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Fell in love with this one! One of the prettiest tops I've ever worn

Beeson Floral Embroidered Top
Hunter Bell
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Adorable!

Short Sleeve Cardigan Sweater
NVLT
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Sleeves a little too puffy for me

Florentina Dress
ASTR the Label
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Cute and fun

Patterned Rhinestone Cropped Shirt
Maje
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Obsessed! Perfect shirt
I fell in love with this top. It's extremely comfortable and flattering.

Elsie Short Sleeve Sweater
Toccin
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect with a belt!
I wore this a couple times and got lots of compliments. I styled it with the waist cinched with a belt.

Anela Tie Neck Dress
Rixo
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved this silhouette and modern stripes!
This is my favorite silhouette: covered arms and subtly puffed sleeves with a v-neck that is feminine but not too low-cut (regular bra worked!), and a midi length. It's so flattering! Back panel had smocking for comfort and stretch. Love that it has mixed stripes for a modern take. Lots of compliments. Wore it for Easter.

Margaret Striped Midi Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Loved this top for elevated everyday style!
I referenced reviews and ordered the size 2; it was perfect. I'm normally a size 8. I loved the length (a little cropped) because it was so easy to style with high-waist jeans.

Red Polo Knit Top
Maje
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Love the '70s vibes! Comfortable and cute for everyday
This ran a little big on me, and I wish it was a little bit more cropped; it probably wasn't the most flattering on my body, but it was comfortable and cute for an elevated everyday look.
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Spencer Striped Polo Sweater
Marine Layer
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 38C
Beautiful dress but note that the front is all buttons!
I got this dress for Easter, and from the pictures online I couldn't tell that it was fully buttoned up the front and that is the fastening without any lining or safety backing behind the buttons; if this is tight at all the buttons will gap and reveal your skin underneath, which is a little worrisome. The buttons are also the kind that don't feel super secure so I was a little anxious about wearing it to church. I ended up wearing Spanx shorts under it so that if it popped open, at least I was covered. Fortunately it fit well and the buttons stayed so it wasn't an issue. But it fit beautifully, I loved the fabric, and the print, and I got lots of compliments. I'm in between 10 and 12 right now and the 10 fit me perfectly so you might find this fits a little big if you're a true 10 or small 10.
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Shannon Dress
SACHIN BABI
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 38C
Pretty top for spring and summer!
Such a pretty, flattering top. Runs big.
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Mika Top
Hofmann Copenhagen
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 38C
Love love love! Feels special but not too fussy
This might run a little small because I'm in between sizes right now and lean toward 10 but the 12 was perfect. I love the puffed sleeves and femininity of the fit. It's styling and a little sexy but not over the top.
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Peplum Jacquard Top
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 38C
Loved for elevated everyday! Versatile and comfortable
I loved this top. It was my most worn item from my recent shipment. It's the perfect transitional piece between seasons, because it has coverage and modesty but it's lightweight and has a spring/summer print. The sides cinch in so you can tighten it and make it a little more cropped. Loved the adjustable fit! The neckline is perfect--you can wear a regular bra and it's not too revealing.
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Morgan Top
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 38C
Comically large and oversized. Not wearable.
This is so ridiculously oversized and large it's comical. Not even salvageable with styling, just impossible to wear. I'm a size 12 and the large was a tent. The sleeves' cuffs went past my fingertips. I looked like a child wearing my dad's sweater. Suffice to say, I sent it back the same day. I was bummed because I love the design and color; it has the makings of a versatile everyday sweater but the sizing and fit killed it.
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Sage Stripe Turtleneck Sweater
Sweet Baby Jamie
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 38B
Couldn't wear. Odd fit for a pear shape with tight hips and huge shoulders.
