Kate's Reviews
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so so chic, but kind of itchy :(
This skirt is seriously to die for - so chic and high fashion but easy to style and wear. My only gripe is that, since it's wool, it was a biiiit itchy... but maybe if you wear tights underneath that would solve the problem. Everything else was a 10/10!
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Belted Wool Skirt
VINCE.
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Cropped!! but cute for the right body type
I really wanted to love this but it just didn't work on me... not sure if it's due to over-laundering, but it was more cropped than it appears on the model so it had a different fit than I expected. It was still a cozy sweatshirt, but cropped baggier tops don't really work on my Pear-shape body, so it wasn't the most flattering.
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Colorblock Half Zip Sweatshirt
Wildfox
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Versatile piece!
I rented this in both the S and XS over different rental periods - styled both with black tights and black booties. Since it has a drawstring, I could make either size relatively work... the XS gave me a slimmer silhouette that was more flattering but was a little shorter than I normally like for work, while the S gave me the length I needed but the chest area was a bit baggy. If you're in between sizes but have a smaller chest like me, might want to size down.
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Olive Cheetah Hana Dress
Rails
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
So flattering and unique!
I will echo all the other reviews and say this dress is supremely flattering and so fun! Feels very unique due to the suede even if the silhouette is pretty standard. Definitely feels more lux than a standard long sleeve dress. I wore with black tights into high heel booties out to dinner, and I am trying to convince myself not to buy it! Would highly recommend.
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Kiera Faux Suede Dress
RAGA
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
More fun than I thought!
I rented this for work in a business casual office, but it was a bit more playful than I expected so I ended up wearing it out to dinner & drinks! Collar is very stretchy so it doesn't feel like it's choking you, and he sleeves were a perfect length for me. Fits very true to size but is so flattering if you want to hide your tummy (like I usually do) but still look chic.
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Brick Smocked Turtleneck Top
krisa
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun piece in theory
Runs fairly large as it's meant to be an oversized fit. I am normally an XS-S and the XS was still a bit baggier on me than the model's picture shows. Regardless of fit, I didn't end up wearing because the tie pieces are so bulky - when tied in a bow like the picture, it protrudes so far out front that it looks out of place, but if you do a simpler knot the excess hangs nearly to my knees. Unfortunately this one was cute in theory but missed the mark in person.
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Tie Front Top
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Rented over and over... might have to buy!
I LOVE this top. I have rented this three separate times and think I have to take the purchase plunge. It's so stylish but not in-your-face with the pattern. Matches everything from dark jeans to black denim and even leather leggings. So versatile weather wise... breathes nicely in late summer evenings and is a great insulating layer underneath a light puffer in the cold fall weather the Northeast has been having. TTS, just beware there's no give/stretch since it's silk. Love!!!
Printed Carnation Blouse
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Beware - shows every dimple
I am forever in search of white jeans that don't show every dimple of cellulite through the denim. Well folks... these are not the solution. Despite having very thick fabric that felt like it was holding everything in nicely, I could see allllll the dimples... Maybe if I went up a size (these run very small, I was already up 1 size from my usual 28) it would be slightly better, but I have a feeling the dimples would still show through. Oh well... the search continues.
White Nico Jeans
AGOLDE
Size Worn: 29R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Mixed feelings!!
I am really torn on this one - Pros are that it's super comfortable, very flattering, has a fun and simple print, and I got multiple compliments throughout the day. Cons would be that the top is unlined and very see through, even with a nude bra (I ended up wearing one of those "second skin" bras that's more like a half-cami), and while there is one stitch that holds the top wrap together, the rest of it is unstitched, so anything less than perfect posture means the bottom portion gapes open and you can see right in. Would still highly recommend as long as you're prepared with a fuller coverage, "invisible" bra, and maybe some fabric tape!
Lee Midi Dress
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Wore it for a month until I finally bought it!
