Marilyn's Reviews
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Love this Skirt!
I was a bit nervous that the skirt would be too small (the waist looks tiny) but it fits perfectly. I gave it a good ironing, had a funny time trying to figure out the ties, and found it to be a flattering cut. It's unlined and the perfect weight with tights on a morning walk to work in February. I wore it with a black, slim v-neck sweater to accentuate the waistline. This is another piece I'm going to have a hard time returning. I may just skip a month or two of renting and purchase this and a few other items I can't part with.
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Green Owen Twill A-Line Skirt
Tibi
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
I Don't Want to Send It Back!
Wow! I love RTR because I break out of my neutrals, and this bag doesn't disappoint. After carrying a black bag everyday, it was refreshing to switch things up with this burgundy bag. I kept it all month and may need to rent it again. It's very large and easily fits an umbrella, book, and all the daily necessities. I kept the sides cinched tight to make it more architectural and less of a tote. It made me feel chic and polished vs. cross-body bags.
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Ciliegia Net L Tote
Furla
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Perfect Jacket!
I love the weight, length, and fabric of this jacket. The only thing I would change is the ties at the wrists, which come undone easily. I keep reading that belted jackets are best for my shape, but I do like not looking so curvy all the time. I may need to keep this one. It works great over dresses/skirts for work, as well as jeans on the weekend.
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Grey Plaid Long Coat
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Best Wrap Dress
I loved this dress and am considering buying it. The only hesitation is that because I'm very tall, the length doesn't hit me where it does in the photo. I think it makes me look too boxy.
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New Jeanne Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Pretty Color
I only used the bag once. It's a pretty color and added a pop to a casual Saturday outfit. I'm not so keen on the big logo closure, though. It wasn't my style.
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Ruby Red Miller Clutch
Tory Burch Accessories
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
A Miss for Me: Too Much Fussing to Keep It Closed Properly
This dress felt like trying on a sweater that accidentally ended up in the dryer: tight sleeves and short body. The button closure was too far over (wide) yet the top was wide and super low cut. The wrap at the hem doesn't lay properly (you can see from the photo that the left side has a strange angle to it). I ended up keeping my scarf on at dinner with a male friend (too much cleavage), and then kept my coat on the rest of the night because we ended up playing pool. (Can you imagine what a disaster that was?!) Big fail.
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Corey Wrap Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Love this Fabric
I wore this on a strangely hot and humid day in the PNW and it was comfortable. I should have gotten a size 10 because the hips were wide. I had heard that Shoshana knows how to design for a full bust, and it's true. The v-neck and longer sleeves were flattering. I loved this dress.
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Adria Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Unremarkable
These are very ordinary looking jeans and fit me above the ankle. The length rides up when I walk and hits at an unflattering part of my calf. I worked around the house one day.
The Prima Skinny Jeans
AG
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Slimming and Pretty
This dress fits narrow in the bodice and the keyhole showed too much cleavage. I am going to rent again in a size up to accommodate my bust. I put it on to wear to a date after work but ended up at the doctor's with a back injury. I sent my date a photo of me in the dress because I had to cancel. He loved the dress. (I was on pain meds and had to wait for my child to get home to unzip me. I spent the day like sleeping beauty.)
Flux Midi Dress
Temperley London
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Strange Fit
The shoulder seams are perfect but the lining inside the shoulders and arms is tight and the shoulders stick up oddly. The arms are too tight for anything other but a sleeveless top beneath. (I do have large arms.) Also, the torso runs narrow and is a very shrunken look. I could barely get the jacket to close. My daughter said it looked like the early 2000s and I can see how it is a dated look with the hoodie under it. It looks like Ellen DeGeneres from way back when. All in all, I did not like this jacket. The fabric wrinkles easily, too, across the front. A big miss!
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Schoolboy Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
A Punch of Color and Perfect City Bag, but Impractical
I loved this little big and had strangers stop to compliment it. The downside: I couldn't fit my key chain in it and ended up carrying either keys or my phone in my pocket. That said, I think the bag one size up may be a better option for me.
