Kristin's Reviews
All reviews by Kristin
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29 reviews
Lovely dress, fit so well!
I'm surprised how well this fit, considering the style. My bust is quite small compared to what a size 16 usually demands, but it was so flattering at the bust, waist, all over! Loved the length too, perfect for pairing with OTKs in winter and heels in summer. It's sleeveless so I paired it with a moto jacket for a nice lunch with friends. Material is light and silky, seems very well made.
Python Ruffle Dress
Great Jones
Size Worn: 16R
Usual Size: 16
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 38B
Didn't end up wearing
Not to it's fault, I didn't end up wearing for my birthday because it didn't go with the look. It was pretty worn though, and you could tell some wear in some spots, especially the metal bits, which were beginning to turn.
Fancy AF Clutch
Milly Handbags
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Didn't end up wearing
This dress fit everywhere but the bust, and was gaping open. I tried to pin, but it wasn't working. I rented to wear to Thanksgiving dinner, but no way I was going to risk my chest being on display throughout the meal. It went back without being worn.
Burgundy Stripe Wrap Dress
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous print, pretty details
This is one of the prettiest, most feminine dresses I've ever worn. I loved the ruffle details all over, the moody floral print, and the length. I wore it with heels and it just ever-so-gracefully grazed the floor. I'm 5'7" and wore 3" heels, for reference. I think this could pretty much be worn for any season, and depending on accessories, to a number of different types of events. I'd definitely rent it again!
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Floral Olivia Gown
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 40B
Versatile LBD
This is a great LBD, because it can go from kind of casual to quite dressy, depending on your accessories and topper. I paired this with both a cardigan and a fancier jacket, with vintage jewelry. It can work with ankle booties or heels, and the thick fabric is really flattering. I love the cut-out at the shoulder, it's so flattering! Can't wait to rent this one again.
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Black Verve Dress
ELLIATT
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 40B
Gorgeous dress, obsessed!!
This is one of my favorite rentals from RTR! This dress is the most flattering ever, and not just because it's black. The delicate lace draping across the upper arms is so lovely, and such a pretty detail. The waist and pleated skirt work well with my curves, and the length is perfect. I considered buying this, but will definitely be renting it again for another party or event.
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Black Scallop Dress
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 40B
Gorgeous dress, some wear, fantastic fit and color
The color of this dress is simply gorgeous. I loved the demure neckline and hemline, making this the perfect dress to wear to meet the parents or dinner with the family. It fit well under the arms, across the bust, at the waist, etc. There was some minor curling up at the very bottom, which I tried to get out using a steamer, but an iron probably would have worked better. It wasn't noticeable when wearing. I'd definitely rent this dress again.
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Indigo Coraline Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 40B
Perfect Birthday Brunch Dress
I wore this (was a replacement when my first dress didn't fit) to my birthday brunch and it was the perfect choice! I'm on the larger side of a size 12, so this fit a touch snug, but was not uncomfortable at all. The length was demure, just as I wanted, and the bustline was very flattering. I don't think this would work as well on someone who is larger-chested. My hips are very full and this fit perfectly around them and my smaller waist. The color is GORGEOUS and the dress was in great shape. Would definitely rent it again, perhaps in the Spring next time.
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Cindy Midi Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 225lbs
Bust: 40B
Didn't wear, too loose in bust.
I almost wore this, but then I realized I would have been trying to keep it up all night. The color is gorgeous, as is the bodice detail. It was gaping at the bust on my 36B chest, but fit well at the waist and hips. Someone with a more generous bust shouldn't have the same problem.
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Flora Chiffon Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Not worn, ill-fitting.
I wanted to love this to wear with high-waisted pants or a midi skirt, however it was just too long for a "crop top" to be flattering on someone with hips. Maybe if it was more trim.. There was just no differentiating between my waist and hips because of the loose-fitting and slightly too long top (not flattering). I love the idea of the style, I would just have to have this tailored to fit me better. Returned without wearing with my unlimited membership.