I was excited for this dress but it didn't work for me. The shoulders are huge (normally I love an exaggerated shoulder pad) but it was a little much even for me. Unfortunately that was paired with a slim, too-tight skirt. I'm a little heavier than normal right now at 175 lb., 5"6" but I'm currently a 10-12 and the XL didn't work for me.
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Velvet Leopard Gwen Dress
Ronny Kobo
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Lovely summer / spring day spring but beware the buttons
This is a pretty easygoing dress, but I wish the buttons were fake or it had a lining—when the buttons gap or pop, there's nothing underneath but your body. I was worried about exposure. Easy to fix with a cami slip underneath, I guess. Have a steamer handy too.
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Troy Dress
Nicholas
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Cool style for everyday or to dress up, but runs small.
I'm a 10-12 right and have a little more weight on me than normal (175 lb., 5'6") so this was snug in the hips and didn't quite as well as I'd hoped. It's a cool style dress, though, and really easy to wear for day or night.
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Karen Dress
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Didn't wear. Runs small and not flattering for pear shapes / bottom-heavy gals.
Lovely design and material but didn't work for me. I'm a 10-12 right now (175 lb., 5'6") and it didn't work for my bottom-heavy pear shape. If you have normal or slender hips and legs, this would be a great pic. Thicker material so it can be worn through the fall and winter.
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Cuore Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Cool style, great material, but not flattering if you have thick legs
I wish I could pull off these pants but I'm bottom-heavy, and they just didn't flatter me. However, they're super cool and the material was nice. They did feel a little hot and stuffy the brief time I wore them, so keep that in mind.
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Faux Leather Tie Waist Pants
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs large, large shoulders, long arms. Size down.
I don't consider myself petite at 5'5"-ish but this was very oversized—long length, long arms, wide shoulders. It overwhelmed my frame. I would size down if I rented again (I'm a 10-12 right now for reference). Nice quality coat, though! Lovely color and soft material.
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Oversized Shawl Collar Coat
Victor Alfaro x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect for fall and winter!
I'm a 10-12 right now (175 lb. postpartum, 5'5") and the 12 was perfect. So it's true to size but maybe a little on the small side, since I'm in-between sizes. It's the perfect length and neckline dip to be feminine but still pretty modest. I wore with tights and OTK boots.
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Emmaline Plaid Dress
Tanya Taylor
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Oversized fit and long arms. Size down if you want to wear on its own.
I'm a size 10-12 right now (about 175 lb. postpartum and 5'6") and I ordered the L but next time I will try a M. The sleeves were really long on me, and it's definitely an oversized fit, which I wanted but I think it runs large. I'm planning to order again in a M along with the matching pants to wear as a suit. I'd recommend sizing down if you want to wear this on its own like the photo.
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Olive Faux Leather Jacket
Love, Whit by Whitney Port
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs Large, Size Down 1-2 Sizes!
Definitely order a size down—maybe even 2 sizes down. I'm a 10 and wish the 8 had been available (I may rent it again to try). There is a lot of fabric to the skirt and it's somewhat stiff and voluminous, which can feel like a little *much* if you're just going to a casual day event, especially if you're petite; it might overwhelm your frame, which is another reason to size down. The bodice has stretch to it. I love Ulla Johnson but this dress feels a little generic compared to the brand's other styles and just OK. I do like that you can transition into fall with this one since the fabric is a little heavier.
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Palma Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Great Layering Piece, Versatile—Runs Large
This runs on the larger side. I'm a 10 and the M was good but the front is a little loose and low; I wore it with a bodysuit under. I think it's a great layering piece, but I probably wouldn't wear it alone—I think it works best over a bodysuit or lace cami/crop. Love the puff sleeves. Lovely lightweight fabric. Can easily be dressed or down. I don't often re-rent but I'd consider renting this one again!
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Bianca Wrap Top
KENDALL + KYLIE
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Material & Cut Not Flattering for Apple or Pear Shapes
