Melissa's Reviews
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Long shorts, beautiful colors, simple shape
I like these shorts, they are a pretty color and they didn't arrive in dumpy condition like everything else in my order. They fit nicely at the waist, possibly a little oversized, but I like that. The drawstring at the waist is substantial like a sailboat tie (in a good way). The legs have a lot of volume and are a bit long, so I am wearing with a more fitted top. Unfortunately it's cold in my town this week so I'm hoping for a warmer day to come so I can wear these out.
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Blue Linen Bermuda Shorts
Proenza Schouler White Label
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Thicker fabric than expected
I thought this would be a nice lightweight top to wear to Magic Kingdom, but instead it was a little shorter and a little thicker (fabric) than I expected. I tried it on at home and thought it was cute but when I arrived in the FL heat I knew it was a no-go. It's too thick to wear alone, and too short/snug to wear over a tank top. It also looks a lot like pajamas so it didn't pair well with anything I would wear for an adventurous day. I brought it with me on vacation but ended up wearing a t-shirt instead.
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Gingham Tee Shirt
Mira Mikati
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Not very special
I rented this for a vacation and ended up not even bringing it. The fit was more snug than I prefer for the beach, and the shape is not all that flattering or comfortable. I do like the full skirt but the top was just eh. This is not a style that I would usually wear, so I shouldn't be surprised I guess. Instead, I wore the simple, breezy cotton caftans that I own.
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Macaw Mix Maxi
FARM Rio
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Perfect, breezy top for Animal Kingdom
I loved this shirt as soon as I unpacked it. The colors and pattern are vibrant but not too obnoxious, though this is definitely more of a "fun" shirt than I would normally wear. I brought it with me to wear to Animal Kingdom and was so amused when I realized it has little animals on it. My husband said I looked like a park ranger, but I don't care! The material is lightweight and travel friendly, and it has a pleasantly oversized fit. I went one size down and still found it roomy, so I might even recommend two sizes down. I wouldn't buy it because I am more of a minimalist usually, but it was super fun for vacation. If it came in a more understated pattern I would buy it in a heartbeat.
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Landscape Briella Top
STINE GOYA
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Crop top
I couldn't wear this. The area between the bottom of the V and the hem in the front is SO short. It would either be extremely low cut or cropped depending on how I wore it. I do not recommend for anyone who wears larger than a medium or anyone who doesn't want to wear a crop top or extremely revealing v-neck.
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Thassos Top
LIDO
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Blah
I wanted to love this but I didn't think this dress was interesting at all. It felt matronly and unflattering. The smocking on the back is pretty but caused the buttons to pull open in the front. Pattern is not very exciting in person. I didn't wear it.
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Meadow Smocked Back Shirtdress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
rawr
This is a cute top and I knew I would love it because I've already worn the black version with horses on it. It's sheer and flowy and looks great with slim pants or leather leggings. This top runs large. I easily wore the 12 though I preferred my regular size 14 for an oversized fit.
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Tiger Print Mock Neck Blouse
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Cute puff sleeves, thick knit
I already rented the navy blue version of this so I knew it would fit nicely and look good on me. It's an easy pairing with some of my more loud skirts and pants. It looks great because the thick knit smooths everything over and is very flattering, but for the same reason it feels a little overwhelming to wear, stuffy. The neck area is oversized and thick, which again, looks good but isn't super comfortable if you run hot like I do.
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Cream Puff Sleeve Sweater
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Runs 1-2 full sizes large
I usually wear a 14-16 or an XL, and the 48 was massive on me. I love an oversized top, but I wish I had sized down one for this style because it wasn't flattering. This is an underwhelming shirt though and I actually wouldn't recommend it anyway. It's an okay fabric, but the colors are kind of muted and not in a good way, and the pattern is just kind of eh. I went for this because of the label and didn't love it.
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Topaz Sofia Top
Marni
Size Worn: 48
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Size down a full size
These are cute satin track pants that run very large. I rented the 16 and they were too large to even wear. The 14 was a little large, but I like that. They have cute buttons running down the side of the legs, which you can open to make a split hem. I like the silver drawcord detail at the waist. I would not consider these to be dressy, just a more polished-looking track pant. Cute!
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Satin Buttoned Track Pants
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous green color
This top was a great fit, and I feel it flattered me for a workday. It looked great with some tailored black pants and chunky loafers. It doesn't feel like silk, but it does flow nicely and has interesting details. My only complaint would be that the ties on the arms don't stay tied, and it's impossible to tie them while wearing the shirt.