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Poppy Crop Top
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Unworn for event.
I rented these to add a subtle pop of color for a "white party" look. When I opened the box, I saw that two of the crystals had detached from the earrings and were just floating around the box. I tried them on anyway, and they were on the heavier side. Not unbearable, but pretty weighty. I ended up sending my dress back too, so these had to go with it, but I doubt I would have been able to stand them on for a whole event.
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Viridian Collage Drop Earring
Alexis Bittar
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Runs small, was super snug and ill-fitting all over.
I rented this to wear to a white party, and due to it being so snug around the hips, I was unable to wear it to my event. It was pretty baggy around the bust and there is no form to it so I looked the same width from my bust down. The strappy back was also very knotted and twisted when I got it so I had to spend about 5 minutes untangling it. It was sent back unworn. :(
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Pennie Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Didn't wear, too small
I couldn't even get this to zip a LITTLE way up. It was more like a size 8. Couldn't wear it to my event.
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Sweet Candy Apple Sheath
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Didn't wear, off sizing.
I really wanted to wear this dress to a party in Hollywood for #lovewins, but it was just way too large in the bust/waist. The hips fit fine, because it is a very loose-fitting design on the bottom, and the material is gorgeous, albeit a bit itchy. It also bunched a bit above my bum because the lining is a little snug. The main reason it didn't work is because the top is definitely for someone with a larger bust. It just gaped open on me, and entire top kept falling so I would have had to be tugging on it all night. I wouldn't rent this dress again.
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Metallic Drizzle Gown
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 180lbs
Bust: 36B
Was ill-fitting in odd spots.
I didn't end up wearing this dress because it didn't fit me in the bust. I'm generally a size 12, with decently wide hips. The lower half was not the problem, surprisingly enough. I couldn't get the bust to button! It was way too small. I would have needed another 3-4 inches of fabric and I'm only a 36B.
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Mulberry Street Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Unexpectedly lovvvve this bag!
For the event I was going to, I initially thought a clutch would be the way to go.. After browsing the Unlimited selection for a while, there wasn't a black clutch available that would have gone with my dress, so I chose this. SUCH a great idea, because I didn't have to worry about setting it down or getting annoyed by having to hold a bag AND my drink, or trying to hug people, etc. It is quite small-looking but fits so much inside! I'm talking my iPhone 6, compact mirror, lipstick and lipgloss, money clip with cards & cash, pen, small notepad, and keys. It's a bit difficult to get closed if I try to sneak my sunglasses in there as well, but it is possible. It's also super cute.. The black quilted leather seems of very high quality (and is very soft) and I love that they thought to make the top of the chain strap leather so it doesn't snag or become uncomfortable when wearing. It looks great styled as a crossbody too, and I featured it on my blog, Dressedfortime.com. If and when I send it back, I would definitely consider renting it again and may even buy it!
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Perfect Polish Bag
Love Moschino Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous, playful dress definitely took the spotlight!
Pros: The most important (kind of), I could totally wear a regular bra with this! I hate wearing strapless bras when I know dancing will be involved, so this was a huge plus! It really sparkles but not in a garish way. Like you get attention, but it's classy attention. The fit was great, armholes were not too tight and landed at a good place on my arms, fit great across the bust, length was perfect.. Cons: The dress is really heavy, feels like 3 lbs.! I got used to this, but something to keep in mind. Also, the sequins did bother my underarms, even before we started dancing. I didn't have marks or anything afterwards, it was just a bit annoying. The big kicker is that I wanted to wear my hear in a messy ponytail for the event, but my hair was getting snagged and being ripped out after walking around my house for 5 minutes! I believe it was a combination of the sequins and the hook-and-eye closure at the top. I ran out of time so decided to wear it down and to one side in the front. It still snagged often, but not enough to impact the fantastic evening I had at SupperclubLA for the release of LA Travel Magazine. We took loads of pictures that night, and I feel like in this dress, I stole the spotlight. It stood out, even when taking shots with some of the cast members of Vanderpump Rules, and I featured the look on my blog, Dressedfortime.com. I would definitely rent it again to wear to a NYE party or a cocktail-like event.