I wanted to love this but the cut is not meant for anyone with hips—pear and apple shapes beware. Even though the dress fit and looked fine, the way the material is cut caused extra fabric to gap at my stomach area, creating the look of having a stomach gut that I don't even have. The way the garment is cut coupled with the cling of the fabric, it's just not a flattering dress for anyone with wider hips. I didn't end up wearing it. I'm a size 10 and the LR was the right size, so I'd say true to size.
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Black Zadie Dress
Rixo
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Impossible to Wear—100% See-Through Top & High Slit
I'm not sure how anyone wears this—the top is 100% see-through and the crotch area is basically exposed with the skirt's cut. I have an arsenal of undergarments for even the most tricky garments, and it would be impossible for me to wear this without feeling like I was totally exposed. The skirt portion is so high cut and if you have hips at all, the gap at the front widens, so you're basically flashing your crotch. Maybe this could work if you wear a chic bodysuit under it, one that is intended to me seen, but that would ruin the original design of the dress. I wanted to love this but it is impossible to wear.
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Off-The-Shoulder Peasant Dress
Juan Carlos Obando
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Fun '70s-Inspired Style But a Little Low-Cut
I love the print of this dress, and it's easy to dress up or down. The fabric is comfortable and breathable (I wore it on a 90-degree day) but it is a slim-fitting, body-hugging dress, so if you have rolls or bumps you try to conceal, it's not ideal for that. It's also pretty low-cut, which doesn't normally bother me, but I felt like it kept slipping and getting lower and lower throughout the day. I probably wouldn't wear it again because of that (or I'd size down for a tighter fit, maybe). The back cape/shoulder accent is an added bonus. I got lots of compliments and felt comfortable.
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Valeria Dress
Dodo Bar Or
Size Worn: 46R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Just an OK Dress, Runs Small
I've had this dress favorited on RTR for years and finally tried it as an option for my son's baptism, but unfortunately it didn't fit—for me, it ran small in the ribs/chest (couldn't fully zip up the side). It's also just kind of "meh" in person. It's modest but maybe too modest for me; it wasn't particularly flattering for me.
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Lafayette Maxi
Paper Crown
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Glittery!
This is a beautiful jumpsuit. However, I couldn't wear it because it was too short to wear with heels. I'm between 5'5" and 5'6", and the length perfectly kissed the floor without shoes on—so if I were to wear heels, the length definitely would have been too short for my liking. I'd try this again in the long length. I'm usually a size 8 but the 10 was perfect for me since I'm a pear shape. It was a little loose up top but perfect through the hips and legs. I deducted 1 star because glitter will get everywhere when you take this out of the bag and try it on. Worth it for a glam look, though.
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Black Glitter Jumpsuit
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Beautiful & Flattering Top!
I absolutely loved this top. I wore the L and it was comfortable with some room but I might have been able to wear a medium (I'm a pear-shaped size 8) as the shoulders tended to slip off. This is the perfect holiday top for a date, party, or special occasion.
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Natasha Top
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs small—size up!
Definitely size up, especially if you're a thicker girl with an hourglass or pear shape. I could have worn the 8 (my usual size) if I held my breath all night but that wasn't particularly comfortable. A 10 would have probably be perfect. Very cute, retro style.
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Black Lace Retro Sleeve Sheath
Jill Jill Stuart
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs Small, Too Short
Definitely size up: I'm a size 8 and the 10 was just-right. The arms, waist, hips and legs were all comfortable on my hourglass/pear body shape, but the length was unfortunately too short to wear with my usual 4-5-inch heels. Definitely get 10L if you're 5'6" and like to wear heels like me. I didn't end up wearing this.
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Bicolor Lace Jumpsuit
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
OBSESSED! But runs small in the waist...
I love love love this top! It's a bummer, though, that it runs so small in the waist/bodice. I'm normally a M and I opted for the L, and the large was still tight in the waist. I could have worn a size up if it existed. Zipping this was precarious as it was a real concern my skin might get caught in the zipper (proceed with caution!). Someone before me obviously struggled because there was a rip/hole at the top of the zipper under the underarm (fortunately not visible when worn). Once zipped it worked, despite being tighter than I would have liked. The neckline and sleeves fit well, though, and were comfortable. It's a really flattering top. It has beautiful detail and is really well-made.
