Elizabeth's Reviews
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Too big for petites
Cool dress in a really pretty color, but the fit was all over the place! Definitely not intended for petites.
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Twist Front Cocktail Dress
One33 Social
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Weird fit, not good for petites
Really odd fit to this dress. Tight in some places, way too loose in others. In general I would not recommend for petites.
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Pink Ruched Dress
ALIÉTTE
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Runs really big and it's see-through
I'm a very consistent size 2, I sometimes wear a 0. In this dress, the 0 was still way too big on me, so it runs very large. It's also definitely see-through! So I didn't wear it.
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Bright Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute and comfortable but not as expected
Cute jacket and it's super comfortable! But it's not quite what I expected. It looks like a leather jacket but it's really just thick cloth. However, because of that it was really comfy so I actually liked that. I also loved the cut, and it fit nicely even though I'm pretty petite. The only thing I didn't love about the look were the buckles on the wrists and waist. They look kinda cool in the photos but in person I felt like they had a cheap western vibe to them. If the jacket didn't have those, I would definitely have kept it longer and worn to more occasions.
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Leather Effect Jacket
The Kooples
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
GORGEOUS dress tons of compliments
This dress is absolutely stunning in person! Photos don't even completely capture it. But one warning. I have Unlimited so I rented this a couple weeks before my event to try it on, and I'm glad I did. The first one was really stretched out and baggy in the torso, and the color was unfortunately very grey. :( RTR needs to retire that particular dress. I returned it and rented 2 more of the same dress, same size. One was also a bit grey-ish and stretched out. But one was sparkling white and fit great! So, something to keep in mind when ordering this one. Also, when I first put it on (even the white newer one) I felt the torso was too baggy. It looks much different than the photo on the model. However, once I played around with the fabric a bit and the folds in the back, I got it to lay nicely. So it took a little work, but it paid off and I got tons of compliments on the dress!
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Maria Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
XS was too big for a petite woman
This dress is GORGEOUS! I really loved it and wanted to wear it! But even the XS was too big for a petite woman (5'2"). The top looked great but the skirt fit was too frumpy / too much fabric. So if you're on the smaller side, unfortunately I wouldn't recommend renting this.
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Black Rory Dress
Parker
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice quality but unflattering for shorter women
This dress is definitely a great quality and looks great in person. But once I put it on, it was very unflattering. I'm pretty short and petite, and this design has a lot of flowy extra fabric around the shoulders, bust, sleeves and skirt. It made me look like a child in my mom's dress. :) I think it could be great for tall women with long arms, but I would stay away if you're on the short side.
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Black Blot Dot Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Lovely flattering dress
I really liked this dress! It's very flattering. It's tight and low cut enough to show off your figure but it still comfortable and appropriate for any occasion. I'm short so the skirt was a bit longer/fuller than I would have wanted. (RTR please start carrying petites!) but with heals it looked great. I'll definitely rent this again!
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Ivory Petals Dress
BB Dakota
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice dress for work but nothing special
I thought this was a nice dress to wear once to work, but I didn't love it. It wasn't particularly flattering on me. I wore the UK 6 / US 2 which fit great, but definitely needed to wear a cami dress under. I think the ruffle along the waist takes away from your shape a bit, so maybe that's why it wasn't too flattering. Also, I'm pretty petite and the arms were kind of long/baggy on me and looked a little frumpy, so I ended up rolling up the sleeves. Perfectly nice dress, just not one of my faves.
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Green Floral Printed Dress
Mother of Pearl
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute top but not the most comfortable
I really liked this top a lot. It's really beautiful and looks high quality in person. I wore it with a blazer over it but took it off for the photo to show fit better. I got the XS and it was VERY tight around the bust and shoulders. I had trouble getting it on and off, and it pinched a little bit under my arms all day, so that made wearing this top slightly uncomfortable. However, it was baggy around the stomach area, so I wouldn't have wanted to get the Small and end up with it even baggier. So, size is not perfect but it looked great on and was a nice addition to the wardrobe that week.
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On the Edge Top
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful skirt!
