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Cute design for casual days at home
Very cute sweatshirt- I love how cheerful it is. It's a very relaxed fit. I sized down (usually 2-4 or S in tops) to XS and it was still quite roomy. For something that's for rental (as the whole point is to rent nice-ish things), it is a little beaten-up looking. You would certainly get that worn-in look. OK for wearing it at home or zooming :D

Stars Raglan Sweatshirt
MONROW
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 114lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute idea in theory, pretty pattern, maybe good for someone younger
I wanted to love it. The dress looked really cute online, and I love the colors and the pattern. (Disclaimer: I'm in my 40's - though people usually think I'm in my upper 30s.) Somehow it didn't quite work, and my husband thought the length and the skirt shape made it a bit matron-y. I'm not really big in the tummy area; I'm not completely flat either, but at 5'4" and 114lbs it was a bit disconcerting to feel like my stomach was pronounced in this dress. I'm probably being self conscious though. If you're taller/younger, I would think this dress can be very cute. My waist is 26.5-27" and I tried size 4. It was close but not overly tight. If you want to eat and be comfortable, you might want to size up. Mostly TTS.
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Rylee Dress
VONE
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Great everyday skirt!
I really liked this skirt, I kept it for 2 months and wore it several times. It's a great everyday skirt; so easy to coordinate. The pleats makes it easy to move around & it doesn't wrinkle. The only drawback is that it's made of thin polyester material, and it's not lined, so although it's more of a fall/winter look you always need to wear tights/leggings to wear this. The elastic waist also runs large, so you might want to size down. If it had been the right size at the right price, I might have kept it.
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Plaid Pleated Skirt
Polo Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 4R
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Super warm & cute jacket!
This jacket is super warm w/ 90% down filling underneath the wool exterior. The outer fabric is somewhat fuzzy. The subtle leather trims look high-end, and the big collar makes a nice casual statement w/o being too over the top. (I thought it looked casual, but my husband said it looked like a "going-out outfit." But he usually has little clue about fashion.) The sizing is somewhat large, and it's quite poofy. I wear S-M in outerwear nowadays, and S was plenty big. The shape may not be too flattering if you carry your weight in your upper body. I'm kind of straight-shaped and have a smaller upper body, so I liked it. The only con is that it may be *too* warm. I live in Seattle (40-50F winter), and I walked around a little bit and got hot. So it may be better suited to places like NY, Chicago, Boston etc where it's colder.
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Alivia G Plaid Bomber
Mackage
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Small, small, small
Admittedly I'm a bit thick-waisted nowadays, but I usually get away with wearing a medium (28-29). I sized up to L after reading the reviews, but still couldn't zip up to close the waist :'(
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The Waist Wide Leg Culottes
Moon River
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Unusual and beautiful colors!
I loved the color combination on this skirt - it's different from anything I've worn. The shape of the skirt, with its longer sides, is unusual as well. Still it works well as a whole. It makes quite a statement, but not in an in-your-face kind of way. Despite its multiple colors, it's surprisingly easy to wear with a navy or black top. I have a bigger waist relative to my size (usually 4), and 36 was still loose when I tucked in my merino sweater top. So if you have more of an hourglass figure with a small waist, you would find the fit to be quite large. I rarely think I want to rent something again, but I would rent this again - if the price is right, I'd consider buying it.
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Contrast Colorblock Pleat Skirt
By Malene Birger
Size Worn: 36
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Small in waist, but stretched shoulders
Idea-wise, super cute dress. I love the asymmetrical neckline and stripes. Fits small around the waist, so I was glad I got M instead of S. However the shoulders were both stretched out (from being on a hanger) and wide to begin with, so that didn't fit and looked odd. As a result I didn't wear it.

Space Dyed Maxi
Opening Ceremony
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Great pattern but tight and unforgiving
I loved the color and the pattern. On the hanger it's a really cool looking dress. The color is rich, and the fabric is heavy. As some people noted, it's a very tight fit - I sized up to M (I usually wear 4/S), and the arms were still tight, with extra room around shoulders. The mid section shows everything. So you might need spanx if you don't have a flat stomach. The top fit me awkwardly (shoulders too big/arms super tight) and with the stomach showing, I didn't feel too comfortable in this dress.