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Embroidered Alma Top
AMUR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Chic & Comfortable!
Perfect for work. It has an intentionally oversized boyfriend fit but also runs a little big. I'm an 8/M, sometimes a 6, and I opted for the size 8 to be safe, but I could have worn the size down and still had that boyfriend fit. It still worked, though, and was really comfortable. It's easy to throw on and look more polished without much effort. Would definitely recommend for work or play.
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Retro Stripe Blazer
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Lovely Top, A Little Worn
This top is lovely and perfect for work. The fit is loose, so it's not the most flattering, but it was definitely comfortable. The top is nice material and really well-made—however, it's definitely showing signs of wear. The color was a little dingy/drab (definitely not a crisp white or bright ivory) and the ruffles were showing some wear on the edges. Not noticeable for the casual observer but obvious up close. Regardless it was still lovely and I would recommend renting this one.
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Ivory Nana Top
Alexis
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Runs Small, Weird Fit, Couldn't Wear
I was so disappointed by this dress! I'm a 6/8 (lately more of an 8) and the reviews said TTS so I ordered an 8. It was way too tight and hard to zip—impossible to wear. I definitely should have sized up. The weird thing about the fit was the strap was way too long even though the rest of the dress was tight and too small. The quality also didn't see as nice as I expected—the patterned fabric doesn't line up along the seams, so the pattern looks cut off and irregular. The bust line is also ruched and not flattering. I couldn't wear this dress and I was really bummed because it looks so cute on the model.
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Blue Tile Tavi Dress
Viva Aviva
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
My All-Time Favorite Rental!
I absolutely loved this dress. I have never received more compliments on an outfit—I had strangers coming up to me all night telling me how much they loved it. My husband loved it too. I felt both sexy and classy in it. It was perfect for a city wedding. It definitely runs small. I'm a 6-8 (more of an 8 these days) and the 10R was good. I definitely would not have fit in an 8. If you get two sizes I would recommend 1 size up and 2 sizes up to be safe. I'm pear shaped with wider hips and my hips *just* fit in the dress without tightness, but if they were any wider it would have pulled and created bunging on my stomach. If you have wide hips, you definitely need to size up.
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Eva Dress
AMUR
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Amazing Dress!
One of my all-time favorite rentals! Perfect for summer parties. The fabric is less formal than you might think; it's a cotton eyelet. The cut and finishes elevate the fabric, so it's definitely fitting for a more-casual summer wedding, party or date night. I loved wearing it. I would say it runs a little large but not by much. Lately I've been wearing an 8 and I ordered a 6 based on the reviews. It looked great but was tight on the chest—it flattened me a bit. I think I could have probably worn an 8 for a little more breathing room but the 6 was still great.
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Red Printed Tiered Dress
Prabal Gurung
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Perfect Summer / Spring Dress!
This dress is so charming! I wore it for the Fourth of July, and it was perfect for the occasion. It's a nice, high-quality material and well-made. I got a lot of compliments, and my husband loved it. It did run a little small, though. The bodice was tight and kind of flattened me more than I'd like. But otherwise it was comfortable and easy to wear. Perfect to dress up or down for summer parties, weddings, or Easter.
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Blue Lantern Poplin Flounce Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C
Lovely Dress, but Not My Favorite
I didn't love this dress like I thought I would, though it's lovely in person. It runs small (I'm a 6/8 and usually a medium) and so it wasn't as comfortable as I'd hoped. The shoulders were tight as well. The pattern made me look a bit wide, so I'm not sure it was the most flattering dress. My husband loved it, though, and it was perfect for a date night.
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Nicolette Dress
Rachel Zoe
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145lbs
Bust: 34C