I really loved this skirt! I rented it for vacation and needed long skirts for where I was going. I'm 5'2" so I had a lot of trouble finding options on RTR that I wasn't tripping over. this skirt is great, it hit about floor length for me but I could still easily wear flats with it. It's thin, breezy fabric so I didn't feel weighed down by it at all. The only thing to note is that there's zero stretch in the waist, so I sized up to a Small. I tried the XS on and it looked great but when I sat down, it felt too tight on my stomach. The Small was great, looked pretty similar on and felt much more comfortable on the waist.
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Black Stripe Layer Print Skirt
J.O.A.
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice comfortable dress
Really liked this dress! Rented it for vacation and found it to be very comfortable. I'm short so it's hard to find long dresses/skirts that I can still wear. This one was great, it hit above my ankles and it's not too much fabric so it still feels manageable and flattering. I'd rent it again!
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Bella Maxi
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful design and very comfortable
Really loved this skirt for vacation! I'm 5'2" so it's floor length on me, much longer than on the model. It has an elastic waist so it's very comfortable. The XS wasn't available so I rented a Small. I would have preferred XS because there is quite a bit of fabric and like I said was very long, so I think XS would have been more flattering. But it still worked even in the larger size!
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Alicia Painterly Skirt
Corey
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Great, flattering dress for work
I really liked this dress! I rented for work, but I also went out for drinks with friends that night and got lots of compliments at the bar too. It's very simple and classic with the polka dots. But the fit was really nice and flattering, and the material looks good in person. So I think that's why it stands out a bit. My only complaint is that the material has zero stretch, and was very tight in the shoulders. It doesn't look like it, but I literally couldn't lift my arms above my head, so I couldn't zip or unzip it on my own! I zipped as far as I could then threw a jacket over it until I got to work and had my friend zip me. :)
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Black Brighton Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous! But very tight, and the slit ripped
Gorgeous dress! I absolutely loved it! Very flattering, you feel like a million bucks in it. It's definitely tight, but I was ok with that because the style hugs you in and is flattering. However, I was wearing this to a holiday party and as I stepped out of the cab, the slit in the back ripped all the way up to my waist! :( Luckily I was wearing a long coat, but I had to get right back in the cab and go home to change. I'm hoping this was a total fluke, I think sometimes these RTR dresses get worn and dry cleaned so often that they're not as durable as they once were. So I'll definitely try to rent this again because it was so gorgeous. But just be careful when moving around in this one.
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Red La Brea Dress
LIKELY
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
So unique and gorgeous!
I absolutely LOVED this dress! It's even more beautiful in person than I expected from the photos. Very unique look, beautiful color and has a very flattering fit. I'll definitely rent this again!
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Floral Key Dress
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful dress but too big for a short girl
I'm normally a 2 and rented a 0 in this dress because I expected the full skirt to be a bit much for my petite frame. Unfortunately even the 0 was too big. The top was perfect, but the full skirt looked like too much of a bubble on me. I didn't find it flattering. If you're taller I think this dress would be beautiful! Great pattern and color.
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Daisy Buds Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Nice dress but too big
I really wish this dress would have fit better because i loved the color and style! The top fit great, but it was really wide on the waist/hips. I'm normally a size 2 but I ordered a 0 since it seemed to run large, and even the 0 was way too big. I would be ok with not fitted if it had a flowy look, but since it's sort of a sheath, I think you want it to be tighter. It just made me look much wider than I am.
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Pink Silvia Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Lovely DVF wrap dress
Great dress! Fits perfectly, just as you expect a wrap dress to fit. Very flattering and comfortable. The color is brighter than I expected, but I still liked it. It's a nice unique take on a classic style.
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Pink Print Julian Two Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Great pattern, a little bulky
I really liked this dress! The pattern is beautiful in person and it feels unique. I'm pretty petite so the XS was kinda baggy on me. It still looked cute, and it's clearly a baggy style, but on me I felt it wasn't that flattering. If it was slightly less fabric it would have been perfect. But as it is, it's still cute and I liked it!
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Floral Mallory Shirt Dress
Parker
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Great unique jacket
I really liked this jacket! It's high quality and fit really well. It's more comfortable than a normal leather jacket because of the soft grey lining. The design on the back was a little too much for me. With my personal style I wouldn't be able to pull this off at work or in an everyday setting. But for a night out it's really cool and unique!
