Shannon's Reviews
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23 reviews
Beautiful and flattering!
This dress ran small in the hips - I'm usually a 12 but the 14 fit me just right outside of a little extra room at the top of the dress. If you have hips size up! The cut of the dress is very flattering for an hour glass/apple shape. The layers hide imperfections in the midsection. The fabric is light and flowy - very comfortable.
Printed Fit and Flare Day Dress
Jason Wu Collection
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 176lbs
Bust: 34D
Flattering!
This dress is beautiful! The pattern is gorgeous. The material is lightweight- the arms are sheer but there is a built in slip for the body of the dress. The cut of the dress is very flattering - especially for a short torso - and hides imperfections around the middle. The dress is a little short I'm 5'2 and it hits above the knee.
Floral Nadia Dress
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 176lbs
Bust: 34D
LOVED but sadly too small
These pants are gorgeous - the material is light and the gold color is bright and sparkly. Unfortunately, I could not get them up my large thighs. It was soooooo close! I saw the other reviews but I rented anyway. Had these fit I would have bought and kept forever. If you are blessed with gorgeous thin legs - rent these pants!!!
Member Fit Notes
Orion Cigarette Pant
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 125lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun Blazer
I am petite with a short torso, small waist and large hips, I have the hardest time finding a blazer to fit. This fit a little large in the shoulders and a little small in the hips, but overall the fit was flattering if I didn't keep it buttoned. I was surprised that the blazer was denim material - but you can't tell unless you touch it. I dressed this up a little with a sliver sparkly sweater and sequins pants. This blazer was really fun to wear and could be dressed up or easily dressed down!
Charlie Blazer
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 176lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute!
This dress is cute and fun - at first I wasn't excited about the fit. The pockets on the side exaggerate my hips and my problem mom belly. I was annoyed that the ruffles exposed an unfinished side of the material. Once I styled it with a long silky cardigan I felt more put together. The fabric is lightweight with a built-in slip. The fabric is slightly scratchy but not terrible.
Printed Ellsworth Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 176lbs
Bust: 34D
Comfortable with great colors!
This dress was very comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised that the color of the dress was green - it was gorgeous! The dress is pretty shapeless and ran a little big - a medium would have worked too. The fabric was silky with almost a velvet thread running through the pattern. The dress was significantly long on me, but I didn't mind the length.
Button Down Geo Dress
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 176lbs
Bust: 34D
Gorgeous! Size down at least 2 sizes.
I wore this for work and a baby shower. It is gorgeous and has vibrant colors with a touch of sparkle. I appreciated the recommendations to size down - I ordered 2 sizes down and probably could have went down one more size. I was worried it would be too long for a shorty like me, but it worked well and I received lots of compliments!
Persethany Jacket
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 176lbs
Bust: 34D
Slimming!!!
I rented this for work but also wore on the weekend! My husband told me it made me look skinny - as a short curvy girl, this is rarely the case! The material was swimsuit/scuba fabric which took me a minute to get used to but it provided stretch and was comfortable.
Mariagrazia Top
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 50
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 176lbs
Bust: 34D
Must rent!!
I enjoyed these pants so much!! They were extremely soft and very comfortable to wear. The pants had a little stretch - next time I would rent one size smaller. These pants are why I love rent the runway so much - I would never have tried something like these pants prior to this service. I wore these pants 3-4 times and was sad to send them back!
Faux Leather Lace Up Pants
The Kooples
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 177lbs
Bust: 34D
Gorgeous!!
This sweater runs true to size. My regular size was not available so I rented one size up (I don't mind big sweaters). I loved the fun print of the sweater - my kids enjoyed picking out all of the pictures embedded in the design. The details made this sweater unique- the cuffs of the sleeves were pleated and there was pleating one the hips to give the sweater shape. Will definitely rent again in a smaller size.
London Sweater
Aldomartins
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 177lbs
Bust: 34D
Nice dress - not for me
The dress is nice, good material and gorgeous color. The fit was not right for me - too unforgiving around the middle. Had to send right back.
