen-blend shirt that was delightful to wear in very hot weather. It is a little sheer, but with a white sports bra underneath that was fine by me. Be aware that the slits on the sides come up to bellybutton level. This was fine with high-waisted shorts, but with a low or mid-rise short you will be showing off your love handles or granny panties. So...just keep that in mind when thinking about what you're planning to pair this with.
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Zuma Flamingo Top
Rails
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
If your office is SO over air-conditioned that you need a sweater in the summer, make it a nice one.
While this sweater wasn't quite as soft as I was hoping, it was a solid, no-nonsense, good-looking sweater. It's not super exciting, but it does the job and doesn't itch.
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Contrast Rib Turtleneck
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Never wore it - too cropped
If you're throwing it over a dress or dig really high-waisted pants, then sure, I can see this working. But it was too short for my taste. Nice soft fabric though.
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Shoreline Hoodie
Splendid
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Super comfy workout tights
Lovely, soft, high-waisted tights/leggings. Wore them to yoga classes. Very comfortable and relatively flattering.
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Kent Ave Leggings
Phat Buddha
Size Worn: M-LR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Comfortable, but a little logistically challenging
I rented this for work on a day when I needed to go straight from the office to a work-related dinner. It looked great and was very comfortable. It felt like wearing pajamas. The material is extremely soft. The downsides were that my chest wasn't quite big enough to make the top work and I had to be alert for wardrobe malfunctions (basically just my bra showing). I also found the wrap skirt portion a little distracting. I don't want to constantly think about which way I need to cross my legs when I'm at work.
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Steel Blue Faux Wrap Dress
Great Jones
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
My gawd I love this coat
If this was just a little cheaper I'd buy it. It fit me beautifully, was crazy flattering on my figure, and made me feel like a sexy European Cold War spy. I am praying it's still available next fall.
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Black Belted Trench Coat
The Kooples
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
An interesting experiment
In general, I liked this formal-skort-thing. The fabric was quite heavy and it was very comfortable when standing and sitting. The downside was that it has a LOT of material, and when rushing to catch the bus or hustling to a meeting, it felt a bit cumbersome.
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Black Skirt Pants
Theory
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Meh
I'm generally a big Theory fan, but this sweater was pretty boring and not as soft as I'd been anticipating. There was nothing wrong with it - good size and nice ribbing at the sleeves, just nothing exciting either. Maybe it's just that I'm April and ready to be done with sweaters, but I returned after a single wear.
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Cream Crewneck Pullover
Theory
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Just not my style
It's been a long time since I've worn a traditional pair of 501 Levi's. But almost as soon as I put these on I knew they were going back. I just don't like high-rise jeans and these just about reached my navel which I find both unflattering and uncomfortable even in the correct size. Sent 'em back after a single trip to the grocery store. Nope.
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501 Skinny Jeans
Levi's
Size Worn: 27R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Soft basic
This is the sweater you run to social media to tell everyone about, but it's soft, polished, and looks great under a blazer.
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Pamela Turtleneck
rag & bone
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Great, warm sweater.
The bar tender: "I'm diggin' the hell out of that sweater." Thanks dude. Me too.
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Karenya Sweater
Joie
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Great, workhorse sweater for work.
I loved this sweater. It drapes beautifully, the neckline is a little sexy, and it's 100% work appropriate. It's a little cropped so I wore it over a dress once and with bodysuit the other times.
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Rust Rees Sweater
DREYDEN
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Well....they're interesting and comfortable
I think these pants are a great example of the kind of fashion-forward trendy item that is outside my normal comfort zone, but was fun to play with for a month. They fit great and were very comfortable. I wore them with a cropped leather jacket and my doc martens on the street and with a heeled boot and T-shirt like on the model. There was weird stitching in some areas which just looked messy to me. I realize this was probably done on purpose in the name of "fashion" but I wasn't into it. They did make me open to trying other pants with a high yoke.
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Two Tone Front Yoke Jeans
Colovos
Size Worn: 28
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Solid work blazer that goes with everything
This fit me like a glove. My relationship with this blazer is complicated. The colors made it easy to pair with so many things in my closet. It looked great with black, grey, or blue. In that sense, it was very versatile. I also got lots of nice compliments on it from some unexpected people. But I didn't personally love it. I wanted the lapels to be a little thinner I think. It just felt a little shiny and gauche to me.
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Jacquard Blazer
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 42
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
MMMMmmmmm, a delicious winter leather jacket
I am a leather jacket connaisseur. I rent one in almost every monthly shipment. This might have been the best one so far. The collar was great for the very chilly January weather - I often zipped it all the way up to create a nice funnel-neck that held a big scarf in place. Get yourself some of this punk-rock fun! I felt very "girl with the dragon tatoo" in it. Gawd I wish I could afford to buy it!
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Faux Fur Collar Leather Jacket
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Solid, thick, sweaterdress
On me the Medium was a little loose which made me feel comfortable wearing this to work with a blazer. The nice thick material and the turtleneck made it a great (and very comfortable) choice for a cold week in February.
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Striped Turtleneck Sweater Dress
J.O.A.
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Comfortable and bright
Not itchy but not particularly soft or snuggly either. This sweater is a nice weight and covers my butt with leggings. I wasn't crazy about the shape (basically A-line) but it was a fine, warm sweater to brighten up cold January days.
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Fritz Sweater
Jason Wu
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Awesome except for 1 detail
I loved, loved, loved, this jacket but the hood didn't stay on very well. the buttonholes seemed all stretched out. Otherwise, it's very flattering.
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Faux Leather Moto Jacket
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
BRIGHT red, comfortable, and fun
I wore these on a winter vaca in the tropics. They were more comfortable than I expected. I really appreciate that they're not too high waisted. Don't be afraid of the bright color.
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The Red Mercer Jeans
BLANKNYC
Size Worn: 29
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Soft, cozy, warm
This is lovely to wear. I'm not crazy about the color combination, but otherwise, it's great. Wore it over the Christmas holiday in New England and was always warm enough.
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Knit Olympia Sweater
Jason Wu
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Comfortable, easy-going, low-maintenance.
Cozy if not exciting sweater. My only small quibble is that the snaps on the front are a little tricky to undo. I was always worried I might damage the yarn if I didn't pay careful attention to only tugging on the snaps themselves.
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Black Cable Cardigan
Michael Stars
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Meh. It's really cropped. Could work for the right outfit but not for me.
I didn't try this on before throwing it in my gym back to wear to work. Thank goodness I keep a long blazer stashed in my office because it was too cropped to be workplace appropriate otherwise with regular pants. Needs to be worn with high-waisted pants or skirt. The material is ... interesting. It's a little stiff and surprisingly warm and not uncomfortable, just unusual.
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Midnight Danae Sweater
DREYDEN
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B
Don't under-estimate this sweater - it's awesome
Sure, it looks like a drab, unexciting, grey sweater, but I am LOVING it. I'm tempted to purchase it. Here's what's not obvious in the photos: 1) it's felted wool which makes it REALLY warm, 2) not itchy at all, 3) the back hem hangs lower than the front and perfectly covers my butt, 4) it has a unique shape that's a little hard to describe. Is it a show stopper? No. Will you want to put it on every day? I do.
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Felted Knit Sweater
Theory
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 32B