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Camel Lloyd Jacket
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Really fun jacket
I loved this jacket! It's comfortable and fits really well. And the silver material makes it really eye catching and fun. I got lots of compliments! My friends got a big kick out of it, there were a lot of Michael Jackson or David Bowie references, but all in good fun. :) It's a great way to easily take an everyday outfit up a notch. I would definitely rent again!
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Silver Shell Bomber Jacket
BB Dakota
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Just ok, not too flattering
This was cute, and I think it looked as pictured and ran true to size. I'm petite so it was not too short on me, but on any normal sized woman I can see it being very short. I just wasn't in love with it. It was just ok, not particularly flattering or unique looking for me.
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Printed Tegan Mini Dress
Free People
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Really nice dress, a bit big in the shoulders
Really lovely dress for work. I'm petite so even the 0 was a bit big on me, although it still looked nice. Just a lot of fabric for my frame, especially in the shoulders. The shoulders were almost baggy there was so much fabric. And the waist and skirt were also not as flattering as they could have been. But even still, I liked the dress and it was a nice option to wear to work.
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Purple Floral Print Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Love this style and designer
I've now rented this dress in a few patterns because I love it so much! It's so cute, comfy, and flattering. I get tons of compliments! This particular one is my least favorite of all the patterns, it's a bit too busy close up. But still love the dress!
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Crisp Floral Print Dress
Suno
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Great dress but didn't love the shoulders
Really cute, simple dress! The cutouts are subtle enough to wear to work. I loved the fit and shape, really flattering, except for the shoulders. I'm pretty petite so that's probably the issue, but the shoulders didn't lie flat the way they look on the model. For me they kind of stuck out, almost looking like I was wearing armor. So that made it look a bit frumpy from the chest up. But the rest of the dress looked great!
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Navy Sailor Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
So cute and flattering
I LOVED this dress! It's so cute and I got an unbelievable amount of compliments. I wore it on a day that I had a holiday party after work, but I wore it all day. I didn't feel out of place wearing it to my office which has a very casual vibe. Very nice work to play option. It fit perfectly (although for a taller person the skirt might be too short) and was very flattering. Lots of compliments!
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Black Floral Dress
Suno
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute but fit wasn't great for my body type
I'm 5'2" with short legs, but I'm pretty curvy for my size. I was surprised that the fit of the pants worked for my waist and thighs, however it was much too long. I'm not sure this works if you're on the shorter side. It was really saggy, I had to wear it like high waters if I wanted them to fit comfortably. And the legs were too long as well. The top fit well but was just ok, not very cute compared to Lululemon or other stylist workout clothes.
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Base Layer White Tank & Black Pant
Nike
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Really flattering and sophisticated!
I LOVED this dress. It's very unique, and it's not something I would normally go for, so it felt really special. I didn't even think it was for me on the website, but they happened to have my size in the showroom and I was looking for long sleeves so I tried it on and fell in love. It's SUPER flattering, the fabric is thick so it looks form fitting but still holds you in. I got SO many compliments. It was perfect because it looks sophisticated and professional so you feel classy, but at the same time it's really flattering so you feel sexy too. Best of both worlds! It must run very small because I wore a 38 and I'm normally a 2 petite. :-/ It's a little stretchy though, so I'm sure different sizes would have fit well enough. But the 38 was perfect for me!
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Burgundy Kate Sheath
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Had to return it
A friend of mine rented this recently and I LOVED it on her. She's tall and lean, more of the body type on the model, so it fit as it should have. I'm much more petite and have a curvier build, and this dress was not right for me. The XS zipped up tight on my ribs, but it was baggy around my waist. So if you have a small waist / curvy build this dress is probably not for you. However, if you're more of a model build then I've seen it in person and it looks great!
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Such A Tease Dress
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Did not end up wearing it
Was disappointed with this dress in person. I don't think it's made for my body type (I'm 5'2" with a lean but athletic build), it just wasn't flattering in the least bit. And I'm a pretty solid 0, this dress did fit because there's a bit of give but I couldn't get the zipper all the way up. It kept sticking on the seam, if that makes sense. I also didn't think it looked as formal in person as I expected. The material looks a bit more like a nice work dress than a cocktail dress, however the bright pink makes it party vs work of course. So it just all around wasn't right for me or what I expected.