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Karina Silk Blouse
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
House Dress Chic - Carrie Bradshaw in AJLT
This dress is super cute! It reminds me of the dress Carrie Bradshaw wore on the new show, the episode when she moves into her old apartment. I thought it looked like a nightgown, but my husband and kids asked me, "Where are you off to?" when I put it on, and they said it looked like I was going out. So... I would say it's appropriate for a very casual dress. It's a lovely fabric and weight and has a pretty scallop detail around the hem. I love this brand and considered keeping this for heavy rotation over the summer, but it arrived in very used condition and somehow the price went UP during the time I was renting it. ??? Anyway, very cute dress for casual summer or fall outings.
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The Scallop Kerchief Dress
The Great.
Size Worn: 3R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Better than pictured
I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this coat. It's a great color, fits perfectly, and is softer and lighter than I was expecting. It is versatile and matches well with several things I wore. I really like this brand! Would love to keep this it's but way overpriced for its condition, definitely been used a bunch. Still, loved renting it!
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The Faux Sherpa Coat
The Great.
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Nice pattern, slightly awkward waist tie
This is a beautiful, lightweight dress. Runs large and sizing is flexible so size down one. I liked it but didn't love it. The fabric is gorgeous and I love the color, but the waist tie is a little awkward. It's hard to tie and it makes points over each breast. May work better for smaller-chested ladies.
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Rawr Crepe Midi Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 14R
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195195lbs
Bust: 38D
Just ok
I wore the XL and my usual size is 14, and I found it just a little more snug that I would have preferred. Still fit fine and I wore it a couple of times. I didn't find it to be anything special.
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Woven Bomber Jacket
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Tight at bust
This dress was just ok for me and I didn't end up wearing it anywhere. I wear a 14/16 usually and the xl was too tight at the bust (38d). I didn't love the style anyway.
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Lucie Dress
Figue
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195195lbs
Bust: 38D
Eh
This sweater runs large, I usually wear a 14/16 and found it to be a bit too wide in the torso and long in the sleeves, and I don't think that's the intended style. I feel that the XL would fit a size 16-18 or even larger. I like oversized clothing but this was too much. The pattern is cute and I enjoyed wearing it around the holidays, but I only wore it once for a couple of hours.
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Rainbow Horse And Carriage Sweater
Coach
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Everyday Sweater Jacket
This is a nice everyday jacket with a woven, sweater-like fabric. It's black and red, though it appears navy in the photos. It fit me nicely so I would say it is true to size and fairly fitted, not loose or baggy but comfortable. I don't think there is anything particularly memorable about this jacket but I wore it once or twice. Nice transitional weather piece.
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Diamond Knit Zip Up
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
This ran small for me and I wasn't able to wear it.
This skirt ran slightly small, but mostly it was just unflattering and didn't feel high quality or special in any way. The print was les fun that I imagined. I wear a lot of midi skirts and dresses, and they range from L to XL, so I guess this fits me how it was designed to. It's snug (not uncomfortable, just stretchy and form-fitting like a fitted sweater) in the waist and hips and then becomes an a-line skirt below the hips. I prefer a fitted waist and a more flowy skirt, so I tried hiking it up to get that look and then it was an awkward length. This might be more flattering on someone with a different body type, but on me (size 14-16, XL), the size XL was not good.
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Multi Striped Knit Skirt
Great Jones
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
LOVE this dress! Beautiful fabric and fit!
I want to keep this beautiful twirly dress, but it's SO expensive! I don't usually wear this length, but I'm so glad I took a chance because it's beautiful! I am tall and 40+, so I'll probably wear tights with it (haven't worn it yet, but I kept it around for a future date). The fabric and color are so pretty, and the style is super cute.
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Westbrook Velvet Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 16
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Perfect fit but it turns out I'm not a leather jacket person
This fit perfectly but I ended up not wearing it. It's a beautiful piece and felt very comfortable on, but it is a little too short for my long torso and was just not a look I could pull off in my casual workplace and lifestyle.
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Leather Moto Jacket
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: XXL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Flattering but hot
This paired perfectly with the Tory Burch chain link skirt. At first glance, I thought it would be too small but it ended up fitting perfectly. The quality is very nice and I like the *look* of the extra thick neck, but it was a little hot while wearing. Nice piece but I prefer lighter weight tops.
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Navy Puff Sleeve Sweater
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 195lbs
Bust: 38D
Gorgeous and so comfortable!
I loved wearing this gorgeous skirt! The waist fit perfectly--snug enough to not slip but loose enough to be super comfy. The sweater weight is perfect, not heavy but has enough weight to create a beautiful drape. This pared well with the navy puff sleeve turtleneck sweater.
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Gemini Link Jacquard Skirt
Tory Burch
Size Worn: XLR
Usual Size: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 2195lbs
Bust: 38D