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Blue Botany Dress
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous print and material, flattering fit.
Pros... The fabric is amazingly luxe, it's silk and feels like butter, but not so precious that it'll snag on everything. The print is really pretty, with tons of different shades to pull from to accessorize (I wore my rented cobalt Botkier bag) and the length was perfect on me. I'm 5'7" and wore 2" heeled sandals and it barely grazed the floor. It would be a little short if I wore tall heels and would drag if I wore flats, so it's kind of in a funny area. Cons... The only real con I can think of is that the dress would be slightly more shapely if the waistline was raised by a couple of inches, to sit at my natural waist. It's still a very forgiving and flattering dress. I wore it to work and received soooo many compliments, and also posted it on my blog, dressedfortime.com. I would definitely rent it in the future for an outdoor party or daytime event.
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Jyoti Maxi Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Too small to breathe (ribcage area) but such a gorgeous dress!
The length was perfect for me, with heels on it barely skimmed the ground and I'm 5'7". The material is this gorgeous navy and royal blue print with silver threading, which I'm sure would have looked gorgeous in the sun. I could not wear the dress to the event planned, however, because I felt it was jus way too tight under my breasts, down almost to my hips. The hips are more of a "free size" and I have a small waist (relative to my hips) so I think this might just be cut on the smaller side. The other issue that bugged was I couldn't figure out how to get the straps across my shoulder just right. I thought there were only two straps, as shown, but there are actually 3! They never felt quite right and like they might fall down at any moment. I probably wouldn't rent this again, but on the right body type it would probably be amazing. I did feature it on my blog, dressedfortime.com, just to show how I styled it.
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Chantico Aztec Maxi
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Too small for me..
I guess this may run true to size, but silly me didn't check the measuring guide. I usually wear a 12, and their L is apparently closer to a size 10. I couldn't even get the side zipped up. I gave it 3 stars for great material, a beautiful print, and the bottom part was actually flattering. The arm hole was not big enough on the zipper side for it to fit comfortably. If/when I lose some weight, I would definitely considering renting this again for a springtime event.
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Santorini Dress
Clover Canyon
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Wore for 15 minutes and couldn't take it anymore.
These must have been stretched out by the previous renters, because I have a moderately sized head, and these would not stay on to save my life. They would continually slide down, to the point of extreme annoyance and hazard while driving, so much so that I just took them off and braved the sunlight. The shape was super cute, and I love the frame, but they were just too large.
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Roosevelt Sunglasses
Elizabeth and James Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
It may be leather and a cute color, but that's about where the perks stop.
I despised this bag from the moment I got it! It was like a bottomless pit, with no form to it. It just flopped over and has no structure when holding things. It fit a lot, but at the same time, as soon as you set it down, it would spill out the contents. The color is gorgeous, I'll give it that, but the little latch is absolutely pointless. As soon as you feed it through to keep it closed, it would slide back out. It was returned quickly for an awesome bag from Botkier, which I'm so much more happy with.
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Fuchsia Small Isabella Tote
Annabel Ingall
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Didn't go as planned, too much for my taste..
I rented this to wear with a dress on date night with the boyfriend, but test-drove it at work first (the look in the picture). I ended up taking it off after about an hour because it was just too heavy and bulky. The pink quartz-y stones were gorgeous and the design overall is very pretty, but I think the stones were just too large, making it uncomfortable to wear for any length of time. I'll try more from Kendra Scott, but not this style.
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Rose Harlow Necklace
Kendra Scott
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Cute ring, loved the marble-like detailing.
I really did enjoy this ring, except it made my finger a little sweaty! It fit my middle finger well. I wore it to a brunch at the swanky Beverly Hilton Hotel and also featured it on my blog, dressedfortime.com. I would rent it again, because I thought the marble detailing was so pretty.
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T Bar Marble Ring
Luv Aj
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Great-sized bag, larger than expected in a good way, easy to carry all night.
