Karen's Reviews
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Great vacation dress
I wore this for work with an ivory cropped jacket, but will hold on to for a vacation wear as well. Not the most noteworthy but pretty and comfortable.
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Pressed Flowers Chloe Dress
NIC + ZOE
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun summer pink!
I rented this dress for vacation, but when I received it NWT, I decided to give it a go for work. It was a little short, but not unwearably so. Super cute! Yes, a lot of buttons and they’re small but the little elastic thingies were easy to operate.
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Ruba Mini Dress
Palm Noosa
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Lovely spring work dress
Perfect spring pattern, great fit, work appropriate. A step above ordinary but just shy of “wow” factor.
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Poplin Belted Shirt Dress
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Love this floral white skirt
Big fan of this springy high quality pretty skirt. Can’t go wrong!
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Pleated Placed Print Skirt
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Cut didn’t work
Loved the color and came NWT. Waist and length were perfect but unfortunately the backside was a bit too snug to comfortably wear, and so I didn’t :(
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Classic Trousers
Another Tomorrow
Size Worn: 38R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Really starting to love everything Reiss
I was so happy to have something to wear with a pair of navy pants that had sat in my closet unworn for quite some time. This is a great blazer that worked really well with pants. Double breasted nature requires it to be kept closed. Definitely a sharp work option.
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Larissa Blazer
Reiss
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute skirt with BROWN polka dots
Loved this on the site, but when it came, I struggled with what to wear with it. The polkadots were small enough that, although they were brown, I paired it with a maroon moto leather jacket and it worked perfectly.
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Polka Dot Midi Skirt
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Perfect shorter work option dress
After so many maxi dresses, the length of this one was refreshing. Flirty and classic and conservative all-in-one. Fabric carries a bit of weight and the unique cut makes it anything but ordinary.
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Fit & Flare Dress
Ted Baker London
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Ulla Johnson FTW
Quintessential Ulla Johnson. Lots of compliments on this vibrant dress that works with any color shoe. Slightly sheer in terms of undergarments, but not inappropriately so.
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Samar Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Lovely spring dress, long sleeves perfect for office A/C
Really like this dress, color, pattern, fit. And love me a spring dress with long sleeves for the cool temperatures of the office.
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Michelle Cheetah Reflections Dress
Caballero
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Boho chic for the office
Great color, pattern, and fit. A little wrinkly, but manageably so. Considered buying, but felt like the dress I got had a fair amount of miles on it already.
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Victoria Dress
MILLE
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Versatile and cute
Enjoyed this skirt, always appreciate pockets. Easy to pair with ivory or navy top.
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Uomo Midi Skirt
Weekend Max Mara
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Pretty floral spring dress
Typical RL fit and pattern, perfect for a spring day in the office. No wow factor but it’s a solid 4-stars
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Floral Tie Front Shirt Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Love this bright wrap dress
Got so many compliments, very Farm Rio look to this wrap dress that is conservative by nature, no need to worry about anything becoming revealing. Great pattern was delightful on a spring day. Winner winner!
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Blue Floral Rita Wrap Dress
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Not flattering
I really wanted to like this dress and had planned to wear it for a work day into evening sort of day, but it just was not flattering. The casual, sporty nature of the top did not go well with the formal nature of the bottom. The waist cutoff just did not work. It was a thumbs down for me and then also from my daughter. Oh well, they can’t all be winners.
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Pleated Midi Dress
Maje
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Better that expected
This looked a little blah on the hanger, but I actually really liked it. While it may have been an aftermarket addition, the clasp helped keep this wrap dress appropriately conservative for the office. Length was also more midi than expected, which I appreciated on a cool spring day.
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Collared Work Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Perfect office spring dress
Loved this dress. Pattern great for spring, long sleeves will keep you warm in office air conditioning. Fit and quality were great.
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Azura Floral Printed Midi Dress
Caballero
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
FUN dress
I wasn’t sure about this one when I took it out of the bag but I ended up loving it! Such a fun, vibrant pattern. I ended up pairing with black blazer to tone down a bit for work. I’m new to this brand and I am a fan.
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A Few Palms Miko Dress
Le Superbe
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Loved it! Bought it!
Gorgeous color/pattern, got lots of compliments. Comfy fit, fabric and pleats are great.
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Hunter Skirt
Area Stars
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Colors that pop
The colors give this otherwise ordinary dress a nice splash of color. Love Shoshanna and this is a perfect fit. It was great for work on a lovely spring day.
