Laura's Reviews
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Loved but length was a tough one for office wear if you have a long inseam- at least with heels
The color of this dress is even better in person. It's playful but office appropriate. The only issue is the length. I have a short torso and long legs for my height (34 inch inseam) so I kept feeling very self-conscious about the length when I was sitting or bending over even slightly. I paired with Tory Burch wedges but next time I will try with pink flats or fun tennis shoes. The material is exquisite- thick with purpose: it holds you in and flatters.
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Libby Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Shiny weekend comfort.
These shorts have a lot of material but are flattering if you have an hourglass figure and can accentuate the waist gathering with a form fitting top. So comfortable and with the right length that you could travel in these or wear for a marathon summer day.
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Carreen Patch Pocket Shorts
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Stiff and boxy without purpose
I wasn't a fan of this but I really wanted to be. I tried styling it various ways with the matching shorts but couldn't find a flattering look for my figure. May do well with a bodysuit and high waisted jeans though to counteract the width of the top.
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Perrine Floral Motif Shirt
Sandro
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Weird thigh flair but pretty- good as a cover-up
This flaired out at the bottom in a non-flattering way. I wore as cover up for a neighbor pool gathering but decided not to pair with the matching top because the two together were way too wide/boxy.
Petros Shorts
Sandro
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Throw it on and go but check the bra strap in back
Super comfortable for a work from home Friday that transitioned easy to happy hour. It has stretch if you are between sizes. My only warning is to be careful on bra selection if you don't like bra straps showing. I went strapless to make sure the straps didn't show on the shoulders or back.
Carina Long Contrast Dress
Fifteen Twenty
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
I loved the fit but not the fading that looked look non-removable lint
The cut is flattering, especially for the larger chested ladies. I couldn't get over the fading on the black material though- it almost looked like microscopic lint that I couldn't remove. I've seen this on other linen items. I wore it for errands and no one said anything so maybe it was a just me?
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Geometric Dixon Dress
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
For your fun errands/neighbor parties.
I love when a piece pops but still seems age appropriate. The green is bright but is balanced by the brown. Comfortable for running around or sitting and sipping wine poolside.
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Remi Striped Shorts
HEVRON
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Cute casual purse but tips over easily
I would give this fun purse 5 stars but it kept tipping over whenever I came close to filling it.
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Fall Bear Tote
Polo Ralph Lauren Accessories
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Loved the Cut!
Easy to move in. Versatile year-round blazer. Paired with jeans and a black work dress. Conference friendly for those cold ballrooms.
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Larissa Blazer
Reiss
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Versatile shirt for a suit
This was easy to wear and looked great with and without a jacket over it. Consider sizing up to avoid gaping at the buttons. Although it wrinkled when I traveled with it, they came out quickly with a light steam.
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Kristy Equestrian Button Down
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Dressed up casual
This only required a quick steam and surprisingly remained wrinkle free. The waist is flattering when the shirt is tucked in and us stomach shy ladies could safely wear with a crop shirt.
Charles Shorts
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Easy age appropriate sun dress
I paired this with a KUT from the cloth jean jacket and Madewell brown strapped flat sandals to wear in a suite at a PGA golf tournament. It gave effortless casual vibes that fit for the more corporate outdoor setting. Super comfortable and the adjustable straps allowed me to position the top to avoid having too much cleavage. I am adding to my all time faves list.
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Rhone Midi Dress
Joe's Jeans
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Large rib cage or chest- size up!
This is such a cute weekend//festival/fun day our dress but if you have a larger rib cage or bust- zipping it will be rough. I should have ordered the 10. I couldn’t get it zipped. I can’t wait to rent it again though as it feels like it could easily be a summer staple.
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Skater Dress
Rosie Assoulin
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
A heavy fabric
This skirt surprised me with how heavy the fabric was compared to how it looked online. If you are in between sizes and like a little looser fit around the waist to avoid a muffin too look, size up.
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Pleated Plaid Midi Skirt
PLAN C x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Eye Catching Comfort
This top was easy to wear. It paired well with dark jeans. I felt the bottom near the waist ran a bit large but a front tuck into the jeans helped. It offered the perfect amount of warmth for a cold office but was also comfortable outside on the mild AZ "winter."
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Migona Sweater
Maje
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Stunning work wear.
The material is light but didn't wrinkle. It was comfortable to wear for a 12 hour work day. Polished and professional. I may size down next time to my normal size.
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Jersey Collared Navy Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Wear if you want to feel like you are in pajamas but appear to the world as polished and poised.
This runs big so a small was perfect for me. I can normally be a medium because of my larger bust. There is a slit but nothing inappropriate. I wore it for a work Holiday party and will definitely rent it again adding to my All Time Faves RTR list.
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Watercolor Animal Print Shirt Dress
Hutch
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
More flattering than you might think.
This was comfortable and easy to wear. Just the right weight for warmth without being constricting. Paired with dark rinse jean.
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Camel Easy Sweater
MICHAEL KORS
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Beautiful color and easy to wear
Fit was true to size. It was comfortable and easy to wear all day for work. I paired it with a Veronica Beard plaid coat for work. Nice movement and weight to the material.
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Sleeveless Mock Neck Midi Dress
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
A versatile favorite
The length is more of a cropped look but it looks great with higher waist pants without revealing anything. The form fitting style is surprisingly flattering given the weight of the material and how it lays.
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White Ribbed Knit Polo
Claudie Pierlot
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Eye-Catching Red
This sweater was an easy all-day wear. It falls in a flattering spot just below the waistline. Glad I went with my normal size rather than sizing down.