I wore this bag with the BCBG Raya Cocktail dress for a birthday party at a trendy club, and I think it was the perfect choice. I wanted something I could hold on to, and this truly fit all of my essentials for the night... Cell phone, lipstick, cards and cash, pen.. I think I could have fit more! I didn't want something with a chain strap option, so I'm glad I went with the this clutch. The chainmail was not at all uncomfortable to hold on to, and I would definitely rent this bag again, either for an event, or to feature on my blog, dressedfortime.com.
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Hollywood Boulevard Clutch
Whiting & Davis
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Gorgeous dress, fit well except for a bit tight around the hips.
I was so excited to take this beauty out of the package! It was in good condition, no pilling or anything present. The shape of it was very flattering on my smallish bust, and nipped in at all of the right places to highlight my curves. The liner was just a touch tight at my hips, creating a line, but I'm just generally hippy, so I don't think would happen on all 12's that rent it. I wore it to a jewelry designer friend of mine's birthday help at Pump in Hollywood. I felt classy but still youthful and so pretty in this dress! It was easy to move in, had a nice little sway about the fabric at the bottom, and was a good length for me (right at the knee). I would definitely rent this dress again to feature again on my blog, dressedfortime.com, or for an event like a cocktail party or birthday.
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Raya Cocktail Dress
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
This dress made me feel like a Spring-time princess!
This dress fit perfectly! I imagine it would work well for someone larger-busted as well, I have a small bust and it was roomy without being baggy.. The length was great for me (I'm 5'7" and wore flat sandals with a tiny wedge) for the occasion, but if I had been wearing heels, I probably would have opted for the longer version. It actually did not arrive with a belt, but I noticed there were belt loops on the dress so I called up RTR and they made note of it. I chose from my collection of belts a slightly matte metallic cool gold one to play off the gold in my shoes and jewelry. I wore this for date night out with my boyfriend, we went to a pretty upscale restaurant and this dress definitely made an entrance! I had to lift it considerably to manage stairs and there is a LOT of fabric but I managed. The colors of this dress were just gorgeous and screamed spring and the fabric was nice and soft and fun to run my fingers over. I paired it with a rented clutch from Rafe, which perfectly picked up the shades of peach/orange in the dress. I also posted this look on my blog, Dressedfortime.com, and it photographed beautifully for a couple of shots taken in the lavender groves.
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Sarina Gown
Raoul
Size Worn: 12R
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
Quite small, but gorgeous print.
This bag features a gorgeous colorful print that I found pretty easy to build looks around for my blog, dressedfortime.com. It's cobalt, orange, and a touch of mint. It's very cute and I loved the material (surprisingly it's leather), but I didn't like that the shoulder strap wasn't removable. I would have liked the option to just carry it as a clutch. It also doesn't sit up straight and continually toppled over and spilled the contents if I didn't securely buckle it up. It is only big enough to fit my iPhone 6, a lipstick, a small notebook and a couple of credit cards. I probably wouldn't rent it again, because I like a more sizable bag for everyday, but for date night, it worked out just fine.
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Floral Mini Rider Bag
Loeffler Randall
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B
I rented this as part of the RTR Unlimited subscription.
The pros: the color and finish of his bag are gorgeous.. The metallic gunmetal snakeskin really is an attention-grabber and it works well with many different outfits and other metals (silver/gold). However.. the non-removable backpack straps are really awkward and get in the way frequently. When holding the bag by the hand strap, they just dangle down and look out of place. When worn as a backpack, it slouches a bit too much and the straps were too tough to adjust, I almost felt like I would tear the leather if I tried to pull any harder to shorten them. It's plenty roomy inside and fits everything I need (wallet, glasses case, small notebook, perfume, lipstick, etc.) and could fit plenty more. I would not consider buying it because of the backpack straps and I likely would not rent it again but it was fun to carry around for a week.
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Anthracite Cynnie Sling
Elizabeth and James Accessories
Usual Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Bust: 36B