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Analisa Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute bright white spring skirt
I struggled a bit to figure out what to wear with this, but it is cute and the white is bright. Elastic band makes this a comfortable option. The blue in the pattern is a pretty one, just probably not something most people have in their wardrobe. Navy would be a close enough match.
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Easy Does It Skirt
Rosie Assoulin
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Classic / conservative work dress
Perfect work dress. No wow factor, and there are a LOT buttons to get into rather small button holes but overall I was a fan.
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Contrast Cuff Midi Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Cute and whimsical
Better than I thought. Just an easy spring dress to wear, nothing fancy but flattering and comfortable and buttons don’t pull. High quality.
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Basketweave Sonni Dress
NIC + ZOE
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Love this dress!
Received NWT. gorgeous and an easy wear.
Alva Crepe Tie Dress
SIMONMILLER
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
This is a bathing suit cover up
Great vacation wear!
Kimberly Pomegranate Dress
Rodebjer
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Adorable but a tad snug in the waist
Devin Romper
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun color, high quality
Loved this blazer for a pop of color that paired well with jeans for a more casual work day. Veronica Beard always delivers on quality.
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Pink Ryland Dickey Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Probably a better rental to be worn over the dress than with pants
I didn’t realize this had a matching dress. Seeing the pictures makes me realize the jacket would be a better rental worn over the dress. But I wore it buttoned with pants and it just had no wow factor. But it arrived new with tags, which is always a plus for me.
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Collarless Tweed Jacket
Aldomartins
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
A little too matronly for me
I love me a Derek Lam maxi dress, but this one was a little too dowdy in my opinion, the cut and the pattern. Much prefer the more vibrant colors and patterns from this designer. Oh well, they can’t all be winners.
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Collared Floral Midi Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Liked wearing this, but wasn’t complementary-worthy
Thought this was unique, work appropriate. Wore on a warm day where sleeveless made sense, but the neck and the pattern and material are more winter appropriate. I think I thought this was more of a showstopper than anyone around me. And a little bit snug where the zipper laid under the arm.
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Burke Draped Dress
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Fun dress, lots of compliments
The pops of color were fun in this. Great work dress, super comfy, flattering, and easy to wear.
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Paisley Print Maxi Dress
Rabanne
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
gorgeous dress, easy to wear
Beautiful dress, I sized up from my normal - which I often do for formal dresses. Beading is slightly irritating against the arms, and you will need help to zip it as it's delicate around the beading, but otherwise loved this dress and it's classic look.
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Tilly Gown
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Becoming a big fan of Reiss!
2nd rental from Reiss and another 5-star. Love everything about this dress: the fit, the length, comfort, etc. Very flattering and perfect work dress.
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Charlie Knit Midi Dress With Stitching
Reiss
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
So cute for work, just a bit short
I love this dress. Length requires tights for work environment. I’m not one to buy from the site but this otherwise would’ve been a definite contender.
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Tanner Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
LOVE - super flattering and surprisingly comfy
Long time RTR customer and this is 1 of my faves. Classic and classy, flattering fit, just easy to wear. I only recently started wearing Reiss and they’ve been consistent on quality and style.
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Willa Ribbed Midi Dress
Reiss
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Life of the party!
One of my faves! Wore to Yacht Rock themed party and it was FAB! Color is incredible. Very fitted in terms of showing lines so plan accordingly.
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Sienna Jumpsuit
Et Ochs
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Easy work wear with black pants
Always appreciate a rental that goes with black pants for work. This was comfy and seasonally appropriate for February in Los Angeles. Not a showstopper, but I’m a fan nonetheless.
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Thomas Jacket
Ramy Brook
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Comfy & warm but no wow factor
This dress was fine and good for a cold winter day, but nothing about it really wowed me. Fit was easy/cozy.
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Belle Ribbed Polo Dress
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Perfectly pairs with black pants for work
Loved the shirt and made a great pairing with black pants for work. Cut was a little deep, but manageable. Hint of purple in the pattern was lovely. Animal print on trend.
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Onada Aniam Print Top
ba&sh
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D
Comfy sweater dress with a hint of sparkle
Easy to wear, traditional black sweater dress. There’s a hint of sparkle in the fabric that you can see in certain light. Great option for winter workwear.
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Mock Neck Long Sleeve Sweater Dress
Luxely
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34D