Melissa's Reviews
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18 reviews
Intrigued by these pants
More inconsistent LLL sizing; I went with the RTR sizing recommendation but am absolutely swimming in them. Would try again with renting down 1 size from normal pant size. Loved that these are not obviously LLL and could dress "up" but with the benefit of athleisure.
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Your True Trouser Pants
Lululemon
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Beautiful bag, love the details
This is a gorgeous bag, the orange very similar to "Hermes orange". LOVE the tassel and overall styling of the bag. Have received MANY compliments. This bag holds a lot without being overwhelming in size. Currently carrying during football season for an "orange and blue" school as a signature bag. Would rent again in a heartbeat.
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Carmine Tassel Neeson Crossbody Bag
Anya Hindmarch
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Gorgeous color, very on trend
Love the color and fit of these pants and got several compliments. Found they run a little large as there was zero compression and even a little bagginess. I find LLL sizing to be inconsistent overall, so this could be trial and error on my end.
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Everlux High Rise Cropped Leggings
Lululemon
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Beautiful details but very lowcut
Was unable to wear because the top was extremely low cut and ran a little small in the bust area as well. Beautiful color, fabric and details though!
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Brick Embroidered Silk Top
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Flattering and great for Zoom
Loved this top and was perfect for work meetings in person and on Zoom. The sleeves and the neckline add extra interest without being distracting and the I think the color is almost universally flattering. I normally wear a medium in tops but only the large was available and it worked find. Did not find that there was tons of extra fabric or issues with gaping armholes. Would rent again.
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Sleeveless Silk Snake Print Top
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Low cut neckline, beautiful print
Unfortunately I was unable to wear the dress given the state of the neckline as there was no amount of pinning that would make this appropriate on me. The neckline was EXTREMELY low cut and I was "falling out" of the dress even with an "average" (36C) bust. The fabric was beautiful and the dress otherwise flattering (midsection, arms, etc).
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Blue Floral Printed Wrap Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
The most fun print
I ADORE the print on this dress (though I can be easily enamored with evil eye/eye of providence items) and wanted to make this item work. I am wider around the ribcage and usually size up to accommodate but I was absolutely swimming in the large. There is a ton of fabric not only in the bodice, but in the entire dress and I felt a little bit like I was playing dress up in someone else's clothes. I ended up pairing with a black blazer and it was a great Zoom outfit for work.
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White Evil Eye Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Fun sleeves and print
Absolutely loved the color, cut and details on this top. I'm usually a medium but rented a large due to item availability and found that it fit fine when tucked in to my skirt. Wore this to facilitate a large meeting for work and felt polished but not stuffy. I don't think this top reads well on Zoom due to the puffiness of the sleeves and continuation of the pattern (felt I just looked wide on camera) but YMMV.
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Geo Dot Satin Top
kate spade new york
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
A practical workout staple
I was eager to try the bike short trend this time around for both practicality and fashion. While these shorts held up well during stand up paddleboard yoga as well as spin, I didn't find them to be the most flattering fit. I've never really worn Lululemon and wonder if I needed to size down as there was absolutely ZERO compression in the fit. I appreciated the functionality and would recommend possibly sizing down if compression is something you're after with these.
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Align Tie Dye Shorts
Lululemon
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Fun pattern, flattering fit
This top does it all...work, brunch, even with denim shorts and sandals. The print is fun and versatile and the cut is extremely flattering. Got many compliments. Would 100% consider keeping!
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Ditsy Daze Top
Nanette Lepore
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Flattering and lightweight with a no-slip fit
I have a wider/round face and it can be extremely difficult finding sunglasses to fit and flatter and these absolutely fit the bill. The nose pieces help keep the glasses from slipping without leaving a mark on the bridge of the nose which is A+. Extremely versatile, lightweight and do the job against the strong southern sun. May consider keeping.
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Grey Nicole Sunglasses
DEREK LAM Sunglasses
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Fun colors and fabric will keep you cool
Rented this for work both in-person and for Zoom pizazz. The colors were absolutely beautiful and so versatile---you could pull from any number within the print and alter the look/feel of the outfit. Kept cool in the hot/humid south. My chest is "average" size and I felt there is a LOT of fabric in the bust---so could also work well for someone with a larger chest.
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Crinkle Cyrano Floral Top
J.Crew
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Odd fit in the chest
The print is absolutely gorgeous and the fabric high quality. However, the fit was really off. I'm still unsure if the dress was too big or too small as I was able to secure the wrap properly but the chest was extremely low/gaping open and even when putting a camisole underneath the top looked blouse-y and sloppy. So disappointed not to be able to rotate into my office wear.
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Arabella Printed Wrap Dress
Habitual
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Summer fun
The print and detail on this were amazing, but unfortunately this runs INCREDIBLY small (especially in the bust/waist). I rented a 10 and probably needed a 14 (which was not in stock at the time; I am normally an 8). Thought about wearing it as an "open coat" statement piece with white jeans and a solid tank but the weather warmed up and I ended up going a different direction for my girls' night.
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Samy Dress
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
The back slit is NOT work friendly!
I absolutely loved the print, fabric and slinky (but not body con) fit of this skirt. Had initially rented to wear to work and had read a few reviews warning of the back slit but I wasn't sure if that was modesty/perception. I'm here to say that on me, the back slit was absolutely OBSCENE with my butt actually visible when walking and also exposed when sitting. No way could I wear this to the office...or really anywhere! Unfortunate b/c I really wanted to make this work :(
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Kara Skirt
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Great details--transitions well from work to weekend!
Plenty of room in this top, can be tucked into a pencil skirt or front tucked into more casual pants. Wore this for work and received compliments (even over some Zoom meetings) on the print and shoulder detail. Fabric was lightweight but also substantial and not see-through. Would definitely rent again or even consider purchasing. Might even considering going down 1 size to see how that impacts fit.
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Zeyboard Top
Essentiel Antwerp
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Comfortable and colorful
Extremely comfortable and flattering fit. Inseam a bit longer than what I would usually wear but did not feel matronly. Perfect for spectating at a PGA event or any other summer activities.
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Darci Shorts
Lilly Pulitzer
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"
EXTREMELY short!
The overall fit was great but not at all modest in terms of length (model photos are deceptive). I am not tall and I couldn't wear for risk/fear of exposing myself!
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Lorraine Romper
Adelyn Rae
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 5"