Mary's Reviews
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27 reviews
Didn't thrill me
Rented it to try it. This dress didn't give me the 'oomph' factor that I was looking for-I looked like a sad woman in a photo from the Great Depression. Also made me look chunky in the middle. Dress length hit at mid-calf for me
Meadow Smocked Back Shirtdress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
The 70s called-they want their dress back!
Rented this while staying at home. The sleeves are huge, the dress length hits above the knee, and dress material feels a little too airy (dress is also not lined). The print is also kind of busy, so much so that you can barely tell my 36G bust is there. The high neck also has a weird accordion pleat going on that makes it project a Victorian vibe a bit. May wear it for virtual Easter tomorrow but definitely not a keeper in my book.
Wallflower Smocked Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Cute spring dress that makes me look slimmer!
Rented this while WFH to lift my spirits. The dress is cute-the print is small and not too busy, and the length on my height of 5'4" is right at the knee. I like that it's a zipper top to the dress so I won't have to worry about it popping open in the middle of the day. It also minimizes my bust, which is no small feat when you're a 36G. And if you're wondering, I ended up buying it!
Daisy Dot Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Baggy on top-not flattering
Rented this to try while staying at home. Despite what other reviews said, the top of the dress is baggy (even with my 36G bust) and the dress makes me look bigger than I already am. The length on my 5'4" frame also hits mid-calf. Not a great dress
Rosina Dress
J.Crew
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Too big and slid constantly
Only wore these for about 10-15 minutes. In that time, I had to adjust them at least 3 times because they were sliding off my face. Mind you I wasn't doing any strenuous activity-I was just walking. The tint was also on the darker side too
Black Northern Lights Sunglasses
Karen Walker
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Too big in the chest-even for a G cup!
Tried this since it was new and was disappointed. The tie was too big and did not define my shape, and the top of the dress was big even for my G cup sized bust.
Khaki Sleeveless Shirtdress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
More like a bathrobe
This dress was difficult to tie properly and by the time I figured it out, it felt more like a bathrobe than a dress. Way too billowy everywhere
Spade Clover Wrap Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Meh
The waist of the dress hit at the fattest part of my stomach and had a ruffle at the exact same point. The sleeves ran big and were too billowy for my taste. The fabric is also clingy, so you can see the outline of your bra in this dress
Confetti Pop Smocked Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Necklace wouldn't stop twisting
Got this to cheer myself up during my social distancing. The necklace is pretty, but it is heavy and would not stop twisting no matter what I did. At least I didn't own this outright (saw it a few months back on the Kate Spade website) for I would be mad if I did and the necklace was like this.
Garden Garland Necklace
kate spade new york accessories
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Great glasses-wish I could buy them!
Got these to bring myself some cheer while social distancing. These sunglasses were great and didn't take up half my face. I wore them on a walk and they provided a good amount of sun protection for my eyes. I would totally buy these is they weren't over $300
Black Grey Best Sunglasses
Gucci
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Itchy and short even for me
I rented this in a WFH YOLO moment and I'm bummed. The sleeve cuffs are so ridiculously long I had to cuff them for the sweater to look normal. The length is also too short even for me-I have a short torso and it's still riding up in both the front and back. The sweater's material is also uncomfortable and itchy. Another unfortunate miss from Kate Spade :(
Floral Spade Turtleneck
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
WFH fun turned into meh
Currently WFH due to the COVID-19 pandemic concerns. Rented this to try and bring some pizzazz to this whole situation. Unfortunately this dress is clingy to my problem areas (stomach and butt) and the material is itchy. The sleeves also feel short and the dress length will feel short if you have a bigger butt. This dress is cute, but items like this make me wish that Kate Spade extended their size range :(
Spade Flower Sweater Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
A southern sack
Dress was too big all around-sleeves were over half a foot away from my arms, the bust area have no definition to my bust (surprising since I'm a 36G) and the waist of the dress was closer to my hips than my actual waist. Looked more like a plaid sack than a dress
Angie Check Sweater Dress
Draper James
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
It's just meh
Sweater was ok but didn't wow me. The color is more muted than shown online and the arms ran long (had to cuff them). It also felt a bit short (though I do have a bit of a stomach) to the point it lifted up a bit when I raised my arms to stretch. Overall another dud of a RTR pick
Jane Raglan Sweater
525 America
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Way too low cut and floppy neckline
Tried this on to possibly wear for a night out. It was so low cut half my boobs were on display. The neckline was also very floppy for no explainable reason. Overall, it looked rely sloppy and not cute-very disappointing
Heart Printed Gabrielle Wrap Dress
Leota
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Cute sweater-wish it was longer
Wore it during a weekend trip to visit my boyfriend. The sweater is cute, but is a touch short-I'm 5'4" and it would have shown a bit of my stomach if I had worn it with jeans; however, if you have a high-waisted skirt you might be okay. The material did itch a little, but not a whole lot
Marker Floral Sweater
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Not for busty women
Wanted to try this and was encouraged by the positive prior reviews. Unfortunately, when I tried it on it was right in the shoulders and bust, the sleeves felt tight if I lifted my arms, and at the same time the fabric would cave into my bra. Maybe some day Kate Spade will offer plus sized clothing so big girls can enjoy their clothes too :(
Love Birds Smocked Neck Blouse
kate spade new york
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Didn't fit
Sized down on the advice of other reviews. The sleeves were still huge and the main part of the shirt was too small. If you're busty like me (36G), stick with your normal size. The material of the shirt did feel nice though
Julius V-Neck Blouse
B Collection by Bobeau
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 200lbs
Bust: 36G
Cute sweater-runs small
Ordered this for work/weekend wear. Put it on this morning and it's snug. I do have a large bust, but that wasn't the cause of the bad fit-it was close in the arms too. If you do rent this, be sure to size up!