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Red Combed Cotton Riednee Long Sleeve Pullover
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Thicker/Heavy Weight Baggy Sweater
This sweater has a thicker but loose feel. It is super comfy but also very warm. The length and loose fit makes it less flattering with wide leg pants.
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Sweater With Sweet Cherries
Terez
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Thinner/stretchier knit
The knit on this is looser, making it an easy wear in warmer winter/fall climates where you just need a little extra warmth. It also makes for a looser overall fit. Super comfortable and got lots of compliments.
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Running Horses Cable Knit Sweater
Terez
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Closet Staple
Fit is more flattering than you might think from the photos. I wore my smaller size in these an felt they fit well. Couldn't stop wearing them.
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Stella Eastcoast Flare Jeans
Rolla's
Size Worn: 27
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Fun and Cozy
The fit is looser but comfortable. Although the material is thicker it feels like a casual sweatshirt. No itch! Will keep you warm in cooler fall weather.
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Olives Crew Neck Sweater
Terez
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Gives Posh Fall Vibes
This ran a bit smaller than my other VB jackets in the chest area. I paired it with a cream sweater dickey and a blue shirt. Goes well with dark wash jeans.
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Plaid Structured Miller Dickey Jacket
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Easy office piece
I am glad I sized up because of how tight it is around the chest and shoulders. The form fit though is what makes the dress look polished rather than dowdy. The top does wrinkle easily but a good steam should get you through the day.
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Robbie Pleated Combo Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Itchy and boxy!
This is a very warm top that runs big and boxy. I wore a t-shirt under to help with the scratchy feeling but I still felt it on the arms. I ended up taking it off. It was super cute with dark jeans though!
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Cori Striped Polo
Baum und Pferdgarten
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
A nice finishing touch for the matching sheath dress
This runs a tad bit large. If you don't plan to button it up, I would size down to have a more flattering look. This is definitely for cooler weather or offices as it keeps you warm.
Jiaria Tweed Jacket
BOSS
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Lux color and feel
The buttons pull a bit for those with a larger chest but it wasn't terrible. I may size up next time to see if that's better. This is just long enough to get a small tuck into your pants. Paired it with Veronica Beard Navy suit. Also wore with barrel jeans tucked in.
Balloon Sleeve Smocked Button Button Shirt
CeCe
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Heavy feel but visually stunning cut and liner
This jacket is very fitted and is made of a heavy material that helps make it a stunner in how it lies over your shoulders and top or dress. The liner is gorgeous but made it feel a bit hot for summer wear. Will rent again when the temps drop below 100 in AZ to wear with jeans and over shift dresses.
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Chamberlain Blazer
L'agence
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Light and surprisingly wrinkle resistant
After packing it for a work trip, it came out of the bag wrinkle free. I paired it with the Boss tan pleated dress for a presentation and then paired it with a brown bodysuit and high waisted wide leg dark jeans for a baseball game the same night. Comfortable and not too hot. Fit well for larger chest and had great structure and movement. Adding to my faves.
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Cropped Structured Pocket Jacket
Ted Baker London
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Floppy belt and gaping at chest
I expected from the photos for the belt to be firmer or at least able to stay in the loops. Not so. I had to safety pin it up or else it flopped down by the buckle. I also had to safety pin the chest area because tape alone wouldn’t hold it closed. That was the only area that fit small. Everything else was true to size. Nice material and color/pattern. I won’t rent again though.
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Valerie Swirl Print Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
The hangar straps kept popping out!
Stretchy and comfortable fit but I recommend a tummy control undergarment to avoid belly poo h concerns. The material was heavy but not hot to wear in 110 degrees.
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Greyson Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
This skirt takes up space and has great movement but was fun to wear.
This is a larger volume skirt than you might think from the photos. The waist was a bit more snug than expected given my normal sizes in this brand but I enjoyed wearing it and women I ran into kept asking me who made it. The pattern and colors are beautiful.
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Midi Printed Floral Skirt
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Runs small in chest, making it a challenge to zip.
I wanted to love this but it was awful to try to zip because of how tight it was just above the waist up to the final zip. It also showed lint and wrinkles easily. I may try it again in a size up.
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Sleeveless Paneled Midi Dress
Ellen Tracy
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Perfect layer but the thickness makes it better for a cold office or cold weather than summer
The fit was a tad small but it lays perfectly in place over a white t-shirt or tank, creating a nice silhouette. I paired it with the Madewell wide leg raw hem jeans and a compression white t-shirt.
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Cable-Knit Cotton Crewneck Cardigan
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
The collar is removable but this means it may not lay perfectly flat
I wore my hair down to help keep the back collar, which has the same design as the front, flat. I was pleasantly surprised that the collar is buttoned on so it's removable. I wore to work but it can feel a little short. I did check it a few times while sitting to make sure it was pulled low enough.
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Lena Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Fun pants that you can dress up or down, will be great in fall with boots.
The 27 was snug at first but loosened just enough as the day went on. It arrived NWT. My second wear was perfect and I am tempted to buy these to wear through out fall. It has a raw hem but not too much that you can't pull it off for a more casual work day with a blazer or cropped sweater.
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Flared Wide Leg Crop Jeans
Madewell
Size Worn: 27
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E
Loved the look but the belt did not stay buckled and the skirt wrinkles so easily.
I used two pieces of double sided tape to keep the belt in place and that seemed to solve the issue but the belt at the waist seemed to run small compared to the dress. The arms were a bit tighter than I might like and it was a snug fit across the chest. That being said, I liked the movement of the dress. I gave the skirt a good steam but I feel like it is supposed to be wrinkled or at least I couldn't get them out.
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Sylvie Dress
Ramy Brook
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 143lbs
Bust: 34DDD/E