Red Ruffle Sleeve Dress
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 34D
Bright colors!
The skirt is snug at the top but has stretch in the bottom. The design is flattering and very comfortable to wear. I loved it so much I bought it!!
Chevron Button Skirt
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 178lbs
Bust: 34D
So silky!!
I love the feel of this dress - it is silky but also is thick enough for a Michigan fall day. I am usually a 12 but only the 14 was available and it is a touch big. I'm glad I didn't get the 12 because it probably would have been a touch small on my curves. The extra room in my bust and hips is welcome. If you are curvy I suggest going up a size. This dress has a little shape to it - it doesn't hang absolutely straight which I like. The colors are VIBRANT!!
Christobel Dress
Boden
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 179lbs
Bust: 34D
Pretty
I love the pattern of this dress - it is delicate and pretty. The dress is very light weight and super comfortable. I love the pockets!! It runs big and is shapeless. My husband's first reaction was "it looks like a nightgown". I wore a large but easily could have worn a medium.
Joyce Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 179lbs
Bust: 34D
Classy and Comfortable!
This jumpsuit is why I love rent the runway! I never would have attempted to wear a jumpsuit outside of this service. The pictures do not do it justice. I am curvy with a short torso so it is hard to find one piece items to fit. This was perfect - it was comfortable and flattering on. I was worried about getting in and out of it during the day but the zipper was easy to manage on my own.
Navy Elani Jumpsuit
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 179lbs
Bust: 34D
Vibrant color - fun blouse!
I wore this more than once - dinner and drinks with friends and a date with my hubby. The blouse falls a little weird - but I wanted something out of the ordinary and this was it! I have a short torso so the length was perfect but I imagine it would be cropped on someone taller with a longer torso. This shirt drapes and hid my mom curves.
Red Aurora Top
Ramy Brook
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 179lbs
Bust: 34D
Gorgeous and comfortable!
They didn't have this dress in my size so I went up one size. I have wide hips so it fit perfectly in hips but was big on top as I have a short torso. Used double sided tape to hold the dress up and to address the bulge in the back. The dress was heavy but extremely comfortable- lots of compliments!!
Wine Floral Lace Gown
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 179lbs
Bust: 34D
Showstopper!
I rented this for a formal wedding. Ran true to size - a little snug in the hips. So many compliments!!
Artwork Sequin Dress
Marchesa Notte
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 179lbs
Bust: 34D
Interesting twist to an everyday blazer
I have a hard time finding a blazer that fits me just right. I'm very hippy but have a smaller frame on top. The fit with this was okay. It was a little big but due to my hips when I buttoned the blazer it looked stretched. This blazer is very lightweight and I loved the design.
Floral Jacquard Bella Blazer
Waverly Grey
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Love!!
I love this dress so much!! This dress is lightweight but warm for the fall. My husbands first reaction was that I looked like a tablecloth but he quickly changed his mind. I was worried it would be too short for work, but on my short frame the dress falls just at my knees. The only problem is one of the button loops is broken. I will definitely rent again.
Vintage Fleur Crepe Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Love this basic black dress!
This dress is a stretchy legging-like material. It can be dressed up or down. In this picture I dressed it up for work. This dress hugs all the curves so for me I needed some control top tights. It is so comfortable and warm. I'm seriously considering buying!
Black Mina Sheath
Susana Monaco
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Statement Jacket
This is a gorgeous piece but I didn't love it on my short curvy body. The fabric is thick and the leather detail is rich - high quality overall. Shoulder pads do nothing for me so I didn't like that feature. The leather bows on the wrists are a little awkward, however from a distance it looks quite lovely.
Grace Tweed Jacket
Deborah Lyons
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D
Flattering for small waist and wide hips!
I loved this dress but I didn't wear it because it was a little too formal. It was very flattering - tight in the bust and waist and masked my wide hips! I would rent again for a different event.
Off Shoulder Mikado Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 34D