Intarsia Flare Dress
John + Jenn
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120lbs
Bust: 32C
Amazing fabric, but maybe too big for petites
I usually wear size 4/36-38 FR, and after reading the previous reviews, downsized to 32. I thought that might do the trick, but still didn't quite work out. I think you need some shoulder width to pull off the oversized look. I have narrow shoulders, and the extra fabric kind of bunched up under my arms. The fabric is soft and surprisingly light - really high quality. Would've loved to wear it more, but it just didn't hang right on me. I wish the style had worked out better!
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Navy Oversize Coat
Jil Sander Navy
Size Worn: 32
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Great idea, a little worn
This bag is basically the same idea as Celine Trio bag, except it's pebbled leather, and it has the signature pull-through strap of this brand. You can detach the first pouch to use it as a clutch, but then you end up with the empty leather loop that once held the pull-through strap (sans the strap), so it looks a bit odd. As just a leather pouch it's no problem and handy. The color is nice royal blue and goes with just about everything. The bag looked a little worn - in that you can see from the outside the indentation of the structure inside, and the leather looked shiny around it. It was a little beyond what I would keep if it were my personal belonging, so I returned it without using it.
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Midnight Jojo Cross Body
Annabel Ingall
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Super cute, but paper thin!
When others commented the leather was "really soft," that didn't prepare me for how thin the leather was. It is really soft - but you can hardly tell it's leather. Feels like some kind of parachute material. I adore Loeffler Randall and own a few bags by the brand, but none this un-structured. If you don't have anything in it, it might just become puddles. I inserted my handbag organizer to give it some shape. The design itself is really fun and cute, but not sure if it's something I'd own.
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Splatter Paint Cruise Tote
Loeffler Randall
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
What you want your sweater to be.
Soft to the touch, densely knit, not too heavy, not too light, warm, and cozy. Ideal sweater. It's not an oversized fit either, so it's actually slimming, even for someone like me who's 5'4". Highly recommended.
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Black Hooded Duster
BROWN ALLAN
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Sheer perfection!
Adorable dress! The fabric is very sheer, so it comes with a solid navy slip to wear inside. I'm 5'4" 120 lbs or so, and size 4 fit well, with room to spare. As it is, if you are straight-shaped like me, it could look a bit shapeless. I added a wide belt, and my husband agreed that gave me a nice shape. It looks better on than on a hanger. The only problem I had was that the inner slip kept twisting, so top of it kept showing a little bit in the middle. Other than that it was great - I would rent it again. Lots of compliments. I wore it to Thanksgiving dinner with tights and boots, but the fabric is very light so maybe it's more appropriate for warmer weather.
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Midnight Garden Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
This dress is beautiful! Got many compliments. As others noted, the dress is much longer on a shorter person. I'm 5'4", and it came down to just above my knee, which was perfect for the occasion (friend's wedding). It's a deep navy matte satin - someone said it's not as "silky" as the pic, but it's plenty silky, just not as shiny. It's a nice kind of satin (a little more matte), like nicer wedding dresses, so it looks classy & expensive (I prefer that to a super shiny material). The bow on the side lay differently than the picture - the upper portion of the bow kind of droops down in the pic, but it was standing upright when it came to me. My measurements are about 32.5-25.5-33.5, & size 0 fit perfectly.
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When I got home, my hubby commented "You looked really great tonight - that dress and jewelry worked really well." He's usually not the one to make such a point, so I felt like a Cinderella!
I wore this dress to the NYE dinner party with friends. Ordered a mystery bling and it came with the Badgley Mischka Crystal Cluster Necklace, so I wore them together (got compliments on the necklace, too). The dress is perfectly lovely. On my 5'4" petite frame, the length was great, but for taller girls it may be short. The fit is roomy - I got both size 2 and 0; in 2 I was shapeless and swimming in it, in size 0 it was OK but wished it was a bit more fitted. (Had a giant course dinner, so it worked out great to hide any pouch.) The dress was a little beaten up, and it didn't seem it had been cleaned thoroughly as it had a strong perfume odor. So I had to air it out for a day to wear it (ew), but got a coupon as an apology from RTR. Everyone including my husband said I looked really pretty in the dress - provided it's clean I'd rent it again!
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Hayley Lace Ruched Shift
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
This dress is beautiful! Got many compliments. As others noted, the dress is much longer on a shorter person. I'm 5'4", and it came down to just above my knee, which was perfect for the occasion (friend's wedding). It's a deep navy matte satin - someone said it's not as "silky" as the pic, but it's plenty silky, just not as shiny. It's a nice kind of satin (a little more matte), like nicer wedding dresses, so it looks classy & expensive (I prefer that to a super shiny material). The bow on the side lay differently than the picture - the upper portion of the bow kind of droops down in the pic, but it was standing upright when it came to me. My measurements are about 32.5-25.5-33.5, & size 0 fit perfectly.
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Midnight Tulip Bow Dress
Milly
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
This is a very delicate, dainty piece and I loved them! I didn't want anything huge or heavy to compete with the bracelet I rented, so they were perfect. Very classy. I have nickel allergy but didn't seem to have any problem.
Crystal Bell Earrings
Azaara
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
Cute & elegant dress!
Wore it to a friend's shower and loved it. I usually wear 0-2 or 2P, and the length of this dress was perfect - maybe a little longer than mid-thigh. The only tricky thing is that there is no zipper or a button at the neck, and the hole to pull your head through was a bit tight in size 0 (I don't think I have a gigantic head or anything - I wear size M in hats). Other than that, the fabric and shape were very flattering, the feather pattern was lovely, and I got lots of compliments!
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Dusted Feather Dress
ADAM
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
I loved this bracelet! In the picture it looks like a stiff cuff but it's more flexible. I didn't have any problem of it opening up like the previous reviewer, but I have a small wrist. It's very pretty and classy on, with the antique gold finish. Even got a few compliments!
Braided Chain Bracelet
Elizabeth Cole
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C
My husband is usually not into jewelry at all, but when we got home he commented that I looked really lovely with the dress and jewelry. I felt like the outfit was a great success then!
I ordered a mystery bling for NYE and I received this necklace. When I received it I thought it may be a little cheap looking at first, but when I put it on with the dress it looked rather nice and served as a great accent to the outfit. When I showed up to the dinner party, the necklace was what got most of the compliments! Since it wasn't a super formal occasion/big party and I wanted to keep the focus on the necklace, I wore it with a pair of larger CZ stud earrings and that worked out well.
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Crystal Cluster Necklace
Badgley Mischka Jewelry
Usual Size: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 32C