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Aquaria Snapshot Crossbody
Marc Jacobs Handbags
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Lightweight and Pretty
The skirt fit well at my natural waist, but I think the 3 fit like my size 8 skirts from Anthropologie for comparison. I wore my own slip under it in addition to the very short slip/lining for a bit more coverage walking in a major city, and I affixed a piece of fashion tape (match stick) to the wrap to keep it from opening in the breeze. I paired it with a navy silk blouse, gold dangling earrings, and suede slingback sandals for work.
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Dalva Maxi Skirt
ba&sh
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Stylish and Cool Showstopper
I ironed it right away. When shopping downtown, a salesman commented on how cool it is. I felt confident and modern. Wish I had run into my ex wearing this! I'd keep this if I could swing it.
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Wool Patchwork A-Line Skirt
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Breezy and a Refreshing Break from Wearing Neutrals
On a super hot day in Portland, I threw this on with some sneakers and sunglasses to wear to work in my casual office. It also looked great with the red, heeled sandals I passed up for the Nikes. The dress fits large and flowy and despite the long sleeves was cool and comfy. I probably needed a medium. The waist and hips are very large. I may rent again and if I love it, this is a keeper. I'm almost 5'11" and this hit modestly above the knee.
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Zen Garden Floral Shirtdress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Cute & Casual
A cute alternative to a denim or motorcycle jacket, but it's probably best for winter or fall. It's going to be in the 90s where I live and I can't wear it now.
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Checked Cropped Jacket
RACHEL ROY COLLECTION
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Very 90s "Designing Women"
The retro gingham look and padded shoulders were fine, but the silver buttons were too much. My daughter said it looked like an old lady. She's a tough critic. I didn't wear it but wish I had given it a try. I may rent it again for fall. I ordered the 12 and it was pretty shapeless in the waist. I'll get a 10 next time. By comparison, the schoolboy layered jacket from Veronica Beard was too snug in a 10.
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Miller Dickey Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
My Daughter Wore It to Graduation
I rented this as a back-up option for my daughter to wear for her high school graduation. She was instantly obsessed. For reference, she's 5'11" and has an athletic build with mile-long legs. It was adorable and age appropriate. We're keeping it so she can bring it to college.
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Belinda Dress
Rebecca Minkoff
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Did Not Wear, Strange "Second Waistline"
The cut of this dress is odd. There is a waist and then a drop waist in the most unflattering part of the dress, plus it's super short.
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Jaila Dress
Alexis
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Wore SOOOO Often!
I should have ordered my regular size but sized up because reviewers said there is no stretch. These jeans are super comfortable and have a great rise. I wore them a lot, then saw that Nordstrom Rack had them for $79, so I decided not to keep/purchase them at the RTR price.
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Isabelle High Rise Straight Crop Jeans
AG
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
A Love Fest
The sleeves alone made me smile. Gorgeous dress and I was in awe that a high-neckline could flatter my full bust. This made me confident and eased me out of wearing solid black. Wish I could keep this one! I may have to get it again and purchase it.
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Floral Smock Sleeve Dress
Jay Godfrey
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Super Flattering
No surprise DVF’s wrap was perfect. The top had enough coverage that it wasn't gaping all day and I didn't need a camisole or double-sided tape, the belt hit at the smallest part of waist, and the length was short on my tall frame but looked cute with tights and heeled booties. Loved it! A DVF wrap dress is on my wish list to own, and this one was perfection with it's 3/4 sleeves.
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New Julian Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Vibrant but Odd Cut and Super Sheer
I couldn't figure out how to make it work. The top part is very small and barely came together at the center of my chest, and the waist seems to be empire, which is odd placement for a wrapped belt. My daughter and I had a few laughs trying to figure out how to salvage the look before I gave up and sent it back.
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Floral Midi Wrap Dress
Tara Jarmon
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 172lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E