Puff Dot Sweater
Draper James X ELOQUII
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 202lbs
Bust: 36G
Meh top-hard to wear
Got this to wear to work. Very low cut on my 36G bust, so I wore a cami underneath. Top is a real wrap top and was hard to get into. It also shifted and bunched a lot throughout the work day. The ties at the waist were also too long and highlighted my stomach which is not a strong spot for me
Heart Printed Perfect Wrap Top
Leota
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 202lbs
Bust: 36G
Cute glasses but too big for my face!
Rented these since they are the exact pair the Duchess of Sussex (née Meghan Markle) has. They looked cute on her, but on me they take up half my face. But this is why RTR is awesome-you get to try things and if they don't work out, you're not out too much money :)
Black Air Heart Sunglasses
Le Specs
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 202lbs
Bust: 36G
Cute sweater-runs big
Rented this for work and loved it! Very cozy and I didn't get too warm in it, even with temperatures in the mid 50s here. I knocked a star off because the XL I wore was big all over, but especially in the sleeves. Even though I normally wear an XL, I think a large would've fit better. Still a great rental all the same! Maybe I'll try it in a size large next time
Scotty Bishop Cable Pullover
J.Crew
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 202lbs
Bust: 36G
Too short in length, sleeves are HUGE!
Rented this for work since I liked the colors. The sleeves were too long for my short arms and were so billowy that if I was wearing it on a windy day I could've taken flight. The trunk of the sweater was too short, barely reaching my waist. I am large chested, but it didn't factor in where the sweater landed. The fabric was also stiff-like brocade curtains. Hoping to send it back tomorrow
Poppy Sweater
Milly
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 202lbs
Bust: 36G
This dress is the best! Need to buy it ASAP
Got this dress for my boyfriend's installation banquet after my previous dress rental from RTR didn't fit. I'm normally a size 16/18, but I could fit into a size 14. It was so comfortable and the lace has stretch so it was easy to move and sit in. I did wear Spanx, but just to smooth everything out. EVERYONE LOVED THIS DRESS, from my boyfriend to his colleagues to my mother, who insisted I buy it after seeing it on me. Hopefully I can, because I was sad to send it back.
Dextara Puff Sleeve Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 202lbs
Bust: 36G
Great dress for the lace look
Rented this as a backup dress for a party I'm going to tomorrow. The dress is a wine red and is a nice knee length. I had gotten a 14 and 16 on the advice of prior reviews and the 14 is great if you want it a little closer while still being able to move around. I would recommend Spanx with this dress just to smooth everything out.
Dexter Lace Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 202lbs
Bust: 36G
Cute dress-runs big
Rented this as a replacement to a ML dress that didn't work out. I ordered an 18W to account for the lace being tight, but it was huge on me! I definitely think I would've been ok in a 16W or maybe even a 14W if it exists. I do think you could probably get away with not wearing a bra for the dress covers your chest in a modest way. Maybe I'll try the smaller size another time.
Brigitte Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 202lbs
Bust: 36G
Cute sweater-sleeves are huge!
Rented this to fill out my slate for my RTR update bag. The sweater fits in the torso and shoulders, but the sleeves are huge and rolling them up doesn't help. So if you have short arms I would be wary to rent this. Material was thick but not too thick.
Hearts Mockneck Sweater
kate spade new york
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 202lbs
Bust: 36G