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Let the Sparks Fly Sheath
Yigal Azrouël
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Didn't like it in person
I rented this for a party but ended up not even using it because I didn't like it. I guess I didn't realize it would be a fake fur texture, I found that weird. And it's pretty wide so I found it was uncomfortable to hold in 1 hand. I felt like I had to palm it like a basketball (granted, I do have small hands but not unusually small). Just not my fave, I ended up sticking with a simple black clutch of my own for the party.
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Zebra Tonda Pony Clutch
Diane von Furstenberg Handbags
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Very fun and sexy
I really liked this dress! It's definitely unique and unlike anything I would ever buy on my own. All the reviews said "runs small" so I ordered a 2 and a 4 (I'm usually a 0). I ended up wearing the 2 which I was happy with, although when I'd sit down it puckered a little at the stomach. It was comfortable though and still looks form-fitting though in photos. I do wish I would have tried the 0 on though because I'd be curious if it'd be too tight or if it might look the same and just not pucker when I move. Who knows but in the end the 2 looked great and got lots of compliments!
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Subtract By One Sheath
Elizabeth and James
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Didn't love it
I got this as a backup dress and luckily I loved the other dress, because this was not working for me. The material is kind of weird in person, it didn't look as nice as I expected. And it's just not that flattering, at least on my body. It looks good in the other review photos I saw but for me, I was disappointed.
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Claudia Dress
Parker
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Love this dress!
I wore this in purple to an event last year and luckily it looks different enough in this color that it wasn't obvious. :) I loved the dress both times though! It's really comfortable yet still very flattering and sexy. Elegant enough for a wedding or fancy event. And the neckline / back lace detailing is so unique and beautiful!
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Coral Fair Lady Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous dress, unique & classy
I loved this dress. It's unlike anything I own but I felt really comfortable in it. A few reviews complained about not being able to wear a bra. I actually didn't have that problem - I wore a basic black strapless and it was completely covered by the dress. I was also surprised if fit so well because I'm petite so I often have issues w/ formal dresses, and the smallest this comes in is a 2. But it fit me perfectly and hit just a tiny bit lower on my knees than it does on the model. I'm told in general Christian Siriano's are good for petites. I think the dress is gorgeous and I loved it! Tried to give photo options up close and sitting as well (sorry for the awkward shot) because I always appreciate seeing how it appears in real life shots rather than just the model pose. Hope that helps! I totally recommend this dress!
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Ruffled Sophisticate Halter Dress
Christian Siriano
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
the perfect clutch
I loved this bag! I'm now on a mission to find one just like it to buy. It looked beautiful and I like that it's just black, no gold or silver trim so you don't have to worry about matching it to jewelry. It was also bigger than I expected, it expands out so I could fit a LOT more in there than my normal clutches, but it still wasn't too big or bulky. It also snaps closed securely so you don't have to worry about it popping open and things falling out. I wish I owned it!
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Black Crinkle Clutch
Nicole Miller Accessories
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved this dress! Felt great in it and it got lots of attention! (in a good way):)
Sequins aren't really my style so I had low expectations for this, but it was for a broadway opening night party that I knew would be kind of flashy and fun, so it seemed appropriate. I tried this on in the showroom and was shocked at how great it looked. It was definitely fun and eye-catching but I still felt comfortable wearing it at a work event, it wasn't too over the top. Fit really well, was very flattering on me! I have a petite frame so I struggle to find formal dresses that fit right but this was perfect.
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Gold Tulip Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Didn't love it
I ended up returning this without wearing it because I just didn't love the fit. I'm more of a 0 and the smallest is a size 2 so maybe that's why, but I didn't find it flattering on.
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Colorbox Sheath
Tracy Reese
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B
Loved this dress!
I would have never looked twice at this dress based on the website photos, but I happened to try it on in the showroom and it's absolutely gorgeous in person! The neckline/back are so beautiful and flattering. I got compliments all night.
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A Fair Lady Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: P
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34B