Somehow this dress fit every single occasion this summer - vacation, brunch, happy hour, dinner, you name it, I wore it. I kept it so long my husband told me to just buy it already! Definitely can't get enough of this and how easy it is to wear. Fits true to size, is very comfortable, and the only thing I'd caution against is that the lining under the bottom is a bit short so have to be careful sitting down, getting in and out of cars, etc. otherwise can't say enough good things about it!
Moss Sabera Dress
Joie
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Definitely grew on me!
As a very infrequent Lilly wearer, I was a bit hesitant to rent this but thought it would be fun to wear while on vacation. Once I tried it on, however, I loved how it fit and that the side tie can make it hug your body in all the right places. I ended up wearing it on vacay and then a few times once I got home, including our 4th of July party! Was definitely a winner that I'd rent again. Fit was true to size, and the only watchout I'd say is it might be a tad short on taller girls - I felt like I was right on the edge of being too revealing at 5'8".
Darla Stretch Dress
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Loved it so much I bought it!
I wore this to a party and got so many compliments, I knew I had to buy it. Lately I haven't been particularly thrilled with my body or how things fit, but this accentuates all the right places while skimming over others. I especially loved how it ties at the top of the back and that the fabric can slide along the strings on either side, so you can truly customize how tight you want it and how it lays in front and back. 10/10 would recommend for any occasion! Fits very true to size.
Red Jeannine Maxi
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Large up top
This is a beautiful dress, but I wish it fit more true to size. It ran large for me - so much so that even when I tied the shoulder pieces as tight as they would go, the dress was still gaping around my chest. Recommend you size down!
One Shoulder Asymmetric Popover Maxi
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Easy to wear but short!
Tall girls beware - this dress is short! Wore it to an outdoor happy hour while on vacation and with the wind coming off the water, struggled to keep my butt from flashing! For reference I'm 5'8" and based on when I tried it on, thought this wouldn't be an issue. Other than that, it fit well and I loved the pattern and the off shoulder design.
Paisley Elroy Dress
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Easy to wear but lots of fabric
This dress was so easy to throw on and comfortable to wear - straps are adjustable which was awesome. One watch-out is that the dress really needs heels - I'm 5'8" and wore 4" heels and it was only about an inch off the ground at that point. If I wore flats I would have been tripping on it all night. Another thing to note is that the multiple layers on the bottom mean the dress is quite heavy and has LOTS of fabric - so sitting, getting in a car, etc. requires some strategic placement of the extra fabric so the dress doesn't wrinkle or get stuck under a chair leg!
Light Green Peace And Love Maxi
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Perfect, easy dress
This was everything I expected - true to size, super easy to wear, very flattering. A word on the different lengths for future renters as I got both the regular and the long. I'm 5'8" and the regular would have been perfect with flats for me while the long needed at least 3" or 4" heels to not trip over fabric. Hope this helps!
Water Lilies Maxi Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 4L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 135lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice sweater but nothing special
Seems like a well made sweater but I didn't end up wearing it - was just a bit underwhelmed.
Colorblock Fraya Sweater
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Sizing is WAY off
Something went terribly wrong when BlankNYC made these jeans. I am a tried and true 28 but couldn't get these past my knees - a bit unreal. The material seemed good quality at least?
The Bond Jeans
BLANKNYC
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B
Great easy dress, but size down!
Lovely, easy to wear dress, but I wish I had sized further down... I could have easily gone with the XS. The S did work around the midsection since you can adjust the tightness with the wrap. However, with a smaller bust, there was just too much room up top to make it appropriate.
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Camille Pleated Dress
DELFI Collective
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150lbs
Bust: 34B
Order 2 sizes up!
This top is beautiful and well made and was perfect for a Broadway show date - but sizing is definitely off. I'm normally an XS-S in tops so ordered the 4 based on other reviews. It worked but was very tight; I would have been much more comfortable in the 6. I'm looking forward to renting this again but definitely going up one more size!
Nyla Top
nha khanh
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 5
Height: 5' 8"
Bust: 34B